Natural Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia

Upon your arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your five-star hotel close to the Old Quarter. Later, get to know your local guide during an informal briefing at your hotel. Stay: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Insider Experience: Stay at the stylish Movenpick Hotel Hanoi, located right in the heart of the city.

Rise early for the drive to Sapa, a mountain town located among green hills and valleys. Once a former French hill station is home to local hill tribe's people. Witness spectacular mountain views and valleys dotted with terraced paddy fields along the way. Step out on a guided walk around town.

Stroll through the local market and learn about several of the ethnic minority groups, including Hmong and Dao, who make their way in from nearby villages to sell their produce. Savour dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your mountain resort perched atop one of Sapa's highest hills. Stay Two Nights: BB Sapa Resort & Spa (B/D)

Head out on an easy hike through breathtaking landscapes to explore the small village of Ma Tra, home to the H'mong and Red Dao tribes. Here you will see the famous terraced rice fields and witness the simple lifestyle that this area is renowned for. Take time to explore the ruins of a church dating to the French occupations and stop to chat with the local people. After the village visit, enjoy an included lunch before having the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to go exploring, shopping or relax at your accommodation. (B/L)

Drive back to Hanoi and enjoy time at leisure. This evening your Insider Experience awaits before sitting down to a multicourse Vietnamese dinner in the hotel. Stay Two Nights: Movenpick Hotel Hanoi (B/D)

Insider Experience: Listen to a private Hat Xam performance and engage with the artists.

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Hanoi, taking in the most famous historical and cultural sites. Visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the iconic One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, a beautiful example of Vietnamese architecture and the first university in Vietnam. Afterwards, an Insider Experience awaits. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Weave through Hanoi's Old Quarter on a cyclo adventure. Feast on a soulful Vietnamese lunch hosted by a KOTO, a social enterprise.

Set off early to Tuan Chau before boarding Bhaya Classic, your home for two nights. Meet your crew and set sail among thousands of limestone islets. Feast on a Vietnamese lunch as you soak in the views of Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to kayak around the Tung Sau area. Catch the sunset on board as you cruise towards anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner before doing some squid fishing, sipping cocktails or relaxing in your cabin. Stay Two Nights: Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Classic (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Cruise the stunning waters of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on a two-night cruise aboard the Bhaya Classic.

Board rowing boats to visit the Luon Cave area, listen to the ancient folklore and enjoy close views of the magnificent limestone karsts. Visit Cua Van Floating Village in the heart of Ha Long Bay, by kayak or traditional rowing boat. Enjoy lunch on board while cruising to Trinh Nu. Spend time relaxing at the private beach or visit one of the finest sunlight caves with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

Later gather for a sumptuous dinner. (B/L/D)

Explore Sung Sot Cave this morning before docking back at Tuan Chau. Travel to Hanoi airport for your included flight to Da Nang, then transfer to your resort in Hoi An. Stay Three Nights: Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa (B/D)

Insider Experience: Rest and unwind in the luxury surround of the Almanity Hoi An Resort & Spa.

Make the most of your day today in Hoi An with your Insider Experience at the Morning Glory Cooking School. Enjoy a free evening or choose from one of our select experience dining options. (B/L)

Insider Experience: Discover the art of cooking Vietnamese cuisine, visit the local market, and sit down to dine on your creations.

Spend the day at leisure, explore this charming World Heritage-listed town at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. (B)

Journey over the Hai Van Pass, with spectacular views across Lang Co Beach, before reaching Hue, the former Imperial capital of Vietnam situated on the banks of the picturesque Perfume River. Venture to the grand Imperial Citadel, stroll through the monuments and hear stories of former royal inhabitants. Step inside the historical Tien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery before enjoying your Insider Experience. Dine tonight on regional cuisine from Hue. Stay: Hue, Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Rise early for your Insider Experience before a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis formerly known as Saigon. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Le Meridien Saigon (B/D)

Insider Experience: Join a private Tai Chi lesson and appreciate the benefits of improved strength, flexibility and balance. Relax in comfort and soak in the Saigon River views from your well-appointed room at Le Meridien Saigon.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an elaborate tunnel network built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war. Learn more about the construction of the underground passageways and take the opportunity to crawl through a section to understand first-hand what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. (B)

Begin with your Insider Experience then return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to My Tho to board your river ship, the RV Apsara, your home for the next seven nights. Exuding a true Asian ambience, the ship offers twin balconies with every suite to ensure a unique and scenic perspective on your Mekong River cruise. Set sail towards Cai Be where you anchor overnight. Tonight, enjoy your special Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, RV Apsara (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Step out on an early morning guided walk to watch the busy streets come to life and gain a deeper understanding of what drives this urban centre.

Explore Cai Be and its surrounds by tender boat as you view local life on the river and along its banks. Go ashore to see the French Gothic cathedral, the tallest church in the Mekong Delta with its impressive bell tower and visit manufacturers of rice paper and coconut candy to learn how they're made. (B/L/D)

Transfer to a small boat for a journey along the tiny tributaries that snake around Tan Chau. Embark on a rickshaw tour and weave through the tiny laneways of this sleepy town almost untouched by tourism. Home to one of the largest silk-weaving centres in Vietnam, you can observe how silk is woven in the local workshops. (B/L/D)

Today learn of the atrocities inflicted upon Cambodians during Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. Explore the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields, where you'll find the Memorial Stupa, a glass monument erected in memory of the thousands of Cambodians who lost their lives. After lunch on board, visit the spectacular Royal Palace, delighting in its dazzling white and gold architecture. Then head to the glorious Silver Pagoda, set on the southern side of the palace complex. (B/L/D)

Travel by coach to Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, for your memorable Insider Experience. Afterwards, you will visit Koh Chen and explore the open-air copperware workshops. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Visit a monastery in Oudong where you will partake in a Buddhist blessing offered by the monks.

Rise early as your ship glides along the lush banks of the Mekong to Oknha Tey (Oknha Tei), or Silk Island renowned for its silk manufacturing traditions, preserved over centuries. Travel by tuk tuk, pass rice fields and get a glimpse into rural life. Stroll amongst the still houses and gain an insight into the traditional silk weaving process. Watch as the village women create the beautiful Khmer fabrics from their wooden looms. Return to your river ship and enjoy lunch on board as the ship sets sail for Angkor Ban. (B/L/D)

Start your morning with a guided walk of Angkor Ban, a village awash with stories of Cambodia's cultural history, and one of the few traditional villages that survived the Khmer Rouge regime. Nicknamed the 'Lucky Village', stroll through town, see traditional stilted houses and a Khmer-style pagoda. After lunch, your cruise docks at its final location Kampong Cham where you can enjoy your Insider Experience. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Take a tuk tuk ride through the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes and past wooden stilted houses, tucked amongst palm and sandalwood trees.

Bid farewell to the crew and disembark the RV Apsara. Travel to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, passing through picturesque countryside and remote villages where you can observe rural life. Take a break before heading to the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, commonly referred to as the Tomb Raider temple and enroute to the hotel enjoy your Insider Experiences. Stay Two Nights: Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas (B)

Insider Experience: Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) which supports local underprivileged children, part of OneTomorrow. Take your seat at Phare Circus and be wowed by the skills of the performers. Unwind at the Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas.

Explore Angkor Archaeological Park and visit the temple Bayon Temple with its carved stone smiling faces. Later this afternoon, continue to explore Siem Reap at your own pace or choose from one of our select experience options. Cap off your visit to Siem Reap and celebrate your unforgettable journey with Insider Experiences. (B/D)

Insider Experience: Witness an awe-inspiring sunset at the magnificent Angkor Wat. Dine on tantalising Khmer cuisine and enjoy an Apsara performance.

Your journey ends today after breakfast with a transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your onward flight. (B)