Join our local guide as they introduce us to the layers of Vietnamese culture hidden behind every alleyway • Cruise in a bicycle rickshaw through narrow streets packed with food vendors and flower stalls • Sail through the World Heritage landscape of Halong Bay, exploring its hidden beaches, lagoons and photogenic caves • Kayak alongside karst cliffs that jut beautifully up from the water • Opt for a sunrise tai chi class • Stroll the isle of Cát Bà for insights into Vietnamese island life • Learn ancient Vietnamese folklore from this “land of the descending dragon” • Dine on fresh seafood under the stars aboard our floating hotel.

Savor breakfast aboard our junk boat as we sail to the mainland • Visit Hoa Lo Prison, colloquially known as the “Hanoi Hilton” • Stroll the frenetic and thrilling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, famous for its 36 guilds—named for the traders and artisans who have made their home here for some 2,000 years • Pull up a stool and get a taste of local culture with a street-side bia hoi (fresh beer).

Walk through fishing villages lining the central coast • Discover imperial Hué, with its centuries-old palaces and temples • Get a unique glimpse of everyday life as we dine in the traditional home of a local friend • Taste the many small plates that make up Vietnamese imperial cuisine, famous in this region • Meander on foot through the imposing citadel, site of heavy conflict during the Vietnam War.

Explore regal mausoleums and riverside neighborhoods • Cruise on a dragon boat down the Perfume River • Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, an ancient trading town with gorgeously preserved architecture • Pop into a bustling tailor shop or famous eatery to experience the local culture • Enjoy the sea breezes as you traverse Vietnam's central coast • Get a feel for rural life on Cam Kim Island • Learn the secret to local dishes in a cooking class.

Venture to Cambodia and its captivating iconic temples, giant carved faces and tree-twisted ruins • Explore the shore of South East Asia's largest lake and the bread basket of Cambodia, Ton Le Sap • Marvel at the towering stilted homes of a local village • Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, the largest religious complex on Earth • Learn from our local guide about the rise and fall of the powerful Khmer Empire.