Our local guides bring to life the intertwined cultures of Vietnam and Cambodia • Sail and kayak through the World Heritage landscape of Halong Bay, exploring its hidden beaches, lagoons and photogenic caves • Ride in a bicycle rickshaw through narrow streets packed with food vendors and flower stalls • Partake in a sunrise tai chi class • Cruise into the bay, where karst cliffs jut out of the water • Discover the isle of Cát Bà on foot.

Savor breakfast aboard our junk boat as we sail to the mainland • Walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter, famous for its 36 guilds—named for the artisans and traders that 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) • Visit Hoa Lo Prison, colloquially known as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

Walk through fishing villages lining the central coast • Explore imperial Hué, with its centuries-old palaces and temples • For a unique look at everyday life, you're welcomed into a traditional home • Venture into the imposing citadel.

Ride a dragon boat down the Perfume River and stroll through regal mausoleums • Wander the 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 • Revel in 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.

Behold the remains of Cambodia's ancient Khmer Empire—iconic temples, giant carved images and beautiful bas-relief • Explore the stilted villages on the edge of massive Ton Le Sap Lake—a UNESCO biosphere reserve • Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat and listen to the stories behind the carvings.