Angkor Wat and Icons of Southeast Asia

The capital city of Vietnam, bustling Hanoi lies in the north of the country. With streets that reveal remnants of Chinese and French occupation now filled with scooters, stalls dishing up fragrant pho and farmers peddling their home-grown produce, Hanoi beckons.

Sunrise tai chi on deck is the perfect start to the day as you glide among the towering limestone pinnacles. Cruise home to port and fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels to see firsthand the underground network so strategic to the Vietnam War. The remainder of your day is free for relaxing or exploring on your own. You may opt to join your Resident Tour Director for a visit to the War Remnants Museum, where photos and other items document the conflict. Gather tonight for dinner.

Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia’s hip epicenter and gateway to the temples of Angkor. Visit a clean water project supported by A&K Philanthropy and taste your way around town on a progressive dinner.

Located in northern Laos, Luang Prabang offers a window into Southeast Asia’s past. Explore the Royal Palace Museum, and then follow quiet back lanes to the beautiful Heuan Chan Heritage House. After a tea in the gardens, proceed to enchanting Wat Xieng Thong to view its “Tree of Life” wall mosaic. Later, cruise the Mekong at sunset.