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Southeast Asia: Pu Luong, Halong Bay & the Cardamom Mountains

19 days, Hanoi to Bangkok

19 days

Hanoi to Bangkok

From$6599USD
Valid on May 15 2026
Trip Code: AVHT

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12

Age requirement: 18+

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19 days

Hanoi to Bangkok

From$6599USD
Valid on May 15 2026
Trip Code: AVHT

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 19

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Itinerary Notes

Due to the land border closure between Thailand and Cambodia, this trip will now proceed to Koh Rong, Cambodia. Air travel from Koh Rong to Bangkok will replace the original plan of visiting Koh Chang, thus avoiding the necessity of a land border transit into Thailand.

Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi: A Sweet Welcome

From the organized chaos of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the soothing lush green terraces of Pu Luong, Vietnam pushes you to let go, step out of your comfort zone, and reconnect with your inner explorer. Vietnam can feel unfamiliar and familiar all at once. Try foods you have never even heard of before while being greeted with smiling hosts who feel like familiar friends. Welcome to Hanoi, and to Vietnam, and we invite you to dive in, push your limits, and refill your cup.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Hanoi: Highlights of Hanoi

It wouldn't be a trip to Vietnam without hopping on the back of a motorbike. Your drivers and guides this morning are all women from a local organization dedicated to empowering women through employment as motorbike drivers in the tourism sector. These women will guide you through the city-stopping the motorbike to allow for exploration of all the must see stops. Walk around the perimeter of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and visit Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda. Explore Huu Tiep Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda. After working up an appetite, return to the Old Quarter for a huge bowl of Pho at a local restaurant. Slurping is highly encouraged.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Ha Long Bay: Junk boats & Cave Kayaking

Standing as a symbol of centuries worth of discoveries by sea, the junk boat was first created in 3000 B.C. and throughout time the ship has been used by explorers and merchants alike. Now is your chance to spend a night aboard, embracing your inner explorer. (Albeit with way comfier pillows.) Glide through the steely waters in Halong Bay past limestone karst mountains and lush green islands and paddle a kayak through thousand year old caves.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Pu Luong: Rice Terraces of Vietnam

Tropical rainforest covers the low mountains that surround Pu Luong-with rice terraces as far as the eye can see. Villages dotted throughout the valley are like splashes of colour against a bright green painting. Trekking along the terraces, throughout villages, brings you face to face with day to day life in this picturesque corner of northern Vietnam.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Pu Luong: Trekking and Riverway Exploration

The village of Pu Luong lies just west of Hanoi, but feels a million miles away. Step out of your wooden bungalow to a vast landscape of green. Start the day with a rich coffee and fuel up for a morning trekking among the rice paddies. Pass by local villages and wave hello to local people as they move about their daily routines. Walk to Ban Cong and dig into a BBQ picnic lunch prepared for you by local chefs just along the riverbank.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Hoi An: A Peaceful Meeting Place

Hoi An roughly translates to "a peaceful meeting place" and we promise it lives up to its name. Admittedly, it's hard to get more peaceful than the rice terraces of Pu Luong, but Hoi An offers a contrast to its northern neighbour. Where Pu Luong boasts serenity and calm, Hoi An offers conviviality and vibrancy. Explore this meeting place with a cooking class led by a local chef preparing a three course meal.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Hoi An Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Hoi An: Highlights of the Old Town

Discover the highlights of Hoi An with your CEO on an informative walking tour. Visit the Ong Pagoda, Chua Cau (Japanese Covered Bridge), and the local market. You're getting to know a lot about Hoi An-but what about the claim that its home to the best banh mi in Vietnam? You CEO will offer to show you to the best place in town (but no guarantees you won't acquire a serious banh mi craving from here on out).

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Hoi An: Your OMG Day

Hoi An is a must visit on any Vietnam itinerary because you can do it all here. From ancient ruins and fascinating architecture, to delicious food and active adventures-there is a dizzying array of things to see and do. You get to choose today between two curated choices. Embark on a kayaking adventure that takes you from the Cua Dai bridge down to a fishing village and beyond. If you would rather explore the ruins of My Son, join a local guide for comprehensive exploration of various complexes of the site, before returning to Hoi An by boat.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Ho Chi Minh City: Cyclo Rides and Sunset Cruising

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's most populated city with just around 9 million people calling it their home. For every 6 people, 1 motorbike enters the city on a daily basis. This organized chaos is a recognizable feature of many Vietnamese cities and learning to navigate the chaos is all part of the adventure. When you arrive in the afternoon, hop onto a pedaling cyclo to get a bit above the motorbike fray and tour the city with your knowledgeable guide. A sunset boat ride is peaceful way to end the day in the big city.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Ho Chi Minh City: Cycle to the Cu Chi Tunnels

The Cu Chi Tunnels remain a testament to the enduring spirit of the Vietnamese people and their ingenuity in the face of unthinkable wartime tradgedies. The tunnels may be your destination today, but the journey to gets you off the beaten track to discover more of Vietnam. Hop on a bicycle and pedal your way through the countryside en route to the the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Siem Reap: Welcome to the Community

Siem Reap is home to the famous site of Angkor Wat but there is plenty to see and do here before exploring the ancient site. Grab a coffee, try some Cambodian cuisine, or hop in a tuk tuk and explore. After a morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, arrive to Siem Reap around lunchtime. Your CEO will take you on a walk through town this afternoon.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Dinner at Spoons Restaurant

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 12Siem Reap: Your OMG Day

It's possible that there is no quicker way to understand a culture than by cooking and eating. Spend the morning in the local market with a chef, smelling and tasting the local ingredients. Continue on to Chreav village just outside of Siem Reap and join the chef in cooking some delicious local dishes. With a full belly, the afternoon is yours to choose between a sunset bike ride from village to village, or a scenic boat tour to Kampong Khleang Floating Village.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Sunset Bike Ride or Half-day Tour of Kampong Khleang Floating Village| Your Foodie Moment Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 13Siem Reap: Sunrise Angkor Wat

The ruins of Angkor Wat stand as a testament to the dynamic history of the Cambodian people. Though they, like all ruined structures, are little by little being reclaimed by the jungle around them, luckily for us they defiantly remain standing ready to be admired. Witness sunrise at Angkor Wat with your fellow travellers and expert guide.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Cardamom Mountains: Into the Jungle

Established in 1993, The Botum Sakur National Park in southern Cambodia, home to the Cardamom Mountains, has been continuously threatened by illegal logging and the poaching of endangered wildlife. The dense jungle of the Cardamoms is one of Asia's seven remaining elephant corridors and is home to gibbons, pangolins and hornbills. This remote and wild place is being protected by an alliance between a number of organizations, and our exclusive stay at Cardamom Tented Camp helps fund the Wildlife Alliance and its partners in protecting this vital piece of our planet.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 15Cardamom Mountains: Trekking and Kayaking

Waking up in the jungle, in a safari style glamping tent, with the sound of the birds and the monkeys rustling overhead is probably not an experience you associate with Cambodia, but from now on it will be. After a refreshing sleep, it's time to explore the Cardamoms. Kayak downriver first en route to the old ranger station. Trek through the lush forest on old logging trails, crossing streams from time to time. Your local Cambodian guides let you in on the history of this special place while you explore.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 16Koh Chang: Elephant Island

As locals approached Koh Chang by boat four centuries ago, they remarked that the island's shape looked like an Elephant and thus Koh Chang translated to Elephant Island. Although it is possible to spot elephants here, the island is also home to an abundance of other bird, mammal and marine wildlife. Eighty percent of Koh Chang is designated as National Park and your exploration begins with a CEO-led excursion to a nearby waterfall.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 17Koh Chang: Kayak Exploration

Thailand shines in this full day exploration of Koh Chang by kayak. Paddle from island to island, stopping to jump into the refreshing water. Paddle to Koh Yuak where you stop for lunch and to snorkel the turquoise waters.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 18Bangkok: Sunset Dining

After departing Koh Chang, arrive to Bangkok and explore its iconic food scene in an exclusive gastronomic adventure. Board a private custom converted traditional rice barge to head to your first stop-to try the one and only Pad Thai. Created by a politician during World War II, Pad Thai is the most famous gastronomic export from Thailand, and a trip to Bangkok wouldn't be complete without sampling it. Afterwards, head by tuk-tuk convoy through Rattanakosin Historical Island to sample a few more small bites in the colorful Yaowarat Road (Bangkok's Chinatown). A sweet bite, like Mango and sticky rice, is the finishing touch on delicious evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 19Bangkok

Today your adventure comes to an end. We hope you loved visiting Southeast Asia as much as we do! We promise you won't need a vacation after your vacation, but we guarantee you'll be ready for another adventure with G.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Your OMG Stay

Puluong Retreat

Loung Pu, Vietnam

2 nights (Day 4 - 5)

Puluong Retreat is located in Pu Luong, just west of Hanoi, situated among the terraced rice paddies. Valleys of deep green spread out for miles. The bungalows offer sweeping views over the terraces and large spacious rooms made with local materials.

Why we love this stay

  • Puluong Retreat is set in one of the most picturesque parts of Vietnam.
  • It offers travelers plenty of ways to stay active and keep moving, while also offering plenty of ways to disconnect and relax.
  • We think Pu Luong is the perfect place to trek along rice terraces with a local guide and experience local Vietnamese life.

Cardamom Tented Camp

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

1 night (Day 15)

Cardamom Tented Camp is a remote camp built at the base of the Cardamom Mountains in Botum Sakur National Park. Safari style canvas tents with en suite bath are dotted along the riverfront.

Why we love this stay

  • Your stay helps support the conservation and protection of the land surrounding the camp.
  • Trek along old logging trails with your local guides spotting unique birds and mammals.
  • Kayaks are free to use at any time so you can feel free to explore as much as you like.

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Dinner at Spoons Restaurant, Siem Reap
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Hoi An Cooking Class, Hoi An
  • Your OMG Day: Guided Tour of My Son Ruins or Old Town Mangrove Kayaking, Hoi An
  • Your OMG Day: Sunset Bike Ride or Half-day Tour of Kampong Khleang Floating Village, Siem Reap
  • Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Siem Reap
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Angkor Wat sunrise visit and site exploration
  • Kayak & Trek in the Cardamom Mountains
  • Full day Kayak excursion in Koh Chang
  • Bangkok progressive dining experience
  • Ha Long Bay Junk boat overnight cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
  • Luon Cave Kayaking
  • Lady Motorbike Tour of Hanoi
  • Hanoi Cyclo Tour
  • Hanoi Food Walking Tour
  • Bamboo Rafting & Lunch Experience
  • Trek near Pu Luong among the rice terraces
  • Hoi An Walking Tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City Cyclo Tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City Sunset Cruise
  • Cycling Tour With Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Internal flights
  • Tips are included for all included meals and activities, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (15nts), Junk Boat Ha Long Bay (1nt), Deluxe Tented Camp (2nts).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, Junk boat, plane, walking, tuk-tuk, longtail boat, motorbike, cyclo.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1899.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

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Southeast Asia: Pu Luong, Halong Bay & the Cardamom Mountains

| 19 days - Hanoi to Bangkok - from $6599 USD