Hop on a Vespa for a unique perspective on Hanoi’s history and culture. Whiz through narrow alleyways and across bridges, with stops in different locations to explore what the capital has to offer. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore on your own.

Journey by car to Halong Bay to board your cruise and set sail into the beautiful scenery. Here, limestone “karst” formations create an archipelago of over one thousand pinnacle-shaped islands dotting the sea. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and an overnight onboard your ship.

Cruise through Halong Bay and enjoy swimming, kayaking, or exploring the local caves. Around midday, you will disembark and transfer by private car to the Hanoi airport for your flight to Siem Reap.

The ruined capital of the powerful Khmer kingdom, Angkor flourished from the 10th to the 15th centuries and comprises some 400 sandstone, brick and laterite temples, walls, tombs and other structures surrounded by jungle. Begin your temple exploration with Preah Khan, “The Sacred Sword” temple dedicated by Jayavarman VII to his father and Neak Pean, the temple built as a sort of healing center, with pools representing water, earth, wind, and fire.

Finish the day at Ta Prohm and experience the feeling of a modern day “Indiana Jones” in this temple which is slowly being swallowed up by the jungle.

Set out for Angkor Thom, royal city of the 12th century god-king Jayavarman VII. Explore Bayon, with its 54 symmetrical towers topped by giant stone faces, the Terrace of the Leper King, and Phimeanakas, where the god king made a nightly rendezvous with the sex goddess! Enjoy an afternoon rest at your hotel during the heat of the day, then continue your temple exploration with the jewel of Cambodia: Angkor Wat, whose temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. This 12th century masterpiece is considered the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture, and combines Buddhist and Hindu imagery on a vast scale.

Explore Banteay Srei, a 10th century site regarded as the epitome of classical Khmer art. Then, visit Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to the extensive restoration that has been performed on the site.

You have a number of options for the afternoon. You might head to Tonle Sap Lake to see floating villages on the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Visit remote Beng Mealea, a long abandoned 11th century temple, strangled by the jungle and left to the elements. Or, chat with your Vaya Asia Specialist about other options!

Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling capital city of over 2 million residents. Today, set out to explore the extensive Royal Palace grounds, including the Silver Pagoda, paved with floor tiles of solid silver. Learn about the grim history of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot era with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Prison, used for “processing” prisoners. Afterward, wander the nearby markets or enjoy a walking tour exploring the alleys of Phnom Penh.

Hop a flight to the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, a city that fuses cutting edge modernity with old Thai charm. Set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the capital of Thailand has a bit of everything: from golden wats (temples) to soaring skyscrapers, the old and the new can be found everywhere, with delectable street stalls hawking aromatic delicacies in between. Embark with your private guide and driver for a full day of sightseeing focusing on the city’s historic and artistic treasures. Start with an early visit to the Grand Palace complex, once home to Thai Royalty and perhaps one of the most spectacular sites in all of Thailand. Explore the numerous halls and pavilions with their colorful mosaics and glittering spires. A highlight is the magnificent royal chapel of Wat Phra Kaeo, housing the most sacred Buddha image in all of Southeast Asia, the Emerald Buddha. Over the centuries, countries have warred over this image of Buddha and it has, at one time or another, resided in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Afterward, board a longtail boat to explore the klongs, Bangkok’s maze of canals and waterways – see parts of Thai traditional life which have disappeared from most of modern Bangkok.

In the afternoon, visit the former residence of the American silk entrepreneur, Jim Thompson, who generated much of the current global popularity of Thai silk. As a tireless promoter of traditional Thai arts and culture, Jim Thompson collected teak homes from central Thailand and had them reassembled on a small lot at the edge of Bangkok. On display in the main house is a small but important collection of Asian art and textiles.

Set out for Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam from the 15th through to the 18th centuries, before it was destroyed by the invading Burmese. The Thais then moved their capital to Bangkok (Krung Thep) in the 1770s. Before reaching Ayutthaya, visit Bang-Pa-In, the old royal summer residence. From here take a longtail boat to Ayutthaya and visit Wat Phanachoeng, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol and Wat Mahathat. After your explorations, transfer to Wat Chong Lom in Nonthaburi to board your relaxing cruise boat back to Bangkok. On board, enjoy lunch and drinks while taking in the riverside scenery.

Today you say goodbye to your private guide as you transfer to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye, add on a free day to explore on your own: go shopping, take a cooking class, or embark on a street food tour.