Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take included transportation with your group to the city center, locally known as Saigon.
Walk around this lively city with your Trip Leader as they show you the capital of Southern Vietnam.
Join your fellow travelers for your welcome dinner as a group at a traditional restaurant in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Depart Saigon for a Vietnamese cooking class on an organic farm where you’ll hand-pick ingredients straight from the garden.
After your hand-made lunch, take an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels--one of the most important historic sites of the Vietnam War.
Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the nightlife with your new group of friends, or call it an early night before tomorrow’s journey.
Join your Trip Leader for a guided walk through the alleyways of Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown. Learn about this neighborhood’s fascinating history that dates back several centuries.
Escape the big city and travel to the Mekong Delta, where you’ll get a true sense of Vietnamese culture. Admire the landscapes of coconut trees and rice fields as you travel towards our riverside lodge.
Discover the hidden wonders of Vung Liem on a bicycle tour through the countryside before settling in for a meal at the lodge.
Spend time with local community members, learn about crafts created from regional materials, and visit traditional markets--all while traveling by boat along the picturesque canals.
Visit a Cao Dai temple by the river and begin to understand the significance of this remarkable region of Vietnam.
Share a meal and some tea while listening to folk songs and stories of the Vietnam-American War with a former Viet Cong soldier.
Enjoy your final morning in Vietnam with a visit to the local workshops, or simply relax at the riverside lodge.
Travel back to Ho Chi Minh and take your included flight to Cambodia, a country known for its rich history and culture.
After arriving in Cambodia, head out with your group to enjoy your first taste of Cambodian cuisine at a local restaurant. Settle into your accommodation and prepare to explore a brand-new country.
Today, you’ll experience the authentic Cambodian countryside by visiting multiple farming villages by bicycle.
Witness typical village activities and actively participate in the creation of Cambodian products. Get to know the welcoming villagers and their traditional farming lifestyle.
In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat–the biggest temple in the Angkor complex.
Today, you’ll travel by tuk-tuk and discover the grandeur of Angkor Thom–“the big city,” Bayon Temple, and the Terrace of the Elephants.
Discover the floating villages of Tonle Sap on a boat tour in the afternoon and end your day watching the sunset as you cruise back to the mainland.
Enjoy a traditional Cambodian dinner and check out the nightlife in Siem Reap before departing for the countryside tomorrow.
Enjoy your morning exploring Siem Reap before departing for our next destination.
On the way to Battambang, visit Sisophon Village, renowned for its skilled sculptors whose techniques are several generations old. Observe their work as they sculpt impressive stone carvings.
Experience the Bat Caves at Phnom Sampov, where millions of bats fly out of their caves overlooking magnificent rice fields.
Experience the authentic Cambodian countryside by tuk-tuk.
This is an off-the-beaten-path way to experience village life in Cambodia. Visit ancient pagodas, ride past Cambodian houses that have been unchanged for generations, and visit workshops.
Finish your day riding the famous Bamboo Train and strolling along the riverside.
Enjoy your morning in Battambang before returning to Siem Reap.
On your way back to Siem Reap, visit APOPO, an organization that works to clear landmines in the Cambodian countryside. Learn about the HeroRATS trained to sniff out the TNT in these unexploded mines.
Arrive in Siem Reap and enjoy an afternoon of leisure for some last-minute souvenir shopping or a massage before gathering with your group for the final dinner.
Reflect on your Southeast Asian experience over breakfast and make plans to keep in touch with your new community of travel friends.
Say goodbye to Cambodia and take included private transportation to the airport for your international flight home.
We hope you leave Vietnam and Cambodia with memories of a lifetime!
"My trip to Vietnam and Cambodia with U30 was an amazing experience. Both countries have lots of history, bustling city life, amazing food, and relaxing country sides. The accommodations chosen by U30 were spectacular, but even more spectacular were the guides! Both guides, Yen and Hun, were knowledgeable, kind, hardworking, and really meshed well with our group. I had such an amazing time exploring 4 new cities/towns with my 10 new besties!! Can’t recommend enough, already looking to book my next U30 trip. :)" -Madeline P.
"I love traveling with under30! I have done Italy, Belize, and the Vietnam/Cambodia trip. The trip leaders are phenomenal and the trips are organized, immersive, fun, and 10/10. I didn't travel internationally before Under30, and after each trip, I gain confidence, knowledge, and amazing stories. All the hotels and activities are great. It is worth the price and I can't wait to do more. I'm so glad I found Under30. It's been the adventure of a lifetime!" -Kalyn G.
"Recently traveled with U30X to Vietnam and Cambodia - what an awesome trip!! The local guides (Lee & Hun) were super knowledgeable and so happy to share their country's history and customs. It was clearly a well thought out itinerary that truly immersed us in the local culture - we experienced the local life as well as visiting historical landmarks and relaxing in some beautiful areas. Further, the U30X team was extremely responsive and helpful leading up to our trip. A true pleasure to travel with this team." -Jeremy B.