Inside Vietnam

Dubai has completely transformed from its days of Bedouin villages and sandy dunes: Venture to this modern, luxury city to experience its broad cultural diversity, manicured desert gardens, intimate gold souks, and engineering marvels like the city's artificial islands.

Explore the vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong, the center of trade in Asia and one of the world’s busiest ports. Perhaps you’ll journey up to Victoria Peak and enjoy views of the harbor, islands, and skyscrapers below. Hong Kong is also one of the world's top culinary capitals offering visitors everything from Cantonese and Sichuanese to Japanese and French cuisine.

Explore Tokyo—the world’s largest metropolis—and witness its astonishing blend of the old and the new, from its sleek, ultra-modern skyscrapers to centuries-old temples and shrines.

A 300-year-old city with an eccentric mix of Chinese culture with Japanese, Southeast Asian, and American influences, Taipei invites visitors to enjoy both its rich history and its quirky, modern vibe. Uncover the treasures in the National Palace Museum—some dating back 5000 years—then sample some of its famous takeaway foods at one of the city’s night markets.

Get swept up in the dynamic vibe of Seoul—a city with one foot in a frenetic, modern world and the other in the rich traditions of the past. Explore impressive sites such as Jongmyo shrine, discover the elegant hanok (traditional wooden homes), and witness the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park and City Hall, crafted of steel, concrete, and glass.

Discover today’s Singapore, and you’ll see how some of its iconic skyscrapers are now “green”—hosting a vibrant ecosystem of plant life geared toward turning the metropolis into a “City in a Garden.” A true melting pot of Asian culture, you’ll also never run out of cuisines to try—from Indian to Chinese.

Settle into the pulse of life in Bangkok—tuck into a bowl of noodles from a street vendor, gaze up at golden temples, and note the contrast between its bustling traffic and languid boats plying the city’s canals—all while immersing yourself in Thailand’s infectious sense of fun, known as sà·nùk. Please note: This Stopover option is only available before our Vietnam pre-trip extension or before or after the main adventure, but is not available after our Cambodia post-trip extension.

Delve into the epic history and cultural complexities of Turkey's capital of Istanbul. From the ancient Roman Hippodrome to the mystical Sultan Ahmet Mosque and opulent Topkapi Palace, witness the clashing of empires, continents, and cultures throughout your three days of discovery.