Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & Japan

On arrival, transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, travel to the temple of Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm is unlike any other temple in the world – it's made up of a complex of towering temples and narrow alleyways, many of which are entirely covered by thick vines. After your visit, continue to Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA) for an Insider Experience, and then back to your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Siem Reap, Shinta Mani Shack (D)

Insider Experience: Visit Opportunities of Development thru Art (ODA), a local organisation that provides support to underprivileged children.

Discover Angkor Archaeological Park and the temple Bayon before sunset at Angkor Wat. (B)

Transfer to Kampong Cham to join your Mekong River cruise. Later, explore Koh Pen by tuk tuk. Stay Seven Nights: Mekong River, RV Apsara (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: This afternoon, enjoy a tuk tuk ride through the agricultural island of Koh Pen. Travel along the shaded lanes, past wooden stilted houses tucked amongst palm and sandalwood trees. Depending on the time of year, you can see a variety range of crops growing, including tobacco or betel nuts, as well as coconuts and tropical fruits.

Enjoy a walking tour of Angkor Ban. After lunch, tour Oknha Tey which has a rich history in silk weaving. Learn about village life from the local homes to the rice fields. (B/L/D)

Cruise to Phnom Penh then travel to Oudong for your Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to Koh Chen and explore the open-air copperware workshops. (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Travel by coach to the former royal capital Oudong, for a traditional Buddhist blessing. Once at the stupa, you'll receive your blessing from a local monk, and it's sure to be a memorable highlight of your Mekong River cruise.

Explore the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum before touring the Royal Palace. See the Silver Pagoda and admire the Emerald Buddha. (B/L/D)

You might like to attend a fruit-carving demonstration on board, and watch a documentary film about Pol Pot this evening. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, transfer to a small boat and travel along the Mekong's tiny tributaries. Step ashore for a tour of Tan Chau by rickshaw. Visit the fascinating local artisan workshops to learn more about the history of their crafts. (B/L/D)

Take a boat ride to Sa Dec and visit Huynh Thuy Le's old house. Afterwards, travel to Cai Be and visit a local rice paper manufacturer and coconut candy factory. (B/L/D)

Disembark at My Tho Port and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Stay Two Nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Fusion Suites Saigon (B/L)

Insider Experience: Spend two nights up close to the action at the Fusion Suites Saigon.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure today before enjoying a delectable dinner on an Insider Experience. (B/D)

Insider Experience: This evening, dine at The Chopsticks Saigon.

Join an early morning flight to Japan. This evening, meet your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel (B/D)

A full-day tour of Tokyo begins with a trip to the Edo Tokyo Museum or the Miraikan. Continue to Asakusa Kannon Temple and Hamarikyu Garden. Afterwards, visit the Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing. (B)

In Odawara, enjoy a tour and ride the Hakone Ropeway before a cruise around Lake Ashi. Stay: Hakone Hotel (B/D)

Insider Experience: Today you will make the journey to Odawara by train, travelling in a ‘Romancecar' (observation car) on the picturesque narrow gauge line.

This morning, travel to Mt Fuji and disembark for your Insider Experience. Later, continue to Matsumoto. Stay: Matsumoto, Buena Vista Hotel, or similar (B)

Insider Experience: Disembark at the Mt Fuji Visitor Centre to learn more about the snow-capped peak.

Enjoy an Insider Experience at Matsumoto Castle this morning. En route to Takayama you'll stop at Hirayu Onsen, one of Japan's famous traditional open-air baths. Continue on to the picturesque town of Takayama, set atop brilliant hills. On a guided walking tour, see sights including the Old Jinya House and Kami Sannomachi. Stay: Takayama, Associa Hotel (B)

Insider Experience: This morning, venture to Matsumoto Castle, an impressive five-storey fortress.

After a morning visit to the Miyagawa markets, enjoy an excursion to the nearby Hida Folk Village. Stay Two Nights: Hiroshima, Granvia Hotel (B)

Insider Experience: Later, set off on a journey on the Hida Train to Nagoya, continuing onwards by bullet train to Hiroshima.

Today, travel by train and ferry to Miyajima Island. This afternoon is set aside for you to discover the other sites of Hiroshima at your own leisure. (B)

Insider Experience: Cruise to World Heritage-listed Miyajima Island. Translated to ‘Shrine Island', the wooded island is home to the famous Itsukushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine which appears to float in the island's waters at high tide. During your time here you'll enjoy a walking tour and see wild deer.

This morning, enjoy some Insider Experiences at Hiroshima's World Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome Museum. Afterwards, travel by bullet train to Kyoto for another Insider Experience. Later this evening, enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner. Stay Three Nights: Kyoto, ANA Crowne Plaza or similaR (B/D)

Insider Experience: This morning visit Hiroshima's World Peace Memorial Park and the A-Bomb Dome Museum.

Venture to some of Kyoto's beautiful formal gardens this morning and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Afterwards, take a tour of Kyoto's most famous landmarks including the Nijo Castle, built in 1603; Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) which has an exquisite Japanese garden; and Kiyomizu Temple, a historic Buddhist temple that offers impressive views over Kyoto. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. (B)

Insider Experience: Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto's gardens this morning.

Today you'll enjoy a day trip to Nara, a picturesque city with charming narrow streets and an abundance of impressive temples. See the beautiful Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden building in the world and its Great Buddha and Nigatsu-do Shrine. Founded in 745 by Emperor Shomu, Todai-ji is a vast Buddhist temple complex that was constructed as a symbol of imperial power. Its famous Buddha towers overhead at 15 metres tall and is the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Later it's time for a stroll through Nara's famous Deer Park, home to over 1,200 wild deer who freely roam the park, grazing on the spacious lawns. (B)

Travel to Osaka where you'll enjoy a guided tour that includes a visit to the Umeda Observatory in the iconic Umeda Sky building. Here you will enjoy panoramic views over Osaka and its castle. Spend your final evening with fellow travellers during a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Osaka, Sheraton Miyako (B/D)

Transfer to Osaka airport after breakfast for your onward flight. (B)