Exclusive Travel Experiences Curated Especially for IWF Members and Their Guests

We are excited to share the 2024 edition of IWF Adventures, bespoke excursions designed to complement the IWF Cornerstone Conference in Hong Kong. Exploring landmarks ancient and modern, cultural and natural, across Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, the adventures are an exciting way to enhance your conference experience.

Vietnam: Hanoi & La Long Bay
(Pre-Trip: November 15-19: 4 nights/5 days) SOLD OUT
(Post-Trip: November 23-27: 4 nights/5 days)

Enjoy the vibrancy of modern Vietnam, its natural beauty and fascinating history on a land and sea adventure. With luxurious accommodations and private tours, it is a perfect combination of relaxation and new experiences, including:

• Exclusive tours of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the colonial-era French Governor's Palace, and the 11th-century One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature
• A docent-led exploration of Hanoi’s Museum of National Fine Arts and Manzi Art Gallery
• An immersive food tour through Hanoi’s iconic old quarter led by a culinary connoisseur guide
• A cruise aboard the small and elegant Violet Heritage Cruise Line
• Explore the ancient Tien Ong cave
• A Tai Chi class offered on the sun deck of the Violet
  

Click here to learn more about this post-trip adventure.

Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket
(Pre-Trip November 14-19: 5 nights/6 days)
 

Experience the best of Thailand from bustling Bangkok to beautiful Phuket Island through this specially curated Adventure. With urban luxury combined with an exploration of the tropical hills of Phuket and the nearby Phi Phi archipelago, it is not to be missed. This Adventure includes:

• Privately guided tours of the awe-inspiring Grand Palace, Royal Residence, Throne Halls
• Docent led explorations of the temples Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho featuring spectacular Buddhas
• Snorkling at Viking Cave and Monkey Beach
• Leisure time at the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon and the white sand beaches of Bamboo Island

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Cambodia & Vietnam: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh,
Mekong Delta, & Ho Chi Minh City

(Post-Trip November 23-30: 7 nights/8 days)

Few journeys are more breathtaking and thought provoking than one that includes both Vietnam and Cambodia. From Ho Chi Minh City to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Angkor Wat, this memorable Adventure includes:

• A day-long, docent led day exploring Angkor Wat’s art, architecture, history and cuisine
• A private walking tour of Siam Reap featuring Cambodian art, sacred shrines and vibrant markets
• Accommodations at the landmark Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh
• A 3-night Mekong River cruise aboard the luxurious Aqua Mekong
• A visit to Vietnam’s historic and vibrant Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)

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David Axelrod, a luxury travel advisor and son of IWF Washington State member Terry Axelrod, has curated our IWF Adventures. Please email David at david@beckonaire.com or contact him on Whatsapp (+1 (206) 412-3283) if you are interested in booking any of the adventures above. If you’re looking for a different experience, David can also curate a custom itinerary.