Thailand and Vietnam are two of the most alluring and fascinating countries in Southeast Asia. This nature adventure to Vietnam and Thailand in 14 days itinerary is well-designed to take you through the marvels of culture and nature, the past and present traditions, the unrivaled landscapes, and the endless wonder of these countries in 14 days. From the pristine sandy beaches in Thailand to the incredible hill tribes, and the amazing Halong Bay cruise in Vietnam, you will find the unique and the treasured, the fabled and the masterful as IDC Travel creates just for you!
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival in Hanoi, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for the check-in procedure.
Free time and overnight at the hotel.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Included: Airport pick-up and accommodation.
Today, we will go sightseeing at the city’s outstanding historical and cultural sites, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside on Mondays and Fridays) and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Then visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Single Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Hoan Kiem Lake – Temple of Literature – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
In the afternoon, visit one of the museums in Hanoi such as the Museum of History, Museum of Ethnology, Museum of Fine Art, and Hoa Lo Prison. Then, enjoy our welcome show of northern rural Vietnam – the Water Puppet Show.
Afterward, you will have time for your own dinner before the transfer railway station for the night train to Sapa.
Included: Transportation, Hanoi – Lao Cai train ticket, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station at about 6:00 am. You will meet the local guide at the main entrance and take our private car to Sapa 35km away.
Cat Cat Village, Sapa
Have breakfast and relax for a while. Then, take a short trek to Cat Cat and Shin Chai Village, the home of H’mong Ethnic. You can see the hydroelectric power station built by the French by the wonderful Cat Cat Waterfall.
Get back to the town by car in the afternoon for hotel check-in. Free time at our leisure.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel and today is for discovering nature as well as different cultures of hill tribal people.
From the hotel, we start our car drive up and down hills with rice terraces, and spectacular scenery of the Fansipan Mount and pass by the scenic Muong Hoa Valley.
Muong Hoa Valley
For the trekking lovers, we will start the trekking from Y Linh Ho village (~11km trek in total) through the rice terraces, hills, bamboo forests, and streams to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages which are decorated by terraced fields and the house of Hmong, Red Zao, and Zay people.
Return to Sapa by car in the afternoon.
You will have some free time to relax or explore more of Sapa town and the local market on your own before transferring to Lao Cai Train station for the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Included: Transportation, Lao Cai – Hanoi train ticket, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
The train arrives back in Hanoi around 4:30 am – 5:00 am and walks to our day-use hotel by the train station for a few hours relaxing and having breakfast.
After breakfast, you will leave for Halong Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape.
After arrival, you will board a traditional sailboat for an exciting cruise.
Halong Bay Cruise
Visit Bai Tu Long in the northern part of Halong Bay and admire picturesque islands and islets of various shapes. Explore the magnificent caves of Halong Bay, including Sung Sot Cave, the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
All your meals will be provided on board, usually based on fresh seafood. Your overnight will be aboard.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide on boat, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Participate in a Tai Chi session on the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the nearby cave by row boat. Return to the boat, where breakfast is served while sailing around the Bay.
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Your cruise will end at noon and you will be met by your driver for the transfer to Hanoi City. Arrive in Hanoi around 4:30 pm, check in hotel, and time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide on boat, Meals: breakfast, brunch.
Have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Hanoi airport for the short flight to Bangkok, Thailand.
Arrive in Bangkok, the guide and driver will welcome you. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Bangkok.
Bangkok, Thailand
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Hanoi – Bangkok flight ticket, Meals: breakfast.
Today, you will explore the Grand Palace and the sensational temples of Bangkok.
Set along the waterway of the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace is a spectacle to experience. Within the palace complex are sensational temples that house some of the most well-preserved and coveted Buddhist artifacts, including Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
The Grand Palace in Bangkok
In the afternoon, visit Wat Arun, the most famous and photographed Temple of Dawn in Bangkok. Next, visit Wat Pho, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast, you will venture outside of the metropolis to the fabulous city of Ayutthaya, the once-storied capital of Siam.
You will visit Ayutthaya Historical Park, the UNESCO World Heritage site which is the heart of the old city. Next, explore Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the royal temple, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, known for its colossal reclining Buddha statue. Explore these stunning temples, you will have a grasp of Thailand’s unique history and culture.
Ayutthaya Historical Park
You will return to Bangkok in the late afternoon with the calm and wonder of Ayutthaya echoing in your thoughts.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
The early morning brings with it the lusciousness of creamy coconut and freshly squeezed orange juice.
After breakfast, you will once again venture outside of Bangkok to the riverside town of Kanchanaburi, known as the filming location for the movie, The Bridge on the River Kwai. The bridge was built by prisoners of war during World War II, overseen by the Japanese, and meant to stretch 250 miles from Ban Pong, Thailand to Thanbyuzayat, Burma.
Bridge over River Kwai
You can also visit Thailand-Burma Railway Museum which is an interactive museum filled with photos and first-hand accounts from actual POWs during the war. You can walk along a short stretch of the railway, where the tracks are clear, and the experience of walking through modern history sends tingles down your spine.
Back in town, you will be able to step onto the actual bridge depicted in the movie, overlooking the Mekong River, where the gentle trickle of the water settles the history. Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Today you will venture away from the metropolis of Bangkok and transfer to the stunning island of Phuket.
Phuket Old Town
Start your Phuket adventure with a visit to Patong for its vibrant nightlife and shopping. Immerse yourself in local culture at Phuket Old Town with its Sino-Potuhuese architecture. There is an essence of classic architecture beneath the rise of palm trees and within the calm rush of waves on the immaculate beach.
Overnight in Phuket.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
The grandeur of the island is yours to explore today at your whim and pleasure.
You can visit Big Buddha in Chalong, whose white frame towers over Phuket on the island’s highest summit to admire the fantastic view when the morning sun bounces off of the water with the glint of crystal.
Climb over Nakkerd Hill for an overwhelming panorama of Phuket Town, where the Portuguese mansions shine beneath the trees, the ocean waves are vibrant and lively throughout the island.
The Big Buddha of Phuket
In the afternoon you can venture to Wat Chalong, where Poh Than Jao Wat, is one of the most important Buddhist statues in Phuket. Next, visit the Grand Pagoda, decorated with wall paintings that depict the Buddha’s life story.
Overnight in Phuket.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Today you will embark on a journey away from the luster of Phuket that will take you to the diverse and alluring waters of the Phi Phi Islands.
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Island
Along the shores of Koh Phi Phi Leh, you can see the familiar beach that was home to Leonardo Dicaprio in the film The Beach. Enter into Maya Bay where the limestone karsts are bright and majestic, capturing your imagination and making you wonder if you may be dreaming.
Overnight in Phuket.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time then transfer to the airport and board the departure flight.
Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast at the hotel.
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