Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam and Thailand in 16 days and immerse yourself in the captivating culture with the breathtaking landscapes of these two enchanting destinations.
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.
You can spend time relaxing at your leisure or walking around to explore the city’s unique atmosphere.
Ham Ca Map, Hanoi Old Quarter
Included: Airport pick-up and accommodation.
Have your breakfast at the hotel.
You can visit important monuments in Vietnamese history, such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside on Mondays and Fridays) and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Then visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.
You will have ‘Pho’ (beef noodle soup) or ‘Bun cha’ for lunch at a local restaurant.
Hoan Kiem Lake – Temple of Literature – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
In the afternoon, explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the 54 recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam. This museum provides you with information about the Vietnamese people and their rich and diverse culture.
Enjoy cycling around the center of Hanoi’s old town. Enjoy a cup of unmissable Egg Coffee with stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the surroundings. Then, end the day’s visit with a water puppet performance.
Free for dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fee, Meals: breakfast and lunch.
After breakfast, your driver tour guide will pick you up and take you to the legendary Halong Bay where you will board a traditional-style Vietnamese Junk Boat that is your home for the evening.
Upon arrival, you will visit Sung Sot Cave – a hidden gem of mother nature. Float peacefully through magnificent limestone formations containing thousands of stalagmites and stalactites.
Luxury cruise in Halong Bay
Continue to cruise. As you weave your way through the islands, you will come across secluded bays, white sandy beaches, and floating villages.
Toward the end of the day, you will sail to the overnight mooring area. During this time – the magical ‘blue hour’ – Halong Bay reveals its true, magnificent beauty. You have a chance to attend the chef’s cooking demonstration or enjoy a mesmerizing sunset on the deck before a scrumptious dinner.
Overnight on boat.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide on boat, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the cruise ship while enjoying the stunning views of the bay.
Then, you can participate in water activities such as kayaking, swimming, and sunbathing. Rent a kayak and explore the hidden corners of the bay. Paddle through limestone caves, and immerse yourself in the serene. You can also relax on the beach, soak up the sun, and take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters.
Kayaking in Halong Bay
In the afternoon, you will transfer to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, you will be picked up by your private guide and then driven towards the beautiful ancient town of Hoi An. Check into your hotel room.
Overnight at Hoi An.
Included: Accommodation, Transportation, English-speaking guide on boat, Ha Noi – Da Nang flight ticket, Meals: breakfast, brunch.
In the morning, participate in a half-day walking trip.
You will stroll along the old street, passing through several old houses, and see how the locals live their daily lives. During the tour, you will also see how the historical elements of the city blend with modernity, and visit some ancient landmarks, including the Japanese Covered Bridge or the Chinese Conference Hall.
Hoi An
Then comes the short break where you can enjoy a cold glass of ‘Mot‘ – a traditional herbal drink at a streetside shop. If time permits, we will also stop by a craft store where you can buy the best souvenirs of the city to take back to your hometown.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
The whole morning will be yours relaxing in Hoi An. Check out of the hotel at midday.
In the afternoon, your driver will escort you from your hotel and take you to Da Nang airport to board a short flight to Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok, Thailand
Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will meet your driver and tour guide with a welcome signboard and then go to the hotel for the check-in procedure. The remaining afternoon is free at your leisure.
Embark on a luxury barge journey into Thai Culture and Thai hearts. Enjoy a fine dining, traditional, and cultural tour on the Chao Phraya River. Experience first-class Thai hospitality and delicious food from around Thailand in the comfort and tranquility of the luxury, open-air cruise.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Da Nang – Bangkok flight ticket, Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Today, you will immerse yourself in the grandeur of Bangkok’s iconic landmarks.
Start your day at Wat Suthat to enjoy the monk’s melodic chanting ritual. Then, take a short walk through small alleys with wooden houses and guardian spirits signs to visit the Wat Pho, where you can see the image of Reclining Buddha is 15m high and 43m long with his right arm supporting the head with tight contorts on two box pads of blue, extravagantly encrusted with glass mosaics.
Enjoy a Thai lunch at a local restaurant and experience the mid-day bustling atmosphere of the lively Chao Phraya River.
Wat Arun
In the afternoon, take the Public ferry to visit the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), which you will probably recognize from its famous silhouette. Your trip continues with a long-tail boat ride along the canal to see Thai houses and typical rural life. End your sightseeing with a visit to Wat Triamit, one of the most famous temples in Bangkok and is known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha.
The final stop is at a local rooftop bar where you can enjoy the stunning views of the Chao Phraya River by night while enjoying a delicious dinner.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast, depart Bangkok and drive southward to Ratchaburi Province to visit the open-air Mae Klong Market to witness the market and vendors clearing up their stalls when a train pulls through the market.
Following the train market, take a short drive to the pier where you will embark on a boat trip along the canals and backwaters. This leads you to the first main attraction of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can see numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits, and products on rowing boats. Make sure your camera is ready.
Damnoen Sadual Floating Market
Continue your boat trip, you will see villages, gardens, and plantations. Eventually, you arrive at the docks where you meet your driver again and transfer back to your hotel in Bangkok.
The rest of the day will be free at your leisure.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Enjoy your breakfast before taking a flight to Chiang Mai, the largest city in northern Thailand.
Upon arrival, you will meet your driver and transfer to a hotel in the city center for check-in.
In the afternoon, head out to visit Lampang, stopping to browse for the famous Lampang ceramics and a snack at the Kaad Thung Kwain Market. Discover the magnificent Lanna architecture of Temple Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a unique place in Thailand where horse-drawn carriages are still used as public transportation at the temple.
Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang, Chiang Mai
In the evening, visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for shopping and sample delicious local food.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Bangkok – Chiang Mai air ticket, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast.
Leave the hotel early and drive to Mount Doi Suthep to enjoy the serenity of the morning.
First stop, in short, in a market that is open early in the morning – where monks are already receiving offerings and where you will buy offerings.
Continue to drive up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, located on the top of the mountain. Without any crowds, you can enjoy the magical morning light and the names of sunrise brighten the Golden Pagoda. You can admire the magnificent panoramic views of the whole of Chiang Mai City – take in the wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the city and mountains.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
In the afternoon, visit Wat Phra Singh, which contains marvelous examples of Lanna art, including a Lana-style vihara and the finest scripture repository of its type in the north.
The tour ends with a visit to Wat Suan Dok, one of the first temples with a large vihara, or prayer hall.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Today you will embark on a full-day tour of the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary which offers you the unique opportunity to get to know each of the remarkable elephants and gain a special understanding of their daily lives and behaviors.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Upon arrival, you will meet your expert guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to meet the elephants; feed, interact, and play with elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history.
Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit at the Sanctuary for lunch.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the countryside of Northern Thailand to visit two stunning waterfalls in the Doi Inthanon National Park, which are Siritarn and Wachiratarn Waterfalls. These cascades are beautiful all year round but roar with life during the rainy season.
Enjoy your lunch beside a waterfall, then take an easy nature trail walk for three hours to the Doi Inthanon Summit, which is the tallest point in Thailand. Follow this with a visit to the twin pagodas that were built in honor of the King and Queen of Thailand.
Doi Inthanon National Park
These mirrored buildings sit atop the mountain and are surrounded by manicured flower gardens with jaw-dropping news of the valley below.
Back to Chiang Mai City and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Breakfast in the hotel, and enjoy your last minute at Chiang Mai before heading to Krabi, a city located in the south of Thailand by the Andaman Sea. Once you land there, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Paradise in Krabi
The town of Krabi is also a popular tourist destination and an important stop for all the ferries that link to the surrounding islands. At night, you can not miss the bustling night market located on Khong Kha dock, where you will find many options for having dinner.
Overnight in Krabi.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, Chiang Mai – Krabi flight ticket, Meals: breakfast.
After having a delicious breakfast, embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Phi Phi Islands, a cluster of idyllic islands famed for their crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and dramatic limestone cliffs.
In the afternoon, explore the picturesque Viking Cave, home to a colony of swallows, and unwind on the pristine beaches of Phi Phi Don.
Viking Cave
Discover Khao Phanom Bencha National Park with its stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife, including clouded leopards and tropical birds. Witness the enchanting Marine Fossil Graveyard, featuring ancient marine fossils formed over 35 million years.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Spend another day exploring Krabi and its surroundings freely.
You can visit Koh Lanta, an island district 70km south of Krabi, with its beautiful Marine National Park.
Explore Koh Rok Nai’s breathtaking bay, cliffs, coral reefs, and white sand beaches. Do not miss the extraordinary limestone caves in Koh Talabeng.
The Coast around Railay
You can also head to Railay near Ao Nang, known for iconic limestone rocks and opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling, rock climbing, kayaking, or simply relaxing on scenic beaches like Hay Rai Leh and Hat Rai Leh East.
Overnight in Krabi.
Included: Accommodation, Meals: breakfast.
On the last day of the 16 days in Vietnam and Thailand, enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport. You will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight back to Bangkok. From there, you will connect to your international flight heading home.
End of Thailand and Vietnam 16-day tour with many unforgettable memories.
Included: Airport drop-off and breakfast at the hotel.
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