15 Days Vietnam and Thailand Fascinating Trip

Day 1

Arrive at Noi Bai International airport by flight ... (Please kindly advise us the arrival flight). Pick up at airport and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in (Check-in time is at 14:00 hrs; early check-in is at surcharge).

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included:

None  

Day 2

Starting at 8:30 AM, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Begin by visiting the Tran Quoc Pagoda, a serene site nestled along the shores of West Lake. From there, transfer to the Ho Chi Minh complex, where you'll explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the revered final resting place of Uncle Ho (President Ho Chi Minh), and his stilt house, where he lived between 1958 and 1969. Move on to the distinctive One Pillar Pagoda, an architectural gem in the middle of a square lake. The journey continues to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college dedicated to Confucian principles.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, choose one of the city's museums for further exploration, including options like the History Museum, Ethnology Museum, or the historically significant Hoa Lo Prison, once famously known as the "Hanoi Hilton." Return to the downtown area for a break by Hoan Kiem Lake. Wrap up the day with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, renowned as the 36 streets. This lively district is home to countless small businesses and shops, providing ample opportunities for exploration and capturing memorable photographs.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hanoi.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 3

Breakfast at your hotel.

Morning departure for Ha Long Bay, we will go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.

8h15 – 8h35: Pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Transfer by Expressway)

11:15-11:45: approx Check-in and finish stay registration procedure

12h15 approx: Transfer to the cruise by speedboat

12h45 approx: Check-in on the cruise.

13h00 approx: Enjoy lunch

14h00 approx: Receive key and check-in the cabin.

15h00 – 17h30 approx: Gather at reception area to participate in Kayaking activities

16h00 – 18h00 approx: Take pictures with the cruise by drone at the Sundeck area (depending on the weather condition)

17h30 approx: Sunset party

18h00 approx:  Cooking demonstration

18h00 – 19h00: Join the Happy Hour

19h00: Enjoy dinner

Overnight on cruise 

Note: the itinerary of Halong will be changed based on which cruise you choose and depending on the weather without prior notice.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch onboard

Dinner onboard

Day 4

5h45 – 6h15 approx: Enjoy the sunrise & join a golf class

6h15 – 6h35 approx: Taichi exercise

6h45 – 7h30 approx: Enjoy breakfast

7h45 – 8h45 approx: Gather at the reception area to visit Dark and Bright Cave by local rowing boat.

9h30 – 9h45 approx: Pack up the luggage and put them in front of the door, then return the key to the reception counter.

9h45 approx: Enjoy the buffet in our restaurant.

10h45 approx: Settle down the payment for personal expenses (beverages, spa, etc.).

11h10 approx: Return to the mainland by speedboat.

Return to Hanoi then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Danang.

Upon arrival, you will go to your hotel in Hoian for check-in.

Accommodation at your hotel in Hoian.

Meals included:

Breakfast/Brunch onboard 

Day 5

In the morning, our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoian. Take an easy walking tour to visit Hoian ancient town, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes. Sites include the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and the Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house, Phuc Kien pagoda.

After lunch, take a short boat trip to a nearby island and visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics.

Dinner is on your own and overnight the hotel in Hoi An.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 6

8.00: Pick up at your hotel and transfer from Hoian to Danang.

Then, head out to Ba Na hills. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French.

Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), the flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free for explore the French village or joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours).

Please note: Entrance fees to Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, Wax Museum, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park are not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.  

Accommodation at your hotel in Hoian

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 7

Enjoy a free morning in Hoian.

Afternoon,  drive to the airport in Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, pick up at airport to your hotel for check-in.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel 

Day 8

In the morning, we'll pick you up from your hotel.

We'll head northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. These tunnels were a Vietcong base during the American war, a massive network that stretched over 200 kilometers. They had trapdoors, living spaces, storage areas, factories for weapons, hospitals, command centers, and kitchens.

You'll watch a short video showing how the tunnels were built. There are also displays of traps and the remains of an American tank, plus many craters made by big bombs. Then, we'll spend about an hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see firsthand how the Vietcong lived underground.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Next, we'll head to the Reunification Palace, which saw the end of the tough Vietnam War in 1975. Now, it's a museum and a place where important meetings happen. Nearby, you'll see the Notre Dame Cathedral (just from the outside) and the Central Post Office, both well-known places in the city.

Finally, late afternoon, we'll visit the lively Ben Thanh Market in District 1.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 9

At 8:00, leave your Saigon hotel and head to My Tho, where you'll see vibrant countryside scenes and picturesque rice fields along the way. When you arrive, hop on a boat for a Mekong River tour, stopping at villages (islets) to discover local life. Visit a coconut candy workshop, learn how it's made, then stroll through the village and take a horse-drawn carriage ride to try fresh honey and seasonal fruits while enjoying traditional folk music.

Next, take an adventurous boat ride through palm-fringed creeks to Turtle Island, a beautiful natural spot. Have a tasty traditional lunch with a specialty of the Mekong Delta – Deep fried elephant ear fish and other local dishes.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City. If you're interested, make a stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a stunning ancient pagoda in the Mekong Delta.

Accommodation at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Lunch at a local restaurant

Day 10

Enjoy your leisure time until pick up the airport for flight to Bangkok.

Note: check-out time is at 12:00 hrs; late check-out is at surcharge and upon availability.

Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, our tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in Bangkok. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand. Check in and enjoy your free time at the hotel or wander to explore the city.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 11

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube.

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 12

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy your own lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer back to Bangkok.

On the way, stop at PATOM ORGANIC VILLAGE (Open on Saturday & Sunday only).

Patom Organic Village is where you can experience the traditional Thai way of life by learning about the journey of organic raw materials to Patom products. Our open factory will show you the work that goes into our bakery, supplement, and body care factory before the products make their way to Patom Organic Living stores. Immerse yourself in our concept of organic living and participate in our selective hands-on workshops. (Using services in Patom Organic Village on your own expense, except entrance fee).

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 13

Morning flight to Chiang Mai.

In the afternoon, it will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple. Then you will stroll along small streets lined with traditional houses, where you will take rickshaw tour.  After that, you will take a walking through the central market of Warorot.

Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 14

08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation

08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.

10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.

11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.

14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.

15:00 : Change clothes and say good bye to the elephants

15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.

17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

Day 15

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the Airport for flight to your next destination. Tour ends here.

Meals included:

Breakfast at hotel

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