Thailand Vietnam Tour 12 days 11 nights: Bangkok - Phu Quoc

Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. 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 at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: NA

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 motored 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.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

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.  Afternoon transfer to the Jim Thompson house, in the heart of Bangkok’s city centre: start by learning the story of the American businessman and traveller, who made it his life’s work to bring Thai silks to the world’s fashion houses, and then explore his remarkable home. This is one of the best places in Bangkok to see traditional Thai teak homes, as Thompson assembled his using historic houses shipped to Bangkok from around the country. Find out what is known — and what remains a mystery — about Thompson’s 1967 disappearance in the Malaysian jungle, then explore the collection of art that he assembled during 25 years in Thailand.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, we will depart to Ayutthaya; it takes about more than hour to reach the former Thai capital. Witness the glory of the ancient capital through its temple and palace ruins. First you will visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount”, which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then you will proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. You will also visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha’s in Thailand. Have lunch by your own account. Afterwards you will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image. Our last visit will be the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favourite summer palace of the King.

At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

You will have the breakfast at your hotel. Then you have free time until the driver will pick up you at your hotel transferring to Bangkok airport for the flight from Bangkok to Saigon.

Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

Morning after having breakfast, depart for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.

The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.  

Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, followed by some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral. Apart from the religious meaning, the even more special captivating point of this Cathedral is its special neo-Romanesque style of architecture.

Next, it is on to the Old Saigon Post Office. After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offer guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon city.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning transfer to My Tho town, we continue to Ben Tre by passing to Rach Mieu beautiful bridge. Arrival in Ben Tre town, take a boat trip around Ben Tre River. Enjoying sightseeing local activities on river. Stop to see how people make bricks, salts, coconut workshop. Boat on Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to see some family making mats. Take motor cart (Xe loi) pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to know how to culture in country. Stop to Mekong Green, local restaurant by the river for lunch.

In the afternoon, take rowing boat along water palm creek and a long Cai Coi creek. Stop to see rice workshop before back to Ben Tre town, where we visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda. After that we proceed to Can Tho. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

At the early morning, you are transferred to the boat pier for taking a boat trip on Mekong River to visit Cai Rang floating market.  The best time for visiting this market is from sunrise when you have a chance to witness how it is bustling. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even smuggled goods like cigarettes. Continue to visit the coconut lined channels, “Monkey” bridge and fruit orchard. And after that transfer to Rach Gia for speedboat to Phu Quoc, which depart at 13:00 pm. Arrival in Phu Quoc, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time free & easy. Overnight at the hotel in Phu Quoc Island.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc Island

Meals: Breakfast

Your time would be on your own at the beach or you might consider taking a short excursion to explore Phu Quoc, savouring the best seafood, fishing or diving and snorkelling to explore the beautiful undersea world (excluded). The coral is pristine, and the scattering of small islands at the bottom of Phu Quoc is home to a rich variety of marine bio-diversity.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc Island

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel in Phu Quoc.  Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc Island

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel in Phu Quoc.  Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phu Quoc Island

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel, after that I was transferred to the airport to take the flight to Saigon and then connect to the flight back your home country. End of service.

Accommodation: NA

Meals: Breakfast