Thailand Vietnam Tour 20 days: South Thailand's Islands - Center & South Vietnam Exploration

We will welcome you at Bangkok airport then join the half day Bangkok city tour to visit 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.

In the afternoon, you have a free time until your flight departs to Phuket. Overnight in Phuket.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

You have a free day at Phuket. Overnight in Phuket.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

The islands are wonderful and sea clear turquoise.

Travel with us by speed boat only 50 minutes arrive at Phi Phi Ley Island.

Itinerary

07:30 hrs. Pick you up from hotel and transfer to pier.

08:30 hrs.: Warm welcome at pier with a registration forms, serve you with a snacks and variety of drinks and briefing.

09:00 hrs.: Depart to Phi Phi Ley Island, visit the beautiful scenery of Maya Bay with touching a white sandy beach (highlight), snorkelling at Loh Samah bay and also visit Pileh Lagoon for swimming, Visiting cave. 12:30 hrs. Having a great lunch on Phi Phi Don Island

14:30 hrs.: Arrive at Khai island. Free time on the beach & take a photo with a wonderful tiger fish.

16:15 hrs.: Arrive at pier and transfer back to your hotel by pleasant trip. Notice: The program is subject to be changed due to weather conditions without advance notice.

Package Includes:

• Speed boat trip
• Round trip hotel transfer (Patong, Kata, Karon beach)
• National Park fee
• Professional tour guide and crews
• Mask, snorkel and life jacket
• Lunch
• Soft drink, fresh fruits
• Insurance

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

08.00 hrs.: Pick up customers from hotel and transfer to Marina 09.30 hrs. Departure from The Marina Phuket direct to James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)

10.15 hrs. Visit James Bond Island where "James Bond 007, The man with the Golden Gun" was filmed.

11.00 hrs. Start to paddle a sea canoe in the beautiful cave for 45 minutes.

12.30 hrs. Great lunch at Panyee Musalim fishing village and free time as leisure for shopping.

14.00 hrs.: Leave from Panyee village direct to Naka Island for swimming and relaxing.

16.00 hrs.: Departure from Naka Island back to Phuket.

16.20 hrs.: Arrive to Marina and transfer back to hotel by pleasant trip.

Package includes

• Hotel round trip minibus transfer, SIC
• Soft drink, drinking water, fresh fruits Professional License tour guide and crews
• National Park fee
• Full insurance
• Buffet lunch

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You have a free time until the driver will pick up you at your hotel to the airport. Flight to Bangkok. Overnight at Bangkok.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

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 motor 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 to the southwest of Bangkok, visiting the Maeklong railway market, taking photo, and enjoying 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.

Afterwards we continue the road to the city of Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery.

We continue to Wang Pho to boarding a train for riding along the beautiful river for around 30 minutes to Ban Kao station and transfer then city to visit Kwai bridge.

Overnight in Kanchanaburi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Kanchanaburi

Meals: Breakfast

Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall - a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools.

In the afternoon, we continue the road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North. Overnight in Ayutthaya.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Ayutthaya

Meals: Breakfast

Morning after breakfast we will catch Kermit tuk tuk. These ‘cute’ tuk tuks are found in only two of Thailand’s provinces: Ayutthaya, and Trang. Along the ride, explore the temple highlights of the city from Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Wat Mahathat (with a Buddha face emerging from a tree), and strolling through a local market en route to Wat Phra Srisanphet. And after that we 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 favorite summer palace of the King.

Back to Bangkok. Overnight at Bangkok

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

You have free time at your hotel, transfer to airport and have the flight to Hanoi from Bangkok.

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam, Join the cyclo tour in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Today, we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnology Museum, dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, several of which we will see on our forthcoming trekking. The evening takes us to the old theatre for a 1-hour water puppet show, a unique Vietnam traditional art. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stops en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on a boat is really great. Dinner on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars. Overnight on Junk.

Accommodation: On Ha Long Bay Boat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. The cruise continues to move around the bay for us to discover more secluded areas, we then take kayaking and swimming in the stunning bay. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Hanoi airport. Flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We then set out for the exploration of Hue’s famous highlights, including the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists.

Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc. Transfer back to Hue centre Hue for lunch (by your own).

Afternoon, visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the city was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945, do the walking and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialty of Hue city.  Transfer to Hoian. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

Morning, we enjoy a half day orientation tour of Hoian including the Chinese Assembly Halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and Tan Ky House.

Have a lunch by your own.

Afternoon, we will take a boat cruise on Thu Bon River to visit Thach Ha Village, the ceramic and pottery village. Learn how to make the beautiful jars, bow. Return to hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

Morning pick from your hotel at 08 am, departure for My Son Holy land. An opportunity to learn the history of a culture which has virtually disappeared from Viet Nam – the Champa People once ruled, and My Son still stands as a reminder of how far north their influence flourished. Back to Hoian for lunch on your own. Overnight in Hoian.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoian

Meals: Breakfast

The transfer from Hoian to Da Nang airport. Then have the flight from Da Nang to Saigon.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

Tourist will be on board at the tourist boat station in Cai Be and welcomed with cold towels, fresh coconut. Boating and enjoying the fresh air on the Mekong River, the tourists visit the Cai Be floating market, the original style of commerce on the Mekong River.

Visiting the local pop rice, coconut candy workshop and knowing the ways bee-breeding tasting honey tea by breezy river.

Boating to visit the local fruit gardens and a way of horticulture and listening to the traditional music, is the best chance for relaxation. Taking about 20 minutes for rowing sampan with discovery feelings. Crossing the Mekong River to An Binh island to see the daily life along the river. Visiting the brick & pottery factory where the tourist knows how to make the brick and the pottery from the local clay and styles with the traditional technique.

End the tour in Vinh Long, transfer back to Saigon. Overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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.

In the afternoon, we depart our hotel for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that we will visit War Remnant Museum, where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Before our lunch we stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get our good shots for our memory of the biggest city in Vietnam. Our delicious lunch will be served at a “Pho 2000” restaurant in the central city. In the afternoon we will visit: Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon, Chinese town and market. Here you can experience our Vietnamese Southern daily life. We will be back our hotel after visiting Giac Lam pagoda, one of the oldest and finest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. It is really relaxation here.

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer by the private transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your international flights

Accommodation: NA

Meals: Breakfast