Vietnam Thailand Tour 22 days: Amazing Tropical Adventure

You will be warmly welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight at the hotel 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 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 Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, several of which we will see on our forthcoming trekking.

Then we take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hanoi

Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour driving through the Red River Delta 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 boat is really great. Dinner served 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 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 harbour before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Hanoi Airport to take a flight to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Morning, we visit 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 take a half day to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the now-demolished wartime American Embassy. After that, we head to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam until end of April 1975, followed by some French colonial structures including the Old Saigon Post Office, 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. After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum. If time permit, 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 offers 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

Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Mekong Delta - Vinh Long.

Mekong Travel boat will take you at the new boat station, downstream on Mekong River seeing many floating cages for farming fish. Stop to visit Vinhlong market in the town. This is the best choice for you to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetables...

Then, stop to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay.

Next visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. Then, we’ll walk to visit the orchard & traditional house of Ut Trinh family. The optional lunch can be served at this local house.

Biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to do cycling on village paths to see the daily life of the rural people.

The cruise will go back Saigon city.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at hotel then you are free at hotel until transfer to the airport to take a flight to Bangkok.

On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and picked up to transfer to your hotel in Bangkok.  Have free time at your hotel.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals : Breakfast

After breakfast, we will 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 will visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon we are 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. The rest of the day would be at your own pleasure and overnight in Bangkok.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast is served at the hotel. Transfer to Ayutthaya.

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.

And transfer to Bangkok for your overnight.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Bangkok

Meals : Breakfast

Early in the morning, we drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visitting 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 Bangkok Airport to take a flight to Chiang Mai. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai

Meals : Breakfast

Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning 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.

After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill.

Then visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, manufacture of umbrellas, wood carvings and goldsmith work.

Then transfer back to the hotel. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast

Our tour today starts with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle.

Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 metres high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground.

Afterwards you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri which were built to honour the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. Then transfer back to Chiang Mai.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Pick-up from hotel or guest-house by truck.

Experience a 1-day join in group trek Chiang Mai as we leave the city on highway 108 past the airport to Sanphathong, and further to “Mae Wang Elephant Camp”, an about 30-minute drive. You will have a little time to look around the elephant camp. Come and join us for a fantastic day, helping us take care of these amazing creatures. Spend the day feeding, bathing, and learning interesting facts about Asian elephants in their natural environment on this 1-day group trek adventure in Chiang Mai.

From the there we will drive to a “Shan” (Tai Yai) village where we will have lunch. After lunch we will drive to a “Karen” hilltribe village. There you can watch Karen women weaving on hand-looms and you will get some insides into the living of the Karen people. Also you can buy hand-woven fabrics and other souvenirs made in the village. The guide will lead a tour trekking through the village for about half an hour. From there we will drive to the “Mae Wang” waterfalls, where we will make a brake. You can swim there, walk around or just relax. After that the guide will lead a tour trekking through the village for about half an hour.

From there we can make an exciting ride down “Mae Wang” stream on a raft made of bamboo streams bound together. The ride will take about 1 hour.

After that back to Chiang Mai where you will arrive at about 17:00

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start: 7:30am - 8:00am pick up from your Chiang Mai city hotel or start at office no later than 7.30am

‘Hands Off’ Project: where the elephants roam freely as a herd and uniquely viewed from the SkyWalk.

Observe the Herd: Take a walk around the park and observe the elephants in their chosen herds and learn about their stories and special needs.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious and varied vegan buffet of Asian and Western delights.

Observe Interaction: Observe the elephants socializing in their herds and playing in the mud pit or covering themselves with sand after bathing in the river.

Visit Rescued Animals: Visit the Dog Project and learn about our rescued dogs and our dog adoption program. Visit Cat Kingdom and learn about our rescued cats. Visit other rescued animals at the park.

Return: At 3:30pm it’s time to say goodbye to the elephants before the hour-long drive back to Chiang Mai where you will be dropped off at your hotel/guesthouse.

*Park visits are all about spending quality time observing and being with the herd. We do not adhere to a strict schedule. The best way to make the most of your visit is to relax, watch, and learn about elephants.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning after breakfast, transfer to Don Mueang airport to take a flight to Surat Thani. Upon arrival, welcome and depart from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park.

Night in Khao Sok.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast

Khao Sok National Park is a hiker’s dream, and a short hike is sometimes all you need. The tour offers half day hikes for everybody from the adventurous to the beginner.

Let our expert guides show you the hidden gems that Khao Sok has to offer as the jungle comes alive with blooming flowers, calls of the gibbons and birds and the micro world of the insects.

WHAT TO BRING: Light hiking shoes, Camera, Hat, Sunscreen, Insect repellent

(Canoeing on the Sok River, 2 hours –join-in tour/shared tranfer)

Canoeing is a very relaxing way to see Khao Sok from a different side. Our experienced English speaking guide take you on a canoe safari aong the Sok River. Genlty following the river you can see the natural beauty of Khao Sok, the evergreen rainforest and the limestone karsts.

Taking a canoe is also good to spot some wildlife. Birds and curled up snakes can be seen at tree branches. If you would like to try a bit canoeing your self you’re free to try!

WHAT TO BRING: Swimsuit, Hat, Towel (from your room)

Overnight in a tree house at Khao Sok National Park.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast

Khao Sok – Cheow Lan Lake Full-Day Join-In Tour Itinerary

08:30 Meet in the reception area of Our Jungle Camp Eco Resort or get picked up in or around Khao Sok Town.

09:30 Arrive at Rachabrapa Dam, check in with the National Park and board your boat.

10:00 – 12:30  Explore the lake by local long-tail boat, taking in the majestic scenery of striking white lime stone cliffs, surrounded by emerald green waters.

Stop by at the famous 3 Rock landmark, the Guilin of Thailand before proceeding for a short hike to a cave after which you continue onwards to the floating restaurant.

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break at a Raft House, enjoy a 3 dish Thai set lunch amongst the stunning scenery.

13:30 – 16:00 Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, with some time for swimming and canoeing around the beautiful scenery of Cheow Lan Lake.

16:00 – 17:30 Return back to Cheow Lan Lake Pier and arrive back at Our Jungle Camp 45 min Later.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Khao Sok

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, transfer from Khao Sok to Krabi. Arrived at the hotel, free time for relaxation.

Night in Krabi.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

07.50 - 08.15 hr

Pick up from your hotel to the pier, check in and meet your guide for a briefing on the day.

09.00 – 13.30 hr.

Briefing and free soft drinks and departure to Phi Phi Don island to enjoy sightseeing at and snorkeling, visiting Monkey beach, Viking cave, snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon.

Enjoy a great buffet lunch at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don.

Sightsee Maya Bay (where the movie ”The Beach” was filmed) and swimming with colorful tropical fishes.

14.00 hr.

Departure to Bamboo island to enjoy sightseeing and snorkeling, and to enjoy free time on the beach. Bamboo Island is by far really one of the most beautiful National Park islands in Krabi, At Bamboo island, you can enjoy some swimming in the warm, shallow waters or just relax even in the shadow on the white sandy beach. It is always considered a perfect escape from the crowded beaches. Here, there are no high rocky peaks or viewpoints but a small beach of white sand that emerges from the clear and turquoise waters and a reef barrier that surrounds all islands.

16.00 hr.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Remarks:  

1. Free hotel transfer for Ao Nang beach, Noparat Thara beach, Klong Mung, Krabi town area

2. Pick up 08.30 hrs. at lobby

3. Child age 4-11 years

4. Exclude National Park fee 400B

5. Another area pick up please check the rate

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you have free time for relaxation or activities on the beach.

Night in Krabi.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you have free time for relaxation or activities on the beach.

Night in Krabi.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Krabi airport for flight back to Bangkok to catch your departure flight back home.

Accommodation:  NA

Meals: Breakfast