Vietnam Thailand Tour 24 days: From Cultural Capitals to Tropical Paradises

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 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 center Hue for lunch at local restaurant. 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 for your overnight

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoi An

Meals : Breakfast

Start your tour today with the 4th century Cham religious sanctuary of My Son, which is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, located in a beautiful green valley surrounded by impressive mountains. While a small site, the ruins at My Son are the largest and most intact remaining in Vietnam. It is also the home to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate sculptures and carvings

In the afternoon, start walking to the Hoi An Old Town.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.

Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoi An

Meals : Breakfast

08:00 am – 08:15 am: Our Car and tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car.

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car which gains 4 world scores.

Travelling through hills, contemplating the whole primitive forest and travelling freely by the Climbing Train. Come to Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Ling Ung Pagoda and Golden Bridge.

Continue to visit the French Village – a classical ad romantic France with unique architectural works, peak of Chua Mountain, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Tru Vu Tea Shop,…

12:30 pm: Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet).

Join in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor games zone in Viet Nam. Discover Dinosaur Park and Jurassic Park, watch 5D, 4D and 3D cinemas, ride on Journey into the underground, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

15:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car and go down the mountain.

16:45 pm – 17:45 pm: Our Car will bring you back to your hotel. End of the tour.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Hoi An

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

We start the day at 8.45 am with a drink at Hai Scout Cafe - our meeting point. Visit Hoi A’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights this market. We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise, about 25 minutes, along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. On arrival, we have a chance to explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable before learning some Hoi well-known dishes. The cooking class is interesting and much fun as learning the locals and their cuisine art. Our class take about one and a half hour and consisting of demonstrations from the school’s chefs as well as the chance for us to help prepare some dishes. 

After the cooking class, we will transfer you to Da Nang airport to take a flight to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Accommodation : At the hotel in Saigon

Meals : Breakfast

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

Early in the morning, we will drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visiting the Maeklong railway market, taking photos, 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 continued on 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 board a train for riding along the beautiful river for around 30 minutes to Ban Kao station and then transfer to the 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 continued on 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

In the morning, we will depart to visit Ayutthaya Historical Park. 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 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.

You will prepare to go to Ayutthaya train station and take the train to Chiang Mai.  Overnight on the train.

Accommodation:  On train

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

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 behaviour.

11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behaviour 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 goodbye 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.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Chiang Mai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will have breakfast at your hotel. Then you will prepare to Chiang Mai airport to fly to Krabi. Overnight in Krabi.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

08:30 Pick up from hotel transfer to pier.

09:00 Depart by speed boat to the destination, 4 Islands.

09:30 1st Stop at Pranang Beach. Just a short walk away, it is a Princess cave with a decorative spirit house. Free time for sun-bathing, swimming, exploring, photography.

2nd Stop at Tup island. Exotic tropical island, ideal for easy snorkelling and exploring on foot.

When the tide is low, you can walk along the white sandy sand bank which is a sand bank which is connected between the neighbouring islands.

3rd Stop at Chicken island. Natural landmark, named as the shape of its unique limestone rock jutting out into the sea.

Excellent snorkelling, get the opportunity for swimming in warm water sea, rich in coral life.

4th Stop Poda Island. Stunning jewel of the Andaman Sea with both lowland, picturesque bamboo plantation and majestic, rocky cliffs, bordered by long beautiful beaches.

Lunch at the beach and break.

15:00 . Return to the pier and transfer to the hotel.

Tour includes:

• Hotel round trip transfer, SIC
• Soft drink, fruit
• Exclude National Park fee 400B
• Picnic lunch box.
• Mask, snorkel, life jacket
• Accident insurance

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

07.50 - 08.15 Pick up from your hotel to the pier, check in and meet your guide for a briefing on the day.

09.00 – 13.30 Briefing and free soft drinks and departure to Phi Phi Don island to enjoy sightseeing and snorkelling, visiting Monkey beach, Viking cave, snorkelling 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 colourful tropical fishes.

14.00 Departure to Bamboo island to enjoy sightseeing and snorkelling, 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 Transfer back to the hotel.

Remarks :

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

2. Pick up at 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

Free time at the hotel.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

Free time at the hotel.

Accommodation:  At the hotel in Krabi

Meals: Breakfast

You have breakfast at your hotel.  Then our driver will pick up you transfer to Krabi airport having the Bangkok flight. End of service.

Accommodation:  NA

Meals: Breakfast