Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
Bangkok- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ, 999 Moo 1 Debaratana Rd, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel 4* (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel 5* (The Sukosol Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok city at your own pace
- Relax at the hotel
- Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel 4* (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel 5* (The Sukosol Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Traimit temple and see the solid gold Buddha statue
- Visit Wat Pho temple and see the 45-meter reclining Buddha
- Visit the Royal Grand Palace and view the Emerald Buddha
- Guided cultural tour of Bangkok temples and palace
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Pho Royal Grand Palace - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Bangkok to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore remaining time in Bangkok before departure
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Half-day Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch (06:30-12:30) - includes approximately 1.5-hour drive through rolling hills and forests to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, learning about elephants, changing into traditional Karen clothing, making elephant medicine, feeding and interacting with elephants, mud spa, bathing elephants at river, and traditional Thai lunch. Price: 165 USD per person (minimum 2 people). Swimwear required.
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 5
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel 4* (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries on the east side of the Ping River
- Browse local markets
- Sample street food
- Visit Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Pagoda)
- Hike in the mountains
- Walk mountain trails
- Visit sticky waterfalls
- Book a spa treatment or Thai massage
Landmarks Wat Sri Suphan - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Chiang Mai to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore remaining time in Chiang Mai before departure
- Day 7
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch on the cruise), Dinner (Early dinner on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel through Red River Delta to Halong Bay
- Board cruise and explore Halong Bay
- Kayaking or swimming to explore karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch on the cruise
- Time at leisure on sundeck
Optional Activities
- Evening activities organized by cruise team
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in the dining room), Lunch (Brunch on the cruise during return journey)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on the sun deck
- Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
- Brunch on the cruise
- Cruise return journey to harbor
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 9
Hanoi to Hoi An
Hanoi to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore remaining time in Hanoi before departure
- Day 10
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent a bicycle and explore the riverside or beach
- Swim in the sea
- Visit tailor shops for custom clothing, bags, or shoes
- Explore Old Town in the evening with lanterns
- Watch colorful street performances in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An to Hue- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Hai Van Pass with mountain and sea views
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 12
Hue
Hue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring Hue's signature dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Eldora Hue or similar), Resort (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel
- Explore Dong Ba Market
- Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Stop at conical hat village
- Stop at incense stick village
- Guided city tour with English-speaking guide
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb - Day 13
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore remaining time in Hue before departure
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be to Can Tho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch cooked and served in local garden with instruction on preparation)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Kim Tho Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Iris Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Azerai Can Tho or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to remaining site of wholesale floating market on Tien River
- Visit small villages with traditional houses
- Visit family business making coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn
- Listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music
- Paddle through small canals
- Visit Tan Phong Island
- Learn to prepare Vietnamese specialties and lunch in local garden
- Cycle through village orchards
- Visit Ba Kiệt's ancient house
- Boat ride back to Cai Be
- Transfer to Can Tho City
Landmarks Cai Be Floating Market Tan Phong Island Tien River - Day 15
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Boat ride exploring Lower Mekong River tributaries
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda
- Boat ride to Con Son tourist area
- Visit fruit plantation and sample seasonal fruits
- Lunch
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Con Son - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenir shopping
