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Premium Thailand and Vietnam (including Halong Bay)

19 days
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
4.5
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Included Activities

    • Wat Po temple complex tour
    • Grand Palace visit
    • Boat tour of city canals

    Optional Activities

    • Temple visit and merit making at Chao Phraya River temple
    • Jim Thompson House art collection - THB200
    • Thai massage - THB250
    Landmarks
    Wat Po
    Grand Palace
    Chao Phraya River
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

    Included Activities

    • Benjarong ceramics workshop - paint your own mug or teacup
    • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery visit
    Landmarks
    Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  4. Day 4

    Kanchanaburi

    Included Activities

    • Erawan National Park visit and waterfall exploration
    • Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum visit
    • Historical Death Railway train journey over Krasae Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and relaxing at Erawan waterfall pools
    Landmarks
    Erawan National Park
    Hellfire Pass
    Krasae Bridge
    Kwai Noi River
  5. Day 5

    Kanchanaburi to Ayutthaya

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Thai dinner on rice barge)

    Included Activities

    • Baan Nong Khao CBT Village visit - museum, palm sugar field, local house tour
    • Weaver demonstration with 100+ colors of yarn
    • Wat Phra Mahathat temple ruins visit
    • Traditional rice barge dinner cruise with Thai meal
    Landmarks
    Baan Nong Khao CBT Village
    Wat Phra Mahathat
  6. Day 6

    Ayutthaya to Sukhothai

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by pool
    • Thai massage
    • Explore local dining for Sukhothai noodles
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Sukhothai

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch in Sukhothai Park), Dinner (Homecooked dinner at local friend's home)

    Included Activities

    • Sukhothai Historical Park visit
    • Bicycle tour of historical park ruins
    • Picnic lunch in Sukhothai Park
    • Homecooked dinner at local friend's home

    Optional Activities

    • Morning alms offering
    • Explore town in afternoon
    • Relax by pool
    Landmarks
    Sukhothai Historical Park
  8. Day 8

    Lisu Lodge

    Meals
    Dinner (Thai food mixed with traditional Lisu dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Lisu Lodge check-in at community-based accommodation
    • Meet and learn about Lisu villagers
    • Cultural immersion in Lisu way of life
  9. Day 9

    Muang Kued Village

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Lisu Lodge), Lunch (Lunch after cooking class), Dinner (Barbeque dinner at Mae Tamaan Base Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Lisu Lodge
    • Muang Kued Village private guided tour
    • Organic farm exploration
    • Traditional Thai cooking class
    • Palm leaf weaving handicraft workshop
    • Barbeque dinner at Mae Tamaan Base Camp
    Landmarks
    Muang Kued Village
  10. Day 10

    Elephant Nature Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian buffet lunch at Elephant Nature Park)

    Included Activities

    • Elephant Nature Park visit
    • Expert guide introduction to rescued elephants
    • Elephant feeding from viewing platform
    • Elephant bathing and play observation
    • Vegetarian buffet lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Night Bazaar
    • Explore old town bounded by moats
    Landmarks
    Elephant Nature Park
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  11. Day 11

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Dinner (Exclusive farewell dinner with traditional northern Thai food including kao soy (yellow wheat noodles in curry broth))

    Included Activities

    • Sustainable coffee social enterprise visit
    • Doi Suthep temple complex visit
    • Exclusive farewell dinner by local chef
    Landmarks
    Doi Suthep
  12. Day 12

    Chiang Mai to Hanoi

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant resembling old-fashioned Vietnamese house)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Quarter
    • Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
  13. Day 13

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Seafood lunch onboard), Dinner (Candlelit seafood dinner on deck)

    Included Activities

    • Ha Long Bay overnight boat cruise (Feature Stay accommodation)
    • Seafood lunch onboard
    • Surprise Cave visit with rock formation viewing
    • Candlelit seafood dinner on deck

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Ti Top Island Beach
    • Kayaking tour - VND250000
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Surprise Cave
    Ti Top Island Beach
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  14. Day 14

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on boat)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on boat
    • Hat Xam traditional performance at private club house

    Optional Activities

    • Tai Chi on boat deck
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  15. Day 15

    Hanoi to Hoi An

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at KOTO cafe - social enterprise with creative Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Hanoi half-day tour
    • Temple of Literature visit
    • Hoa Lo Prison visit
    • Lunch at KOTO social enterprise cafe

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An
    • Relax at hotel pool
    Landmarks
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison
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  16. Day 16

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Hoi An Old Town walking tour
    • Chinese assembly hall visit
    • Japanese Covered Bridge crossing
    • Historic trader's house visit
    • Local museum visit
    • Local coffee shop visit

    Optional Activities

    • Browse market for silk and materials
    • Commission tailor-made garments
    • Hire bicycle for countryside ride to nearby beach
    • Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant - USD84
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Japanese Covered Bridge
  17. Day 17

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Browse market for silk and materials
    • Hire bicycle and ride to nearby beach
    • Collect tailor-made garments
    Landmarks
    Cho Ben Thanh Market
  18. Day 18

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Included Activities

    • Cu Chi Tunnels visit
    • Reunification Palace tour
    • War Remnants Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with group at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Reunification Palace
    War Remnants Museum
  19. Day 19

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Additional accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City (subject to availability)
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