Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
Your private driver meets you at the airport in Bangkok and takes you to your hotel in the city center. From there, the day is yours to do what you want. You can relax after your flight or start exploring the city on your own terms.
- Start point
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bangkok city independently
- Relax at hotel
- Day 2
Bangkok
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out on a guided cultural tour. First stop is Wat Traimit to see the massive 5.5-tonne solid gold Buddha statue. Then you'll go to Wat Po, which has the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha and a historic Thai massage school there. From there, the Grand Palace comes next with its detailed halls and the revered Emerald Buddha inside. You'll get back to the hotel by afternoon and have the rest of the day free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Traimit temple with solid gold Buddha statue
- Visit Wat Po temple with 45-meter reclining Buddha
- Visit Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
- Guided tour through Bangkok temples and palace
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Po Grand Palace - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Start with breakfast, then your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Once you land, your driver picks you up and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free so you can settle in and relax after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Hotel (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
You have a free day to relax or join an optional half-day elephant sanctuary tour if you want. The tour drives through rolling hills and forests to a sustainable elephant facility. You'll change into traditional Karen clothing, help prepare elephant medicine, and then feed and bathe the elephants in the river. Traditional Thai lunch is included before heading back to Chiang Mai.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Hotel (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Half-Day Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch (06:30-12:30, approximately 1.5 hours drive each way, includes traditional Karen clothing, elephant interaction, bathing elephants in river, and lunch)
- Leisure time in Chiang Mai
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 5
Chiang Mai
Spend the full day exploring Chiang Mai at your own pace. Wander through the charming town, check out art galleries on the east side of the Ping River, or browse local markets and street food. You could visit Wat Sri Suphan with its beautiful silver panels, hike to sticky waterfalls in the mountains, or book a spa day with traditional Thai massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Hotel (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries on east side of Ping River
- Wander around local markets
- Sample street food
- Visit Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Pagoda)
- Hike in mountains and visit sticky waterfalls
- Spa day with Thai massage
Landmarks Wat Sri Suphan - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
After breakfast, your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Your driver meets you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free so you can get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 7
Halong Bay
You'll check out of your hotel and head toward Halong Bay, driving through the scenic Red River Delta with its emerald green rice paddies. Once you board your cruise, you'll see limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a seafood lunch, the cruise stops for kayaking or swimming to check out the grottoes. Later you'll return to the boat for dinner and have evening time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Halong Bay on scenic route through Red River Delta
- Board cruise ship and view limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch on cruise
- Kayaking or swimming at secret location to explore karst grottoes
- Early dinner on boat
- Optional evening activities organized by cruise team
Optional Activities
- Evening activities organized by cruise team
- Leisure time on deck
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over Halong Bay with breakfast in the dining room. You'll take a Tai Chi class on the sun deck, then visit a limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites. Brunch happens while cruising back to harbor, and after that your driver transfers you back to your accommodation in Hanoi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in the dining room), Lunch (Brunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mina Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Breakfast at dining room
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Brunch on cruise sailing back to harbor
- Transfer to Hanoi accommodation
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 9
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast, your private driver takes you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Your driver picks you up at Da Nang airport and transfers you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden Resort and Spa or similar)
- Day 10
Hoi An
Rent a bicycle from your hotel and cycle around the charming town of Hoi An toward the riverside or beach. Relax at small beachside cafes with fresh fruit drinks after swimming in the warm, calm water. You can stop at a tailor shop to get custom-made clothes or accessories made. In the evening, walk through the Old Town area where lantern-lit shops create a nice atmosphere, and watch colorful street performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Hotel (Palm Garden Resort and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle and explore town
- Cycle to riverside or beach
- Swim and relax at beach cafes
- Visit tailor shop for custom-made clothing or accessories
- Walk through Old Town in evening to view lantern-lit shops
- Watch colorful street performances
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car. You'll drive through Hai Van Pass, one of the world's most beautiful roads, with great views of mountains and sea below. Once you arrive in Hue, check into your hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Hai Van Pass with views of mountains and sea
Optional Activities
- Explore surrounding area at leisure
Landmarks Hai Van Pass - Day 12
Hue
Your guide picks you up between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a full day Hue city tour. Start with a 30-minute dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's oldest pagoda. Then you'll explore the Hue Imperial Citadel, home to Vietnam's last royal dynasty. Stop at Dong Ba Market to see local commerce and find souvenirs. After lunch with Hue dishes and a herbal foot bath, visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb, which blends Western and Eastern architecture, and Minh Mang King's Tomb, the most impressive royal tomb. See the Conical Hat Village and Incense Stick Village where local craftspeople work. You'll return to your hotel between 4:00 and 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Hue dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue Hotel or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar ), Hotel (Silk Path Hue or similar)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda (30 minutes)
- Visit Hue Imperial Citadel
- Visit Dong Ba Market
- Lunch with Hue dishes
- Herbal foot bath
- Visit Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Visit Conical Hat Village with practical experience making conical hats
- Visit Incense Stick Village with practical experience making incense sticks
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
Have breakfast, then your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver meets you at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfers you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore or settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 14
My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho
Your driver picks you up from your Ho Chi Minh hotel and heads to My Tho. You'll visit the late 19th-century Vinh Trang pagoda, then board a sampan to cruise past four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Stop at Unicorn Island for a walk through village paths, try tropical fruits, and listen to local folk music. Visit a family bee-keeping farm, have honey tea, and join a coconut candy workshop. Lunch happens at a local restaurant. Later, explore Tan Thach village by bicycle, meeting local people and seeing their daily life in the Mekong delta. You can relax on hammocks if you prefer. The day ends in Can Tho for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim Tho Hotel or similar), Hotel (Iris Hotel or similar), Hotel (Azerai Can Tho or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (late 19th century)
- Sampan cruise to Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
- Walk through Unicorn Island village paths
- Enjoy tropical fruits and Vietnamese folk music at Unicorn Island
- Visit fruit plantation
- Visit family bee-keeping farm
- Honey tea and coconut candy workshop experience
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village (or relax on hammocks)
Optional Activities
- Cycling trip around Tan Thach village (option to relax on hammocks instead)
- Meet local people and experience daily Mekong delta life
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho - Day 15
Can Tho
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then take a boat ride to explore the Lower Mekong River tributaries. Visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the area's most vibrant floating market. Take a walking tour of a local noodle factory, then visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a unique Khmer temple. Travel by boat to Con Son tourist area to visit a fruit plantation and sample seasonal fruits. After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Boat ride to explore Lower Mekong River tributaries (Bassac River)
- Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple)
- Boat travel to Con Son tourist area
- Visit fruit plantation and sample seasonal fruits
- Lunch
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda 
- Day 16
Ho Chi Minh
Have a healthy breakfast on your final day. Complete your hotel check-out, then visit local markets to buy souvenirs for people back home. Later your private driver transfers you to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
