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Magnificent Indochina Route In 12 Days (Vietnam, Thailand)

12 days
From Hanoi to Chiang Mai
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local dishes including goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad with vegetarian options available)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital (968-1010)
    • Cycling tour around village to explore local way of life
    • Buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with local dishes (goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetable salad, vegetarian options available)
    • 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc
    • Climb Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) with panoramic views of Tam Coc and lotus fields
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
    Mua Cave
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise exploration of Ha Long Bay limestone rocks and karst grottoes
    • Seafood lunch
    • Limestone cave visit with kayaking or swimming options near floating villages

    Optional Activities

    • Evening activities on cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Ha Long Bay to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch)
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge Full Day Tour (USD 75 per person): Minivan pickup 07:30-08:00 am, cable car to Ba Na Hills, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, Golden Bridge, Le Jardin D'amour gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, cable car to French Village with street music and art statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, carnival performance, Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to Helios waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom, Fantasy Park with Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D wild west, 4D death race, 3D mega 360 degrees show, underground journey, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House and over 90 free games, lunch included (buffet), return by cable car at 3:00 pm, hotel dropoff 4:45-5:45 pm
  6. Day 6

    Hoi An to Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Bangkok

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
    • Visit Wat Pho with Reclining Buddha image (oldest and largest temple, over 200 years old)
    • Visit Wat Benchamabopit (Marble Temple)
    Landmarks
    Grand Palace
    Wat Phra Kaew
    Wat Pho
    Wat Benchamabopit
  8. Day 8

    Ratchaburi - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit coconut sugar house and experience how sugar is made from coconut, try fresh young coconut juice
    • Traditional long-tailed boat ride (30 minutes) through remote plantations and Thai villages
    • Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with local vendors selling food, tropical fruits, and handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  9. Day 9

    Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Thai lunch (not too spicy))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wachiratharn Waterfall
    • Visit the Chedi's of the King and Queen
    • Thai lunch (not too spicy)
    • Visit Doi Inthanon, highest mountain in Thailand
    • Angkha nature trail walk (approximately 15-20 minutes) among unique flora and forest
    • Visit Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages and local market
    Landmarks
    Doi Inthanon National Park
    Wachiratharn Waterfall
  10. Day 10

    Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maekhachan Hot Spring
    • Visit White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
    • Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suer Ten)
    • Lunch
    • Visit Black House (Baan Si Dum) and museum
    Landmarks
    Wat Rong Khun
    Wat Rong Suer Ten
    Baan Si Dum
  11. Day 11

    Chiang Mai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Half-Day Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch - Group Tour (USD 85 per person): Hotel pickup, approximately 1.5 hours drive south through rolling hills, forests, and farming areas to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, learn about elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing, meet and interact with elephants, feed and play with elephants in natural environment, learn about elephant behavior and history, take photos with elephants, mud spa with elephants, walk with elephants to river and bathe them, eat traditional meal, return approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai, hotel or accommodation dropoff
  12. Day 12

    Chiang Mai Departure

    End point
    Chiang Mai, Thailand (Chiang Mai International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local markets to buy souvenirs
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    November 6th, 2025
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    This was the third time I accompanied with Responsible Asia. I have complete confidence in the professionalism of...
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    Hi Ghizo, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that this was already your third journey with Responsible Asia, and that you continue to place your trust in our team. We always strive to offer suitable travel options and keep our travelers’ best interests at the heart of everything we do — so knowing that you feel secure every time you book with us truly means the world. We would love to welcome you back and explore more together with Responsible Asia. Warmest regards, Responsible Asia Team
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    October 6th, 2025
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    I have been on many tours from different companies, but only Responsible Asia made me feel like a real tourist, not...
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    Hi Arnold, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Responsible Asia stood out from your previous tours. It truly means a lot to us that you felt like a real traveler, not just a customer — that’s exactly what we aim for. Responsible Asia takes great pride in offering enthusiastic, professional service from the first inquiry to the final day of the journey, and we’re so glad this care was reflected in your experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the whole team — they’ll be delighted to know their efforts made your trip so special. We can’t wait to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warmest regards, Responsible Asia Team
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    September 17th, 2025
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    Our trip with Responsible Asia was a memorable experience. I was really impressed with the attentiveness of the tour...
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    Hi Andrew, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that our attentive guides and well-organized tour made your journey so memorable. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed not only the famous sites but also the deeper insights into local culture and history. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as it reinforces our commitment to responsible tourism practices. From supporting local communities to minimizing our environmental footprint, every journey with us contributes to positive change. As we continue to innovate and improve, your review motivates us to set even higher standards for sustainable travel. We are excited to take on a more meaningful adventure for you in the future. Warmest regards, Responsible Asia Team
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    September 9th, 2025
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    This trip, I had the opportunity to experience the most interesting local cuisine thanks to the great organization of...
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    Hi Bai Chu Thi, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you had such a positive and memorable time exploring Indochina with Responsible Asia. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as it reinforces our commitment to responsible tourism practices. From supporting local communities to minimizing our environmental footprint, every journey with us contributes to positive change. As we continue to innovate and improve, your review motivates us to set even higher standards for sustainable travel. We are excited to take on a more meaningful adventure for you in the future. Warmest regards, Responsible Asia team
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    August 19th, 2025
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    Suitable and detailed itinerary provided by Responsible Asia. We're from Western, so this tour was a good choice for...
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    Dear Marcelino, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re so glad to hear that the 15-day journey through Indochina suited both your schedule and budget, and that you enjoyed exploring the region with Responsible Asia. We completely understand that the local cuisine can be quite different from what you’re used to, and we appreciate you giving it a try as part of the cultural experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re ready for another adventure! Warmest regards, Responsible Asia Team
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand.Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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