Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City - Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- War Remnants Museum
- Reunification Palace
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Old Saigon Post Office
- Dong Khoi Street (self-guided stroll)
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Old Saigon Post Office Dong Khoi Street - Day 3
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch with local family)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise
- Unicorn Island village walk
- Tropical fruit orchard visit
- Bee farm visit with honey-tea
- Coconut candy workshop
- Tropical fruit tasting at local farm
- Traditional Southern music experience
- Dragon Island transfer by cyclo or motorbike
- Homemade lunch with local family and cooking experience (Bánh Xèo and Spring Rolls)
Landmarks Mekong Delta - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on traditional Vietnamese junk
- Sunset viewing from deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Diving
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 6
Halong Bay to Chiang Mai
Halong Bay to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
- Halong Bay cruising
- Choice of kayaking or traditional rowing boat exploration
- Vietnam Water Puppet Show
Landmarks Tuan Chau International Passenger Port - Day 7
Hanoi to Chiang Mai
Hanoi to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Temple of Literature visit
- Traditional tea house
- Hoa Lo Prison museum
- Hoan Kiem Lake
Optional Activities
- Chiang Mai Night Market (open 7 days a week; Sunday Night Market noted for traditional handicrafts)
- Nimmanhaemin Road boutiques and restaurants
Landmarks Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Hoan Kiem Lake - Day 8
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wat Pra Singh temple visit
- Wat Chedi Luang temple visit
- Warorot Market
- Doi Suthep Mountain climb or tram
- Wat Phra That temple visit
Optional Activities
- Tram to Doi Suthep (available for small surcharge)
Landmarks Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That - Day 9
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary experience
- Elephant feeding and interaction
- Traditional Karen clothing
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 10
Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Chiang Mai to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local train from Bang Wha station to Maeklong Railway Market
- Maeklong Railway Market
- Seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks tasting
- Damnern Saduak floating market
- Long-tail boat experience
- Grand Palace visit
- Rooftop café experience with sunset views behind Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Landmarks Bang Wha train station Maeklong Railway Market Damnern Saduak Floating Market Grand Palace Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Day 12
Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Superb buffet lunch on Chao Phraya River cruise)
Included Activities
- Ayutthaya History Park
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol visit with reclining Buddha
- Wat Mahathat visit
- Roti Sai Mai (Sweet Angel Hair) tasting
- Chao Phraya River cruise with buffet lunch
Landmarks Ayutthaya History Park Wat Yai Chaimongkol Wat Mahathat - Day 13
Bangkok to Phuket
Bangkok to Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Phuket
Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Phuket
Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Departure from Phuket
Departure from Phuket
