Itinerary
- Day 1
Bangkok
You'll land in Bangkok and your private driver will collect you from the airport, taking you directly to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's getting rest after your flight or starting to explore.
- Start point
- مطار بانكوك الدولي, يلا حيووو شباب, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi International Airport Pick Up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
- Day 2
Bangkok
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head out to see Bangkok's temples. You'll visit Wat Traimit to see the impressive 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha, then move on to Wat Po for the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha. After that, the Royal Grand Palace is next on your list, where you can see the coronation halls and the Emerald Buddha. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rang Nam or similar), Hotel (Four Wings Hotel Bangkok or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Traimit and the solid gold Buddha statue
- Visit Wat Po and the 45-meter reclining Buddha
- Guided tour of the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Po Royal Grand Palace Emerald Buddha - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Bangkok airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Once you arrive and get picked up, you'll head to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is open for you to unpack and walk around the area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
- Day 4
Chiang Mai
You have the option to either take it easy in Chiang Mai or sign up for the optional half-day elephant sanctuary tour. If you go the sanctuary route, you'll start early at 6:30 AM, spend time with the elephants, help bathe them in the river, and enjoy traditional Thai lunch before returning by 12:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Half-day Elephant Sanctuary tour with traditional Karen clothing, elephant interaction, bathing, and lunch (06:30-12:30, minimum 2 participants, $165 USD per person)
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 5
Chiang Mai
This full day is completely yours in Chiang Mai. Wander through art galleries on the east side of the Ping River, check out local markets for street food, or visit Wat Sri Suphan with its distinctive silver paneling. If outdoor activities appeal to you, there are mountain trails and waterfalls to explore. Alternatively, book yourself a Thai massage or spa treatment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Charme Chiang Mai or similar), Hotel (Empress Chiang Mai Hotel or similar), Resort (NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries on the east side of Ping River
- Browse local markets and sample street food
- Visit Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Pagoda)
- Hiking in the mountains and climbing sticky waterfalls
- Thai massage or spa day
Landmarks Wat Sri Suphan Ping River - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Hanoi. You'll be picked up at Noi Bai International Airport and driven to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
- Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Check out and travel to Halong Bay, driving through the scenic Red River Delta with its green rice paddies. You'll board your cruise and get views of the limestone formations. After seafood lunch, spend time on the sundeck, then go kayaking or swimming near the grottoes. Return to the boat for an early dinner and relax with optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), 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 through Halong Bay with views of limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Seafood lunch on the cruise
- Kayaking or swimming in the karst grottoes
Optional Activities
- Activities organized by the cruise team in the evening
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 8
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, join a Tai Chi class on the sun deck to stretch out. You'll visit a limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites, then head back to the boat for brunch as you cruise toward harbor. Later, you'll be transferred back to your Hanoi accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch served while cruise sails back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on the sun deck
- Guided visit to limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 9
Hanoi to Hoi An
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. You'll be met at Da Nang airport and driven to Hoi An. The rest of the day is yours to get settled and start exploring the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
- Day 10
Hoi An
Spend the day exploring Hoi An on your own schedule. Rent a bicycle and ride toward the riverside or beach to find cafes for refreshing fruit drinks. If you're interested, visit a tailor shop to have custom clothes made overnight. In the evening, walk through the Old Town and watch as shops light up their lanterns, creating a beautiful atmosphere with colorful street performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silkotel Hoi An or similar), Resort (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental and cycling around town
- Beach visit and relaxation
- Visit tailor shops for custom clothing
- Explore Old Town with illuminated lanterns
- Watch street performances in the evening
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 11
Hoi An to Hue
Have breakfast, then your driver takes you from Hoi An to Hue by car. The route goes over Hai Van Pass, one of the world's most scenic drives with views of mountains and ocean. Once you reach Hue, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Hai Van Pass with scenic mountain and sea views
Landmarks Hai Van Pass 
- Day 12
Hue
Your guide picks you up at 8:00 AM for a full-day Hue tour. You'll take a dragon boat on the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda. Then visit the Imperial Citadel, browse Dong Ba Market, and have lunch featuring local Hue dishes followed by a herbal foot bath. Afterward, tour Khai Dinh King's Tomb and Minh Mang King's Tomb, plus stop at villages that make conical hats and incense sticks. You'll return to your hotel around 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hue dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cherish Hue or similar), Hotel (Eldora Hotel or similar), Hotel (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Guided tour of Hue Imperial Citadel
- Walking tour of Dong Ba Market
- Herbal foot bath
- Visit to Khai Dinh King's Tomb
- Visit to Minh Mang King's Tomb
- Practical experience at Conical hat village
- Practical experience at incense stick village
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial Citadel Dong Ba Market Khai Dinh King's Tomb Minh Mang King's Tomb Perfume River - Day 13
Hue to Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Hue airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you'll be picked up and driven to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free for relaxing and exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
- Day 14
Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho
You're picked up for the drive to My Tho, where you'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then board a sampan to cruise around four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise). On Unicorn Island, walk through the village, taste tropical fruits, and listen to folk music. Visit fruit farms and a bee-keeping farm with workshops. After lunch, cycle through Tan Thach village to meet locals or relax in hammocks. Later, you'll travel to Can Tho for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kim Tho Hotel or similar), Hotel (Iris Hotel or similar), Resort (Azerai Can Tho or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around four islands
- Walking tour of Unicorn Island village paths
- Visit to fruit plantation
- Bee-keeping farm visit with honey tea and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village or hammock relaxation
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Unicorn Island Dragon Island Phoenix Island Tortoise Island 
- Day 15
Can Tho
Have breakfast, then take a boat ride through the Bassac River tributaries to Cai Rang Floating Market. Walk through a local noodle factory, then visit Munir Ansay Pagoda, a unique Khmer temple. Take another boat to Con Son for fruit plantations and seasonal fruit sampling. You'll have lunch, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Mekong River tributaries
- Visit to Cai Rang Floating Market
- Walking tour of local noodle factory
- Visit to Munir Ansay Pagoda
- Boat trip to Con Son tourist area
- Fruit plantation visit with seasonal fruit tasting
Landmarks Cai Rang Floating Market Munir Ansay Pagoda Bassac River - Day 16
Ho Chi Minh
On your final morning, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Stop by local markets to pick up souvenirs for people back home. Your driver then takes you to the airport for your flight home, ending your Thailand and Vietnam trip.
- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drop Off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenir shopping
