Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bangkok
BangkokOptional Activities
- Explore Bangkok's historic charm and architectural wonders
- Browse local products in diverse markets
- Day 2
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Traimit (Chinatown temple with 5.5-tonne solid gold Buddha)
- Guided tour of Wat Po (45-metre reclining Buddha and traditional Thai massage birthplace)
- Guided tour of Royal Grand Palace (Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, Royal Guest House, Emerald Buddha)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Po Royal Grand Palace - Day 3
Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Bangkok to Chiang Rai- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wat Rong Khun (White Temple with mirrored glass decorations)
- Guided tour of Wat Phra Sing (housing replica Phra Sing Buddha)
- Guided tour of Wat Phra Keow (former home of Emerald Buddha)
- Trishaw ride
Optional Activities
- Explore during free time in Bangkok before airport transfer
Landmarks Wat Rong Khun Wat Phra Sing Wat Phra Keow - Day 4
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Golden Triangle viewpoint (Mekong River confluence with Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand)
- Guided tour of Hall of Opium museum
Landmarks Golden Triangle Hall of Opium - Day 5
Chiang Mai
Chiang MaiOptional Activities
- Relax or explore local cafes and temples
- Half-Day Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch (scenic drive approximately 1.5 hours south, informative elephant walk, traditional Karen attire, prepare elephant medicine, meet and interact with elephants, mud spa, river bathing session, traditional meal)
Landmarks Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 6
Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Chiang Mai to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai during free time before airport transfer
- Day 7
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- Guided visit to One Pillar Pagoda
- Guided tour of Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Guided tour of Ethnology Museum
- Guided tour of Temple of Literature
- Guided visit to Hoan Kiem Lake
- Guided tour of Ngoc Son Temple
- Guided walk through Old Quarter
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son Temple - Day 8
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay limestone formations and karst grottoes
- Visit to limestone cave with kayaking or swimming options
- Experience of floating villages and shops
Optional Activities
- Optional activities on board the cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 9
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast on the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi during free time after arrival
- Day 10
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi during leisure time
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese meal)
Included Activities
- Sampan cruise through Mekong River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Visit to Unicorn Island with country lane stroll, orchard viewing, tropical fruit tasting, and traditional folk music
- Fruit plantation visit
- Hand-rowed sampan journey through Thoi Son canal
- Visit to family workshops and honey-bee farm with honey tea and local coconut candy tasting
- Traditional Vietnamese meal
- Cycling through Tan Thach village or hammock relaxation
Landmarks Mekong Delta My Tho - Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi TunnelsIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels (Vietnam War underground network with meeting rooms, kitchens, medical areas)
- Manioc tasting (guerrilla staple food)
Optional Activities
- Shooting range experience with AK47 or MK16
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Unwind and relax before departure











