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Thailand & Vietnam Smiles Journey - 16 days

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From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
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  • Covered wooden boat ferries passengers along a muddy river amid lush riverside vegetation
  • Historic Vietnamese temple pavilion framed by an arched doorway and leafless trees on a cloudy day
  • Smiling vendor on a wooden boat holds a bag beside baskets filled with green mangoes at a floating market
  • Travellers stretching on a cruise deck with limestone islands of Halong Bay in the background
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  • Cycle rickshaw driver waits beside a calm tree-lined canal reflecting lush greenery
  • Busy indoor market stall with trays of local dishes served on banana leaves and customers choosing food
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
  3. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wat Traimit temple and view the 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha statue
    • Visit Wat Pho temple and see the 45-metre reclining Buddha
    • Tour the Royal Grand Palace and sacred Emerald Buddha
    • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Wat Traimit
    Wat Pho
    Royal Grand Palace
    Emerald Buddha
  4. Day 3

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
  5. Day 4

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary excursion including 1.5-hour journey through scenic landscapes
    • Wear traditional Karen attire and prepare herbal medicine for elephants
    • Meet, feed, and interact with elephants in their natural habitat
    • Walk with elephants to river for bathing session
    • Traditional Thai lunch included with excursion
    Landmarks
    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  6. Day 5

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Visit art galleries on the east side of Ping River
    • Explore vibrant markets and street food
    • Visit Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Pagoda) temple
    • Mountain hiking and trekking
    • Visit the sticky waterfalls
    • Spa day with traditional Thai massage
    Landmarks
    Wat Sri Suphan
  7. Day 6

    Chiang Mai to Hanoi

    Chiang Mai to Hanoi
  8. Day 7

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Seafood lunch on the sundeck), Dinner (Early dinner on the cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay overnight cruise
    • Travel through Red River Delta
    • Cruise past limestone formations and karst grottoes
    • Kayaking or swimming near karst grottoes
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  9. Day 8

    Halong Bay

    Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the dining room), Brunch (Brunch while cruising back to harbour)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
    • Tai Chi class on sun deck
    • Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
    • Return cruise to harbour
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  10. Day 9

    Hanoi to Hoi An

    Hanoi to Hoi An
  11. Day 10

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental from hotel
    • Swimming at the beach
    • Visit tailor shops for bespoke clothing, bags, or shoes
    • Evening stroll through the Old Town
    • Watch vibrant street performances
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
  12. Day 11

    Hoi An to Hue

    Hoi An to Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along the Hai Van Pass with mountain and sea views
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
  13. Day 12

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Meal of Hue's renowned dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Explore Hue Imperial Citadel and Nguyen Dynasty residence
    • Visit Dong Ba Market
    • Tour Khai Dinh Tomb
    • Tour Minh Mang Tomb
    • Visit conical hat village
    • Visit incense stick village
    • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Hue Imperial Citadel
    Dong Ba Market
    Khai Dinh Tomb
    Minh Mang Tomb
  14. Day 13

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
  15. Day 14

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese meal preparation and dining in picturesque garden setting)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to historic wholesale floating market on Tien River
    • Explore local villages and ancient houses
    • Visit family-run coconut fudge and crispy rice popcorn business
    • Paddle through narrow canals to Tan Phong Island
    • Participate in meal preparation session with locals
    • Dine in picturesque garden setting
    • Bicycle through village paths
    • Visit Ba Kiet's ancient house
    • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Cai Be Floating Market
    Tien River
    Tan Phong Island
  16. Day 15

    Can Tho

    Can Tho
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely boat ride along Lower Mekong tributaries and Bassac River
    • Visit Cai Rang Floating Market
    • Walking tour of local noodle factory
    • Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple)
    • Boat tour to Con Son tourist area
    • Tour of fruit plantation
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Bassac River
    Munir Ansay Pagoda
    Con Son Tourist Area
  17. Day 16

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast (Nutritious breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets for souvenirs

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