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Thailand & Vietnam Smiles Journey - 16 days

16 days
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
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City & Culture
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
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bangkok

    Bangkok
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wat Traimit featuring the 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha statue
    • Visit to Wat Pho and the 45-metre reclining Buddha
    • Guided tour of the Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
    Landmarks
    Wat Traimit
    Wat Pho
    Grand Palace
  3. Day 3

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai

    Bangkok to Chiang Mai
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary excursion including 1.5-hour scenic journey through hills, forests, and farmlands, orientation to sanctuary and elephants' history, traditional Karen attire change, herbal medicine preparation, meeting and feeding elephants in their natural habitat, river bathing session with elephants, and traditional Thai lunch
    Landmarks
    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
  5. Day 5

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Pagoda)
    • Mountain hiking and trekking
    • Visit sticky waterfalls
    • Traditional Thai massage
    • Art gallery exploration
    • Market browsing
    • Street food tasting
    Landmarks
    Wat Sri Suphan
  6. Day 6

    Chiang Mai to Hanoi

    Chiang Mai to Hanoi
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Red River Delta to Halong Bay
    • Halong Bay cruise exploring limestone formations and karst grottoes
    • Kayaking or swimming at hidden spot near karst grottoes
    • Seafood lunch on cruise sundeck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Halong Bay

    Halong Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the dining room), Brunch (Brunch on the boat during return cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
    • Tai Chi class on sun deck
    • Limestone cave exploration with stalagmites and stalactites
    • Brunch on the boat during return cruise
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  9. Day 9

    Hanoi to Hoi An

    Hanoi to Hoi An
  10. Day 10

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental and cycling to riverside or beach
    • Visit to tailor shops for custom clothing, bags, or shoes
    • Evening stroll through Old Town
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Hoi An to Hue

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

    Included Activities

    • Private car journey via Hai Van Pass to Hue
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Hue

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

    Included Activities

    • Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Guided tour of Hue Imperial Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit to Dong Ba Market
    • Guided tour of Khai Dinh Tomb
    • Guided tour of Minh Mang Tomb
    • Visit to conical hat village
    • Visit to incense stick village
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Hue Imperial Citadel
    Dong Ba Market
    Khai Dinh Tomb
    Minh Mang Tomb
  13. Day 13

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Lunch (Meal preparation session and lunch with locals in a picturesque garden setting, cooking traditional Vietnamese dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Tien River to historic floating market remnants
    • Village exploration including ancient house visits
    • Visit to family-run coconut fudge and crispy rice popcorn business
    • Paddle through narrow Upper Mekong Delta canals
    • Tan Phong Island exploration
    • Meal preparation session and lunch with locals in garden setting
    • Cycling through village paths
    • Visit to Ba Kiet's ancient house
    • Return boat ride to Cai Be
    Landmarks
    Tien River
    Cai Be
    Tan Phong Island
  15. Day 15

    Can Tho

    Can Tho
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of local noodle factory
    • Visit to Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer temple)
    • Fruit plantation tour at Con Son tourist area with seasonal fruit tasting
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely boat ride along Bassac River and Lower Mekong tributaries
    • Cai Rang Floating Market discovery
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Munir Ansay Pagoda
    Con Son Tourist Area
  16. Day 16

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast (Nutritious breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Local market exploration for souvenirs

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  • William5.0February 2026
    An amazing 21 days with a wide range of activities from cultural to active, and some for the foodies. The Vietnam...
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