Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Start point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Airport pick up includes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel Saigon or similar), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City independently to experience local culture and attractions
- Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel Saigon or similar), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral - neo-Romanesque architecture built by the French in the 19th century
- Visit Central Post Office - designed by Gustave Eiffel with intricate maps and arched windows
- Explore Reunification Palace - former presidential palace of South Vietnam
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour - explore over 200km of tunnels used during the Vietnam War, including trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens
- Sample traditional cuisine from the Vietnam War period
Landmarks Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office Reunification Palace Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Elios Hotel Saigon or similar), Hotel 4* (Nesta Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Majestic Saigon Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore one or two islands in My Tho known for traditional handcrafts - coconut candy and bee farms
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - oldest pagoda in the Mekong Delta region with beautiful gardens and intricate architecture
- Boat trip along the Mekong River to reach Vinh Trang Pagoda
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda My Tho - Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own
- Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit temple in central Hoi An - features partially gilded statues with Chinese and Japanese influences
- Visit pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen - with origins dating back to the 1700s
- Visit Sa Huynh Museum - located near Japanese Covered Bridge with exhibitions from Hoi An's earliest history
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village on Cam Kim Island - see skilled woodworkers and shipbuilding families practicing traditional craft
- Free exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town
Landmarks Japanese Covered Bridge Sa Huynh Museum Hoi An Ancient Town Kim Bong Village 
- Day 6
Hoi An - My Son
Hoi An - My Son- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Garden Palace Hotel and Spa or similar), Hotel 4* (Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (KOI Resorts and Spa or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit My Son UNESCO World Heritage site - explore red brick towers and sanctuaries built 7th-13th centuries
- Learn about Cham civilization and their beliefs
- Admire intricate carvings and sculptures on temples
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Hoi An - known for beautiful lanterns, tailor-made clothing, and handcrafted souvenirs
- Explore Hoi An town on your own pace
Landmarks My Son Sanctuary - Day 7
Hoi An to Hanoi
Hoi An to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Visit museums and galleries in Hanoi
- Sample street food in Hanoi
- Browse local markets and boutiques
- Day 8
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at our restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake
- Visit Ho Chi Minh complex - see embalmed body and two houses where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 to 1969
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda - worships Goddess of Mercy, considered most unique pagoda in the world
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum - learn about culture of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam (or Women's Museum if tour falls on Monday)
- Visit Temple of Literature - first university of Vietnam established in the 11th century
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison - originally used by French colonists, later used by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war, known as 'Hanoi Hilton'
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison 
- Day 9
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch served on board), Dinner (Dinner on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Phoenix Cruises or similar), Houseboat (MILA LUX Cruises or similar), Houseboat (Athena Luxury Cruises)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay on authentic Chinese Junk - World Heritage Site
- Visit Amazing Cave
- Swimming in Halong Bay's emerald waters
- Overnight stay on boat in a quiet area of Halong Bay
- Watch sunset over the bay
Optional Activities
- Swim in phosphorescent water
- Sleep under the stars on top deck
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 10
Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on the boat), Lunch (Lunch served on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (TK-123 Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Lion Boutique Hanoi Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Hotel du Parc Hanoi or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Cruise through thousands of islands in Halong Bay
- Visit floating fishing village and learn about fishermen's daily life
- Cruise back to Halong City pier
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter of Hanoi
- Sample local street food
- Browse shops for souvenirs
Landmarks Halong Bay - Day 11
Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Hanoi to Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Le Belair Resort or similar), Hotel 5* (Villa maly Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Luang Prabang town at your leisure
- Day 12
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Chitdara Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Le Belair Resort or similar), Hotel 5* (Villa maly Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Participate in daily morning alms giving to saffron-clad monks (optional)
- Visit Phosi Market - variety of food and souvenirs
- Guided tour of Wat Sene - city's oldest temple
- Visit Wat Xieng Thong - impressive temple with stunning tree of life mosaic made of colored glass
- Upstream cruise on Mekong River - panoramic countryside views
- Visit Pak Ou Caves - house thousands of Buddha images
- Visit Ban Xanghai village - local rice wine production
- Visit Ban Phanom village - famous for hand weaving
- Visit ethnic minority villages - see how they live
- Visit Khouangsi Waterfall - swim in turquoise pools or walk forest paths
- Visit Ban Xangkong village - famous for silk hand weaving and traditional Saa Paper
- Watch sunset at Wat Phabath
Landmarks Wat Sene Wat Xieng Thong Pak Ou Caves Ban Xanghai Ban Phanom Khouangsi Waterfall Ban Xangkong Wat Phabath - Day 13
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap
Luang Prabang to Siem Reap- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Niche D’angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Angkor Resort or similar ), Hotel 5* (Angkor Village Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets in Siem Reap
- Visit night markets in Siem Reap
- Explore nightlife in Siem Reap
- Day 14
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Siem Reap - Angkor Temples- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Niche D’angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Angkor Resort or similar ), Hotel 5* (Angkor Village Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Wat - largest and best-preserved temple complex, national symbol of Cambodia, with intricate stone carvings including 1,700 Apsaras sculptures and longest continuous bas-relief
- Visit Ta Prohm - popular temple with jungle coverage, mystical atmosphere, largely untouched since discovery
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple - small jewel of classical Khmer art built in pink sandstone with exquisitely preserved delicate carvings
- Visit Takeo Temple
- Visit Thommanon Temple
- Visit Chau Say Tevoda Temple
- Additional visit to Ta Prohm - one of the area's most beautiful temples
Landmarks Angkor Wat Ta Prohm Banteay Srei Takeo Thommanon Chau Say Tevoda 
- Day 15
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom and Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap - Angkor Thom and Tonle Sap Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (La Niche D’angkor Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Royal Angkor Resort or similar ), Hotel 5* (Angkor Village Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom - ancient city covering 10 square km surrounded by wall and wide moats, enter through South Gate
- Cross causeway lined with giant statues of demons and gods carrying giant naga
- Visit Terrace of the Elephants - used for public ceremonies with dramatic bas-reliefs
- Visit Terrace of the Leper Kings - used for public ceremonies with dramatic bas-reliefs
- Visit Baphuon ruins
- Visit Royal Enclosure
- Visit Phimeanakas
- Visit Bayon Temple - beautifully preserved galleries of bas-reliefs with giant stone faces smiling from every angle
- Cruise Tonle Sap Lake - visit floating villages to witness unique water-based lifestyle with stilted houses
Landmarks Angkor Thom South Gate Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Leper Kings Baphuon Bayon Temple Tonle Sap Lake - Day 16
Siem Reap to Bangkok
Siem Reap to Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Nouvo City Hotel or simiar), Hotel 5* (Valia Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap city
- Experience Bangkok's vibrant street life
- Sample Bangkok food
- Explore Bangkok's rich culture
- Day 17
Bangkok
Bangkok- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on your own)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Nouvo City Hotel or simiar), Hotel 5* (Valia Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) - features 900-year-old solid gold Buddha image weighing five-and-a-half tons
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) - one of most well-known landmarks in Bangkok
- Visit Wat Pho - largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, birthplace of traditional Thai massage, houses largest single Buddha image (Reclining Buddha)
- Visit Royal Grand Palace - features European-inspired designs
- Visit Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew - features traditional Thai style architecture
Landmarks Wat Traimit Wat Arun Wat Pho Royal Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew - Day 18
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (True Siam Rangnam Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Nouvo City Hotel or simiar), Hotel 5* (Valia Hotel Bangkok or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - one of most attractive floating markets in Thailand
- Boat ride along small canals - observe local way of life
- Visit coconut farm
- Taste fresh coconut juice
- Explore market and sample seasonal fruits - rambutan, mangoes, papaya, and more
Optional Activities
- Shop in Bangkok
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 
- Day 19
Bangkok to Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep
Bangkok to Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included), Dinner (Khantoke Dinner - northern welcome dinner with traditional hill tribe dancing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (White Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (The Rise Suites- SHA Extra Plus or similar), Hotel 5* (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - sacred temple on hilltop, Northern Thai style, houses holy Buddha relic, offers panoramic city views
- Khantoke Dinner - northern welcome dinner with traditional hill tribe dancing
Optional Activities
- Explore Chiang Mai at your own pace
Landmarks Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - Day 20
Chiang Mai - Mae Tang
Chiang Mai - Mae Tang- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included), Lunch (Lunch included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (White Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (The Rise Suites- SHA Extra Plus or similar), Hotel 5* (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Malai local market - brief stop
- Small riverside elephant camp - no riding, approximately 2 hours
- Learn elephant care at the camp
- Help elephants take morning bath in the river
- Learn to make traditional elephant medicine from natural ingredients
- Learn to make natural elephant scrubber from forest vines
- Trek through lush forest to jungle waterfall
- Shower under cascading waterfall
- White water rafting on Mae Tang River - 5km paddle
- Experience river rafting (wet season may have big rapids)
Landmarks Mae Tang River - Day 21
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Golden Triangle- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast included), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (White Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (The Rise Suites- SHA Extra Plus or similar), Hotel 5* (Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mae Sai Border - one of largest border markets in Thailand at Thai-Myanmar border
- Explore border market - local food, clothes, jewelry, silverware, precious stones
- Visit Golden Triangle - where Laos, Myanmar, Thailand borders meet, connected to China by boat
- Visit Opium House - learn opium history, view galleries, accessories, and opium-related items
Optional Activities
- Free time at leisure in the afternoon
Landmarks Mae Sai Border Golden Triangle - Day 22
Chiang Mai to Phuket
Chiang Mai to Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Styles Phuket City or similar), Hotel 4* (Little Nyonya Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Oceanfront Beach Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Phuket at your own pace
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Day 23
Phuket - Phi Phi Island
Phuket - Phi Phi Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch on Phi Phi Don Island at 12:30 pm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Styles Phuket City or similar), Hotel 4* (Little Nyonya Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Oceanfront Beach Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Speed boat to Phi Phi Island - departs Chalong Pier at 7:00 am
- Visit Phi Phi Ley Island - swim and sightsee
- Maya Bay - film location from The Beach
- Snorkel at Loh Samah Bay - feed colorful fish
- Explore Peleh Cove
- Explore Viking Cave
- Visit Phi Phi Don Island - feed monkeys with banana pieces
- Swim in crystal clear waters at Monkey Beach
- Snorkel coral reefs
- Feed fish at Monkey Beach
- Visit Khai Nok Island - swimming, sunbathing, feeding fish
- Transfer back to hotel
Landmarks Maya Bay Phi Phi Ley Island Phi Phi Don Island Monkey Beach Khai Nok Island - Day 24
Phuket
Phuket- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Styles Phuket City or similar), Hotel 4* (Little Nyonya Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Oceanfront Beach Resort or similar)
Optional Activities
- Relax on beaches
- Visit Big Buddha - 45-meter statue on hilltop overlooking island
- Explore old town - colorful streets with Sino-Portuguese architecture
- Shopping at local markets
- Shopping at shopping centers
- Experience nightlife - bars, restaurants, nightclubs
- Relax at hotel facilities
Landmarks Big Buddha - Day 25
Phuket
Phuket- End point
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต, Thep Krasat Tri-Nai Yang Rd, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand (Airport transfer includes)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel before departure
- Enjoy hotel amenities
