Discover Vietnam and Thailand in 16 days: explore Hanoi, cruise Halong Bay, visit Hoi An, experience Thai markets, and marvel at Chiang Mai temples.
Discover Vietnam and Thailand in 16 days: explore Hanoi, cruise Halong Bay, visit Hoi An, experience Thai markets, and marvel at Chiang Mai temples.
Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
Noi Bai International Airport - Upon your arrival in Vietnam, we will meet you at the Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Hanoi - Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will…
Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
Noi Bai International Airport - Upon your arrival in Vietnam, we will meet you at the Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Hanoi - Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Titop Island - Kayaking/Caving (B/L/D)
Hanoi - In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.
Halong Bay - In the morning, be picked up from hotel and transferred to Halong Bay. Take a boat trip to explore one of the world’s great natural wonders, cruising the thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of cruise and samfans gliding along the clear and emerald waters of the bay form a magnificent picturesque scene that blends with the sky.
In the afternoon, you also get a chance to visit Sung Sot cave, swim and relax in Titop island and enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck.
After dinner, socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around. Stay overnight on board
Halong Bay - Pearl Farm - Back to Hanoi (B/L)
Halong Bay - Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awaken your mind and muscles. Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor.
7:40: Start visiting Halong Bay Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years.
8:30: Do kayaking in Halong Bay, exploring Halong Bay on your own 10:00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 10:45: Enjoy lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.
12:00: Depart from the Halong Bay Harbour to Hanoi
The rest of the day is your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi - Then you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang - Private Car to Hoi An
Hoi An - After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is spent at your leisure until our driver comes and transfers you to the airport to take a flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, Be picked up and transferred to Hoi An by private car.
Arrive in Hoi An and check-in. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure, discovering the beauty of Hoi An.
Hoi An – Tra Que village – Cooking Class
Tra Que Vegetable Village - At 8:00 a.m., Our Guide will meet you at the hotel’s lobby and start the tour.
We will ride bicycles to Hoi An’s colorful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. So make sure your camera is handy.
We continue to cycle to Tra Que vegetable village where we will have a cooking class
At Tra Que, we will have a welcome drink for rest. Then, we walk through the vegetable gardens where local farmers work in their fields, using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago, no electrical machinery here.
You will relax with a Foot herbal massage
After a foot massage, it’s time to cook lunch. We will go to the restaurant & work together with the chef. With the instructions of the chef, we will learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.
After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked. Back to your hotel in Hoi an
Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An leisure
Hoi An Ancient Town - Spend this day free and relaxing. Do shopping, and clothes tailor-made and explore the town, and try delicious food and coffee.
Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh city
Da Nang International Airport - Breakfast at the hotel then today we travel to Ho Chi Minh City by plane.
Our driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hoi An and then transfer you to Da Nang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) - On arrival Ho Chi Minh airport, Our driver pick up you and transfer you to hotel to check in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
Cu Chi Tunnels - Cu Chi underground tunnels: Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 220 km.
8h00 am. Our driver picks you up at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh and transfers you to Cu Chi Tunnels. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction of Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain to you the tunnel’s history and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels…..
After that travelers can try delicious manioc which was the main food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. You can try to fire off an AK47 MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range.
Leave Cu Chi tunnels and back to Sai Gon.
Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Bangkok (B)
Ho Chi Minh City - Following the flight time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival, you will be picked up at airport then transfer to hotel in Bangkok to check in. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Bangkok.
Bangkok City Tour (B/L)
Chinatown - Bangkok - Fill up on an included breakfast at the hotel before a full day exploring Bangkok on an included City Tour. Follow your local guide through the chaotic streets and quaint back alleys of Bangkok and visit the city’s two unmissable highlights.
Wander through China Town to the banks of the Chao Phraya River and visit Wat Pho to see the famous 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf!
The Grand Palace - Continue to the Grand Palace just nearby, the perfect example of an ancient Siamese court, to witness the magical atmosphere. You may get a chance to visit the Temple of Emerald Buddha, located within the palace compound. There is a strict dress code at the Grand Palace so be sure to cover your shoulders and knees with loose-fitting such as long pants and shirts.
Chao Phraya River - Travel on the Chao Phraya River (The River of Kings) and on through the Klongs (canals) of Thonburi. You will have the chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways, which gave the city the name “Venice of the East”.
You will also pay a visit to one of the most photographed sights in Bangkok, the Wat Arun. The majestic shrine has a pagoda as high as 76m and is decorated with glazed ceramic pieces that reflect the rising sun, giving the temple its name.
After a big day exploring Bangkok, head back to the hotel to enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure.
Bangok - Floating Markets (B/L)
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - At 9.00 am, departure from Bangkok to visit three fascinating traditional Thai markets, including the Maeklong railway market, Amphawa floating market, and Damnoen Saduak floating market
Start your day with a visit to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where you’ll board a wooden boat and slowly drift by busy stalls and vendors’ boats loaded with goods. Here, you can sample some local snacks and delicious fruits as you make your way through the hectic market.
Holy Rosary Church - Afterward, make your way back onto the land and head for the Holy Rosary Church, where you can admire its pristine exterior before entering into a marvelous show of colorful lights caused by its stained glass windows.
Following your exploration of a Catholic church, you’ll get to explore an iconic Buddhist temple, Wat Bang Kung! The temple has a serene atmosphere, allowing you to admire the Thai boxing statues and the many natural elements that have slowly taken over the temple over the years.
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Then, you’ll explore the unconventional Maeklong Railway Market, where trains occasionally ride straight through the market, with stalls quickly moving out of the way as if it were natural. You will also explore another traditional market — the Amphawa Floating Market — where you can discover a variety of goods, such as fresh produce, dried seafood, and many delectable Thai snacks!
Then we go firefly watching right at Amphawa and indulge in the sight of tiny sparkling fireflies lighting up the riverbank.
After that, we back to hotel for rest.
Bangkok Relaxing Day (B)
Bangkok - Today is the last free day of this tour package. There are a ton of things to do in Bangkok: go shopping in Siam, book a boat tour to the floating market, or join us on some of our interesting day tours for unique experiences. Overnight in Bangkok
Bangkok – Fly to Chiangmai (B)
Chiang Mai - Elephant Eco Valley (B/L)
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - After returning to Chiang Mai in the afternoon, go up to the well-known mountain temple of Wat Doi Suthep, the best spot to appreciate the city in all its splendor. At night, enjoy your personal time or walk through the famous night market to soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Overnight in Chiangmai
Chiang Mai Relaxing Day (B)
Chiang Mai - You can freely explore Chiang Mai on this day. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Time to Say goodbye - Chiangmai Departure
Chiang Mai International Airport - Following the flight time, our driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to the airport. End of service
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program (Vegetarian and Vegan options available on request)
- Service charges and government tax
- Flights with 20 kg of checked luggage per pax (Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok)
- All transport during tour on…
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the program (Vegetarian and Vegan options available on request)
- Service charges and government tax
- Flights with 20 kg of checked luggage per pax (Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok)
- All transport during tour on air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- Accommodation options: 3-star or 4-star (details on the itinerary)
- International flights from/ to your country and departure
- Beverage, personal expenses, tips
- Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
- Visa to Cambodia & Thailand (can be obtained on arrival)
- All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
- International flights from/ to your country and departure
- Beverage, personal expenses, tips
- Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
- Visa to Cambodia & Thailand (can be obtained on arrival)
- All services which are not mentioned in “services included”
Experience the many delights of 2 finest countries in Southeast Asia: Vietnam and Thailand in 16 days, Starting out in Hanoi and flying out from Chiang Mai, you will have the opportunity to explore Vietnam and Thailand’s culture and cuisine, experience local life and marvel at its majestic scenery – creating memories that will last a lifetime.
5 Things…
Experience the many delights of 2 finest countries in Southeast Asia: Vietnam and Thailand in 16 days, Starting out in Hanoi and flying out from Chiang Mai, you will have the opportunity to explore Vietnam and Thailand’s culture and cuisine, experience local life and marvel at its majestic scenery – creating memories that will last a lifetime.
5 Things that travelers love to travelling “ 16 Days Majestic Vietnam & Thailand:
Explore the unique differences between Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh City.
Experience an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, discovering amazing caves and pristine beaches.
Take a leisurely walking tour to uncover the charm of Hoi An’s ancient town.
Experience a Thai Floating Markets
Immerse the beauty of Chiang Mai and Thai Temples
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.