14-Day Classic Vietnam and Thailand Tour
From Hanoi City Life to Phuket's Wonderful Beaches
This classic itinerary is specially designed for travelers taking a first trip to Asia for a 2-week vacation. It is a well-received combination of local life experiences in Vietnam and relaxation in Thailand.
From bustling cities and floating markets to historic sites and natural wonders, and from su...
Overview
Highlights
- Hop on a cyclo and pass through the famed Old Quarter, catching the vibe of city life in Hanoi.
- Drift among the unspoiled areas of Halong Bay, on AH’s overnight cruise. Our more-private crafts are half the size of the usual group-tour boats.
- Paddle a traditional Vietnamese basket boat along the coconut palm-flanked waterways to learn about the local fisherman’s lifestyle.
- Enjoy an evening foodie tour, walking around the ancient town of Hoi An, where colorful lanterns light up the night.
- Take a sampan ride through the picturesque canals of the Mekong Delta.
- See the bustling floating market scene in Can Tho - the biggest floating market in Vietnam, which is more authentic than Thailand’s.
- Walk into the magnificent Grand Palace and Listen to monk's chanting in Wat Pho.
- Spend some days relaxing by the wonderful beaches in Phuket.
What's this trip about?
This classic itinerary is specially designed for travelers taking a first trip to Asia for a 2-week vacation. It is a well-received combination of local life experiences in Vietnam and relaxation in Thailand.
From bustling cities and floating markets to historic sites and natural wonders, and from superlative landscapes to atmospheric temples, Thailand and Vietnam have it all!
You will not only see the main attractions, but also hand-picked insider experiences are arranged.
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Trip includes
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Itinerary
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and then drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
Explore Hanoi’s top attractions: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Hop on a cyclo (a local rickshaw) and catch a glimpse of Hanoi’s city life, passing through the famed Old Quarter.
Conclude your day by watching an entertaining water puppet performance.
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
Board your junk cruise at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
Swim in the emerald waters of Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay.
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After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
In the morning, kayak in the Ao Ech area to discover Ha Long’s hidden charm - Lan Ha Bay.
After brunch, transfer from Halong Bay back to Hanoi for your onward flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to Hoi An.
At a fishing village near Hoi An, experience the fishermen's lifestyle. Cruise down Cua Dai River and try your hand at casting Vietnamese fishing nets.
Paddle a unique Vietnamese round basket boat on tranquil coconut-tree-flanked waterways, just as the fisherfo...
Your private guide and driver will transfer you from Hoi An to Da Nang for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, your HCMC guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
Take the rest of the day to explore HCM City at your leisure.
Discover Ho Chi Minh City's turbulent history at its most historic landmarks: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace.
Continue your tour at the informative War Remnants Museum to learn about “the American W...
Take a 2-hour drive to Ben Tra, visit a local village, and relax as you cycle around.
Have a leisurely sampan ride on picturesque canals to a local home for an authentic lunch of Mekong Delta specialties.
Stay overnight in Can Tho - the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Get up early to see the bustling floating market in the Mekong Delta.
As your Vietnam tour comes to its end, your private guide and driver will transfer you to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your onward flight.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, your new private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Start your day by listening to the monks chanting at Wat Pho, which is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok.
Take a tuk tuk ride via Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market to the Grand Palace.
Continue with a long-tail-boat ride along the ancient canals of Thonb...
After a leisurely breakfast, our private airport transfer will smoothly connect with your flight to Phuket.
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport, our private transfer will bring you to your beautiful hotel.
You will have two free days to spend at your leisure on Phuket’s beaches.
You could take a speedboat to a nearby tropical paradise: visit the famous Phi Phi Islands, and serenely cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay...
After breakfast, transfer to Phuket International Airport for your departure flight via Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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Dates & Availability
14 days from
US$2,959 p/p(with 4-star hotel options)
US$3,599 p/p(with 5-star hotel options)
The price is based on a private tour for 2 people during the low season.
The price varies based on program, travel date, number of people.
We could also price a tour including both 4-star and 5-star hotels for you.
The price for a child younger than 8 is approximately 80% of the adult's price.
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