Lands of Smile In Thailand & Vietnam in 16 Days

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A realm of endless history, sprawling waterways and ancient temples, Indochina is a wonderland for travelers. This adventure gives you an insight into the culture and environment that makes Thailand and Vietnam a marvel to behold as you plunge into the unique charms these regions have to offer. Start your adventure in bustling Bangkok and charming Chiang Mai....
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bangkok: Marvel at the gleaming temples and be amazed by Bangkok street food!
    • Chiang Mai: A land of misty mountains and colorful hill tribes.
    • Hanoi: Discover the city in the wooded boulevards and see the the conquered Chinese architecture, the graceful French villas.
    • Halong Bay: Deep into the emerald water and stay closet to the limestone islets by kayaking, swimming in one of the World Nature.
    • Hoi An: The mystique of an ancient town isolated from the modern world will take you back in time.
    • Hue: the architecture of Hue ancient capital wonderfully mixed with the romantic nature of this land
    • Ho Chi Minh City: Be awe by the never-ending energy of this vibrant city
    • Mekong Delta: the Rice Bowl of Vietnam, see life from the famous floating markets to the vast agriculture industries.

What's this trip about?

    A realm of endless history, sprawling waterways and ancient temples, Indochina is a wonderland for travelers. This adventure gives you an insight into the culture and environment that makes Thailand and Vietnam a marvel to behold as you plunge into the unique charms these regions have to offer. Start your adventure in bustling Bangkok and charming Chiang Mai. Then explore the hidden secrets in Vietnam from North to South.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBangkok
End CityHo Chi Minh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Kayaking
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
    • All transportation mentioned above
    • International flights from Chiang Mai to Hanoi, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax, operated by Viet Jet Air or similar
    • Domestic flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hanoi to Da Nang, Hue to Ho Chi Minh, including up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax
    • Accommodation shared in Double/ Twin/ Triple room with daily breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
    • Experienced English speaking guide
    • Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
    • All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
    • Tissues and water on coach
    • Service charges and government tax
    • Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
    • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
    • Vietnam Visa letter approval

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Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Sawadee, welcome to Thailand, you will meet and greet our driver at the airport who will take you to your accommodation in Bangkok. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing time.

Day 2: Bangkok - Grand Palace and Temples City Tour - H/D Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for pick up. We will take you through the hustle and bustle Bangkok to visit Wat Traimit a visually stunning temple at China Town, see one of the largest solid...

Day 3: Bangkok Travel to Chiang Mai - Flight Included

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.

Day 4: Chiang Mai Leisure with Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Have a leisure day in Chiang Mai or take an optional tour

Day 5: Chiang Mai Leisure Day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Have a free day to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace.

Day 6: Chiang Mai Travel to Hanoi - Flight Included

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take a flight from Chiang Mai to Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sharing Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, the Cruise team will pick you up. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green...

Day 8: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Sharing Cruise

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Rise early for a Tai Chi lesson or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and the return Hanoi around 17:00. Free at your leisure time.

Day 9: Ha Noi Travel to Hoi An - Flight Included

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport.  Take a flight from Hanoi to Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An Leisure Day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An

Have a free day in Hoi An to explore it on your pace.

Custom tailoring is a huge industry in Hoi An. Hoi An is home to more than 400 tailoring shops and thousands of tailors who are not only tale...

Day 11: Hoi An Travel to Hue Private Transfer

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Hue

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer to Hue by private vehicle. Upon arrival in Hue check in hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Day 12: Hue Imperial City Tour - Group Tour

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight in Hue

Have breakfast at the hotel. The guide will pick you up around 8:00-8:30 am, and you will head to the boat station, from where you will take a boat trip. The dragon boat will cruise along the Per...

Day 13: Hue Leisure Travel Ho Chi Minh - Flight Included

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take a flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Mekong Lodge

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City around 8 am, we will head to Mekong Delta, the land of nine dragons. Getting out of the city, you will see the mighty delta with its quaint rural lan...

Day 15: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Begin our second day with buffet breakfast, then getting on our rowed sampan to visit Cai Be floating market, a cultural feature of Mekong Delta. Try to visit it early and you will see th...

Day 16: Time to Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,477
Price per day$92
Last Updated: 2/10/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Our trip to Thailand and Vietnam started in Bangkok then Chiang Mai with great tour guide with excellent English. The only small difficulty was that the board sent i...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight to Thailand and depart from Vietnam
    • Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
    • Travel insurance
    • Public holiday surcharge (if any)
    • Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
    • Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
    • Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person)
    • Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am - 05:00 am
    • Other services not mentioned above

Accommodation

  • is shared in double/twin/triple room
  • Check in time: 14:00
  • Check out time: 12:00

3 Star hotels

  • Siam Heritage Bangkok or similar
  • De Charme Chiang Mai hotel or similar
  • Era Hotel or similar
  • Legend White Dolphin Cruise or similar
  • Kim An Hoi An Hotel or similar
  • Cherish Hue or similar
  • Prague Hotel or similar
  • Mekong Lodge or similar

4 Star hotels

  • Akara Bangkok or similar
  • Holiday Inn Chiang Mai or similar
  • Tirant Hotel or similar
  • Maya cruise or similar
  • Hoi An Rosemary Hotel or similar
  • Eldora Hue or similar
  • Lotus Central Hotel or similar
  • Mekong Lodge or similar

5 Star hotels

  • Siam design hotel or similar
  • Chiang Mai Chala No 6 or similar
  • Apricot hotel or similar
  • Era Cruise or similar
  • La Siesta Resort and Spa or similar
  • Indochine Palace or similar
  • The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar
  • Vinpearl Can Tho or similar
Travel Insurance
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Visa requirements
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Meals Included

16 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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