16 days tour

16 Days Classic Vietnam & Thailand (Private Guide & Driver）

$ 4,480 .00 USD

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16 Days Classic Vietnam & Thailand (Private Guide & Driver）

This tour includes:

Transport

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample spaceYou have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

Meals

Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let UME Travel know the food option that you prefer.

Accommodation

Day1-2 The Lapis Hotel or similar - 4 stars Day3 Doris Cruise or similar - 5 stars Day4 Thanh Lich Royal Boutique or similar - 4 stars Day5-6 Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel or similar - 4 stars Day7-9 Central Palace Hotel or similar - 4 stars Day10-12 Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified or similar - 4 stars Day13-15 Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified or similar - 4 stars Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added) Well screened Hotels Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room. ­ Super nice location Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

Guide

Expert English-speaking local guide

Insurance

Basic insurance is included on this tour. The policy comes into effect on arriving at the destination, at the start of the services with UME Travel and it expires when the circuit arranged by our company has ended.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

You have the option to enhance your tour with additional experiences, which come at an extra cost. Details for these optional activities will be included in your finalized travel documents.

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Itinerary of your trip 16 Days Classic Vietnam & Thailand (Private Guide & Driver）

  • Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Vietnam!

      Today you will fly to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

      Accomodation：

      - The Lapis Hotel

  • Day 2 Hanoi City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi City Tour

      Today you’ll jump into Hanoi’s sights and sounds on a tour that covers all the essentials. You’ll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence, The Hoa Lo Prison, The One Pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature, which, dating back to 1070, is Vietnam’s oldest university.

      After lunch, you will explore the enthralling Museum of Ethnology, which contains an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Next, enjoy an hour-long cyclo ride winding through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! The day finishes with a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese Water Puppets Show.

      Accomodation：

      - The Lapis Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 3 Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

      After breakfast, you will take a private transfer for about 3 hrs to Halong City, where you will begin your one and a half days’ Halong Bay cruise. You will board the tradtional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and cruise around the Halong Bay’s limestone islets and caves doted the sea and see the sun set over the clam waters at the deck. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at evening. All meals are included during your stay on board. There are also a variety of optional activities waiting for you. Such as swimming, kayaking, diving...etc.  

      Accomodation：

      - Doris Cruise

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 4 Morning Activities & Fly To Da Nang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morning Activities & Fly To Da Nang

      Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Continue cruising and you can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to around discovering local life on the waters. Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port at around 10:30 am, where your guide and driver will wait you and drive you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs). 

      Your private guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

      Accomodation：

      - Thanh Lich Royal Boutique

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 5 Ba Na Hill & Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ba Na Hill & Hoi An

      Our Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city. Then Transfer to Ba Na Hills. We will take a ride via Cable Car & spend about 25 Minutes on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit the Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panoramic views After finishing the first cable car, you will visit the Golden Bridge, wine cellar, Flower garden and Linh Ung pagoda.

      Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery & Photo Opportunity Join in Fantasy Park with a walk in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild west. Return to the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills & bring you to Have Lunch at a Local Restaurant. 

      After that, we go to visit Lady Buddha Statue on Monkey Mountain. It is the Tallest Buddha Statue in Viet Nam, with good Feng Shui: One side is Mountain & Other Side is Ocean. You can Take nice Pictures & enjoy Stunning Views.  You will take a private transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An.

      Accomodation：

      - Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 6 Mhoi An Town & Basket Boat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mhoi An Town & Basket Boat

      We will start our walking tour around this charming ancient town visiting the Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, old houses (16th century), and Japanese Covered Bridge.

      Visit Hoi An’s colorful market to explore the atmosphere of local life in the morning or afternoon, choose ingredients for cooking lunch or dinner, and get some tips for bargaining. 

      This afternoon, you will explore the Cam Thanh Coconut Village. You will get the experience of buffalo riding and Rowing basket boat through these small and beautiful channels Catching crabs with rods and special nets. Learn to cook 4 Vegetarian dishes and enjoy what you cooked. 

      Accomodation：

      - Lantana Riverside Hoi An Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 7 Fly To Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly To Ho Chi Minh City

      You will take a private transfer to Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to relax.

      Accomodation：

      - Central Palace Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 8 Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour

      This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

      Accomodation：

      - Central Palace Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 9 Mekong Delta Exploration
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mekong Delta Exploration

      In the early morning, you will head out of the bustling city to Mekong Delta Area. Cruising on the Mekong river for sightseeing: islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. 

      Land on Unicorn island, take a walk on the village road, visit an orchard of tropical fruits. Visit a bee-farm, enjoy honey-tea and visit a typical house in Mekong Delta. Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies. Enjoy tropical fruits at local farm, listen to Southern traditional music. 

      Next to land on Dragon island, transfer by cyclo or motorbike to local home. Have a homemade lunch and enjoy cooking time with some dishes such as “Banh Xeo” (Vietnamese crepe); Spring Rolls.... with the owners. After lunch, return to boat station. Transfer back to Saigon. End of tour at your hotel.

      Accomodation：

      - Central Palace Hotel

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 10 Fly To Bangkok
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly To Bangkok

      Your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

      Good to know

      The rest of day is arranged on your own. You may need some time to relax and recover from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet-lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask your guide for recommendations for good dining or places to see.

      Accomodation：

      - Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 11 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Grand Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Grand Palace

      Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok and head out from Bangkok to Bang Wha train station to get on the local train at 10:10 am. This train will take you to Maeklong Railway Market where there is a variety of food stalls, raw ingrediency, seafood, and all shops selling on the railway. Arrive at Maeklong Market and enjoy walking around this famous market you will have a chance to try seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks.

      Continue to the most famous floating market in Thailand - Damnern Saduak Market. Get on the long tail boat and enjoy the scenic views of Thai houses of Thai people living along the river and canals. And enjoy tasting famous coconut pancakes, coconut ice cream, noodles etc.,

      Afternoon return to Bangkok to visit the Grand Palace which is the most important and impressive Royal Palace in Thailand. We will show you the palaces used for different occasions – the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, and of course the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. 

      After a long day, our guide takes you from Grand Palace to the hidden rooftop café to enjoy your drink with sunset moments behind the Temple of Dawn (WAT ARUN). Finish the tour and return to your hotel.

      Good to know

      Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred place, so you’ll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You’ll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.

      The Grand Palace does offer a clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.

      Accomodation：

      - Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 12 Ayutthaya & Chao Phraya Luxury Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ayutthaya & Chao Phraya Luxury Cruise

      Depart for a 1.5-hour drive through Bangkok’s rural outskirts to Ayutthaya History Park. Begin by visiting the Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, located 60 kilometers north of Bangkok, an impressive architectural blend of East and West dating back to the 17th century. Continue to Ayutthaya, which was the capital of the Thai Kingdom for 417 years. The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and in 1767 it was destroyed by the Burmese army. Nowadays the ruins of the former city are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. 

      Stroll around the ruins of several ancient temples including Wat Yai Chaimongkol, a temple famous for its huge reclining Buddha lying comfortably in the sun (28-meter-long reclining Buddha); Wat Mahathat, where the roots of a tree surround the head of Buddha. During the visit, your guide will take you to sample a notable local snack – Roti Sai Mai which is also referred to as ’Sweet Angel Hair’.

      This afternoon at around 1:00 pm, Welcome on board the Chao Phraya River cruise and enjoy a Superb buffet lunch whilst cruising back to Bangkok. Coffee breaks will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sight along the river banks such as the Royal Barges, Thammasat University, The Royal Grand Palace, and the graceful Temple of Dawn. Witness the daily life of the river’s inhabitants and watch the scenery change from rural to cosmopolitan transfer back to Bangkok (at around 4:00 pm).

      Good to know

      When you are visiting Ayutthaya, you must try Boat Noodles (Kuai Tiao Ruea)! Originally, this dish was only sold on small paddle boats in Ayutthaya.  As time went on, it started to be sold on the shore, too.  Now, this Thai noodle dish is sold in tiny bowls, and there is always a challenge - to see whose bowl is piled higher! Ask your private UME guide to stop at one of these popular local restaurants and try this delicious dish.  It is hard to find this dish in any other place in Thailand!

      Accomodation：

      - Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 13 Fly To Phuket
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly To Phuket

      You will transfer to Bangkok airport for your internal flight to Phuket. On arrival, your private driver will take you to the hotel for check-in.

      Accomodation：

      - Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 14 Explore Phi Phi Island By Speedboat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore Phi Phi Island By Speedboat

      Enjoy a private transfer to the pier, our private guide will also escort you on the boat, they will provide you a one-on-one service by helping you take care of your belongings, taking photos when you are snorkeling, etc.

      Depart by speedboat (join boat) from Boat Lagoon Marina to visit one of Thailand’s most popular natural attractions, the gorgeous Phi Phi Islands. To avoid the crowds, first visit Bamboo Island and its pristine white sand beach with emerald waters, simply perfect for swimming. Next, enjoy snorkeling off Yoong Island noted for its antler corals and colorful fish. Cruise 30min to Monkey Beach with its colony of wild macaques. Enjoy a simple local buffet lunch on arrival at Koh Phi Phi Don before taking a dip in Viking Cave on the island’s northeastern tip, known for its swifts’ nests used in Bird’s Nest Soup. Visit Maya Bay, the postcard-perfect setting made famous by the film “The Beach”, and enjoy a swim or simply relax on its white sand beach. Cruise back to Phuket, our private guide will escort you back to your hotel.

      Accomodation：

      - Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 15 Free Movement
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Free Movement

      Day of leisure. Relax at your hotel or explore the surrounding area.

      Accomodation：

      - Burasari Phuket Resort & Spa - SHA Plus Certified

      Meals Included：

      - Breakfast

  • Day 16 Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure

      Enjoy your free time until your guide comes to escort you to the airport for your onward flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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