Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Train, air-conditioned bus, plane, walking, boat.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (17 nts), village homestay (1 nt), sleeper train (2 nts), junk boat (1 nt).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Meal with Local Baan Ou Community, Luang Prabang Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang Your Local Living Moment: Vang Vieng Homestay, Vang Vieng Your Discover Moment: Hoi An. Bangkok klong trip. Wat Pho entrance and guide. Doi Suthep entrance (Chiang Mai). Mekong River slow boat excursion. Pak Ou caves entrance (Luang Prabang). Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum guided tour. Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre. Kuang Si waterfalls trek (half-day). Water puppets performance (Hanoi). Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum entrance (when open). Halong Bay caves entrance. Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner. Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Huế). Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

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Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. Also note that in some major cities in Vietnam, many hotel rooms do not have windows. 2. WEIGHT RESTRICTION: There may be a weight restriction for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 20 kg (44lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers. 3. HOTELS In major cities in Vietnam, some hotel rooms do not have windows. 4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Bangkok - Jim Thompson’s House Visit (4USD per person) - Wat Arun Visit - Grand Palace Visit (15USD per person) - Royal Barge Museum (3.50USD per person) - Thai Massage (15-30USD per person) - National Museum Visit (2USD per person) Chiang Mai - Khantoke Dinner and Show (30USD per person) - Chiang Mai Cycling Tour (30USD per person) - Northern Thai Cooking Class - Street Food Walk at Chiang Mai Night Market Luang Prabang - Night Market Visit - Cycling - Cooking Class - Royal Palace Museum Visit (5USD per person) - Phousi Temple Visit (2.50USD per person) - Wat Xien Thong Visit (2.50USD per person) - Wat Visoun Temples Visit (2.50USD per person) - Royal Ballet Theatre (15USD per person) Vang Vieng - Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle - Kayaking Vientiane - Wat Sisaket Visit (1USD per person) - National Museum Visit (4USD per person) - Wat Pha That Luang Visit (1USD per person) - Buddha Park (1USD per person) Hanoi - Tran Quoc Pagoda Visit - Museum of Ethnology Visit (2USD per person) - Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour - Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) Visit Hạ Long Bay - Kayaking (10USD per person) Huế - Hue Moto Tour Hoi An - Bike Rental - Tailor Shops - Hoi An Old Town Walking Tour (6USD per person) - Thu Bon River Boat Trip (12USD per person) - Hoi An Cooking Class (30USD per person) Mỹ Sơn - Mỹ Sơn Excursion (38USD per person) Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum Visit (2USD per person) - Ben Thanh Market - Cholon Visit - Thien Hau Pagoda Visit - Dam Sen Water Park Visit (4USD per person) - Giac Vien Pagoda Visit - Reunification Palace Visit (2USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Bangkok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at any time.
Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the pace of life in Bangkok.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: The welcome meeting begins at 18:00. Please ensure you arrive at the joining hotel by then to ensure you do not miss the meeting and the included activity afterwards.
Day 2 Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.
Enjoy a 1-hr longtail boat tour of Bangkok’s famous klongs (canals). The trip finishes at the Royal Temple of Wat Po for a guided tour.

After, there is time for shopping, a visit to Grand Palace or a stroll along Khao San Rd. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Basic Overnight Train (beds) 12:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Klong Riverboat Tour
- Wat Po Guided Tour

Additional Notes: Note: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.
Day 3 Day 3: Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.
Arrive early morning and use some free time to explore. Choose from a range of optional activities or stroll the city independently. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class.

In late afternoon, set off to visit the temple complex, Doi Suthep. If you’re lucky, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Doi Suthep to Chiang Mai

Included Activities:
- Local guide for Doi Suthep

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Northern Thai Cooking Class
Day 4 Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong (1B)

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.
Drive to Chiang Khong, a sleepy trading town nestled on the bank of the Mekong River. En route, visit Wat Rong Khun — the dazzling ’White Temple’. Wander the local food market or sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life relaxing in Thailand with river views of Laos.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) Visit
Day 5 Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.
Cross the border to the Laos immigration area, then take a songthaew (local bus) to a traditional slow boat.

Travel down the Mekong River and adjust to the relaxed pace of life in Laos. This predominantly mountainous country has unsurpassed views of the riverside villages, the tropical jungle, and the mountains.

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Thailand - Laos)
- Mekong River Slow Boat
Day 6 Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang (1B)

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.
Continue on by slow boat down the mighty Mekong. Before arriving at Luang Prabang, enjoy a visit outside to the Pak Ou caves.

After, re-board the boat and continue to Luang Prabang, arriving in the early evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Mekong River Slow Boat
- Pak Ou Caves Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Luang Prabang (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Luang Prabang (1B, 1L)

Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.
Take a tour of the Ethnology Museum — a great chance to learn more about the dress and customs of local people. Drop into Ock Pop Tok for an introduction to Laos textiles and handicrafts. Then, take a half-day trip out to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls and be sure to pack a swimsuit.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Ethnology Museum Guided Tour
- Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre Visit
- Meal with Local Baan Ou Community
- Kuang Si Waterfalls Excursion
Day 8 Day 8: Luang Prabang (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Luang Prabang (1B)

Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng (1B, 1D)

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.
Drive winding mountain roads through gorgeous scenery to reach Vang Vieng. Experience a local homestay in a nearby village.

Here, enjoy traditional Laotian food while getting to know your host family. Your CEO will provide insight into the way of life of village residents.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Vang Vieng Homestay
Day 10 Day 10: Vang Vieng (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Vang Vieng (1B)

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.
Opt to pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle
Day 11 Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane (1B)

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.
Head out of the mountains to one of Asia’s sleepiest capital cities. Opt to visit some of the highlights of Vientiane including Wat Sisaket, one of the city’s oldest and most fascinating temples, and Wat Phra That Luang, Lao’s national symbol and one of her most sacred sites.

For those who like to shop, don’t miss the morning market, which, incidentally, is open all day!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)
Day 12 Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi (1B)

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.
Take a short flight from quiet Laos into the bustling capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. Take a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter to get to know the narrow streets of this city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Old Quarter Orientation Walk
Day 13 Day 13: Hanoi (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Hanoi (1B)

Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the former president’s house on stilts for insight into an important figure in Vietnam’s history.

During the afternoon, use some free time to explore this beautiful city. Opt to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology or just sip delicious Vietnamese iced coffee in a café along the lake. In late afternoon or early evening, attend a performance of Vietnam’s famous water puppets before sampling one of Hanoi’s amazing eating venues.

Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum Visit
- Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance
Day 14 Day 14: Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.

In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Shared Van 03:00 Hr(s)
- Junk: Ha Long

Included Activities:
- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Day 15 Day 15: Ha Long/Huế (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Ha Long/Huế (1B, 1L)

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour
Day 16 Day 16: Huế
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Huế

Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.

While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.

Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Included Activities:
- Tien Mu Pagoda Visit
- Imperial Citadel Tour
- Royal Tombs Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Hue Moto Tour
Day 17 Day 17: Huế/Hoi An (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Huế/Hoi An (1B)

Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An’s many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.

With three nights here, there’s plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
Day 18 Day 18: Hoi An (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Hoi An (1B, 1L)

Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Oodles of Noodles
Day 19 Day 19: Hoi An (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Hoi An (1B)

Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 20 Day 20: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Plane: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City 01:00 Hr(s)
Day 21 Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.
With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city’s Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
Day 22 Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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22 days tour

Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Adventure

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok/Chiang Mai (1B)

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Day 4: Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong (1B)

Day 5: Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

Day 6: Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang (1B)

Day 7: Luang Prabang (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Luang Prabang (1B)

Day 9: Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng (1B, 1D)

Day 10: Vang Vieng (1B)

Day 11: Vang Vieng/Vientiane (1B)

Day 12: Vientiane/Hanoi (1B)

Day 13: Hanoi (1B)

Day 14: Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 15: Ha Long/Huế (1B, 1L)

Day 16: Huế

Day 17: Huế/Hoi An (1B)

Day 18: Hoi An (1B, 1L)

Day 19: Hoi An (1B)

Day 20: Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City (1B)

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