Meals

Meals indicated in the program. B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Others

Boat trip in Ninh Binh, Cam Thanh coconut village, Mekong Delta, Chao Phraya river Shared bus & boat trip in Ha Long Bay Entrance fees Drinking water on car

Transport

AC transportation as mentioned in the itinerary

Accommodation

Accommodation with daily breakfasts BANGKOK 3-star hotel: Picnic Hotel or Similar – Standard Room 4-star hotel: Centre Point Silom or similar – Deluxe Room 5-star hotel: Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit – Deluxe Room HANOI 3-star hotel: Mon Regency Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room 4-star hotel: MayDe Ville Legend hotel & spa or similar – Deluxe Window Room 5-star hotel: The Apricot Hotel or similar – Canvas Room HA LONG BAY 3-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room 4-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room 5-star cruise: Le Journey Cruise or Similar – Deluxe Ocean View Room HO CHI MINH 3-star hotel: Sunrise Central Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room 4-star hotel: The Odys Hotel or similar – Junior Room 5-star hotel: Sofitel Sai Gon Hotel or similar – Superior Room

Guide

English speaking guide

Not included:

Insurance

Personal travel insurance (highly recommended )

Flights

International flight tickets Domestic flight tickets.

Others

Visa fees Personal expenses Tips Surcharge for Peak Season, Holiday, Special Occasion Others not mentioned in the program.

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Day 1 Bangkok Arrival ( Meals: No) – Private Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok Arrival ( Meals: No) – Private Transfer

Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, our tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel in Bangkok. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand. Check in and enjoy your free time at the hotel or wander to explore the city. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok City Tour ( Meals: B) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok City Tour ( Meals: B) – Private Tour

After breakfast, we visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.

Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube.

Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.

Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 Bangkok – Maeklong Railway Market – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Patom Organic Village ( Meals: B) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok – Maeklong Railway Market – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Patom Organic Village ( Meals: B) – Private Tour

Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photo, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy your own lunch. In the afternoon we will transfer back to Bangkok.

On the way, stop at PATOM ORGANIC VILLAGE (Open on Saturday & Sunday only).

Patom Organic Village is where you can experience the traditional Thai way of life by learning about the journey of organic raw materials to Patom products. Our open factory will show you the work that goes into our bakery, supplement, and body care factory before the products make their way to Patom Organic Living stores. Immerse yourself in our concept of organic living and participate in our selective hands-on workshops.

Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 4 Bangkok – Hanoi ( Meals: B) – Private Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok – Hanoi ( Meals: B) – Private Transfer

The morning would be free to do whatever takes your fancy until you would be transferred to the airport for your flight to Vietnam. Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our driver’ll transfer you to hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5 Hanoi City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

After breakfast, our tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Today, we’ll visit many beautiful tourist sites of Hanoi such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, pagoda & museum…You’ll have a chance to learn a lot of things about history & culture of Vietnam from the past to present. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

After your breakfast, our driver and tour-guide’ll pick you up at your hotel. Then, we’ll head to Ninh Binh – known as the first capital of Vietnam during 10th-century.

The first visit will be Hoa Lu, the picturesque site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet for 41 years (968-1009). You will visit to the 2 promient temples called King Dinh Temple & King Le Temple. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 7 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise

After your breakfast, we leave Hanoi for Halong Bay in 3 hours drive. Ha Long Bay is known as the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets jutting out from the sea, amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in different sizes and shapes.

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed on board. Lunch will be served while the boat is sailing to Halong Bay. In the afternoon, we’ll join some activities: sightseeing, kayaking, swimming, visit cave...(depending on each cruise’s itinerary). Stay overnight on the cruise.
Day 8 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An ( B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An ( B,L)

Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea then have breakfast. After breakfast, the cruise will bring you on a trip to explore deeper inside the bay. The brunch will be served on the way sailing back to the port and our driver will pick you up and transfer to Hanoi. After that, our driver’ll transfer you to the airport for Da Nang. Upon your arrival in Da Nang, our driver’ll transfer you back to hotel in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

After breakfast, our guide & driver pick you up then we are heading to Da Nang. Today, we’ll visit Linh Ung Pagoda – known as the biggest pagoda in Da Nang. Next, we visit Marble Mountain.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we visit Hoi An ancient town with merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market.

Next, we visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village – the oldest pottery village located close to Hoi An. You’ll have a chance to learn how to make ceremics here. Back to hotel & overnight in Hoi An
Day 10 Hoi An Tour – Ho Chi Minh City ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Tour – Ho Chi Minh City ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

After breakfast, our guide’ll pick you up then we transfer to local family to learn how to make lantern – known as the symbol of Hoi An. Next, we move to Cam Thanh coconut village. You’ll have a chance to experience basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. You’ll join a lot of interesting activities in here. After that, our guide & driver’ll transfer you to the airport for Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Around 08:00, our tour guide picks you up at your hotel lobby, then driving to the mighty Mekong Delta where boats, houses and market float upon the uncountable rivers and canals. We get on the boat, it will cruise along the river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local workplaces. The boat will then stop at a quiet village where you can have a short walk to experience real Delta village life through dense coconut plantations. 12:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant right at the rural area. In the afternoon, we go back Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City Departure ( Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Departure ( Meals: B)

After breakfast, you are free at your leisure. You can discover Ho Chi Minh city on your own. Our driver’ll transfer you to the airport. End of services!

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Essence Of Thailand & Vietnam In 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Thailand & Vietnam In 12 Days

Bangkok Arrival ( Meals: No) – Private Transfer

Bangkok City Tour ( Meals: B) – Private Tour

Bangkok – Maeklong Railway Market – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Patom Organic Village ( Meals: B) – Private Tour

Bangkok – Hanoi ( Meals: B) – Private Transfer

Hanoi City Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Hanoi – Ninh Binh ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay ( Meals: B,L,D) – Shared Cruise

Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An ( B,L)

Hoi An Tour ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

Hoi An Tour – Ho Chi Minh City ( Meals: B,L) – Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta ( Meals: B,L) – Seat In Coach Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Departure ( Meals: B)

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