Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Bangkok - Siam Heritage or similar Chiang Rai - Khamthana Chiangrai or similar Chiang Mai - De Charme Chiang Mai or similar Hanoi - Mina Hotel or similar Halong bay - Le Journey Cruise or similar Hoi An - Kim An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh City - Queen Ann Hotel or similar 4-STAR Bangkok - Century Park Hotel or similar Chiang Rai - THE HERITAGE CHIANGRAI or similar Chiang Mai - Novotel Chiang Mai Nimman Journey Hub or similar Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Halong bay - La Pandora Cruise or similar Hoi An - Silkotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh City - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-STAR Bangkok - Sukosol Hotel Bangkok or similar Chiang Rai - LE MERIDIEAN CHIANGRAI or similar Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai Chala No 6 or similar Hanoi - Apricot Hotel or similar Halong bay - Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An - Palm Garden or similar Ho Chi Minh City - The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon

Flights

- Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai with 20 kg luggage/person, economy - Flight from Chiang Mai to Hanoi with 20 kg luggage/person, economy - Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City with 20 kg luggage/person, economy

Meals

As per itinerary B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied"

Transport

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary. – Service charges and government tax. – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed."

Not included:

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese New Year’s Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Welcome To Thailand - Bangkok Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Thailand - Bangkok Arrival

Your trip begins with your arrival in Thailand. Your private driver and guide will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel by private transportation. Check in to the hotel and get over the jet lag.
You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and various products are splashed all over this area.
After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok Half Day Grand Palace And Temples City Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok Half Day Grand Palace And Temples City Tour (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for pick up. We will take you through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to visit Wat Traimit, a visually stunning temple in China Town, and see one of the largest solid gold Buddha (5.5 tones of the precious metal). Continue to visit Wat Po the home of the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha as well as being the original school of traditional Thai massage. Visit The Royal Grand Palace, the nation s landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace that was used for different occasions as The Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, and Royal Guest House, and the mysterious famous Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
Afternoon is free at your leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3 Bangkok - Chiang Rai (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bangkok - Chiang Rai (B) - Flight Included

Upon arrival at Chiang Rai Airport, you will be met and greeted by our driver for your transfer for brief sightseeing at Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple. Soak up the amazing beauty of the unique kapok architecture. Then transfer to your hotel.
In the evening visit the local night bazaar or night market.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 4 Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Sop Ruak (Golden Triangle), to see the viewpoint of the Golden Triangle where the Mekong River converges Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. Visit the Hall of Opium (closed on Mondays), an impressive and informative museum that documents the history of the area and details ts links to the opium trade. Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to Chiang Mai.
Day 5 Chiang Mai Leisure - Optional Tour With Elephant (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chiang Mai Leisure - Optional Tour With Elephant (B)

Have a leisure day in Chiang Mai or take an optional tour.
OPTIONAL TOUR:
HALF DAY ELEPHANT SANCTUARY WITH LUNCH
Morning visit : 06:30-12:30
07:00 Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
08:30 Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and make medicine for the elephants.
09:00 Meet the elephants. Feed, give medicine, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
09:45 Mud Spa with the elephants 10:30 Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them.
11:30 Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.
12:00 Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
PRICE 171 USD per person (MIN 2 PAX).
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 6 Chiang Mai - Fly To Hanoi (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chiang Mai - Fly To Hanoi (B) - Flight Included

Breakfast at Hotel. Enjoy your free time until transfer (Private, with an English-speaking guide) to Chiang Mai International Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at Noi Bai International Airport and will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 7 Hanoi City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples dating back a thousand years ago. AM: 7.45 – 8.15: Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West Lake. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple, itsseeand Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters and the beauty of Ngoc Son Temple. At the end of the journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, come back to your accommodation in Hanoi for relaxing.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

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 rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival to Halong, you will enjoy a cruise on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.
After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long Bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.
Overnight on cruise.
Day 9 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

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 to Hanoi around 17:00. Free in your leisure time.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10 Hanoi - Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab transfer you to the airport, and ready for the next flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, you will be greeted by an experienced English-speaking guide and professional driver to My Tho, the town that lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk song music performed by the local people and visits the fruit plantation. Then you will take a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family workshops and honey-bee farm, and try some honey tea and coconut candies specialties.
Refuel yourself with a Vietnamese traditional meal and later pedal around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, then enjoy a cool breeze and relaxinga time in a hammock.
Afterward, you will be transferred back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B) - Group Tour

You will be picked up by an experienced English-speaking guide to Cu Chi Tunnels, located in the countryside near Ho Chi Minh City. The approximate travel time is one hour and 30 minutes. The residents of Cu Chi took the war underground into a highly developed network of tunnels that at its height stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens, and triage areas. Imperceptible from the ground, opposing armies could roll their tanks over the bunkers without causing damage to the tunnels below. Living conditions were harsh – in addition to fighting the war, resident’s battled food and oxygen scarcity, venomous insects, and cramped living quarters. Gain important insight into the prolonged struggle against invading armies, and appreciation for the resilience and spirit of the Vietnamese people. After that, travelers can try the delicious manioc which was the main food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range.
Then enjoy a transfer back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 13 Time To Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Have a relaxing time before transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport by a professional driver. Then fly back to your homeland.

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Itinerary of your trip Picturesque Thailand And Vietnam In 13 Days

Welcome To Thailand - Bangkok Arrival

Bangkok Half Day Grand Palace And Temples City Tour (B)

Bangkok - Chiang Rai (B) - Flight Included

Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (B)

Chiang Mai Leisure - Optional Tour With Elephant (B)

Chiang Mai - Fly To Hanoi (B) - Flight Included

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Hanoi - Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B) - Group Tour

Time To Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

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