Discover Vietnam and Thailand

Welcome to exotic Vietnam, a land filled with natural beauty and cultural complexities! Upon your arrival in Hanoi, be met and escorted to your hotel in the center of the city. The rest of the day is yours to test the comfort of the bed, or watch the world go by while walking around the hotel. Perhaps, pull up a street-side stool like the locals and sample some local snacks at the night market, paired with Vietnamese beer or freshly squeezed juice, which will bring you closer to the city.

Today, you will explore highlights of Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison and Museum of Ethnology. Let a rickshaw take you through labyrinthine streets and alleys of Old Quarter, occasionally dodge speed motorbikes and encounter the people who call this fascinating city home.

At last, start your Street Eats tour from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Challenge some weird and wonderful food you see and sip a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee at Hanoi coffee street.

This morning, your tour guide and driver will escort you to Halong Bay for about 3 hours. As one of New Natural Wonders of the world, Halong Bay is a must-see when you are traveling Hanoi.

Explore this attractive area on a cruise. Besides the scenery, the ship offers a variety of activities to increase your fun, such as kayaking to visit the floating fishing village of Vung Vieng and the squid fishing activity in the evening.

Wake up amidst the karst landscape of Halong Bay as the ship heads for Thien Canh Son Cave. In order to witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, you need to climb about 200 steps to get to the cave. At around 10:45 am the ship will arrive at the pier, where your local guide and driver are waiting for you.

After that, you will fly to Da Nang. When your flight lands at the airport, your local tour guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An for a good night' rest.

After breakfast, you will experience a half-day Fisherman Eco tour. Learn about traditional Vietnamese fishing skills, and explore the tranquil palm-fringed waterways with bamboo rafts. As a major trading port Southeast Asia dating from the 15th to the 19th century, Hoi An old town has many buildings and street, influenced by a blend of indigenous and foreign cultures. Don't miss these historic buildings, including the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese Temple and the former Vietnamese merchant's house.

When the night falls, the town will lit up by colorful and old-fashioned lanterns. You may want to stroll around the streets and feel its peace and relaxation.

After check out, fly to Da Nang for Ba Na Hill, a site located at 1,500 m above sea level. Hop on a cable car to reach its peak and take nice photos with old French villas on the way. Stand on the 150-meter-long Golden Bridge enjoy a panoramic view from the mountain to the beach. The tour also includes Vong Nguyet villa with wine cellar, and Linh Ung Pagoda that has a huge statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.

At around 4:00 pm, finish your tour and fly to Ho Chi Minh City for a different adventure.

Underground Cu Chi Tunnels will be the top highlight today, which was established and used by the Viet Cong soldiers during the War of Independence. Reconnoiter secret entrance of the tunnels, crawl through them as the Vietnamese soldiers did and listen to the stories happened in that period. You will have an in-depth understanding of the history of the Vietnam War.

After the tunnels, drive back to the city to visit the Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street.

Take around 1.5-hour drive to Mekong Delta to start an interesting slow-moving tour. Stroll through a local wholesale fruit market, take a boat trip rounding the beautiful islets, sample some local fruits and honey tea, and then ride a horse-cart from village to a riverside restaurant for lunch. You will find a real Mekong Delta!

Return to Ho Chi Minh City with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda. Built in 1849, its structure is a mixture of Asian and European architecture.

Enjoy your free time before your local guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon your arrival, your tour guide in Bangkok will meet and escort you to your hotel. You can do nothing but lie comfortably in your bed, or do a short exploration around the hotel at leisure.

Go to the flower and vegetable market to discover many interesting things in the early morning. There are Thai food ingredients, groceries and flower for sale. Next, explore the luxurious Grand Palace, the masterpiece of typical Siamese architecture; and then the famous Wat Phra Kaew inside. The whole temple decorated with countless statues is worth to see.

After lunch, seeing Thai houses and rural life by long-tail boat along the canal. End with Wat Arun, also called as the Temple of the Dawn, which hosts lovely white pagodas along the river. Everywhere you turn is a selfie opportunity. It's hard to resist capturing the magnificence of the temple.

Today, you will head north to Ayutthaya for a journey back in time to the former capital. Start with Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a perfect place to escape the heat from this tropical country. Drive to Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for anther adventure here.

Amaze at the huge stone Buddha head within the tree roots in Wat Maha That. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet will be next. Walk up steep stairs or pass through narrow passages to appreciate the ancient buildings that have stood the test of war and time. Step up the stairs to see the gigantic gilded Buddha and many other little Buddha statues of Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. That will be an interesting experience for you.

After a full day of temple hopping, retire to your hotel for the night.

This morning, take a flight to Chiang Mai, a paradise for elephants. Upon arrival, you will meet your Chiang Mai local guide and then head to your hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, start your city tour to visit Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Umong and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The last site, located on top of the Doi Suthep Mountain, is the landmark of Chiang Mai. From there, you can enjoy an impressive view of downtown Chiang Mai.

Baan Chang Elephant Park is a sustainable, ethical elephant refuge 50 minutes north of the city. Today you will leave your hotel at 8:30 to 9:00 by shuttle bus to enjoy an Elephant's Day Care experience in the park. Roam among the elephants, touch them, help to bathe them and play with them. In the afternoon, help prepare and serve their lunch and visit the baby elephants in their nursery area before returning to Chang Mai with amazing memories of these intelligent and curious creatures.

Spend this morning to relax and recharge your batteries. In the afternoon, fly to Phuket. On arrival, head to your hotel by transfer vehicle. The two-next days are free for you to relax on the tropical island paradise.

Get ready to a full day of sun, sea and sand; lie in a sun chair and bathe in the sun (don't forget your sunscreen!), taste refresh flavor of coconut juice, play volleyball on the beach or other water activities, such as swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Enjoy another day without a plan. There are some other optional day tours, for example, take a speed boat to explore picturesque Phi Phi Island, Maya Bay and Khai Island. Feel free to ask your travel consultant to get more information.

It's time to say goodbye. After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your homebound flight. Look forward to meeting you in other different destinations.