Itinerary Details
This 11-day Thailand and Vietnam highlight tour is a perfect chance for you to see the breathtaking natural scenery and experience the exotic culture of the two countries. You will cruise around the world’s largest marine limestone landscape – Halong Bay, indulge in the sunshine and beaches of Phuket, discover the Mekong Delta, as well as experience rural local life in the countryside.
Sawasdee ka! (Hello in Thai) Welcome to the land of smile: Thailand! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check-in.
Accommodation option:
- Eleven Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
This morning, you will visit the Grand Palace, a fantastic example of an ancient Siamese court and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which is the most sacred temple in Thailand and home to the revered Emerald Buddha, located in the complex of the palace. Then, take the locals vehicle like a tuk-tuk to Wat Pho to see this 150-foot-long reclining Buddha statue.
Next, take a boat tour of the city's famous canals, and then sail on the Chao Phraya River. You can also visit Wat Arun, known as Temple of Dawn, most published images of Bangkok.
Accommodation option:
- Eleven Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
- (4 Ratings)
Grand Palace
Long-tail Boat on Ancient Canals of Thonburi
breakfast and lunch
Depart in the early morning and drive about 2 hours to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Every day many Thai and foreign tourists travel here to shop, eat and absorb the atmosphere of floating market. After having lunch at a local restaurant, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Phuket in southern Thailand. Upon arrival, you will be met and check-in at the hotel. The rest of day is at leisure.
Accommodation option:
- Novotel Phuket Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Damnoen Saduak Market
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, you will take a private air-conditioned van to Ao Por Pier. You can enjoy free coffee, tea and dessert before boarding the boat (join-in boat) to enter Phang Nga National Park. There, you will snorkel and swim in the tranquil blue water and enjoy the beauty of scenery around the area. Later, you will kayak into the Bat Cave or Mangrove Cave to see the rugged stalactite rock formations.
After enjoying a luxury buffet lunch on board, you will continue you trip by boat to the famous James Bond Island. The marvelous movie "Golden Gun" was shot here. After swim and have relax on the beach, return to Ao Por Pier and take a private van back to your hotel.
Accommodation option:
- Novotel Phuket Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Ao Phang Nga National Park
James Bond Island
breakfast
On this free day, you might like to start your beach holiday with an island-hopping tour to lesser-tourist island clusters. There are different secluded islands to explore by beautiful coral reefs with snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities, and Phuket islands featuring amazing sea views with lush mountains and long white sandy beaches.
Accommodation option:
- Novotel Phuket Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Phuket
breakfast
Your wonderful journey in Thailand is coming to an end. Say goodbye to the local guide and board a flight to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our private Vietnam tour guide and driver will warmly welcome you to your Vietnam holiday, assist with pickup, and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a bustling metropolis filled with energy, innovation, and a seemingly endless flow of traffic. As the economic hub of Vietnam and the main center of the southern region, the city seamlessly blends the old with the new, reflecting both its rich history and its dynamic future. Among its many renowned attractions are the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the vibrant Ben Thanh Market.
Accommodation option:
- Eden Star Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast
On this full-day tour, depart Ho Chi Minh City at 08:00 for a scenic drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch a short video on their construction before exploring the tunnel system, mantraps, an American tank, and bomb craters.
In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, where the ‘American War’ ended in 1975. Continue to the War Remnants Museum for a poignant look at war’s impact, then explore the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, stunning examples of French colonial architecture.
End the tour at Ben Thanh Market, a bustling spot with everything from souvenirs to silk Ao Dais.
Accommodation option:
- Eden Star Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Cu Chi tunnels
Old Saigon Post Office
breakfast
Around 08:00, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for a 2-hour drive to Ben Tre. Cruise along the Ham Luong River, stopping at local workshops, including a brick kiln, coconut processing site, and mat weaving house.
Visit a quiet village for a short walk and experience Delta life before boarding a Xe Loi (motorized rickshaw) to a riverside restaurant. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialties like elephant ear fish and river shrimp.
After lunch, take a sampan ride through narrow canals before returning to the boat. Then, transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Accommodation option:
- Tirant Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Mekong Delta
breakfast
Start your day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the national hero’s body is preserved. Continue to Ba Dinh Square, where he declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945, followed by a visit to the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House.
Nearby, explore the One Pillar Pagoda, an iconic Vietnamese landmark shaped like a lotus flower.
Next, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, built in 1070 to honor Confucius and celebrate the country’s top scholars.
Head to Hanoi’s famous Train Street for incredible photos of trains passing just inches from homes. Enjoy coffee at a trackside café, soaking in the unique atmosphere.
Visit the infamous Hỏa Lò Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton," where American POWs, including John McCain, were once held.
End the day with a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and a mesmerizing Water Puppet Show.
Accommodation option:
- Tirant Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Temple of Literature
Old Quarter
breakfast and lunch and dinner
08:00 - 08:30 Shuttle bus picks you up from your hotel and transfers you to Halong Bay.
12:00 - 12:15 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island, check in at Paradise Suites Hotel, and transfer to Paradise Elegance cruise by electric cart.
12:30 Enjoy a welcome drink and a short briefing on the itinerary and safety regulations.
13:00 - 14:30 Delight in lunch at Le Marin Restaurant while cruising past the stunning islets of Halong Bay.
14:30 - 15:30 Visit Titov Island—hike to the top for panoramic views or relax on the beach.
15:45 - 16:45 Explore Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak, admiring its limestone formations and clear waters.
17:15 - 19:00 At sunset, the cruise anchors overnight. Enjoy Happy Hour (17:30 - 18:30), a Vietnamese cooking class, and live music by a Filipino band** at L'Odyssée Sundeck or Piano Lounge.
19:00 - 22:00 Savor a Western set dinner at Le Marin Restaurant, crafted by our skilled chef.
20:30 - 23:00 After dinner, unwind with drinks* at the Piano Lounge, try squid fishing, or watch a movie in your cabin.
Accommodation option:
- Aquamarine Cruise
- (4 Ratings)
Halong Bay
breakfast and lunch
06:30 Start your day with a refreshing Tai Chi session at L'Odyssée Sundeck.
07:00 Enjoy a light breakfast with freshly baked pastries, coffee, and tea at Le Marin Restaurant.
07:45 - 08:45 Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay, filled with fascinating stalactites and stalagmites. Take in the breathtaking panoramic view at the cave’s exit.
08:50 - 09:50 Savor a full breakfast at Le Marin Restaurant while cruising past Thien Cung and Dau Go Caves, as well as the iconic Fighting Cock Islet.
09:40 - 10:15 Settle your bills and return your room key. Relax at the Piano Lounge or soak in the final views of Halong Bay from the sundeck.
10:15 - 10:30 Paradise Elegance docks at Tuan Chau Marina.
Board the shuttle bus for your transfer you to Hanoi airport for your flight home. We hope you had a wonderful experience with us and look forward to welcoming you on your next Asia tour!
Halong Bay