2-Week Vietnam and Thailand Tour
Duration
14 Days | 13 Nights
Destinations
Vietnam, Thailand
Travel Type
Private | Customizable
Places You’ll Visit
Tour Overview
This 2-week Southeast Asia tour package will take you through Vietnam and Thailand for the most classic attractions. Hanoi is the first stop for cultural exploration in Vietnam. Next, sail through the beautiful Halong Bay and experience fisherman life near Hoi An. In Ho Chi Minh City, learn about history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, see city landmarks and glimpse the Cai Rang Floating Market in mysterious Mekong Delta area.
Continue to Bangkok in Thailand for grand temples and vibrant Chinatown. Phuket, the last stop on this Southeast travel package, offers idyllic beaches and optional island excursions.
Highlights of This Tour
- In Hanoi Old Quarter, explore the streets on a local cyclo.
- Enjoy a relaxing Halong Bay Cruise in emerald waters.
- Explore hidden caves by kayaking, and join a cooking class on the ship.
- Experience casting fishing nets and driving a unique round basket boat in Hoi An countryside.
- Visit the underground passages of Cu Chi Tunnels and understand soldiers during the Vietnam War.
- Get up early for witnessing one of Southeast Asia’s largest floating markets.
- Admire dazzling temples and lively Chinatown in Bangkok.
- Relax on soft sandy beaches, try various water sports, and explore nearby islands.
Itinerary
Welcome to the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi! Upon your arrival, you’ll be escorted by a local private driver to your comfortable hotel.
After checking in, you might want to take a leisurely stroll around to get a first glance of Hanoi.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: in Hanoi
After breakfast, meet your local private tour guide and start today’s Hanoi tour at Ba Dinh Square. The middle of the square stands the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. It was built in memory of the great Ho Chi Minh. Next, go to explore the Temple of Literature, once a place where the sons and daughters of the royal relatives of the Li Dynasty (1009-1225) studied. The temple, with the Chinese architectural style, houses a statue of Confucius and has five courtyards.
Then, move on to One Pillar Pagoda. The original temple was built in 1049 and was blown up in 1954 when France withdrew its troops, leaving only the stone pillar. What we see now was rebuilt on the same site in 1955 in its original form. It was named after a large stone pillar built in the middle of a pool.
In the afternoon, feel the lively atmosphere when taking a local cyclo, a three-wheeled cycle rickshaw through Hanoi Old Quarter. In the evening, be guided to watch the water puppet performance, a traditional Vietnamese art form. A stage is set up over a pool and puppets are manipulated by actors hidden in the background using long strings or bamboo poles.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Hanoi
Today, your Vietnam tour transfers you on a Halong Bay cruise. Halong Bay, known as “Guilin on the Sea”, is a typical limestone karst bay. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
After boarding a cruise ship, sail to the beautiful Lan Ha Bay. Unlike Halong Bay, the islands on Lan Ha Bay are covered with green trees. There are more than 400 islands with different shapes. We will stop at a peaceful bay. You can bathe in the crystal clear water and admire the towering limestone landscape around you.
Afterwards, return to the ship where you can enjoy a variety of beverages. You have the opportunity to attend a cooking class to learn traditional Vietnamese dishes.
As night falls, squid fishing under the stars is an interesting and unique activity.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: On Board
Wake up early and take pictures of the beautiful sunrise over Halong Bay. Today you will experience kayaking in Ao Ech area to explore the hidden caves.
Return to the cruise ship for a delicious brunch before say good bye to Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi for your domestic flight to Da Nang. Upon landing, your local driver will transfer to the charming town of Hoi An. At night, the well-preserved ancient buildings and streets are dotted with colorful lanterns. You can explore the town on your own.
Meal: Brunch
Accommodation: in Hoi An
Your Vietnam tour in Hoi An will take you on a glimpse of local life. After breakfast, your private guide will take you to a nearby fishing village. Here you will have the opportunity to experience the daily life of local fishermen. Experience casting fishing nets and driving a unique basket boat.
Upon returning to Hoi An Ancient Town, you will have the opportunity to visit a 400-year-old landmark, the Japanese Covered Bridge, on your own.
As night falls, your guide will take you on a food tour. Explore the street food stalls to try the local snacks. Finally, take a boat tour on the river, with colorful water lanterns floating on the water.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Hoi An
After enjoying breakfast at your Hoi An hotel, continue your tour in Vietnam. Head to Da Nang Airport and catch a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. Upon arrival, your local driver will transfer you to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You can relax at your hotel or explore this vibrant metropolis (Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest city in Vietnam).
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Ho Chi Minh City
Your Ho Chi Minh City tour begins with city sightseeing of some landmarks. Built in the late 19th century as a product of the French colonial period, Notre Dame Cathedral is also known as the Red Church because it was built using red bricks. Adjacent to it is the Central Post Office, which at first glance looks like an imposing station. In fact it is a well-preserved building with a strong French flavor.
Continue your tour to the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace, which was once the office of the French Governor General of Vietnam and was destroyed during the Vietnam War. It was later rebuilt and became the official residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. After the tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Vietnam’s past at the War Remnants Museum. In the outdoor section, you can see the airplanes, artillery shells, and various gas bombs used by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Inside, pictures, maps and texts depict the Vietnam War.
Afterwards, taste a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee at a nearby café. The last stop today is the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, once an underground battle tunnel system dug by villages and soldiers for more than 20 years for Vietnam to resist French rule.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, Vietnam tour today takes you to explore the Mekong Delta region. Ben Tre is an interesting countryside where you can hop on a bike for a ride through rice paddies and orchards.
Also, enjoy a sampan boat and stop to visit a local family. You will sample the owner’s handmade honey tea. You will also enjoy a traditional folk song performance.
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Can Tho for an overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Can Tho
In the morning, your guide will take you to experience the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most famous floating markets in the Mekong Delta. Visitors can see many wooden boats filled with a wide variety of produce, fruits, vegetables and seafood. Vendors here will use bamboo poles to hold their wares high to attract customers’ attention.
After the visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is for you to enjoy yourself at your own pace. You can have a good relaxation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Bangkok
In the morning, start your guided Thailand tour after meeting your tour guide in the hotel lobby. Then, be transferred to marvel at the large reclining Buddha in one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho. With 46 meters long and 15 meters high, the buddha is made of iron, covered in gold, and adorned with precious stones. It almost occupies the entire hall, so it is difficult for tourists to take a full picture of it. Besides, you can get a glimpse of its cultural heritage.
Afterwards, hop on a tuk tuk and cross Pak Khlong Talat flower market to reach the magnificent Grand Palace. The Siamese style palace complex gathers Thai painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The tour guide will explain the royal history of Thailand to you. Don’t miss the opportunity to take photos with the royal guard wearing white regalia.
Next, pay a visit to Wat Arun after a long tail boat along the ancient canals of Thonburi. This used to be the royal temple of Rama II. Be guided to tour the main hall and five Buddhist pagodas, highlighting its intricate carvings.
Afterwards, move to Chinatown, one of the busiest commercial districts with a history of nearly 200 years. Most of the houses here are relatively old, and the operators are almost all Chinese. It is said that most of Bangkok’s gold shops are located in Chinatown. In addition, you can find Chinese bookstores, newsstands, Chinese cinemas, and more.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: in Bangkok
After breakfast, you will fly from Bangkok to Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, located in the southeastern part of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival, a local driver will pick you up and transfer you to check in to your beachfront hotel.
You will spend three happy leisure days here. Enjoy yourself at a comfortable pace.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Phuket
There are two days free for you in Phuket. If you want to try some adventure activities, you can take a speedboat at your own expense to nearby islands, such as the famous Phi Phi Islands and James Bond Island. Phang Nga Bay is also a popular area, known as the most beautiful scenic spot on the island. Or, just relax on the beach, enjoy spa treatments…
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Phuket
Your Thailand tour package in Phuket is yours at your own pace. You can continue your island exploration, indulge in water sports or enjoy sunbathing…
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: in Phuket
Today marks the end of your 14-day Southeast Asia tour through Vietnam and Thailand. Spend your final hours in Phuket.
Your private driver will escort you to Phuket International Airport for a flight back to Bangkok. In Bangkok, take a flight to your next destination or back home. Safe travels! Hope you had a great time with us on this Vietnam and Thailand tour.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
What’s Included
Dates & Availability
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
Tuesday
15 Sep,2024
Wednesday
24 Sep,2024
Total price
$1,049
