24 Days In-depth of Thailand and Vietnam Private Tour

Welcome to Hanoi!

Upon arrival, our driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest after your flight.

Note: If your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like enjoying the Hanoi food tour by motorbike at night, or having a half-day cooking class, or walking around the Hanoi food street.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Enjoy your breakfast. In the morning at 8:00 am-8:30 am, you will be met by our tour guide at your hotel, and start to explore the city of Hanoi. The morning’s activities include:

1. Tran Quoc Pagoda: located on the shores of West Lake, this pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism, a must-see on any Hanoi city tour.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: one of the most famous works in Vietnam. With great cultural and historical value, it will expand your understanding of the country.
3. One Pillar Pagoda: Hanoi’s iconic landmark not to be missed, famous for its extraordinary architecture. This Pagoda is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.
4. Temple of Literature: one of the top historical attractions in Hanoi, is the first university in Vietnam. The temple represents Vietnamese ancient architecture and traditional fondness for learning.

End of the sightseeing, you will have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, and then take a rest.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy the following activities:

1. Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple: famous for its peaceful beauty, cultural as well as historical values.
2. Take a traditional cyclo tour through the Old Quarter: take a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and see local daily life up close.
3. Taste Hanoi’s local street food and discover why the city is loved for its simple, flavorful dishes

Enjoying local Vietnamese dinner, you will be escorted to watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. The show lasts 50 minutes. It’s a unique Vietnam performance to display the daily life in Northern Vietnam villages.

After the show ends, you’ll be transferred to the train station to catch an overnight train to Lao Cai, the gateway to Sapa. Sleep on the train in comfortable sleeping compartments.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning arrive in Lao Cai at 5:55 am. From there, you’ll be transferred to Sapa in 1 hour, a picturesque town located in the mountains.

After enjoying a delicious local Vietnamese breakfast, the rice paddy terrace trekking will start at around 8:00 am. During the trek, you'll visit these stops in order.

1. Cat Cat Village: home to the Black Hmong people.
2. Waterfall and a hydroelectric station: trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces.
3. Y Linh Ho Village: Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest and have lunch.
4. Muong Hoa Valley: pass through Lao Chai village of the Black Hmong minority.
5. Ta Van Village: home to Giay minority.

It’s a very popular trekking route around 15km across different villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities, and you’ll enjoy the spectacular scenery of Northern Vietnam highlands. After the trekking, you’ll be escorted to the hotel in Sapa.

Accommodation: Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Meet your guide at 8:30 am in the hotel after enjoying breakfast. Then you’ll be transferred to Fansipan Cable Car Station.

1. Fansipan Cable Car: a record-breaking cable car route with sweeping views over the Hoang Lien Son Mountains.
2. Mt. Fansipan: the roof of Indochina.
3. 20-meter celestial Buddha Statue.

You’ll ride a 15-minute cable car to the Mountain Station, and then go up 600 steps to get to the summit of Mt. Fansipan to breathe in the fresh air and get captivating sights from there.

After climbing Mt. Fansipan, you’ll return to Sapa for lunch and then take a private car to Hanoi for 5 hours. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00 am, and then head to the cruise port of Halong Bay. It takes about 3 hours to arrive. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in at around 12:00 pm.

Welcome onboard in Halong Bay! You will be greeted with a welcome drink and the introduction and guidelines. Then, you will enjoy the lunch onboard in the elegant dining room.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy some exciting activities such as sightseeing, kayaking, or swimming according to each cruise’s itinerary.

While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure time of the Spa, Beauty, and Massage services surrounded by the stunning scenery around you. Besides, you can also join in the chef’s cooking class and learn the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.

In the evening, an elegant dinner is ready with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.

After dinner, enjoy a leisurely evening onboard, such as joining in board games, squid fishing, a night movie, or karaoke.

Accommodation: Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your second day of Halong Bay Cruise will start with a Tai Chi class for 20 minutes to breathe the fresh air and brighten the day.

After breakfast, continue with the exploration of the tourist sites on Halong Bay. At around 10:00, it’s time to pack your luggage for checkout.

At about 11:30 am, your cruise boat will sail back to the port and you will enjoy an early lunch on the way. Then, our driver will pick you up at the port, then transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue, about 70 minutes.

Welcome to Hue! The former Imperial Capital of Vietnam from 1802 - 1945, was known for its royal mausoleums, traditional imperial cuisine, and pagodas.

Your tour guide will take you to the hotel in Hue for Check-in. You can have the rest of the day to yourself.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Your local tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel at 8:00 am – 8:30 am and start a visit to Hue.

Welcome to Hue! The former Imperial Capital of Vietnam from 1802 - 1945, was known for its royal mausoleums, traditional imperial cuisine, and pagodas. During this day tour, you’ll visit:

1. Hue Capital Citadel: a well-known UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site which is a 520-ha fortress-like grand complex
2. Tu Duc Tomb: resting place of the fourth King of the Nguyen dynasty.
3. Dong Ba market: biggest commercial center of Hue province and the adjacent regions.

After lunch, you’ll continue your Hue tour at around 1:30 pm.

1. Thien Mu Pagoda: unofficial symbol of Hue City with its origins dating back to 1601.
2. Minh Mang Tomb: the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty was buried.
3. Perfume River: take a dragon boat cruise to enjoy the open view of the river and the peaceful landscape along the river banks.

Admiring the beautiful scenery and the sunset of Hue, you can enjoy Vietnamese traditional folk songs on the boat cruise.

After the tour, you'll be escorted to the hotel for the rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, after breakfast, you will enjoy your free time until your driver transfers you to Hoi An. The drive takes around 3 hours. On the way there,you’ll travel through the Hai Van Tunnel, or take the scenic Hai Van Pass if time and weather allow.

Welcome to Hoi An, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and famous for the old town. Your tour guide will take you to the hotel in Hoi An for Check-in.

In the afternoon, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel around 1:00 pm and bring you to the edge of the old town for a half day of exploration. During the tour, you will visit:

1. 200-year-old Tan Ky House: a beautiful home that has been lovingly preserved over seven generations.
2. Museum of Trade Ceramics: with fascinating pottery artifacts from all over Asia and the Middle East
3. Chua Ong Pagoda: the neighborhood around it has distinctly Chinese-inspired buildings and is lovely to explore at a relaxed pace.
4. Hoi An Market: reputed to be one of Vietnam’s best.

After the sightseeing tour, we'll take you back to the hotel, and then you can have the rest of the day to yourself.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, after breakfast, you will start your half-day excursion to Cam Thanh village. Your tour guide will pick you up around 8:00 am to 8:30 am. Cam Thanh is a fishing village known for its water coconut forest. During this half-hour, you will experience:

1. Catching crabs and exploring the coconut-palm waterways: enjoying experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and exploring tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war.
2. Vietnamese bamboo basket boat ride: made of bamboo with the shape of baskets to make you have the very Vietnamese experience.

At the end of the first half of the day, the guide will take you to a very delicious Vietnamese lunch.

After the tour, you will be driven to Da Nang Airport and take a flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). The flight takes around 80 minutes.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our tour guide will escort you to the hotel and have a rest. Your tour guide will bring you to join in the dinner cruise on the Saigon River at 7:00 pm. After enjoying the delicious dinner, go back to your hotel and have a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, at about 8:30 am, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You will see various weapons used in the war on display. It will take the whole morning to explore and enjoy.

After lunch at a local restaurant, back to Saigon city to explore the iconic highlights, including:

1. Notre Dame Cathedral: honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia, seen as the architectural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City
2. Old Saigon Post Office: Vietnam’s largest post office and oldest colonial structure, is one of the must-sees, attracting visitors with its aesthetic and historical values
3. Cholon: the largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh with many traditional shops, markets, and local food stalls.
4. Emperor Jade Pagoda: a sacred place of Saigon, built by a Chinese merchant named Liu Daoyuan, where people pray and seek blessings.

End of the sightseeing tour, you will be escorted to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and prepare to enjoy a full-day Mekong Delta discovery. Your tour guide will meet you around 8:00 am -8:30 am.

Today you’ll take an excursion to My Tho, a city in the Mekong River Delta region. After traveling past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling highway, you’ll start the My Tho tour with boarding a Mekong cruise boat to Thoi Son Island.

1. Land on Thoi Son Island: listen to the Southern traditional music performed by native artists.
2. Paddleboat Cruise: visiting households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine-making.
3. Boat trip, local workshops, and village paths: observe from the comfort of your sampan life as it plays out on the riverbanks.
4. Bee Farm: try tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh seasonal fruits.
5. Vinh Trang Pagoda: an ancient architectural gem in Southern Vietnam.
After enjoying a local Vietnamese meal at Le Longanier Restaurant, you’ll head to Can Tho.
6. Le Longanier Restaurant: a lush tropical garden by the river, surrounded by fruit trees, giving you a sense of life during Indochinese times.
7. Local Homegrown Industries: coconut candy and puffed rice products that provide a living for the river people.

After arriving at the hotel in Can Tho, the rest of time is at your leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight in Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00 am, as you depart from Ninh Kieu wharf on a shuttle boat, you'll be treated to a vibrant scene along the banks of Can Tho River.

Head to the biggest floating market-Cai Rang floating market, you'll step back in time, witnessing traditional barter using "offering poles" to exchange consumer goods for fresh Mekong fruits and vegetables with local vendors.

You'll witness local residents engaged in fishing, using numerous fish traps, and observe the transportation of passengers and goods by water.

For a deeper understanding of the local lifestyle, venture further into the narrow waterways known as Rach Nho. Here, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the idyllic Southern countryside before making your way back to Ninh Kieu Wharf on a memorable cruise.

After that, you’ll be escorted to Saigon for a 3-hour drive. Then, you can take a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning until your guide and driver transfer you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. The flight takes about 85 minutes.

Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, we will pick you up and escort you to your hotel in Bangkok. The rest of today is free at your leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast in Bangkok and prepare to enjoy a full day’s Bangkok city’s exploration. In the morning, you will visit:

1. Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace: a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, which has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam.
2. Ride like a Local by tuk-tuk to Wat Pho temple.

Then, have a nice local lunch after the long morning tour, and have a short break.

In the afternoon, explore the city’s renowned klongs (canals) by boat and cruise the Chao Phraya River. Also, visit the following two sites:

3. Wat Arun: one of the most visited temples in all of Thailand
4. Royal Barge Museum: many exhibitions on Thai history, royalty, and Buddhism.

After the tour, you will be escorted to a spa center to enjoy a one-hour traditional Thailand massage to relax your senses. Then go back to your hotel to have a good rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, at 7:00 am, you’ll be driven to Samut Songkhram, located south of Bangkok for 80km. It’s a good chance to have a glimpse of Thai countryside life. Today, the tour will stop at the two famous tourist spots:

1. Railway Market: experience a short regional train ride bounding for an amazing country market that has sprouted along the railway tracks.
2. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Thailand’s most famous and popular traditional floating market. Enjoy watching the farmers selling food, fruits, flowers, and many kinds of local products in their boats.

After the tour, you will be escorted to the airport and take the flight to Chiang Mai, about 80 minutes.

Welcome to Chiang Mai, a delightful city nestled in northern Thailand, celebrated for its rich culture and stunning natural beauty. Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast

Today, you will be picked up by our guide at 7:30 am – 8:00 am, to enjoy a full-day visit to Elephant Nature Park, which is a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, and other rescued animals.

Observe rescued elephants from the SkyWalk and learn about their stories, behavior, and daily care. You may also visit the park’s rescued dogs and cats, depending on the program schedule.

1. 'Hands Off' Project: This is where elephants freely roam together, and you can see them from the SkyWalk, which is a special viewing spot.
2. Watch the Herd: Take a walk in the park to see the elephants in their groups. You'll also learn their stories and what they need.
3. See Them Socialize: Watch the elephants hang out together, play in the mud, or roll in the sand after they've had a bath in the river.
4. Visit Rescued Animals: You can visit the Dog Project and Cat Kingdom to learn about the saved dogs and cats. Besides, you can meet other saved animals in the park.

Enjoy a tasty buffet with vegan food from Asia and the West. At 3:30 pm, it's time to say bye to the elephants. Then, we'll drive you back to your hotel or guesthouse in Chiang Mai.

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, after breakfast, you will enjoy your free time until your tour guide picks you up for your flight to Surat Thani. It takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes. After arriving in Surat Thani, your local tour guide and driver will escort you to Khao Sok National Park for about 1 hour.

As you glide along the meandering path between the towering limestone cliffs in a classic long-tail boat, you'll arrive at a cozy floating bungalow, nestled in the enchanting Khao Sok National Park.

Welcome to Khao Sok National Park! Khao Sok is known for its ancient rainforest, limestone cliffs, deep valleys, peaceful lakes, caves, and rich wildlife.

The day ahead is filled with adventures like kayaking, tubing, and seeking out playful monkeys.

Accommodation: Overnight in Khao Sok National Park

Meals: Breakfast

Today is free at your leisure. Relax on the beach, enjoy your resort, or ask your travel consultant for optional activities.

Accommodation: Overnight in Koh Phangan

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, after breakfast, you will enjoy your free time exploring Khao Sok National Park until your driver transfer you to the pier for your onward boat to Koh Phangan after lunch.

You’ll take a private van and speedboat to Koh Phangan, which is famous for hosting Full-moon parties. The transfer by private vehicle and ferry/speedboat usually takes around 5.5–7 hours, depending on pier arrangements and ferry schedules.

You will be escorted to your hotel in Koh Phangan for check-in.

Accommodation: Overnight in Koh Phangan

Meals: Breakfast

It's going to be a full day. After breakfast, at 8:00 am, you’ll take a speedboat to Koh Samui for 30 minutes.

After arriving in Koh Samui, you'll relax with a boat ride to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park for a quiet sail. You can snorkel in a remote lagoon, kayak along the coast through tunnels, and end your full-day excursion at the Blue Lagoon lookout.

During the tour, you’ll stop at these picturesque islands in the following for activities:

1. Ko Nai Phut: it is the most remote and magical spot. Guided sea kayaking tour to explore caves, limestone islands, tunnels, and lagoon.
2. Ko Wao Yai: a fantastic place to see colorful coral reefs. It's one of the top 20 places in Thailand for snorkeling.
3. Ko Mae Ko: the most special part of the Angthong Marine Park – “Blue Lagoon”, also called “Emerald Lake”, which inspired a book and movie called 'The Beach.'
4. Ko Phaluai: home to a small community of “sea gypsy” fishermen.

After the excursion, relax on board as you return to Koh Samui. Most days, you can see a beautiful sunset that you'll remember forever.

Accommodation: Overnight in Koh Samui

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your free time on Koh Samui. Your guide and driver will transfer you from your hotel to Samui Airport for the flight to Phuket about 1 hour.

Welcome to Phuket! Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. After a short rest, you’ll start a half-day Phuket city tour.

1. Old Phuket Town: the capital of the island and the historical part of Phuket. Visit the Big Buddha, built with white marble on a hilltop.
2. Wat Chalong: the most revered temple in Phuket.
3. Karon viewpoint: known as the Three Beaches Viewpoint, a beautiful panoramic landmark to admire the view of Karon, Kata, and Kata Noi beaches.

After the tour, you will transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day free at your leisure.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

Today is free at your leisure. Relax on the beach, enjoy your resort, or ask your travel consultant for optional activities.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

This morning you’ll be picked up from the hotel at 7:30 am and head to Phuket port. Around 9:00 am, you’ll depart for Phi Phi group islands. It takes about 45 minutes by speedboat to stop at the first site: Ko Phi Phi Ley.

1. Maya Bay, the famous filming location of the movie The Beach. Enjoy activities like snorkeling or sunbathing.
2. Loh Samah Bay, where you'll find lots of colorful fish and beautiful coral reefs. This place is also where local fishermen and sea gypsies seek shelter during the rainy season.
3. Phi Leh Cove, passing by the famous Viking Cave. Locals come here to collect the swallow's nest. Besides, you’ll see drawings of boats and elephants on the walls.
4. Monkey Beach, see monkeys from a safe distance.

Enjoy a tasty Thai buffet at the Phi Don Restaurant and then have some free time to explore the island. You'll start from Phi Phi Don Island and head to Koh Khai Nok Island, which is a cluster of three islands in Phang Nga Bay, part of Koh Yao District. When we reach Khai Nok Island, you'll have free time to relax on the beach, go swimming, or do some snorkeling.

Around 4:30 pm, we'll arrive at Phuket port, and from there, your tour guide will escort you back to your Phuket hotel to have a rest.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your breakfast and free time in the morning until your driver will transfer you to Phuket Airport for your departure flight. Tour service ends here.

Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring Indochina region, like Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, please feel free to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.

Meals: Breakfast