15 Days Vietnam and Thailand Highlights Tour

Welcome to Hanoi!

Upon arrival, our tour guide and 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 for recovery.

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

Meals: NA

You will have a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and it is time for exploring, as you're heading to the wonderful charm of Hanoi—our full-day city tour!

Our journey begins with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, an incredibly important site where you can pay your respects to the beloved leader of the nation. Following that, we’ll cross over to the Temple of Literature, the country’s first university, a peaceful oasis dedicated to Confucianism and literature.

Next, we will reward ourselves with a good lunch in a local restaurant.

In the late afternoon, we will enjoy a traditional water puppet show, an art that is unique to Vietnam and highlights Vietnamese folklore.

We will finish the day and drop you off at the hotel with a few hours free to either relax, or wander about the Old Quarter on your own.

Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, prepare to have a 3-hour drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Halong Bay, which is seriously breathtaking!

Around midday, we’ll reach the harbor and board a cruise for an overnight cruise to forget. There are about 1600 islands and islets scattered through the bay, so there’s always something to look at.

A delectable seafood lunch is provided on board, and you can swim, kayak or simply hang out on the sundeck and take in the mind-blowing views in the afternoon.

In the evening, we'll enjoy dinner onboard and a serene night in the starlit sky.

 Accommodation: Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following a short breakfast, we’ll continue to explore the bay. We’ll stop by a working fishing village to get a feeling of the local life, and explore one more of the area’s incredible caves—there's so much to explore!

Then we will have a farewell brunch on board as the cruise sails back toward the harbor, and then disembarking.

We will then be driven back to Hanoi, arriving in the mid-afternoon. You’ll get a few hours to refresh before we leave Hanoi for your flight late in the afternoon to Da Nang, about an hour and 15 minutes.

On arrival at Da Nang International Airport, you are greeted by our friendly guide and then transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An, it takes about 50 minutes. It is about time to plan a new visit to an unexplored destination!

Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After a pleasant breakfast at the hotel, we'll have a whole day to leisurely explore Hoi An Ancient Town, famed for its well-preserved range of architectural styles.

You can see some prominent attractions like the famed Japanese Covered Bridge, the gorgeous Tan Ky House displaying traditional architecture, and Hoi An Market, which is packed with local crafts and delicious street food stalls.

By night, Hoi An is probably one of the most beautiful places to visit, with lanterns illuminating the streets. Dinner - whatever you want! You can explore Hoi An's busy street food scene or dine at one of its many local restaurants.

 Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An

 Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy one last breakfast in Hoi An before we transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) this morning, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Once we reach, our friendly guide will meet you and take you to the hotel for check-in and freshen up.

Then in the afternoon, we are going to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a fantastic maze of interconnecting underground tunnels. It's a must-see to learn the history of this area! I think you will enjoy exploring these tunnels!

 Accommodation: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

 Meals: Breakfast

So after breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a great day tour of Ho Chi Minh City!

First is the Reunification Palace, an iconic landmark with modernist architecture that fuses European and Vietnamese elements and is a notable site in the Vietnam War.

Next, discover the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a magnificent example of French colonial-style architecture. Later, we’ll stop by the Central Post Office, a beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel as well.

And we can have lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying the flavors of Southern Vietnamese food.

Then we’ll explore Vietnamese wartime history with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. This extraordinary and profoundly affecting museum is not to be missed!

At last, we will get to Ben Thanh Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and native products. With a local guide, you’ll discover Vietnam’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and lifestyles.

The evening is your own time to explore Ho Chi Minh City freely or just relax in the hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel at leisure. You can have some free time to buy some trinkets and visit a famous local coffee shop.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for an one hour and 55 minutes flight to Phuket, and now off for island life!

At Phuket International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide, who will accompany you to check in to the hotel. Prepare to relax and soak up the sun!

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, get ready for a heartwarming and unforgettable day at a Phuket Elephant Sanctuary! These sanctuaries are ethical, and do not allow riding, chains, or bullhooks.

We’re spending the day ethically interacting with rescued elephants. You can read about their individual stories, feed them tasty treats and observe them as they roam and play in their natural environment.

After the fun, we will return to the hotel and you can arrange your own schedule, rest or continue to explore Phuket's night scene.

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast, you will have a whole day to relax a receive an amazing sunbath on one of the beautiful Phuket beaches!

We get seafood dinner close to the ocean in the night at direct fresh seafood and you will have the most incredible day on the island!

Accommodation: Overnight in Phuket

Meals: Breakfast

After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to soak in one last morning in Phuket! Perhaps have a swim in the ocean, walk on the beach or just relax by the pool and enjoy that gorgeous warm tropical sunshine.

In the afternoon, we will go to the airport for our flight to Bangkok, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. After arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Relax and get ready for the next chapter in our journey!

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before starting an amazing adventure through Bangkok's cultural and historic sites! Our friendly guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and start our tour today.

To start, we're visiting the stunning Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, with their complex of unique architecture and profound history. The Temple emphasizes the statue of the Emerald Buddha, which is revered as the palladium of the country.

After that is Wat Pho, where you can admire the enormous reclining Buddha, a famous 46-meter-long gold-plate statue in the world.

We can have lunch at a local restaurant to taste real Thai food. The afternoon and evening are free time to explore the streets of Bangkok on your own. Expect for a day filled with wonder and cultural immersion!

Accommodation: Overnight in Bangkok

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Bangkok. After that, it’s off to the airport for our flight to Chiang Mai. Flight time is quite short, under 1 hour and 5 minutes.

When we arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport, our friendly local guide will meet you and then take you to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

After checking in, the rest of the day is yours! You can choose to rest in the hotel or go out and stroll the streets of Chiang Mai to explore the local characteristics.

Accommodation: Overnight in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a captivating tour of Chiang Mai, and discover the rich cultural heritage of Northern Thailand! Our friendly guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby.

Our first stop will be Doi Suthep Temple, the most sacred of all Northern Thailand temples. We’ll drive up the mountain on a scenic winding road or glide up in a tram. And the views from above are phenomenal!

Then, we'll go to a local restaurant for lunch. It seems like you are going to like the local food!

Next, we’ll discover the ancient temples in the Old City walls. You can see the ancient city walls and moat, and explore more than 300 temples.

After the tour, we will transfer you back to the hotel and you can make your own arrangements for this night in Chiang Mai!

Accommodation:  Overnight in Chiang Mai

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, check out and take some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Chiang Mai before we move on!

In the afternoon or evening, arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport for your departure flight home or onward journey.

Tour service ends here. We hope you've made wonderful memories during your time with us, and we can't wait to see you again on your future travels!

Note: If you're planning to extend your stay in Thailand or continue exploring the Indochina region, such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, or Myanmar, please feel free to let us know; we are experts in all these destinations.

Accommodation:  NA

Meals: Breakfast