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Premium Thailand and Vietnam

Trip Type: Explorer

19 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $8,368.00 /Person
Set off on an adventure through Thailand and Vietnam over 19 days, and see the contrast of bustling cities and serene landscapes of two …
Premium Thailand and Vietnam

Set off on an adventure through Thailand and Vietnam over 19 days, and see the contrast of bustling cities and serene landscapes of two South East Asian gems. Explore the temples of Ayutthaya, spend time with Lisu hilltribes, meet the experts at an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai and uncover the country’s past in Kanchanaburi. Then, hit the streets of Vietnam as your leader shows you the soul of this diverse metropolis. Get lost in the districts of Hanoi, take in the sights of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise and discover the old-world charm of Hoi An. This Premium journey is filled with a mix of culture, cuisine, history and unbeatable views.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Day 2: Bangkok

Day 3: Kanchanaburi

Day 4: Kanchanaburi

Day 5: Ayutthaya

Day 6: Sukhothai

Day 7: Sukhothai

Day 8: Mae Taeng

Day 9: Mae Taeng

Day 10: Chiang Mai

Day 11: Chiang Mai

Day 12: Hanoi

Day 13: Halong Bay

Day 14: Hanoi

Day 15: Hoi An

Day 16: Hoi An

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City

Trip Inclusions

Meals

18 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included

Transport

Boat, Plane, Private Minibus, Train, Bicycle

Accomodation

Hotel (15 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Bangkok - Welcome Dinner
  • Bangkok - Grand Palace
  • Bangkok - Wat Pho
  • Bangkok - Temple Merit Making
  • Bangkok - Khlong Electric Boat Canal Tour
  • Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Kanchanaburi - Bridge over the River Kwai
  • Baan Nong Khao - Weaving Community Visit
  • Kanchanaburi - Erawan National Park Visit
  • Kanchanaburi - Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum
  • Kanchanaburi - Train trip on Death Railway
  • Ayutthaya - Temple Visit
  • Ayutthaya – River Cruise and Temple Visit
  • Ayutthaya - Train to Phitsanuloke
  • Sukhothai - Morning Alms Offering
  • Sukhothai - Historical Park Visit and Bike Ride
  • Sukhothai - Dinner in a local home
  • Muang Kued – Village Visit and Cooking Demo
  • Muang Kued – River Rafting
  • Muang Kued – Sword Dancing Show and Masterclass
  • Muang Kued - Festive Dinner and Temple Fair
  • Chiang Mai - Elephant Nature Park Half Day Trip
  • Chiang Mai - Kalm Village
  • Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple Visit
  • Chiang Mai – Chef’s Table Farewell Dinner
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
  • Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
  • Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
  • Hanoi – City Tour
  • Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
  • Hoi An - Vietnamese Coffee Stop
  • Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnamese Coffee Workshop
  • Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels with war veteran
Trip Highlights
  • Stay in the beautiful Lisu Lodge for your Feature Stay in Thailand. This community-based project employs Lisu villagers and allows you to immerse yourself in local culture while enjoying creature comforts.
  • Enjoy an overnight cruise in Halong Bay on a boat as beautiful as its surroundings for your Feature Stay in Vietnam. Take in spectacular views while enjoying dinner on deck.
  • Support an important animal welfare initiative, speak with local experts and get close to the gentle giants at the Elephant Nature Park.
  • Explore Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with your local leader, who will help you uncover the vibrant mix of influences, from the French to Asian traders and Indigenous peoples.
  • Visit the Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City with a war veteran who will share his first-hand account of life during the war.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TTPVC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Ends: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Countries Visited: Thailand

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Destination Details

Thailand
| 19 Days
| 1 - 12 People