17 Days Thailand and Vietnam Discovery Tour
This 17-day Thailand and Vietnam discovery tour covers the most attractive sites across the popular cities of Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi, etc. You will be able to discover the authentic beauty of the mysterious coastline and take in the culture and lifestyle of the two countries.
Starting with the city of Bangkok, this tour will take you to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Grand Palace first. Then visit the Long Neck Karen village to see the long neck hill, tribe people. Visit the Meow Hill Tribe Village and Temple Wat Doi Suthep. Next, enjoy a day trip to the Elephant Nature Park and see the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong. Then you will discover the best of Saigon, before heading to the mysterious Mekong Delta region. You will also experience the largest floating market in Can Tho. Take a scenic ride along the mountain coasts of Vietnam and visit the highlights of Hue. Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake to see the Tortoise Tower perched on the water. Finally, travel to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient, and visit the limestone grotto.
TOUR CODEINT-TV-TVCHT17
PLACES VISITEDBangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Saigon - Can Tho - Saigon - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi
DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
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Why you'll love this trip?
- Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew.
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to see the local way of life.
- Explore the fabulous temples in Chiang Mai, like Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chiang Man, etc.
- Delve into an underground world of guerrilla warfare in the incredible Cu Chi tunnels.
- Discover Hoi An ancient town and see the best of Hoi An has to offer.
- Cruise through the sensational scenery of Halong Bay filled with emerald water and limestone karsts.
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
Welcome to Bangkok!
See moreFlight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day you can freely explore the city, or have a good rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Bangkok City Highlights Tour
See moreMeals: B
After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.
Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.
After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Bangkok Excursion to Kanchanaburi | Flight to Chiang Rai
See moreFlight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement
Meals: B
In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.
After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.
Take some time to relax here before making your way back to Bangkok airport for the onward flight to Chiang Rai.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai Excursion to Golden Triangle
See moreMeals: B
Today, head to the Golden Triangle region to have a full day excursion.
Start the morning by Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck hill tribe people who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border. If time permits, you can watch cockfighting near the hill tribe village. Then drive to Mt. Doi Mae Salong to visit the Chinese village on the top of the mountain.
After lunch, continue the trip to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border, Doi Tung. Here you can overlook the entire northern rice field plain and visit Doi Tung Temple that was built in A.D.1493. The scenery here may remind you of Switzerland.
After that, drive back to your hotel and enjoy your free time.
Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
See moreMeals: B
Today, you will transfer to Chiang Mai. Before leaving Chiang Rai, visit the White Temple that mixes traditional Buddhist temple architecture with pop culture references.
After that, start your drive to Chiang Mai, taking around 3 and a half hours. En route, visit Meow Hill Tribe Village that locates on Doi Suthep. It was once famous for opium cultivation. Then head to visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, where you can get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City. The site is also one of the best places to enjoy a sunset.
Upon arrival, check in the hotel and enjoy your free time.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day Trip to Elephant Nature Park
See moreMeals: B
Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.
You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them.
If time permits, in the afternoon, visit Wat Phra Singh which houses the famous Phra Singh Buddha image. Continue on to Wat Chedi Luang which once contained the Emerald Buddha and later became partially in ruins due to an earthquake in the 1500s.
Then stop at Wat Chiang Man which is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and houses one of Thailand's greatest treasures, the Crystal Buddha. Finally, visit Wat Jet Yot, a peaceful temple that is surrounded by greenery.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Tour of Chiang Mai | Flight to Saigon
See moreFlight: International flight include in quotation and will be on INT's arrangement
Meals: B
In the morning, start your cultural tour of Chiang Mai. First stop at Kad Ton Payom Market, renowned for its fresh fruits and flowers, aromatic spices and northern Thai cuisine. You can participate in the local tradition of almsgiving - offering food to Buddhist monks. Continue to the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then, head to visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.
Finally, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Saigon, Vietnam. Upon arrival , your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport and escort to your hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.
Saigon Tour
See moreMeals: B
Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks.
You’ll explore some of the most important sights in Ho Chi Minh. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia.
Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war.
The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market.
Finish the afternoon with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest.
Overnight in Saigon.
Drive to Vinh Long and Can Tho
See moreMeals: B
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 136km to Vinh Long, a riverside town located in the Mekong Delta.
Upon arrival, enjoy a boat cruise to the Cai Be floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging goods from their boats, and then go to Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet where the maze o shady creeks will surely fascinate you. You will have a chance to mingle with local peasants, learn the secrets of their bonsai gardening. You will pay a visit to local homes where the families produce tiles and ceramics, drop into rice-paper kiln and coconut-candy kiln, and observe daily country life.
In the afternoon, we will drive to Can Tho and check-in hotel. In the evening, wandering around the night market will be recommended for you.
Overnight in Can Tho.
Back to Saigon | Flight to Danang , Transfer to Hoi An
See moreFlight: Domestic flight will be on INT's arrangement and include in Quotation
Meals: B
Rise early in the morning for breakfast at your hotel where your private guide and driver will meet you to escort you to the pier of Can Tho for an adventure on the river. Your motorboat and captain will greet you and help you onboard. You'll be taken to the largest floating market in Can Tho where local farmers bring their bulk products for sale.
After that, we will drive back to Saigon for your flight to to Danang. Upon arrival,your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport and escort to your hotel in Hoi An for checking in.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Full Day My Son Heritage, Hoi An Ancient Town
See moreMeals: B
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.
In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses.
Later, take a boat trip along the Huai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Mountain Coastal Road to Hue
See moreMeals: B
Enjoy some relaxing time in the morning until transfer to Hue in the afternoon. Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, it is well known for its historic monuments which have earned it a place in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
In the evening, you can enjoy a royal dinner in a royal residence with a descendant of the imperial family, it is an excellent opportunity for you to experience the imperial life in ancient time.
Overnight in Hue.
Hue Imperial Citadel and Purple Forbidden City | Flight to Hanoi
See moreFlight: Domestic flight include in quotation and will be on INT's arrangement
Meals: B / L
Today's tour starts with a visit to the Perfume River, renowned for its natural scenery and numerous flowers which envelop its shores. Along the river, you'll view Vietnamese daily life up close. Take a boat ride along the river to the Tomb of Minh Mang, featuring gardens, many steps, and beautiful decorations.
Move on to visit Tu Doc, a complex with the private royal residence and a tomb that also houses the body of one of the wealthiest emperors in Vietnam. Legend has it that his body is buried with vast treasures in an inconspicuous place, which archaeologists have tried but failed to find. Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a more modern ornately decorated tomb.
Next, you are able to explore the Imperial City of Hue. With an area of 500ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel) and Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Citadel is the result of the intermingling of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. Last stop of the day is the Dong Ba Market where you can purchase local fruits and foods.
After all visiting, it's time to the airport for your onward flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up from airport and escort you to hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi City Tour
See moreMeals: B
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about.
Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969.
The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi.
Optional:
Later afternoon, you can watch a Water puppet show for one hour. It is a unique traditional performance of Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Full Day Halong Bay Cruise
See moreMeals: B / L / D
After breakfast, drive about 3 hours to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient. Around noon, your Halong Bay Cruise starts from Tuan Chau Island, the gateway of Halong Bay.
In the afternoon, explore the treasures spread across the Halong Bay, covering some stunning caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, and fantastic rock formations rising up out of the emerald water.
While onboard, you can enjoy the services of Spa and Massage. Another highlight of the cruise is the innovative and varied cuisine offered in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages. You can watch the chef's cooking demonstration and try to learn how to prepare traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise.
Halong Bay/Return to Hanoi
See moreMeals: B
Wake up to Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck and continue cruising the bays. The breakfast buffet will be served in the restaurant, followed by a visit to the limestone grotto. Disembark in Halong City around noon and transfer back to Hanoi.
The rest of the day you can freely explore the city or have a rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Farewell from Hanoi!
See moreFlight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B
Today, you can enjoy your free time to explore this city until transfer to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
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Service Inclusions & Exclusions
Service Inclusions:
- Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not listed in itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.
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17 Days Thailand and Vietnam Discovery Tour
- Tour Code:INT-TV-TVCHT17
- Length: 17 Days
- Route: Bangkok - Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai - Saigon - Can Tho - Saigon - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi
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