Thai Islands & Vietnam Heritage 15 Days

Upon arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, you are welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

The rest of the day is free to rest after your journey or take a first walk in the neighbourhood. Bangkok is a city of contrasts, where gilded temples and street-food stalls sit beside modern shopping centres and the busy Chao Phraya River.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: None

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

After breakfast, visit the Grand Palace, the ceremonial residence of the Thai royal family. Within the palace grounds, discover Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha.

Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its magnificent Reclining Buddha, followed by Wat Traimit, which houses the remarkable solid-gold Buddha.

In the afternoon, board a traditional long-tail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River and through the canals of Thonburi. Pass waterside homes and neighbourhood temples, offering a glimpse into local life along Bangkok’s waterways. Afterwards, visit Wat Arun, the iconic Temple of Dawn.

Return to the hotel for some time to relax.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok

After breakfast, transfer to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Phuket (about 1 hour 20 minutes). Upon arrival, meet our local representative and transfer to your beach hotel.

The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach or by the pool. Phuket is Thailand's largest island, with long sandy beaches on its west coast, viewpoints over the Andaman Sea and an old town of colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses.

Overnight in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

A full day at leisure in Phuket. Unwind on the beach, swim in the warm Andaman Sea or make the most of your hotel's facilities.

If you would like to explore, you can visit Phuket Old Town with its Sino-Portuguese shophouses and street art, climb to the Big Buddha for views over the island, or watch the sunset from Promthep Cape. Optional activities and transport can be arranged by our local team.

Meals other than breakfast are at your own expense. No guide or driver is included today.

Overnight in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

08.00 hrs. : Pick up customers from the hotel and transfer to Marina at 09.30 hrs. Departure from The Marina Phuket direct to James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay)

10.15 hrs. Visit James Bond island where "James Bond 007, The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed.

11.00 hrs. Start to paddle a sea canoe in the beautiful cave for 45 minutes.

12.30 hrs. Great lunch at Panyee Musalim fishing village and free time as leisure for shopping.

14.00 hrs. : Leave from Panyee village directly to Naka island for swimming and relaxing.

16.00 hrs.: Departure from Naka Island back to Phuket.

16.20 hrs.: Arrive at Marina and transfer back to the hotel on a pleasant trip.

Overnight in Phuket.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: At the hotel in Phuket

After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Phuket Airport for your direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.

Upon arrival, meet your Vietnamese guide and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, take a walk along Nguyen Hue walking street and around the City Hall and the Opera House, where the former Saigon comes to life after dark.

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Morning we departure for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Return to Saigon for lunch. Afternoon we will visit some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Saigon

Departure from the hotel at 8:00 .

The program will start with a quick visit of Cai Be. We can walk around the orchard & enjoy some fruits when listening to the traditional music at local garden.

Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside on smaller canals to enjoy the peaceful time.

Back to our boat to go across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Binh Island. Travel on the handmade canal to Ut Trinh home & have an optional lunch. After lunch, we can walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea.

Optional biking can be made for a leisure! It will be so amazing to bike on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, traditional houses...

Visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at VinhLong city!

Continue cruising to Vinh Long. Pick up and drive to Can Tho.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Can Tho

Another discovery in the Mekong Delta: the floating markets. We will wake up early to visit the floating market of Cai Rang where a great variety of fruits and vegetables found in the region are sold. Take a short walk through the market area of Can Tho before returning to your hotel to check out.

Afterwards, drive back to Saigon (about 3 hours 30 minutes) for your evening flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to Hoi An (about 45 minutes) and check in at your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoi An

Start your tour today with the 4th century Cham religious sanctuary of My Son, which is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, located in a beautiful green valley surrounded by impressive mountains. While a small site, the ruins at My Son are the largest and most intact remaining in Vietnam. It is also the home to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate sculptures and carvings

In the afternoon, start walking to the Hoi An Old Town.

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.

Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance.

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings.

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoi An

We start the day at 8.45 am with a drink at Hai Scout Cafe - our meeting point. Visit Hoi A’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights this market. We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise, about 25 minutes, along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. On arrival, we have a chance to explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable before learning some Hoi well-known dishes. The cooking class is interesting and much fun as learning the locals and their cuisine art. Our class take about one and a half hour and consisting of demonstrations from the school’s chefs as well as the chance for us to help prepare some dishes.

The afternoon is free to enjoy the old town at your own pace, rent a bicycle to ride through the rice fields towards An Bang beach, or have clothes made by one of Hoi An's famous tailors.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hoi An

After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

In the late afternoon, take an orientation walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and through the Old Quarter, where each street was once home to a different trade guild. Stop for a cup of egg coffee, a Hanoi speciality, and watch the evening life of the city return to its pavements.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour driving through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on boat is really great. Dinner served on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island. In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars.

Overnight on board in Ha Long Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: On board the cruise in Ha Long Bay

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back-up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor.

After brunch on board, disembark and return to Hanoi (about 2 hours 30 minutes). The evening is free.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

Accommodation: At the hotel in Hanoi

You have free time today to explore the Hanoi city before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Your guide and driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport in time for your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: None