Itinerary
- Day 1
Shanghai
You'll arrive in Shanghai and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you like and get a feel for the city at your own speed.
- Start point
- Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai, China (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)
- Day 2
Shanghai
Your day starts at Yuyuan Garden to see the traditional architecture and landscaping. From there, you'll head to Shanghai Old Street and Nanjing Road for some shopping time. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a walk along the Bund before checking out the Jade Buddha Temple and seeing the Oriental Pearl TV Tower from the riverside. You'll return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
- Shopping at Shanghai Old Street
- Shopping at Nanjing Road
- Leisure walk along the Bund
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple
- View Oriental Pearl TV Tower exterior and Riverside Promenade
Landmarks Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Old Street Nanjing Road The Bund Jade Buddha Temple Oriental Pearl TV Tower 
- Day 3
Zhujiajiao
In the morning, you'll drive to Zhujiajiao Water Town and walk through the traditional architecture. There's a short boating trip along the waterways to experience the canals up close. After lunch at a local spot, you'll return to Shanghai for free shopping time in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local Chinese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Putuo or similar), Hotel (Sunrise on the Bund Hotel or similar), Hotel (Grand Central Hotel Shanghai or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Short boating trip along waterway
- Explore old bridges and traditional houses
Optional Activities
- Free shopping time in Shanghai
Landmarks Zhujiajiao Water Town - Day 4
Shanghai to Hanoi
You have a free morning to do as you like. Then you'll head to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. An optional maglev train ride to Pudong Airport is available if you want it. You'll arrive in Hanoi later in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chalcedony Hotel or similar), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Maglev train ride to Pudong airport
- Day 5
Hanoi
This guided city tour takes you through Hanoi's important historical sites. You'll start at Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, then move on to Ho Chi Minh's complex with his mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda. Next you'll visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if it's closed), the Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Lunch includes a spread of 8 Vietnamese dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Chalcedony Hotel or similar), Hotel (Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison Museum Women's Museum 
- Day 6
Hanoi to Halong Bay
You'll travel through the scenic Red River Delta rice paddies on your way to Halong Bay. Once you board your cruise, you can explore the limestone rocks and karst formations. After a seafood lunch, visit a famous limestone cave for kayaking or swimming near floating villages. Back on the boat, you'll have early dinner and evening time to relax or join optional activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch), Dinner (Early dinner on the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Oriental Sails Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (MilaLux Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise on Halong Bay to explore limestone rocks and karst grottoes
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Kayaking or swimming near floating villages
Optional Activities
- Onboard activities in the evening
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 7
Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City
Start early to catch the sunrise and have breakfast on deck. There's a Tai Chi class on the sun deck if you're interested, followed by exploring a limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites. After you check out, enjoy brunch while the cruise heads back to harbor. You'll transfer to Hanoi for a rest, then head to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in the dining room), Brunch (Brunch while the cruise sails back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Halong Bay
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Cu Chi Tunnels
It's about a 1.5 hour bus ride to Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. You'll watch an introductory video, then walk through the tunnel systems where you can see living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, and other facilities. There's a chance to sample guerrilla war food like cassava and special tea. Optional shooting practice is available during the break. You'll return to Ho Chi Minh City by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Special tea and cassava (guerrilla's food during the war))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Cu Chi Tunnels exploration and tour
- View introductory video about tunnel construction
- Explore tunnel systems including living quarters and martial facilities
Optional Activities
- Gun shooting experience
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 9
Mekong Delta
You'll travel to My Tho on the Mekong River and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then you'll board a sampan to cruise around the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island to walk the country lanes, sample tropical fruits, and see the fruit plantation. A hand-rowed sampan takes you through Thoi Son canal where you can visit a family business and honey-bee farm, plus try honey tea and coconut candy. After lunch, either cycle around Tan Thach village to meet locals or relax in a hammock before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Odys Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise around four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise
- Stop at Unicorn Island to explore country lanes
- Visit fruit plantation and enjoy tropical fruits
- Hand-rowed sampan trip through Thoi Son canal
- Visit honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
You'll have time in the morning before your private driver picks you up for the airport and your flight to Bangkok. After you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and look around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )
- Day 11
Bangkok
This guided temple tour covers Bangkok's most important religious sites. You'll see Wat Trimit, which houses a 3-meter-high solid gold Buddha that weighs 5.5 tons. Then you'll visit Wat Pho, one of Bangkok's oldest temples, where there's a 49-meter-long gold-plated Reclining Buddha. You'll also drive past the Royal Field, Democracy Monument, and other landmarks. The tour ends at Wat Benchamabophit, known for its marble construction from King Rama V's reign.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Trimit (Golden Buddha Temple)
- Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha Temple)
- Drive past Sanam Laung (The Royal Field)
- Drive past Democracy Monument
- Drive past Ratcha Damnoen Klang Avenue and associated buildings
- Drive past Anantasamakhom Palace and Parliament
- Visit Wat Benchamabophit
Landmarks Wat Trimit Wat Pho Sanam Laung Democracy Monument Anantasamakhom Palace Wat Benchamabophit 
- Day 12
Bangkok
Today is yours to explore Bangkok however you'd like. If you want something organized, there's an optional floating market tour at Damnoen Saduak. That tour includes visiting a sugar palm factory, taking a long tail boat to see local vendors selling produce and flowers, and trying local food and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (True Siam Rangnam Bangkok or similar), Hotel (JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Sukosol Bangkok or similar )
Optional Activities
- Bangkok Floating Market - Optional tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market including long tail boat ride, sugar palm factory visit, and local food sampling
Landmarks Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Day 13
Bangkok to Phuket
You have a free morning before your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight to Phuket. Once you arrive, you'll be picked up and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
- Day 14
Phuket - Phang Nga Bay
This is a free day, or you can join an optional group tour to Phang Nga Bay. The tour includes a luxury boat cruise through the karst islets, canoe trips through sea caves and mangroves at Panak Island, and kayaking at Hong Island through hidden caves and lagoons. You'll have a buffet lunch and spend the afternoon at Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) for swimming and sunbathing before returning to Phuket.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Phang Nga Bay excursion - Group tour including luxury boat cruise, canoe trips through sea caves at Panak Island, canoeing/kayaking at Hong Island, buffet lunch, and visit to Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) for swimming
Landmarks Phang Nga Bay Panak Island Hong Island Khao Phing Kan 
- Day 15
Phuket
You can spend this day exploring Phuket's different areas and activities. Relax on the beaches and swim or snorkel if you want. For something more active, try the aquarium at Cape Panwa, zip-line through the jungle at Hanuman World Phuket, or wander around the night markets and Bangla Road for dinner and drinks in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Kata Poolside or similar), Resort (Karon Sea Sand Resort or similar), Hotel (Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery by Sofitel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Beach activities including sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling
- Visit aquarium at Cape Panwa
- Hanuman World Phuket zipline adventure through jungle
- Night market exploration
- Dining and drinks on Bangla Road
Landmarks Bangla Road Hanuman World Phuket - Day 16
Phuket Departure
This is your last day in Phuket to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Your private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your departure flight home.
- End point
- Phuket, Phuket, Thailand (Phuket International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
