Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bangkok
You'll fly into Bangkok and connect with your private guide right at the airport. From there, you're transferred to your hotel with someone helping you with luggage and handling the check-in process so you can settle in without hassle.
- Day 2
Bangkok Markets and Grand Palace
Start the morning at Bang Wha train station to catch a local train heading to Maeklong Railway Market, where you'll walk through food stalls and check out fresh produce. After that, you'll take a boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market before visiting the Grand Palace in the afternoon. Later on, head to a hidden rooftop cafe for sunset drinks with views of the Temple of Dawn, then return to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Try seasonal fresh fruit and local snacks at Maeklong Market
- Long tail boat tour at Damnoen Saduak Market
- Visit Grand Palace
- View Emerald Buddha
- Sunset drinks at hidden rooftop café overlooking Temple of Dawn
Landmarks/POIs Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Market Grand Palace Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Day 3
Arrival in Chiang Mai and Food Tour
You'll take an internal flight to Chiang Mai and meet your guide at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, join a food tour led by a local foodie to check out the city's culinary side, visiting lively markets and food stalls where you can sample northern Thai flavors and try things you've probably never had before.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chiang Mai culinary food tour with local guide
- Visit local markets and food stalls
- Day 4
Chiang Mai Temples and Doi Suthep Mountain
This morning involves a temple tour through Chiang Mai's old city, visiting Wat Pra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, then browsing Warorot Market to see how locals shop and live. After lunch, drive to Doi Suthep Mountain where you'll climb 309 steps (or take a tram for a small fee) to reach Wat Phra That temple at the summit and take in the views across the city. If you're up for it, the Night Bazaar is optional in the evening for shopping and food stalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wat Pra Singh temple
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple
- Explore Warorot Market
- Visit Doi Suthep Mountain
- Climb to Wat Phra That temple
Optional Activities
- Take tram to top of Doi Suthep Mountain (small surcharge)
- Explore Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for handicrafts, souvenirs, and local food stalls
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Mountain Wat Phra That Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - Day 5
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
You'll get picked up and driven through scenic agricultural areas to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing, learn about the elephants, then walk among the free-roaming animals with bananas and sugar cane to feed them. You can touch, feed, and photograph them while learning how they behave. The rest of the day is yours to relax back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Learn about elephant history and behavior
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Feed and interact with elephants
Landmarks/POIs Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Day 6
Transfer to Phuket and Island Tour
Check out in the morning and transfer to Chiang Mai airport for your flight to Phuket. Your guide meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel. After settling in, explore Phuket Island's natural areas by visiting Patong, Karon, Kata, and Rawai beaches. You'll stop at the Phuket Rock Beach Swing for ocean-view photos, check out the Three Beaches viewpoint, see the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong temple, and drive through Phuket Town to see old Sino-Portuguese buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Phuket Rock Beach Swing visit
- Three Beaches viewpoint
- Visit Big Buddha
- Visit Wat Chalong temple
- Phuket Town Sino-Portuguese architecture drive
Landmarks/POIs Phuket Rock Beach Swing Three Beaches Viewpoint Big Buddha Wat Chalong - Day 7
Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour
Your guide takes you to the pier where you'll board a speedboat heading to Phi Phi Islands. You'll swim at pristine Bamboo Island, snorkel off Yoong Island to see antler corals and colorful fish, then cruise to Monkey Beach to watch wild macaques. Grab a buffet lunch at Koh Phi Phi Don, visit Viking Cave known for bird's nests, and finish at Maya Bay, the beach famous from 'The Beach' film before your guide escorts you back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple local buffet lunch on arrival at Koh Phi Phi Don)
Included Activities
- Speedboat tour to Phi Phi Islands
- Visit Bamboo Island
- Snorkeling at Yoong Island
- Monkey Beach visit
- Buffet lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don
- Viking Cave visit
- Maya Bay visit and swimming
Landmarks/POIs Bamboo Island Yoong Island Monkey Beach Koh Phi Phi Don Viking Cave Maya Bay - Day 8
Leisure Day in Phuket
This day is completely free. You can relax by the resort pool or wander around the surrounding beach areas on your own schedule and at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel
- Explore surrounding area
- Day 9
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Your guide takes you to Phuket airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive, meet your guide for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free, so you can relax and adjust to the new city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Cu Chi Tunnels and Historical Sites
You'll visit the underground Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this historical site, then return to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Saigon Post Office. After that, take a free walk down Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) where you can shop and see the sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Old Saigon Post Office
- Stroll Dong Khoi Street
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Old Saigon Post Office Dong Khoi Street - Day 11
Mekong Delta Cruise and Local Village Experience
Head out early to the Mekong Delta and cruise the Mekong River, sightseeing the Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands. Land on Unicorn Island to walk village roads, visit tropical fruit orchards and bee farms (where you can try honey tea), and see typical delta homes. Check out a coconut candy workshop to taste fresh candies, then move to Dragon Island where you'll transfer by cyclo or motorbike to a local home for homemade lunch and a cooking experience making dishes like Banh Xeo and spring rolls before heading back to Saigon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch including Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepe) and spring rolls with cooking experience)
Included Activities
- Mekong River cruise
- Visit Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands
- Walk on Unicorn Island village road
- Visit tropical fruit orchard
- Visit bee farm and enjoy honey tea
- Visit typical Mekong Delta house
- Visit coconut candy workshop
- Taste fresh coconut candies
- Transfer to Dragon Island by cyclo or motorbike
- Homemade lunch at local home on Dragon Island
- Cooking experience with Banh Xeo and spring rolls
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta Unicorn Island Dragon Island - Day 12
Transfer to Hoi An
Your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Meet your guide at the airport and drive to your hotel in Hoi An. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 13
My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town
You'll head out to My Son Sanctuary to see this unique site of ancient Cham religion. Return to Hoi An by road after lunch, then walk on the distinctive Japanese Bridge with its Japanese architectural style, visit the Chinese Temple showing Chinese influences on Vietnamese architecture, and check out beautifully restored former merchants' houses. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit My Son Sanctuary
- Walk on Japanese Bridge
- Visit Chinese Temple
- Visit former Vietnamese merchants' houses
Landmarks/POIs My Son Sanctuary Japanese Bridge Chinese Temple - Day 14
Fishermen and Waterways Eco-Tour
Experience an eco-tour that focuses on traditional fishing techniques and paddling unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through tranquil waterways lined with coconut palms. You'll get authentic insights into the local Vietnamese way of life and participate in hands-on activities suitable for any age. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Learn traditional fishing techniques
- Paddle Vietnamese bamboo basket boats
- Explore coconut-palm waterways
- Hands-on cultural activities
- Day 15
Transfer to Hanoi
You'll get a private transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. When you arrive, meet your private guide at the airport who transfers you to your hotel with luggage assistance and check-in handled. The rest of the day is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Hanoi Historical Sites and Cultural Tour
Jump into Hanoi's sights and sounds on a comprehensive tour covering the Ho Chi Minh Complex (including the Mausoleum and Ho Chi Minh's stilt-house), Hoa Lo Prison, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature from 1070, Vietnam's oldest university. After lunch, explore the Museum of Ethnology with life-size structures showcasing Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities. Later, enjoy an hour-long cyclo ride through Old Quarter streets, then finish with a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppets Show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Mausoleum
- Visit Ho Chi Minh's former stilt-house residence
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Museum of Ethnology
- One-hour cyclo ride through Old Quarter
- Attend traditional Vietnamese Water Puppets Show
Landmarks/POIs Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh's Stilt-House Residence Hoa Lo Prison One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology Old Quarter - Day 17
Halong Bay Cruise Departure
After breakfast, you'll get a private transfer for roughly 3 hours to Halong City. Board a traditional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and start your one-and-a-half-day cruise through Halong Bay. You'll cruise around limestone islets and caves while watching the sunset from the deck. Dinner is served in the evening, and all meals are included during your time on board. Various activities like swimming, kayaking, and diving are available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Wonderful dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay cruise on traditional Vietnamese junk
- Cruise around limestone islets and caves
- Sunset viewing from deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Diving
Landmarks/POIs Halong Bay - Day 18
Halong Bay Morning and Transfer to Siem Reap
Wake early to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Continue cruising with the option to kayak or take a traditional rowing boat to explore local life on the water. You'll disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port around 11:00 am, where your guide and driver transfer you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Siem Reap (arriving around 1:30 pm). Meet your guide at Siem Reap airport for transfer to your hotel, then you'll have free time to stroll and explore the streets in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Halong Bay
- Tai Chi lesson on sundeck
- Continue cruising and explore local life on waters
Optional Activities
- Kayak around local waters
- Traditional rowing boat exploration
- Day 19
Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat Temple Complex
You'll get picked up from your accommodation for your Angkor Wat tour. Transfer by private car to the West Gate of Angkor Thom, an undiscovered route that avoids the crowds. Visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Angkor Period from AD 802 to 1432. Explore Bayon Temple with over 200 giant faces carved into its 54 towers, then continue to Baphuon Temple, Phimeanakas Temple, Terrace of the Elephant, Terrace of the Leper King, and Royal Palace Temple. In the afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, one of the seven wonders of the world. View the sunset at Phnom Bakheng before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Angkor Thom West Gate
- Visit Angkor Thom South Gate
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Baphuon Temple
- Visit Phimeanakas Temple
- Visit Terrace of the Elephant
- Visit Terrace of the Leper King
- Visit Royal Palace Temple
- Visit Angkor Wat Temple
- Sunset viewing at Phnom Bakheng
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Baphuon Temple Phimeanakas Temple Terrace of the Elephant Terrace of the Leper King Royal Palace Temple Angkor Wat Phnom Bakheng - Day 20
Angkor Complex Secondary Temples
An optional early morning sunrise tour is available where you can witness sunrise over Angkor Wat and listen to singing birds, plus chat with monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda (breakfast is at your hotel or provided as takeaway). Later, visit Banteay Srei Temple, known for its compact size and exceptional decorative carving. Continue to Banteay Samre with its rose-colored sandstone walls decorated with elaborate carvings and bas-reliefs. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit Ta Prohm temple and Banteay Kdei. You'll have leisure time in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei Temple
- Visit Banteay Samre Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
- Visit Banteay Kdei temple
Optional Activities
- Early morning sunrise tour at Angkor Wat temple
- Listen to singing birds
- Chat with monks and nuns at nearby pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei Temple Banteay Samre Temple Ta Prohm Temple Banteay Kdei - Day 21
Departure from Siem Reap
Your guide escorts you to Siem Reap International Airport for your onward flight.
