Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
You'll land at Noi Bai International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. After settling in from your flight, the rest of the day is open for you to relax and recover. Your guide can help you explore the city if you'd like, but there's no pressure to do anything right away.
- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Warmly welcome you on arrival at Noi Bai international airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi at your own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
Following breakfast, you'll head out to see Hanoi's key historical and cultural sites. This includes Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. You'll also visit the Ethnology Museum, which displays the culture and traditions of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Ethnology Museum
Landmarks Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square Presidential Palace One Pillar Pagoda Temple of Literature Ethnology Museum - Day 3
Ninh Binh and Tam Coc
You'll travel to Ninh Binh and explore the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu from the 10th century. Lunch comes with views overlooking the boat pier, and then you'll continue past limestone mountains and rice paddies to reach Tam Coc. The area's known for its dry cave and underground river system, which you'll get to see during your visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant overlooking boat pier)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel
- Lunch at local restaurant overlooking boat pier
- Journey through limestone peaks to Tam Coc
- View rice paddies and rural villages
- Explore dry cave along underground river
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 4
Ha Long Bay Cruise
The drive to Ha Long City takes about 3 hours through the Red River Delta, with rest stops included along the way. Once you arrive, you'll board a traditional wooden junk and sail through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters. There's time for swimming in the bay and checking out some caves before the boat anchors near a quiet island for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch featuring fresh, local dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ha Long Bay cruise on traditional wooden sailing junk
- Seafood lunch on board
- Swimming in Ha Long Bay
- Explore limestone caves
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 5
Ha Long Bay to Hue
Early morning brings a swim in Ha Long Bay as the sun comes up, and you'll explore quieter sections of the bay afterward. Later, you're transferred to Noi Bai Airport to fly to Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. The city's known for its imperial citadels, palaces, royal tombs, and numerous pagodas dating back centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning swim in Ha Long Bay
- Continue exploring Ha Long Bay
- Breakfast on board
Landmarks Ha Long Bay 
- Day 6
Hue Imperial Sites and Hoi An
The morning starts with a boat trip along the Huong River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, then you'll see Emperor Tu Duc's elaborate mausoleum. After that, you'll explore the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, both important sites from the Nguyen Dynasty period. By evening, you'll head south to Hoi An for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Huong River
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit Emperor Tu Duc's mausoleum
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit Forbidden Purple City
Landmarks Thien Mu Pagoda Emperor Tu Duc's Mausoleum Hue Citadel Forbidden Purple City - Day 7
Ba Na Hills
From Hoi An, you'll travel to Da Nang and then up to Ba Na Hills, a place known for having all four seasons within one location. A cable car takes you up through the forest, and from there you'll see Old French Villas at 1,138 meters altitude. You'll check out the Flower Garden by mountain train, visit the Great Buddha Statue and the Golden Bridge, then return to Hoi An.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Ba Na Hills
- Visit Old French Villas
- Mountain train to Flower Garden
- Visit Old Tree and stream
- View Great Buddha Statue
- View Suspension Bridge
- Visit Wine Tunnel
- View Golden Bridge
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cable car descent
Optional Activities
- Fantasy Theme Amusement Park including 3D movies and games (fees at own expense)
Landmarks Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 
- Day 8
Hoi An and Saigon
You'll spend time in Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its charming low-tiled houses and Chinese architectural touches. The Japanese Covered Bridge and riverside market are key spots to walk through. A boat trip on the Thu Bon River takes you to Thach Ha ceramic village to learn about traditional pottery making. Later, you'll transfer to Da Nang and catch a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Hoi An Old Town
- Boat trip on Thu Bon River
- Visit Thach Ha ceramic and pottery village
- Learn traditional pottery making
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town Japanese Covered Bridge Thu Bon River Thach Ha - Day 9
Mekong Delta
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City around 08:30 AM, you'll head to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. You'll cruise the Ben Tre River watching local fishing and water traffic, then visit workshops for brick-making and coconut processing. A stop at a family sleeping mat workshop comes next, followed by traveling through rice fields and villages by motor cart or bicycle. Lunch happens before a sampan ride along a canal.
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Ben Tre River
- Visit brick-making workshop
- Visit coconut processing workshop
- Visit family-run sleeping mat workshop
- Enjoy fresh fruits and tea
- Motor cart or bicycle ride through rice fields
- Experience rural life
- Lunch at Hai Ho house
- Sampan ride on canal
Landmarks Ben Tre Ben Tre River Ham Luong Pier 
- Day 10
Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon City Tour
You'll visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network 70 km northwest of the city that was built during the Vietnam War. After exploring the tunnels, you'll see the War Remnants Museum and visit the Reunification Palace. The afternoon includes stops at French colonial landmarks like the Old Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, ending at Ben Thanh Market, the city's iconic shopping symbol.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Visit Reunification Palace
- Visit Old Saigon Post Office
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
Optional Activities
- Shop for handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, and local cuisine at Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks Cu Chi Tunnels War Remnants Museum Reunification Palace Old Saigon Post Office Notre Dame Cathedral Ben Thanh Market - Day 11
Bangkok Arrival and Food Tour
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for a flight to Bangkok. Once you check into your hotel, a food tour by tuk-tuk kicks off at 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. You'll try Northeastern Thai dishes, walk through the flower market, hit a rooftop bar, and sample street food from vendors on Bantadthong Road until around midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Midnight Food Tour by Tuk Tuk including spicy raw papaya salad, crispy catfish in spicy sauce, tangy pork salad, pork meatballs, and street food vendors)
Included Activities
- Bangkok food tour by tuk-tuk
- Tuk-tuk ride starting from Sam Yan MRT subway station
- Meal at Northeastern Thai restaurant
- Flower market visit
- Bar visit with view
- Street food vendors on Bantadthong Road
Optional Activities
- Pick-up service (500 THB per tuk-tuk, accommodating 2 passengers)
Landmarks Sam Yan MRT Subway Station Flower Market Bantadthong Road 
- Day 12
Bangkok Temples and Chao Phraya River
Bangkok's temples are on the agenda today. You'll visit the Grand Palace complex and Wat Phra Kaew, which holds the sacred Jade Buddha inside. Next is Wat Pho, famous for its Reclining Buddha sculpture. A river cruise on the Chao Phraya includes a stop at the Temple of Dawn, and you'll also see Wat Traimit with its large golden Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Palace
- Visit Wat Phra Kaew
- Visit Wat Pho
- Boat cruise on Chao Phraya River
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Visit Wat Traimit
Landmarks Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew Wat Pho Chao Phraya River Wat Arun Wat Traimit - Day 13
Floating Markets and Rose Garden
Maeklong Railway Market is your first stop, a unique local market right along active train tracks where vendors quickly move their stalls when trains arrive and leave. Then you'll head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where people sell fruits, vegetables, and other goods from boats. After lunch, the Rose Garden offers traditional Thai activities like Thai boxing and elephant parade shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Rose Garden visit
- Traditional Thai activities and performances (Thai boxing, elephant parade)
Landmarks Maeklong Railway Market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Rose Garden - Day 14
Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The morning is free for shopping or wandering Bangkok on your own terms. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Chiang Mai. After arriving and checking in at your hotel, you'll have free time to rest and get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop or explore Bangkok
- Day 15
Chiang Mai Old Town and Doi Suthep
You'll explore Chiang Mai's old town with its ancient walls and gates, visiting temples like Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Walking through streets with traditional houses and taking a rickshaw ride gives you a feel for the area. Warorot Market is another stop, then the afternoon includes a visit to Doi Suthep Hill and the Night Market in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Chiang Mai old town
- Visit Wat Phra Singh
- Visit Wat Phan Tao
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang
- Rickshaw ride
- Visit Warorot Market
- Visit Doi Suthep Hill
Optional Activities
- Explore Night Market
Landmarks Chiang Mai Old Town Wat Phra Singh Wat Phan Tao Wat Chedi Luang Warorot Market Doi Suthep Hill Chiang Mai Night Market - Day 16
Doi Inthanon National Park
You'll travel about 2 hours to Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand's tallest peak. A 2-3 hour jungle trek on a mountain trail leads to a hidden waterfall surrounded by thick greenery. Along the way, you'll pass coffee plantations, flower farms, and rice terraces. A visit to Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village includes sampling locally made coffee. The day also covers Wachirathan Waterfall and two commemorative pagodas honoring the royal family.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park
- 2-3 hour jungle trek to hidden waterfall
- Pass through farmland with coffee plantations and flower farms
- Visit Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village
- Sample locally brewed coffee
- Visit Wachirathan Waterfall
- Visit Napamaytanidol Chedi
- Visit Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri
Landmarks Doi Inthanon National Park Wachirathan Waterfall Napamaytanidol Chedi Phra Mahatat Napaphon Bhumisiri - Day 17
Elephant Sanctuary
A full day with elephants starts early around 07:30-08:00 AM. You'll get a lesson about them and prepare their food and vitamins. Singing bowl therapy comes next, then you'll feed and walk alongside the elephants. Taking them to the river for a bath and playtime in the water is part of the experience. You can help with herbal compress massage or mud spa treatment. After lunch, you'll head back to the city by 04:00-04:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch)
Included Activities
- Lesson about elephants
- Prepare food and vitamins for elephants
- Singing bowl therapy session
- Feed and interact with elephants
- Walk with elephants
- Bathe elephants in river
- Play with elephants in water
- Herbal compress massage or mud spa treatment for elephants
- Lunch
- Day 18
Departure
The day is completely yours to do as you please until your transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
- End point
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่, 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (we transfer you to the airport, taking an international flight to your hometown)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore or relax
