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Essence of the East: Thailand & Vietnam Highlights

15 days
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
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Health, Spa & Wellness
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Bangkok's vibrant street markets
  • Cruise along the Chao Phraya River
  • Discover Chiang Mai's ancient temples
  • Stroll through Hanoi's historic Old Quarter
  • Relax on Phu Quoc's pristine beaches

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Begin Your Adventure in the Heart of Thailand: Bangkok
  2. Day 2 A Day to Discover Bangkok at Your Own Pace
  3. Day 3 Journey to the Cultural Heart of Northern Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
  4. Days 4 - 5 Two Days to Explore the Wonders of Chiang Mai at Your Own Pace
  5. Day 6 Crossing Borders: Journey from Chiang Mai to Hanoi
  6. Day 7 A Day to Experience Hanoi Your Way
  7. Day 8 Journey to Vietnam’s Timeless Heart: Hoi An
  8. Day 9 A Day to Experience the Magic of Hoi An Your Way
  9. Day 10 Journey to Paradise: Travel from Hoi An to Phu Quoc
  10. Days 11 - 12 Two Days to Unwind and Explore Phu Quoc at Your Leisure
  11. Day 13 One Last Stop: Discover the Vibrant Spirit of Ho Chi Minh City
  12. Day 14 A Day to Experience the Charms of Saigon Your Way
  13. Day 15 Farewell Vietnam: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
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  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Vio Travel

Number of tours

66

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Leanne
    · August 6th, 2024
    Guides were great ho chi min city. Very poor 3star hotel we would have paid for an upgrade we contemplated moving unhappy people to greet us no information where to go what to do we discovered district 1 on the last day such a waste of time walking around . The north we loved Sigon we hated last 3 days poor
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  • K
    · March 11th, 2024
    Wir sind begeistert von Nhan und Ihrer fantastischen Reiseunterstützung während unserer Vietnam-Tour! So viel Engagement und ein Rundum-Sorglos-Paket haben wir noch nie erlebt wie mit Nhan von Vio Travel. Immer erreichbar, immer schnelle Auskunft und Hilfe bei Fragen. Es könnte nicht besser sein!!! Vielen Dank für die tolle Unterstützung!!!
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  • Elias
    · November 12th, 2024
    Our trip was just incredible. We had the best time. Highly recommend this tour.
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Dates & Availability

15 days
Essence of the East: Thailand & Vietnam Highlights
From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City

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Tour ID: 321334

  • Currencies
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    Thailand
    Dong
    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Thailand and Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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