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Thailand & Vietnam Combination

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Bangkok – Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai – Hanoi – Halong – Da Nang – Hoi An

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Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Thailand and Vietnam on this immersive 11-day journey through iconic heritage sites.

Daily Departure    Culture and History
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Highlights

Journey through Thailand and Vietnam, where ancient traditions meet vibrant local life.
Marvel at Bangkok’s Grand Palace and the sacred Golden Buddha.
Explore the spiritual mountains of Chiang Rai and the tribal culture of Chiang Mai.
Immerse yourself in Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter and the Temple of Literature.
Cruise the emerald waters of the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay.
Walk through the lantern-lit streets of the historic Hoi An Ancient Town.
A perfectly curated itinerary capturing the essential history and architecture of Southeast Asia.

Itinerary

B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)

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    Day 01

    Bangkok Arrival (-/-/-)

    Welcome to Bangkok!
    Upon arrival, pick up by our local guide for transfer to the hotel. At leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Bangkok. 
    Note
    - Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.
    - Depending on your arrival time, the program will be adjusted accordingly.
     

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    Day 02

    Bangkok - City tour (B/-/-)

    Breakfast. Departure to visit three of the city's most unique Buddhist temples. We will start with Wat Traimit, located at the edge of Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, near Hua Lamphong train station. Wat Traimit houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha, measuring almost five meters high and weighing five and a half tons. The tour will continue to Wat Pho, the largest temple in Bangkok. The temple of the huge reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. This is located behind the Temple of the Buddha. It is one of the largest temples in the city and famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha, which is 46 meters long and covered in gold. Next, you will visit the Royal Palace, which is undoubtedly the most famous monument in the city. Built in 1782, for 150 years it was the home of the King of Thailand, the royal court, and the administrative headquarters of the government. The Grand Palace in Bangkok is an ancient building that continues to impress visitors with its beautiful architecture and details. Within the complex is Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram), considered the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand, which enshrines the image of a highly revered Buddha meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Overnight in Bangkok. 
     

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    Day 03

    Bangkok – Chiang Rai (B/-/-)

    Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Chiang Rai. 
    Welcome by our English-speaking guide. Continue by minibus and visit the Golden Triangle, where the borders between Myanmar (formerly Burma), Laos, and Thailand meet at the Mekong River. Take a 30-minute traditional boat ride enjoying the daily life of the Laotian people. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Opium House before visiting the villages of the Akha and Yao ethnic minorities. Visit the village of the famous giraffe women. Dinner on your own arrangement for more flexibility. Overnight in Chiang Rai. 
     

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    Day 04

    Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai (B/-/-)

    Breakfast. In the morning, we will transfer to the pier and take a pleasant traditional boat ride on the Kok River, visiting the Karen tribes who live in bamboo huts in the middle of the jungle. We will continue with a visit to Wat Rong Suea Tean Temple, also known as the Blue Temple, another unusual modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its intense blue color and elaborate statues. We will visit the famous white temple of Wat Rong Khun. After the visit, we will drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai (3 hours). 
    Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, it’s your own time for lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the Wat Doi Suthep temple complex, the best known in Chiang Mai, located on top of a small hill 15 km northeast of the city. Dinner and overnight in Chiang Mai. 
     

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    Day 05

    Chiang Mai (B/-/-)

    Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit some craft factories, where we will see the local work process. Next, we will depart for Mae Sa Valley to visit the orchid farm. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will transfer to the elephant sanctuary to learn about these animals and participate in various activities, including feeding them and taking a bath, an unforgettable experience. Kantoke dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Chiang Mai. 
     

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    Day 06

    Chiang Mai - Hanoi (B/-/-)

    Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Hanoi. 
    Upon arrival at Hanoi airport where our English-speaking guide will be waiting for you, transfer to the city (1 hour), during which you can get a first impression of Hanoi and its amazing fusion of hustle and bustle and serenity. Free time. Overnight in Hanoi. 
     

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    Day 07

    Hanoi (B/-/-)

    It is your day to visit the Capital of Vietnam today. Let's start from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his simple house-on-stilts and the One-Pillar pagoda near Ba Dinh Square, where the most solumn ceremonies of Hanoi take place. Go on to the Temple of Literature, the very first high school of Vietnam Scholars. 
    In the afternoon, we will have an overall view of the capital by a “cyclo” visit, which will start around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and at Quan Thanh Taoist Temple. Our day end by a Show of Water Puppetry, a stage art created by the Vietnamese peasants. The show last more than an hour and is a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of Vietnam’s mythology, traditions and current customs in Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi. 
    Note: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum close on Monday and Friday, all the afternoons and from Jun to Aug for annual maintenance. 
     

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    Day 08

    Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

    If you wish to see how the Hanoi people rise and shine in the morning, wake up early and run to a lake close by your hotel, you can join an exciting scene of hundreds of locals, passionately attentive in their morning exercises of Tai Chi quan, jogging, martial arts, classical dance and so on. After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO since 1994 and 2006, and check-in our overnight boat. Enjoy a trip on Halong with stops to visit caves or to swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood! Overnight onboard.
     

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    Day 09

    Halong Bay – Da Nang – Hoi An (B/BR/-)

    Morning wake up with a taichi-quan or yoga exercises guided by the crew before having breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. Return to the Wharf to be back to Hanoi for your late flight to Da Nang. 
    Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An for overnight (Dinner at your own account).  
     

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    Day 10

    Hoi An (B/-/-)

    Let’s spend our full day visiting the town of Hoi An today. Together with our guide in Hoian, we’ll walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, visit ancient houses and Trading Houses, pagodas and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where we may find out the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Late afternoon is open for our optional tour by boat to a small ceramic village in Thu Bon River. Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Hoian.
     

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    Day 11

    Hoi An – Da Nang – Departure (B/-/-)

    At your leisure until your guide comes to meet and transfer you to the airport to take the departure flight. End of services.
    Note: 
    Checkout time is usually 12.00.
     

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What’s included


Accommodation on twin/double/triple sharing rooms
Private cabin on shared overnight junk in Halong bay
English-speaking guides (one guide in each area, except in Halong Bay)
Meals mentioned in the program.
Transportation: Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicles.
Cyclo trip strolling around Hanoi old quaters
Entrance fees to places visited in the program.
1 bottle of water/each day of the tour.
24/7 multilingual telephone assistance throughout the trip
 

What’s not included


International and domestic flight tickets, airport departure tax 
Meals not mentioned in the program  
Vietnam and Thailand Visa arrangement and stamp fee (If any) 
Early check-in, late check-out  
Tips for guides, drivers, and other local personnel 
Bank fees/service fees for payment by bank transfer, credit card, or any other payment method 
Other expenses not mentioned in the program 
 

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