Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 22 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-39 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4593
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Ends Bangkok, Thailand
  • +13
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Relax in quaint Hoi An.
  • Cruise the blue waters of Halong Bay.
  • See Phong Nha's stunning underground river network.
  • Shop at the Chiang Mai night market.
  • Marvel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
  • Sample Vietnamese specialities on a street food crawl.
  • Explore limestone karsts in Vang Vieng.
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The trip "Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways" starts from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Bangkok. This is a wildlife trip that takes 22 days. You will travel through Vietnam, Laos and Thailand and visit Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Hoi An and 12 other destinations. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Party along the beautiful bay of Vietnam's Nha Trang with new friends, channel the French vibe sipping coffee riverside in Laos, and hunt down treasures in local markets. When it comes to this side of Southeast Asia, the choice is all yours. Feel free to soak up the spirit of this amazing part of the world.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang
  • Day 3: Nha Trang
  • Day 4: Nha Trang/Da Nang
  • Day 5: Da Nang/Hoi An
  • Day 6: Hoi An
  • Day 7: Hoi An/Huế
  • Day 8: Huế/Phong Nha
  • Day 9: Phong Nha/Hanoi
  • Day 10: Hanoi/Ha Long
  • Day 11: Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi
  • Day 12: Hanoi/Vientiane
  • Day 13: Vientiane/Vang Vieng
  • Day 14: Vang Vieng
  • Day 15: Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang
  • Day 16: Luang Prabang
  • Day 17: Luang Prabang/Pak Beng
  • Day 18: Pak Beng/Chiang Khong
  • Day 19: Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai
  • Day 20: Chiang Mai/Bangkok
  • Day 21: Bangkok
  • Day 22: Bangkok
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Simple hotels (twin-share) (9 nts), hostels (multi-share) (7 nts), sleeper trains (4 nts) homestays (1 nts).
Meals
  • 17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
    Note: Allow USD230-300 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Air-con bus, train, walking, songthaew, local boat, junk boat, plane.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Baci Ceremony, Muang Pakbèng
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch
  • Slow boat on the Mekong
  • Guided hike in Vang Vieng
  • Orientation walk, sunset visit to Wat Phousi, and waterfall excursion in Luang Prabang
  • Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi
  • Two street food crawls in different cities
  • Internal flight
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Ho Chi Minh City and from Bangkok are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Chloe Williams Williams
  • From Australia
  • On Dec 04 2019
5 - Excellent
Vietnam, Laos and Thailand on a shoestring
This trip was absolutely incredible. You got a real taste of all the different cultures, cuisines and how life in each country would be. The places we visited were both iconic and hidden treasures. There were both fast paced,... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
  • 4. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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