Thailand + Vietnam Experience

We’ll pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel in the heart of Bangkok. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, relax and meet everyone in your group.

Discover Bangkok from a different perspective as we cruise on a long-tail boat through the heart of the city. We’ll visit Bangkok’s most sacred and ancient temples and travel by tuk tuk through the crazy streets! At night we’ll head out to experience Bangkok’s nightlife.

Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai cuisine first hand with a traditional cooking class. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sights when we board the overnight train to travel south.

Enter the magical Khao Sok National Park, a hidden paradise of pristine lakes and limestone cliffs. Go tubing, kayaking and sleep overnight in floating bungalows!

We’ll continue further into the untouched rainforest to experience local life in the jungle. Visit a local family’s plantation and then go tubing or kayaking down a beautiful turquoise river. Tonight we’ll stay overnight in tree houses!

We’ll travel by boat to the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phangan. After checking in to our beachside bungalows you can spend the afternoon exploring the island or just relax by the pool. We’ll then head out for dinner and have a party on the beach!

Today we’ll discover the beauty of the island as we travel to some of the most amazing beaches in the world! Chill, soak up the sun, swim in crystal water and check out some of the island’s amazing viewpoints. We’ll then kick back with a beach BBQ.

Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing, or bringing some harmony into your trip with a yoga class. Then relax with a traditional Thai massage before we head out for our last night on Koh Phangan.

We’ll make our way to the Phi Phi Islands by boat and bus, then check in before a taste of is-land nightlife!

We’ll head off on our exclusive, private speedboat to the beautiful Phi Phi Let. Explore hidden lagoons, snorkel blue water and discover hidden shandy beaches, truly an unforgettable day! *There is a possibility we may not be able to enter right into Maya Bay at certain times of the year due to government closures.

Enjoy a morning hike to the iconic Phi Phi viewpoint, and relax on some beautiful beaches before we jump on the ferry to Phuket. We’ll check in to our boutique hotel and treat ourselves to a sunset dinner.

Ending our time in Thailand on a high, we’ll spend the day getting up close and personal with elephants at an incredible sanctuary, then head out to a delicious dinner and drinks.

Goodbye Thailand, good morning Vietnam! Landing in Hanoi we’ll take you to your hotel in the old quarter. Spend the afternoon relaxing and noticing what differentiates Vietnam from Thailand!

Immerse yourself in the bustle of Hanoi with a walking and rickshaw tour of the capital. Together we’ll explore the themed trading streets, soak up the intriguing culture and stay fuelled with delicious street food. Tonight we’ll head out for dinners and drinks to experience Hanoi’s nightlife.

This morning we’ll take a limousine bus to the rolling hills of Sapa. On arrival we’ll learn about how locals from different ethnic groups peacefully live together, then head off on a short trek up the Muong Hoa valley. Tonight we stay with a local family, learning about their traditional way of life over dinner and a little rice wine.

Today we trek through terraced hills and discover local villages. A quick drive will take us back to Sapa in the afternoon, where we’ll check in to our beautiful mountain-side hotel and take in the serenity of our surroundings.

Explore Sapa at your own pace, or take the cable car up to Fan Si Pan peak for incredible views. We’ll then jump back in the limousine bus back to Hanoi.

We’ll head straight to the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay and board our luxurious boat for the night. Known for its emerald waters, magical caves and limestone mountains covered in rainforest, we can kayak, swim and sunbathe on deck.

Today we head south to the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh. This evening we’ll check in to our unique traditional homestay and watch the sunset whilst relaxing in our riverside bungalows.

We’ll hop on bicycles to ride through rice paddies, then take a rowboat through rivers and caves. We’ll tackle the iconic Dragon Mountain viewpoint for jaw-dropping scenery before boarding the overnight train.

Hoi An is full of markets, colourful alleyways and lanterns. Tonight we’ll go out for dinner and drinks to soak up the nightlife.

Be guided by local fisherman through coconut groves and learn the art of crab fishing before a Vietnamese cooking class. The afternoon is free for you to relax by the pool, get a massage or try on your new tailored clothes. Tonight we’ll go to a Bamboo show, a cultural experience unique to Vietnam.

This morning we’ll learn how to make lanterns. We’ll then enjoy a chilled day at a beach club. We’ll have dinner and drinks by the sea and will cross our fingers for a nice sunset!

Enjoy the last bits of Hoi An before we catch our flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We’ll head straight out to the markets for dinner then up to a rooftop bar to treat ourselves to a drink.

Today we’ll explore the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta, learn how locals live on the river and check in to a traditional family-run homestay for the night.

Today we learn history at the Cu Chi tunnels, a network of hand-dug tunnels that played an im-portant role in the Vietnam War. We’ll arrive back to Ho Chi Minh city this afternoon before heading out for our farewell dinner and drinks!

Your amazing 27 day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way home, or continue your travels with help from your group leader.