The Best of Vietnam & Thailand in 14 Days

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a name sign. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter nearby. You can choose to explore the city or relax in the hotel after your arrival.

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Ha Long Bay, which will take you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

Upon arrival at the pier, you will board a cruise boat and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the bay.

The boat will stop at a secret location, where you will spend time kayaking or swimming. Here, you can also explore the karst grottoes.

There will be an early dinner onboard followed by some leisure time.

You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awaken your mind and muscles.

Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After the tour, return to the boat to check out and enjoy brunch as you sail back to the harbor.

Later, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities. A private driver will then take you to Sapa, the travel time will take around 6 hours.

Upon arrival in Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day you are free to explore this charming town right in the middle of the mountains.

Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide at around 9:30 am for the day's trek (12 km). Today, you will visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the Hmong minorities. On the way admire the breathtaking landscapes of rice terraces and mountains.

Have lunch at the riverside vilage of Lao Chai before continuing your hike to Ta Van village of the Dzay people. Enjoy the views of the magnificent landscape with terraced fields, spring and cosy houses. Head back to Sapa after the tour.

Today, you will leave for Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority after breakfast at the hotel. You will trek through a bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. On the way, you will pass by a waterfall and rattan bridge, where you will have time to take rest and enjoy the surroundings. You will find a nice place to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. From here you will start your journey back to Sapa by car and then head back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before a private driver escorts you to the airport to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. You have the rest of the day to yourself to spend as you please.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people. Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside.

Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies. Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta.

If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock.

Return to your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh.

Today, a private driver will escort you to the airport to catch a flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. The rest of the day you are free to explore the city or relax in your hotel.

After hotel breakfast, you will set out for today's sightseeing tour. You will experience the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and head toward Wat Traimit, a visually stunning temple in China Town. Here you will see one of the largest solid gold Buddha statue (5.5 tones of the precious metal).

Next, you will visit Wat Po, the home of the famous 45-meter reclining Buddha. This temple also used to be the original school of traditional Thai massage. Continuing the tour, you will visit the Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will explore the palace complex, its coronation hall, funeral hall and royal guest house. You will also see the mysterious famous Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.

Today a private driver will escort you to the airport and you will the fly to Phuket. Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time you are free to explore Phuket.

Today, you are free to explore and enjoy Phuket by yourself. Phuket is a beautiful destination for sightseeing and adventuring. The island is rife with diverse landscapes, from its famous sandy beaches to forested hills, mountains, limestone cliffs, low plains, lagoons, and lush tropical vegetation.

Spend your time exploring the stunning beaches, have a hike to the waterfall for a picnic, or take a boat trip to explore other islands nearby.

Beach time is never enough, spend one more day swimming and sunbathing in Phuket.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your adventure. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones.

Later a private driver will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Trip ends.