14-Day Classic Vietnam and Thailand Via Phuket Island Tour

This trip is designed for first-time visitors traveling to South Asia, which covers the most highlights in Vietnam and Thailand with a flexible Itinerary.

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Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive at Hanoi & Airport Pick Up
  • Anatole Hotel Hanoi 4-star
  • None

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel and refreshed after the long flight.

DAY 2 Full-Day Hanoi City Highlights Tour with Old Quarter Cyclops Ride
  • Breakfast, lunch

Explore the charming city of Hanoi with its Old Quarter and colonial architecture. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (close on Monday & Friday), you can enter the mausoleum to view his embalmed body on a glass guarded by soldiers.

Next, visit the Temple of Literature, A precious historical relic to learn about the history and culture of Vietnam.

In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays) which houses an extensive collection of traditional costumes and artifacts. Drive back to central Hanoi for a 1-hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter.

Watching traditional water puppet performances at the theater, which is uniquely northern Vietnamese art.

Trip Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday & Friday, all afternoons and from September until December.

Old Quarter Cyclops Ride

Old Quarter Cyclops Ride

DAY 3 Shared Transfer to Halong Bay for a 2-Day Luxury Ocean Cruise
  • Stay overnight on the Bahaya Cruise
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Pick up from your hotel at 8:15 am and take the 3 hours shared bus to Halong Bay. The cruise departs at 12:30 pm.

Bahaya Cruise is one of the largest cruise companies on Halong Bay. cruise to Trinh Nu Cave, swimming and kayaking on a private beach nestled behind the cave.

Engage in the “Happy Hour to taste the most exquisite drinks, or try out creating authentic Vietnamese dishes onboard. Have fun!

Cruise on Halong Bay

Halong Bay Crusie

DAY 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
  • La Siesta Hoi An Resort and Spa 4-star
  • Breakfast

Disembark and take a private transfer to Hanoi. Catch Onward Flight to Da Nang, transfer from Da Nang Aiport to Hoi An.

DAY 5 Hoi An Eco Tour with Basket Boat Ride
  • Breakfast, lunch

Picking you up at your hotel and start the day by cycling to Cam Thanh ecological village. In the village, you will learn about local farming and try practicing yourself.

Later, get on a basket boat to ride to Cua Dai Sea where the end of Hoi An River meets the ocean. Then cruise down a local fishing village. You will go fishing with local fishermen.

Continue to visit the water coconut palm jungle, enjoying the basket boat rowing. Explore the local life through a narrow canal. Enjoy a seafood lunch before transferring back to your hotel by bike.

Note:

Including sightseeing as specified in the itinerary, entrance fee, a vehicle with a tour guide, lunch (meal only, no drinks)

basket boat ride

Hoi An basket boat ride

DAY 6 Transfer to Hoi An Airport from Da Nang, take an onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Liberty Central Saigon
  • Breakfast

Take a private transfer to Da Nang Airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 7 Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Take a glance at the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City by visiting the most historic landmarks the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and War Remnants Museum.

Experience famed street coffee culture while your guide provides a brief language lesson as well as insights into the daily life of locals.

Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, which you will have the opportunity to crawl through, gives an insight into the resourcefulness and resilience of the people.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels

DAY 8 Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
  • Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok 4-Star
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for a flight to Bangkok, airport pick up from Bangkok Airport.

DAY 9 Classical one-day Bangkok Tour, Monks' Chanting at Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Temple of Emerald Buddha, Long-tailed boat ride
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Ready to explore the bustling capital of Thailand? Firstly head to Wat Pho, famed as the oldest and largest temple complex in Bangkok, you can see many people come to pray. The huge lying Buddha is definitely worth a visit.

After that, you will take a tuk-tuk ride via Pak Klong Talad Flower Market towards the spectacular Grand Palace.

Take a visit to the Grand Palace, the architecture and detail which applies to every building leave you in awe. The Emerald Buddha is located inside the Palace.

Take a ride on a long-tail boat through the ancient canals of Thonburi to a royal temple Wat Arun.

Walk across the river and drive to Chinatown for a glance at old Bangkok

Note: Women need to wear full skirts, no sleeveless tops are allowed. Kids and Men - No shorts allowed. This is pretty much the same at Temples and Wats in Thailand.

Grand Palace

Grand Palace, Bangkok

DAY 10 Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Morning picked up in the morning from your hotel in Bangkok and transferred to Maeklong Railway Market. Take a stroll across the market and get a glimpse of the daily Thai- life. When a train signals its approach by whistling, the vendors fold away the roofs (hence the "umbrella"- reference).

After exploring the Railway Market, you will continue to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where you can see numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits, and products on the rowing boats.

Don't miss the famous desert Mango with sticky rice. Return back to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel.

Maeklong Railway Market

Maeklong Railway Market

DAY 11 Fly from Bangkok to Phuket Island
  • Horizon Karon B 4-Star
  • Breakfast

Transfer to Bangkok Airport and take the flight to Phuket, Pick up from Phuket Airport

DAY 12 Relax in Phuket
  • Breakfast

Free time at your own arrangement. Engage in various water sports on the island, diving, caving, or taste the local delicacy, and enjoy the nightlife on Bangla road.

diving

Diving in Phuket

DAY 13 Free Time in Phuket
  • Breakfast

Free time at your own arrangement.

Phuket nightlife

Phuket Nightlife

DAY 14 Phuket to Bangkok by Plane, Bangkok Departure
  • Breakfast

Transfer to Phuket Airport and board the flight to Bangkok, Depart Bangkok to your onward destination.

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