Enjoy a comprehensive 18-day journey exploring the vibrant and diverse beauty of two Southeast Asian countries: Thailand and Vietnam. From the bustling atmosphere of Bangkok and the ancient culture of Chiang Mai to the crystal-clear waters of Phi Phi Island, you’ll be captivated by the majestic natural landscapes of the Land of Smiles.
Continuing your journey, you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam, such as Ha Long Bay and the ancient city of Hoi An, and learn about the glorious history of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Throughout the trip, you’ll participate in numerous exciting activities, from exploring floating markets and sailing through historic bays to savoring the finest local cuisine.
With professional service and a sophisticated itinerary, Avex Vietnam Travel is proud to be your trusted travel partner, providing you with unforgettable experiences on your trip through travel Thailand and Vietnam.
Welcome to Bangkok
Upon arrival at the airport, you will meet your guide and our driver. Then they will transfer you to hotel in Bangkok.
Free time for relaxing and visit around city in the afternoon
6:30 PM Welcome dinner to Bangkok on the majestic Chao Phraya River
Note: English-speaking guide. Private car.
D TRANSPORT
07:00- 8h00: Have Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit to the Grand Royal Palace, belonging to the Rama dynasty, visit to the Emerald Buddha.
We will walk 2 blocks to reach What Pho, the temple that houses the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand.
14:00 Lunch at a local restaurant.
21:00 Visit Khao Sand Road at night for 2 hours.
Overnight at the hotel in Bangkok
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B, L TRANSPORT
07:00 – 8h00: Have a breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit to the “Train Market” and “Floating Market”.
14:30 Lunch at the local restaurant
Then our driver will transfer you to airport where you will catch the flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Arrive at Chiang Mai, our driver will transfer you to hotel in Chiang Mai for check in.
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B, L TRANSPORT
07:00- 8h00: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit to the market of the Karen Padaung Giraffe Women tribe, known worldwide for their necks elongated by rings.
13:00 Lunch.
After lunch we returned to the hotel to prepare for a magical night.
17:00 PM Departure for the famous “Lantern Festival” in Chiang Mai, an annual festival in Thailand, celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month of the Buddhist calendar, to venerate the water spirits and leave behind bad vibes. (This activity is only available for bookings that coincide with November 24th and 25th)
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour
B, L TRANSPORT
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 We will depart for the Chiang Mai Mountains to experience one of the most unforgettable moments of this tour: spending a full day with the Karem tribes, having lunch at their homes, and then hiking with Mahouts through the mountains alongside elephants. We will also visit the "At Home" Elephant Park and Sanctuary.
14:00 Lunch.
Then back to hotel in Chiang Mai for relaxing.
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Mai
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B, L TRANSPORT
07:00- 8:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM We will depart for Chiang Rai, home to the majestic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), one of the most iconic temples due to its beauty and the perfectly intertwined crystals on its walls. We will also visit the Golden Temple (Wat Chedi Luang) and the tea plantations.
13:40 Lunch in Chiang Rai.
15:00 Visit to the Blue Temple.
17:00: Then transfer to Chiang Mai for check in hotel
Overnight at the hotel in Chiang Rai
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B, L TRANSPORT
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Then our driver will transfer you to airport where you will take the flight from Chiang Rai to Krabi in morning. Arrival to Krabi airport, our driver will transfer you to harbor and take the Ferry to Phi Phi islands around 14h30
16:30 Arrival at Phi Phi Islands
18:00 We will have the afternoon free to enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Overnight and relax at the hotel in Phi Phi
Note: Transfer by private car and No guide today
B TRANSPORT
08:00: Have breakfast at the hotel and you have full day free for visiting around, or relaxing on beach
Overnigh at the hotel in Phi Phi
B TRANSPORT
08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast at the hotel, and free morning to enjoy the beach.
13:00 Check Out and we changed hotels in a central area of the island, so we could explore the other side of Phi Phi.
14:00 Lunch at a local restaurant.
17:00 Visit the island's viewpoint to watch the sunset.
Free afternoon.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B,L TRANSPORT
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM Today we'll immerse ourselves in the wonderful islands of Thailand and their crystal-clear beaches. We'll begin our tour in a classic bamboo boat, visiting one of the most popular islands with tourists: the famous Bamboo Island.
11:00 We will continue visiting the famous Maya Bay beach where the movie “The Beach” by Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed.
14:30 Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we'll go to Monkey Beach where we'll observe monkeys. Continuing our tour, we'll immerse ourselves in the fascinating underwater world by snorkeling at different spots.
At 5:00 PM we will return to our hotel in Phi Phi and have the afternoon free.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B,L TRANSPORT
07:00 We will have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Phi Phi port to take our ferry.
09:00 Phi Phi Krabi Ferry around 2 hours on routing
13:35-14:55 Flight Krabi (Air Asia) (KBV) – Bangkok (DMK)
18:30 – 20:20 Flight Bangkok (Air Asia) (DMK) – Hanoi (HAN)
9:30 PM Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Hanoi.
Note: English-speaking guide in Hanoi. Private car.
B TRANSPORT
08:00; Have breakfast at the hotel.
08:30: Transfer to Ninh Binh province. Upon arrival, we visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda, which is the largest pagoda in Vietnam.
12:00 Transfer to the Tam Coc area and visit the Bich Dong pagoda, a small pagoda in the middle of the mountain.
14:00 Lunch at a local restaurant. We'll take a boat trip to visit three caves. The three caves were created by the Ngo Dong River as it flows through the mountains.
17:00: Transfer back to Hanoi
19h00: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi, you check in hotel and relaxing.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B,L TRANSPORT
06:00: Depart from hotel in Hanoi by Dcar Limousine ( the hotel will prepare the breakfast box and bring on the way to Halong bay because the breakfast time is stating from 6h30a.m)
08:30 Arrival at Tuan Chau International Port in Ha Long.
11:30 We will begin the cruise through Halong, where we will enjoy the various activities planned such as visit amazing cave, kayaking, bamboo boat .
Have lunch on cruise with various seafood and another food
Tea, coffee and other beverages are not included.
17:30 Disembarkation from the cruise ship and return to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi around 20h30, and then you have free time for relaxing and free dinner.
Note: Shared Dcar Limousine to Ha Long. English-speaking guide on the cruise.
B,L TRANSPORT
08:30 Breakfast at the hotel and we will check out. And then our driver will transfer you to Hanoi airport where you will take the fight from Hanoi to Danang around 11h30a.
12h45: Upon Danang airport, pick up and transfer to hotel in Hoian. The check in time of hotel is after 14h00p.m. You can leave your luggage at the Receptionist Area.
14h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from hotel for Hoian city tour
Hoi An is a coastal city in Vietnam known for its well-preserved old town and canals; it's a blend of eras and styles. These include wooden Chinese shops and temples, colorful French buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses, and the iconic Japanese covered bridge with its pagoda.
Note: Private car. English-speaking guide in Hoian
B,L TRANSPORT
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
8:30 AM Visit to the famous Golden Bridge. This is a 150-meter-long pedestrian bridge nestled in the mountains of the Bà Nà Hills complex, which attracts millions of tourists to Vietnam every year. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and provides a panoramic viewpoint and tourist attraction.
14:30 Have a lunch at the local restaurant
Then we continue to visit Bana Hills
15h30: Back to Hoian for relaxing
Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour
B,L TRANSPORT
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
Then our driver will transfer you to airport for taking the flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh
15:00 Lunch in Ho Chi Minh City.
16:30 Afternoon of shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B,L TRANSPORT
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 We will depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, and during the morning, we will explore this entire place, learning about the history of Vietnam as told by the Vietnamese themselves.
13:00 We had lunch at a local restaurant.
3:00 PM In the afternoon we will visit the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Independence Palace. After this, we will have the afternoon free.
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Note: English-speaking guide. Private tour.
B,L TRANSPORT
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Transfer by private car only and without tour guide
B TRANSPORT
2 Noches
Holiday Inn Silom
Bangkok, Thailand
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/bangkok/bnkth/hoteldetail
3 Noches
The Empress Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
https://empresshotels.com/theEmpressChiangMaiHotel
1 Noches
Le Patta
Chiang Rai, Thailand
https://www.lepattachiangrai.com/
4 Noches
Phi Phi Holiday Resort
Island Phi Phi, Thailand
3 Noches
Hanoi Pearl Hotel
Hanoi, Vietnam
https://www.hanoipearlhotel.com/
2 Noches
Delicacy Hoi An Hotel & Spa
Hoi An, Vietnam
https://hoiandelicacyhotel.com/
2 Noches
Nothern Charm
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
https://northerncharmhotel.com/vi/
Noches
Ambassador Cruise
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
https://ambassadorcruise.com/ambassador-day-cruise/
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Thai Airway Economy |
Bangkok |
TG 112 1h20 |
Chiang Mai | Available |
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Thai Airway Economy |
Chiang Mai |
TG 105, TG 249 7h50 |
Krabi | Available |
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Thai Airway Economy |
Krabi |
TG 242 1h45 |
Bangkok | Available |
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Vietnam Airlines Economy |
Bangkok |
VN 614 2h |
Hanoi | Available |
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Vietnam Airlines Economy |
Hanoi |
VN 169 1h25 |
Da Nang | Available |
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Vietna Airlines Economy |
Da Nang |
VN 133 1h35 |
Ho Chi Minh | Available |
- The meals indicated in this itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), You will be taken to dinner by the driver and guide.
- Accommodation based on 2 people/room with breakfast
- Flights (with checked baggage) Bangkok – Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai – Krabi, Krabi – Bangkok, Bangkok – Hanoi, Hanoi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
- Tickets to the places of interest mentioned in this program
- All visits and excursions mentioned in this itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides are provided on excursion days.
- Transportation used in the program. For groups of more than 10 people, private transport is used every day. (except on free days) (6 - 9 passengers: 16-seater private bus;10-14 passengers: 29-seater private bus)
- Your country's international round-trip flight
- All services for lantern festival
- Tips
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks, etc…
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Bank charges related to the payment
- Other services that are not clearly indicated under "INCLUDED".
- Insurance of all types (recommended)
