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Day 1 - Hello Bangkok!
สวัสดีค่ะ Sawasdee ka!Welcome to Thailand! On arrival in Bangkok, Your guide will be ready to welcome you at the arrival hall, and transfer to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in, and ensure your arrival in Thailand is worry-free.
The rest of day is arranged on your own.You may need some time to relax and recover from the long-distance flight or possibly from jet-lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask your guide for recommendations for good dining or places to see.
Day 2 - Floating Market & The Grand Palace
Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of the Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long tail boat to get the real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks.
After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok, and you will visit Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Your last stop is The Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Then return to the hotel.
Asiatique is a nice place to chill out by yourself. It combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Open from 17:00, spending an evening here is no problem: you’ll have good fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts or something for yourself; you are guaranteed to find something you would like to eat and if this isn’t enough entertainment, shows are performed nightly: Calypso ladyboy cabaret and soon, a classic Thai puppets performance.
Day 3 - UNESCO World Heritage
Today you will head to Ayutthaya History Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage list of Thailand. Stroll around the ruins of several ancient temples including Wat Phra Si Sanphet, a former royal temple during Ayutthaya's days of glory; Wat Mahathat, undoubtedly the landmark and most photographed objects of Ayutthaya, where the roots of a tree surround the head of a stone Buddha image; and if time allows, Wat Chai Wattanaram, a perfect example of Khmer architectural influence. These temples record the prosperity and decline of the ancient Thailand.
Later, board a luxury boat and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch whilst cruising back to Bangkok. Witness the daily life of the river’s inhabitants and watch the scenery change from rural to cosmopolitan. On arrival at the pier,transfer back to your hotel.
Day 4 - Fly to Chiang Mai
Today you will fly to Chiang Mai.On arrival,please pick up your luggage and follow the walk path to the exit. After a short walk, you will find your private guide waiting for you near the exit with your name sign. Your guide will accomapany with you for your hotel check in,afternoon is free at your leisure.
Chiang Mai is a shopping paradise,with its famous arts and crafts.Nothing beats shopping for a bargain more than in the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The Night Bazaar, on the east side of the old walled city, is approximately 1km long. This evening, you can explore the night bazaar and to find all special handicrafts and souveniers you need along the street, plus a heap of mobile food street stalls.
Day 5 - Half Day Doi Suthep and Meo Hilltribe Tour
Morning departure to visit some of the local Meo hill tribe villages. The Meo, a subgroup of the H’mong, still wear traditional costumes and maintain a lifestyle unchanged in centuries. Notice how the Meo houses sit right on the ground (not on stilts), with the main floor resting on an open space for food storage. Interact with the villagers with your guide serving as a translator. Drive approximately 1hr to Doi Suthep Mountain, enjoying the spectacular views of Northern Thailand as you head past mountains and forests, towards Wat Phra That, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. Founded in 1383 AD, the temple is reached by climbing 309 steps (or for the less fitness-oriented, a tram is available for a small surcharge). The climb up is rewarded with a superb panoramic view over the city. Return to Chiang Mai with lunch at a local restaurant en route. Your can spend your afternoon at your lesure.
Day 6 - Half Day Elephant Volunteer
A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals.
Today you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.
After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
Day 7 - Fly to Phuket
Today you will fly to Phuket. Upon arrival at Phuket Airport, after you have picked up your luggage, please exit follow the walk path. After a short walk, you will find your guide waiting for you with your name sign. Then, he will take you to your hotel. The rest of the day you can arrange yourself.
Day 8 - Free Time in Phuket
Day at leisure. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.
Day 9 - Free Time in Phuket
Day at leisure. Relax at your hotel, or explore the surrounding area.
Day 10 - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Vietnam! On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and driver and transfer to hotel in the center of Hanoi. The rest of the day is at leisure. You might go outside to have a little adventure in the city on your own.
Day 11 - Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Tour
This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, where you will learn a little more about the Vietnam war and the guerrilla tactics of the Viet Cong. Then return to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office in French-style and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.
Day 12 - Mekong Delta (My Tho)
Today, you will drive to Mekong Delta area to enjoy One day Mekong Delta tour (My Tho) with visiting to villages and markets.
After breakfast at hotel, leave Saigon for Mytho for one day trip. Arrival in Mytho city visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, this is one of the most beautiful & ancient pagoda in Mekong Delta. Continuous to My Tho boat station .cruise on the Mekong river for sightseeing: fish floating market, islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. Take a walk to visit Thoi Son orchid garden, visit a bee-farm, enjoy honey-tea. Going around Thoi Son island by Xe Tau Mo (Pedicap by bike). Stop over at an orchard of Ms Ba’s. tropical fruits Enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to Southern traditional music. Take a short walk to rowing boat quay, get on the rowing boat to discover natural canal and the daily procession. The last visit is coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies in coconut island before have lunch at Mien Tay riverside restaurant. Back to pier. Transfer to Can Tho for overnight.
Day 13 - Cai Rang Floating Market & Dang Nang
Today starts with a boat cruise along the endless waterway of mighty Mekong River. Visit the Cai Rang Floating Market where hundreds of boats are loaded with fruits, vegetables and fish jostling for trade, and the Bun Tau Noodle Factory. Afternoon go back to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Da Nang. After arrival, your guide will accomppany with you for your hoetl check in.
Day 14 - Marble Mountain
The day tour begins with climbing the stone steps carved into Marble Mountain to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda and marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain. After visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, we will go to Hoi An and visit Ann Tailor for tailor made before check in hotel. Free at leisure in the afternoon.
Day 15 - Hoi An City Tour
Today, explore some historical sites in the small town of Hoi An, including the Japanese Bridge, the renowned Chinese Temple and Vietnamese former merchants’ houses. After that, you will learn about how to make a lantern through a visit to the home of a craftsman, exploring the authentic rural life, and you are able to keep the lantern you make as a souvenir.
Day 16 - Transfer to Dang Nang and Fly to Hanoi
Today, transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang, then fly to Hanoi. And then under your guide’s introduction, you are going to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and Pillar Pagoda. After that, experience the buzz of Hanoi in the Old Quarter by rickshaw, where you can see, hear, smell the life of the busy Vietnamese. Finally, watch a water puppet show in the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, which people use water as the stage for the puppets and tactfully hide the puppet strings and puppeteers’ movements.
Day 17 - Halong Bay
After breakfast, you will take a private transfer for about 3 hrs to Halong City, where you will begin your one and a half days' Halong Bay cruise. You will board the tradtional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and cruise around the Halong Bay's limestone islets and caves doted the sea and see the sun set over the clam waters at the deck. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at evening. All meals are included during your stay on board. There are also a variety of optional activities waiting for you. Such as swimming, kayaking, diving...etc.
Day 18 - Morning Activities and back to Hanoi
Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay. Continue cruising and you can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to around discovering local life on the waters. Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port at around 11:00, where your guide and driver will wait you and drive you back to Hanoi (about 4hrs). Upon arrival,spend your free time at your leisure.
Accommodation
- 3 Nights in Bangkok
- 3 Nights in Chiang Mai
- 3 Nights in Phuket
- 2 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City
- 1 Night in Can Tho
- 1 Night in Da Nang
- 2 Nights in Hoi An
- 2 Nights in Hanoi
- 1 Night in Ha Long Bay
Within walking distance from Nana Skytrain Station
Easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options
36 sqm spacious deluxe room
15-minute stroll from Sunday Walking Street
Traditional Lanna Style
43 sqm Supreme Deluxe Room
2 minutes walk from Patong Beach
500 m away from the Jungceylon Mall
Very close to nightlife district Bangla Road
Free shuttle service to Phuket Town
35 sqm spacious superior room
Rooftop swimming pool
1-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market
Within a 10-minute walk from Sunwah Tower, Opera Building
Within 60 m of Ninh Kieu Pier
Short distance from attractions
45 sqm spacious Junior Suite
1 minute walk from the beach
Each room with wide views of the ocean
2.4 km from Song Han Bridge and 3.5 km from Cham Museum
3 minutes walk from the beach
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An
4.8 km from Japanese Bridge
36 sqm spacious deluxe room
200 m from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
300 m from Ngoc Son Temple
400 m from Hoan Kiem Lake
35 sqm spacious executive room
23 sqm spacious cabins come with connecting capabilities upon request
A selection of activities are offered on board, such as fishing and hiking
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Little snack
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary