6 Super Experiences!

Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.

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Put on the local Karen cloth and enjoy your time playing with the elephants in our carefully hand-picked elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai.

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Climb 309 steps to the top of Doi Suthep, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai.

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Overnight on a luxury Halong Bay cruise, enjoy what the cruise has to offer!

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The banks of the Mekong River are blessed with dazzling blue skies, brimming with exotic fruits, and dotted with markets, temples, and colonial-era mansions, no travelers would skip this wonderful place.

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To travel like a local, the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai is a must!

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The rickshaw ride will give you the liberty to capture the beauty of Hanoi with your cameras and you can also breathe the culture.

Itinerary Details

The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!

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Day 1 - Welcome to Vietnam!

Today you will fly to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accommodation: The Lapis Hotel

Day 2 - Hanoi City Tour & Overnight Train to Lao Cai

Today you'll jump into Hanoi's sights and sounds on a tour that covers all the essentials. You'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's former stilt-house residence, The Hoa Lo PrisonThe One Pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature, which, dating back to 1070, is Vietnam’s oldest university.


After lunch, you will explore the enthralling Museum of Ethnology, which contains an extensive display of life-size structures dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. Next, enjoy an hour-long cyclo ride winding through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! The day finishes with a traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese Water Puppets Show.


Your guide will then escort you to the Hanoi Train Station for your overnight train experience, and he will assist you with your luggage (no guide is proved on the train).

Hanoi Temple of Literature
Hanoi Temple of Literature
One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda
Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi Rickshaw Ride
Hanoi Rickshaw Ride
Water Puppets Show
Water Puppets Show
Accommodation: Vietnam Overnight Train

Day 3 - Meet with Locals & Arrive Sapa

Arrive in Lao Cai this early morning. Your guide will meet you and take you to have breakfast. Then drive to Cao Son commune, through the Muong Khuong district. Along the way, you will pass terraced rice paddies, pine plantations and the tea farms. Visit busy Cao Son Market, where Red Dao, Tay, Black H'Mong and other ethnic people gather from the surrounding area to sell their handicrafts and silverware and to buy provisions. Later, have a short walk to Flower Hmong Village before have lunch. Drive along the Chay River through the panoramic views of mountains, valleys and villages. On the way, you will enjoy a few photo stops of enjoy the spectacular scenery before arriving at Coc Ly Bridge. Then you will board a local boat and cruise along the river to Trung Do village before continuing onto Sapa.   

Chay River
Chay River
Flower Hmong village
Flower Hmong village
Cao Son market
Cao Son market
Accommodation: Amazing Hotel Sapa

Day 4 - Morning Trekking & Explore Sapa

After breakfast, take a morning walking tour (about 8km and 3 hours trekking) of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours with the drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Black Hmong village
Black Hmong village
Lao Chai Village
Lao Chai Village
Trekking
Trekking
Accommodation: Amazing Hotel Sapa

Day 5 - Walk through the rice terraces & Back to Hanoi

Today, your trek starts with the Ma Tra Village, and then you will walk through the breathtaking view of the rice terraces and reach the Ta Phin Village (approx. 3 hours),  where the Red Dao minority lives. Enjoy a lunch in the village that full of local flavor, and then head back to Hanoi by road (about 5 hours).


Red Dao tribe
Red Dao tribe
Sapa
Sapa
Ta Phin Village
Ta Phin Village
Accommodation: The Lapis Hotel

Day 6 - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

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.  

Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay
Cooking Class
Cooking Class
Kayaking
Kayaking
Cycling
Cycling

Day 7 - Fly to Ho Chi Minh

Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. 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 for you and drive you to Hanoi airport for your onward flight (arrive at the airport at around 3:00 pm).  


Today you will fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to relax.

Tai Chi lesson (Halong Bay)
Tai Chi lesson (Halong Bay)
Activities in Halong Bay
Activities in Halong Bay
Cave Exploration
Cave Exploration
Boat Exploring
Boat Exploring
Water Jump
Water Jump
Accommodation: Orchids Saigon Hotel

Day 8 - Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels and then drive back 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 and Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.

Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Cu Chi Tunnel
Cu Chi Tunnel
Old Saigon Post Offic
Old Saigon Post Offic
Accommodation: Orchids Saigon Hotel

Day 9 - Mekong Delta Day Tour

In the early morning, you will head out of the bustling city to Mekong Delta Area. Cruising on the Mekong river for sightseeing: islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix. 


Land on Unicorn island, take a walk on the village road, visit an orchard of tropical fruits. Visit a bee-farm, enjoy honey-tea and visit a typical house in Mekong Delta. Visit coconut candy workshop, taste fresh candies. Enjoy tropical fruits at local farm, listen to Southern traditional music. 


Next to land on Dragon island, transfer by cyclo or motorbike to local home. Have a homemade lunch and enjoy cooking time with some dishes such as “Banh Xeo” (Vietnamese crepe); Spring Rolls.... with the owners. After lunch, return to boat station. Transfer back to Saigon. End of tour at your hotel.

Homemade Lunch
Homemade Lunch
Dragon island
Dragon island
Mekong Delta Boat
Mekong Delta Boat
Accommodation: Orchids Saigon Hotel

Day 10 - Fly to Bangkok

Your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Accommodation: Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified

Day 11 - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & 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 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 a 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 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. 

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Pho
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew
Damnoen Saduak Longtail Boat
Damnoen Saduak Longtail Boat
Accommodation: Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Good to know

Most temples & palaces in Thailand are sacred places, so you'll need to respect the strict dress code in place. You'll need to wear pants or a dress/skirt that extends well past your knees, and a top that fully covers your shoulders. (No shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, tights, see-through shirts, culottes, or quarter-length trousers, sleeveless shirts, or vests and sandals (without ankle or heel straps), etc.


The Grand Palace does offer clothes rental service in which you can borrow some stylish trousers and/or tops for a refundable 200 baht deposit from an office near the entrance. Hang onto your claim ticket, however, as you will need it to get that deposit back.

Day 12 - Fly to Chiang Mai

You will take your internal flight to the historical and colorful city of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai, located in the north of Thailand, with its lovely Lanna temples, charming traditions, unique food, family-friendly attractions and stunning setting is a gem in Thailand’s northern hills. There’s so much for tourists to do here, from cultural exploration to adventurous treks and food tours. Your private guide is waiting for you at the airport to take you by private car to your hotel.

Accommodation: Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Good to know

The Chiang Mai Night Market is open 7 days a week but many think the Sunday Night Market is the best place to go for traditional handicrafts and relaxed friendly atmosphere. You can also stop on Nimmanhaemin Road to check out some of the area’s fun boutiques and great restaurants.

Day 13 - Chiang Mai Temple & Doi Suthep

Your morning half-day Chiang Mai old-city, temple tour takes you on an unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city. Your tour includes Wat Pra Singh which is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city and one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. The temple of Wat Chedi Luang is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Continue to Warorot Market to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life. 


Enjoy your meal at a local restaurant, then a relaxing drive of about 1hr takes you to the Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying the truly breathtaking scenery all along the way.  You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai. 

Wat Pra Singh
Wat Pra Singh
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang
Doi Suthep Mountain
Doi Suthep Mountain
Wat Phra That
Wat Phra That
Warorot market
Warorot market
Accommodation: Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Day 14 - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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. 

After the close encounter with elephant, you will return to your hotel, the rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Elephant Mud Spa
Elephant Mud Spa
Elephant Bathing
Elephant Bathing
Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Traditional Karen Clothing
Traditional Karen Clothing
Accommodation: Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Day 15 - Departure

Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation

  • 2 Nights in Hanoi
  • 1 Night in Lao Cai
  • 2 Nights in Sapa
  • 3 Nights in Ho Chi Minh City
  • 2 Nights in Bangkok
  • 3 Nights in Chiang Mai
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
The Lapis Hotel
Room Type:Superior Room City View
Why this Hotel:

The Lapis Hotel provides rooms in Hanoi and is just 500 m from Hanoi Opera House. Featuring free WiFi access in public areas, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant and bar.

Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Room Type:4 Berths Sleeper Cabin
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Room Type:Superior Room with City View
Why this Hotel:

Featuring a heated indoor swimming pool on top floor

Conveniently located

200 m from Sa Pa Stone Church

500 m away from Sa Pa Lake

Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Orchids Saigon Hotel
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Situated in Ho Chi Minh City, 500 m from War Remnants Museum, Orchids Saigon Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Room Type:Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

A short walk from the BTS skytrain

Daily shuttle services from the hotel take guests to popular shopping venues

Offers ticket service, laundry and currency exchange

Facilities available at the hotel include a rooftop swimming pool, garden, fitness center, and business center

Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai
Room Type:Grand Superior Room
Why this Hotel:

Located at Tapae Gate, Amora Tapae Hotel Chiang Mai offers rooms with views of the city or surrounding mountains. It has an outdoor pool, a spa, restaurant and beer garden.

Rooms at the Amora Tapae feature a modern Thai-Lanna (Northern) style decor. Each air-conditioned room has a TV with cable channels, minibar and comes with room service.

A gym allows guests to work out during their stay. The hotel provides laundry and dry cleaning services, a concierge and free parking.

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1,5 The Lapis Hotel
Day2 Vietnam Overnight Train
Day3-4 Amazing Hotel Sapa
Day7-9 Orchids Saigon Hotel
Day10-11 Bangkok Century Park Hotel - SHA Plus Certified
Day12-14 Amora Hotel Tapae Chiang Mai

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

  • Little snack

    Wanna try authentic local snack? Please follow us!

SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

The round trip International Flights (flights from/to your city) are not included in the tour price. You will need to arrange your flights separately at any point.

service

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Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

our hotel
Well-selected Scenic spots and Hotel

All the hotels we advised have been inspected by our team and we spend time each year to top up our knowledge on the spot. Continuing Positive feedbacks on them from former customers because of their outstanding and unique characters.

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Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

welcome kit
Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.