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Day 1 Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Today is arrival day, so there are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Relax, explore the city, and adjust to the pace of life in Bangkok.

You MUST arrive on tour with your Vietnam visa. There is no way to procure this once the tour has commenced.

Day 2 Bangkok/Chiang Mai

Guided longboat tour of Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po. Optional Grand Palace and National Museum visits. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Enjoy a 1-hr longtail boat tour of Bangkok's famous klongs (canals). The trip finishes at the Royal Temple of Wat Po for a guided tour. After, there is time for shopping, a visit to Grand Palace or a stroll along Khao San Rd. In the evening, board the overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Note: Due to disruptions of Thai trains in the north during the monsoon season, trips running July through October may use alternative transport.

Day 3 Chiang Mai

Enjoy a guided tour of Doi Suthep temple. Optional activities include a cooking class or visit to the night market.

Arrive early morning and use some free time to explore. Choose from a range of optional activities or stroll the city independently. Experience the flavours and scents of traditional northern Thai cuisine by pre-booking the Northern Thai Cooking Class. In late afternoon, set off to visit the temple complex, Doi Suthep. If you're lucky, you may witness the chanting of the monks.

Day 4 Chiang Mai/Chiang Khong

Head to Chiang Khong via Wat Rong Khun and enjoy the view of the mighty Mekong.

Drive to Chiang Khong, a sleepy trading town nestled on the bank of the Mekong River. En route, visit Wat Rong Khun — the dazzling 'White Temple'. Wander the local food market or sit back and enjoy a slower pace of life relaxing in Thailand with river views of Laos.

Day 5 Chiang Khong/Muang Pakbèng

Cross the border into Laos then travel by traditional boat down the Mekong River.

Cross the border to the Laos immigration area, then take a songthaew (local bus) to a traditional slow boat. Travel down the Mekong River and adjust to the relaxed pace of life in Laos. This predominantly mountainous country has unsurpassed views of the riverside villages, the tropical jungle, and the mountains.

Day 6 Muang Pakbèng/Luang Prabang

Continue down the Mekong for most of the day. Take a guided tour of the Pak Ou caves before arriving in Luang Prabang.

Continue on by slow boat down the mighty Mekong. Before arriving at Luang Prabang, enjoy a visit outside to the Pak Ou caves. After, re-board the boat and continue to Luang Prabang, arriving in the early evening.

Day 7 Luang Prabang

Enjoy a guided tour of the Ethnology Museum and Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Centre before heading to the new Planeterra project Ban Ou community. Relax in the afternoon at the Kuang Si waterfalls.

Take a tour of the Ethnology Museum — a great chance to learn more about the dress and customs of local people. Drop into Ock Pop Tok for an introduction to Laos textiles and handicrafts. Then, take a half-day trip out to the stunning Kuang Si waterfalls and be sure to pack a swimsuit.

Day 8 Luang Prabang

Enjoy a free day exploring all Luang Prabang has to offer. Options include cooking classes, temple visits, massages, night market shopping, and cycling.

Day 9 Luang Prabang/Vang Vieng

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Sleep and eat like a local.

Drive winding mountain roads through gorgeous scenery to reach Vang Vieng. Experience a local homestay in a nearby village. Here, enjoy traditional Laotian food while getting to know your host family. Your CEO will provide insight into the way of life of village residents.

Day 10 Vang Vieng

Enjoy free time in Vang Vieng. Move to a hotel for the night, an ideal location for exploring the countryside by bicycle or kayak.

Opt to pre-book the "Vang Vieng Adrenaline Bundle" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Day 11 Vang Vieng/Vientiane

Explore the capital of Laos. Opt to visit temples, see the National Museum, or explore highlights of the town.

Head out of the mountains to one of Asia's sleepiest capital cities. Opt to visit some of the highlights of Vientiane including Wat Sisaket, one of the city's oldest and most fascinating temples, and Wat Phra That Luang, Lao's national symbol and one of her most sacred sites. For those who like to shop, don't miss the morning market, which, incidentally, is open all day!

Day 12 Vientiane/Hanoi

Fly from Vientiane to Hanoi.

Take a short flight from quiet Laos into the bustling city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Opt for a leisurely walk through the Old Quarter.

Day 13 Hanoi

Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, stilt house, and Presidential Palace. Enjoy an included water puppet show. Opt to visit the Temple of Literature, museums, and Hoa Lo Prison.

Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and the former president's house on stilts for insight into an important figure in Vietnam's history. During the afternoon, use some free time to explore this beautiful city. Opt to visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology or just sip delicious Vietnamese iced coffee in a café along the lake. In late afternoon or early evening, attend a performance of Vietnam's famous water puppets before sampling one of Hanoi's amazing eating venues. Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Day 14 Hanoi/Ha Long

Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.

Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves. In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.

Day 15 Ha Long/Huế

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.

Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.

Day 16 Huế

Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.

Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam’s former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery. While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer. Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Day 17 Huế/Hoi An

Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.

Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon. With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.

Day 18 Hoi An

Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.

Day 19 Hoi An

Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.

Day 20 Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City

Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.

Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.

Day 21 Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.

With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.

Day 22 Ho Chi Minh City

Depart at any time.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon

City tour starts upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon, be met and drive to visit Ben Thanh Market, where you can see many interesting things about the daily life of local people. Continue driving to your hotel for check-in and have lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon: we will start a Ho Chi Minh City travel visiting the War Remnants and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.Overnight in HCMC.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel

In the morning, travel by transfer to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, you will enjoy a scenic drive through idyllic paddy flatlands and countryside. Arrive at Cu Chi tunnels for a fascinating guided tour of this amazing three-floor labyrinth of underground passages stretching a staggering 250kilometres from Saigon to the Cambodian border. After Cu chi, transfer to Cao Dai temple at Tay Ninh town for a trip. You will arrive at the temple in time for the midday service giving you the chance to listen to chanting devotees. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes. Return to HCMC after lunch. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Can Tho

Your tour guide picks you up at the hotel to travel to Ben Tre, the “Coconut capital” in Mekong Delta. Arrive at Ben Tre town, take a boat trip around Ben Tre River, enjoy sight-seeing local activities on the river.In Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks, we will see some family making mats.Take motor cart Pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to know the culture in the country.After lunch take a bicycle to visit countryside in Mekong delta. Visit rice factory and Mr. Sáu khánh house – local ancient porcelains collected.Back to the boat then cruising to canal then back to the land where our car waiting for us to Cantho. On the way we stop over at Bonsai village, see the beautiful church. Then continue to Cantho pass by ferry for conquering large river.Overnight in Cantho.

Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon - Bangkok

After breakfast at the hotel, rising to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we start our trip with a boat cruise on sparking streams along the endless waterway of Mighty Mekong River to Cai Rang floating markets. Enjoy seeing the real Mekong lifestyle in the market, visit orchard garden & noodle house before back to land to visit Chinese temple… After then, we drive back directly to the HCMC international airport for a late afternoon flight to Bangkok.Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 5: Bangkok - Bang Pa-in - Sukhothai

Pick you up at your hotel in Bangkok. First, you drive north to Bang Pa-In, a former royal palace that nowadays serves as a summer residence of the king. Continue to drive to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Bangkok, destroyed in 1767 by the Burmese Visit here, the most important temples, including Wat Phanan Choen, Wat Yai Mongkol, and Wat Rachaburana. Drive through the central plains to Singburi where the Phenom Chaksi Wat, a temple with one of the largest reclining Buddha is Thailand's. Singburi of Uthai Thani to take a small, very beautiful road through the rice level and look at a glass temple in Uthai Thani. It continues with a brief stopover Kamphengphet up to Sukhothai. Overnight at hotel in Sukhothai.

Day 6: Sukhothai - Phitsanulok

Sukhothai was the first capital of the former Kingdom of Siam in the 13-14 century. You will visit the most ancient plants, such as Wat Mahatat, Wat Sra Sri, and Wat Sri Sawai. Due to this huge park, you can either walk or your supervisor rents bikes, where you can tour the facility. Since very few cars run here, it's a nice change, a time to sit on the bike. Then it continues with a visit to the Wat Phitsanuloke Mahatat. Overnight at hotel in Phitsanulok.

Day 7: Phitsanulok - Lopburi - Kanchanaburi

Departure in the morning back south to Lopburi. In Lopburi, we will look at a monkey shrine, the ancient Khmer temple of Wat Prangsamyot, and the former Royal Palace Narai. We continue our tour in a southwestern direction through the central plains, passing Suphanburi until reaching Kanchanaburi. Overnight at hotel in Kanchanaburi.

Day 8: Kanchanaburi

Have a morning tour to visit Kanchanaburi. Here are the so-called JEATH Museum, War Cemetery and the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Then take a train ride on the "Death Railway". After that, you go to an elephant camp where you first ride on an elephant under an hour and then take a bamboo raft ride. Overnight at a resort on the River Kwai, about 50 km north of Kanchanaburi.

Day 9: Kanchanaburi - Damnoen Saduak - Bangkok

After an early breakfast drive to Damnoen Saduak, and visit the only remaining active floating market in Thailand. With a rowing boat to be rowed for an hour through the market street and the adjacent channels, close to the market situation over. Like 140 years ago today still people from surrounding areas come here and sell their products in this key market. Then you visit a beautiful Catholic church, on the banks of the Mae Klong River. Continue on to Petchaburi with a visit to the Khao Luang Cave, in which many monkeys live, and the Royal Palace. Finally, you can either go back to Bangkok hotel or to the airport for your departure flight.