Thailand, Laos and Vietnam Adventure

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22 days,Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Trip Code: ATLV

Exploring the canals of Bangkok, floating down the mighty Mekong, visiting majestic caves and stunning limestone karsts, sailing a junk through Halong Bay, shopping in Hoi An, squeezing through the Cu Chi tunnels.

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From the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok to Halong Bay's magnificent limestone karsts, this trip encompasses the highlights of Indochina. Marvel at the majestic granite peak of Doi Suthep, explore a traditional Hmong village and savour noodles in Chiang Mai. Shop for souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City and join the locals sipping coffee at a lakeside café in Hanoi. With hotels, transport and a number of included activities arranged by our CEOs, this adventure offers up the perfect combination of must-see highlights and free time.

What's Included

  • Bangkok Klong trip, Entrance and guide to Wat Po, Entrance to Doi Suthep, Entrance to Pak Ou caves, Guided tour Traditional Arts & Ethnology Museum (Luang Prabang), Kuang Si Falls trek (half day), Traditional local Lao homestay experience, Water puppets performance, Entrance to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (seasonal), Halong Bay caves entrance, Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner, Entrance to Imperial Citadel and tomb, Cu Chi Tunnels entrance.
  • 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners. (Allow USD400-650 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (17 nts), village homestay (1 nt), sleeper train (2 nts), junk boat (1 nt).
  • Train, local bus, air-con bus, plane, walking, songthaew, tuk tuk, boat.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Map of the route for Thailand, Laos and Vietnam Adventure
Places Visited
  • Laos
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
Day 1 Bangkok

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Bangkok (B)

Guided longboat klong tour and Wat Po temple. Option to visit Grand Palace or National Museum. Overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 3 Chiang Mai

Guided tour of Doi Suthep temple and then watch the monks chanting. Optional bike riding tour of Chiang Mai, cooking school, city walking tour and temples.

Day 4 Chiang Khong

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

Day 5 Mekong River

Travel all day by boat down the Mekong crossing the border into Laos. Relax and watch the world go by and visit a traditional Hmong village.

Days 6-8 Luang Prabang (3B,1D)

Guided tours of Pak Ou caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls, visit Ethnology Museum. Optional biking trips, elephant treks, cooking school, shopping in night market, explore the town.

Days 9-10 Homestay/Vang Vieng (1B,1D)

Spend the night in a local village enjoying traditional Laotian food. Enjoy this outdoor paradise with optional activities including short treks, swimming, caving, or a boat ride up the river. Day 10 drive to the picturesque town of Vang Vieng, nestled along the Nam Song River. Surrounded by limestone karsts, Vang Vieng is ideal for exploring the countryside by bicycle, or opt to relax by the river.

Day 11 Vientiane

Optional city walking tour, temples, National Museum, That Luang, morning markets.

Days 12-13 Hanoi (2B)

Morning flight to Hanoi on Day 12. Water puppets show, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house. Option to visit Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, museums and the Old Quarter.

Days 14-15 Halong Bay/Hanoi (2B,2L,1D)

Overnight cruise around Halong Bay, included seafood lunch and dinner. Visit caves, swim. Optional kayaking around Halong Bay. Travel by overnight train to Hue on Day 15.

Day 16 Hue

Guided tour of Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs. Optional guided countryside motorbike tour.

Days 17-19 Hoi An (3B)

Optional cooking school, My Son ruins, bike riding, boat cruise, beach visits, shop at the tailors.

Days 20-21 Ho Chi Minh City (2B)

Flight to Ho Chi Minh City on Day 20. Guided tour of Cu Chi tunnels. Optional visit to the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thahn market and Colonial Quarter.

Day 22 Ho Chi Minh City (B)

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