Vietnam & Thailand with Phuket 13 Nights / 14 Days
An exclusively nice holiday trip to unlock the popular tourist attractions and beach destinations in both Vietnam and Thailand which amazingly see Saigon’s vibrant city, the historical war site of Cu Chi Tunnels and the must-see Mekong Delta, followed by coastal cities of central Vietnam for Golden Bridge atop Ba Na Hills, Da Nang’s coastal beach, the heritage site of Old Hoi An town and Hue Imperial Citadel followed by dinner cruise on the Perfume River. Connecting to Bangkok, visit Bangkok’s major tourist attractions included Grand Palace, the famous floating market, curious dead railway and bridge on the River Kwai of Kanchanaburi, and fly to spend a few days to explore beautiful Phuket’s beaches as if its town offers a vibrant culinary scene and variety of local specialties.
Destinations
Saigon → Hue → Hoi An → Da Nang → Bangkok (+Ratchaburi & Kanchanaburi) → Phuket
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Saigon – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: My Tho – Mekong Delta Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off 8.00am out of the bustling Saigon straight to My Tho boat pier where we process to embark a local motorboat which slides on Mekong Delta overlooking islets, fish farms and floating houses admired by fishing and trading activities on boats. In Unicorn Island, we will be pampered by Vietnamese traditional music depicting a folk art rooted from South Vietnam and get refreshed by tropical fruit tasting. Continue by canoe, we explore the natural beauty of Mekong canals with lush beautiful coconut trees stretching at both sides until we enjoy the walking tour to observe bee keeping farm and sample honey tea before having lunch. After lunch break, we catch our regular boat to coconut candy workshop to learn the processing of how coconut candies are made, along with a chance to taste and chew sweet candies or purchase a few packs before we get in our awaiting car/minivan and drive back to Saigon City in the evening.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin our adventure trip at 8.00am out of bustling Saigon City, pass countryside to explore the famous attraction of Cu Chi tunnels which are known as the deadly dangerous trap tunnel networks and was used by Viet Cong army as the facility base to supply food, accommodation, storage, escape rooms as well as strong holes to fight against their enemies during French and American war from 1948 until 1975. Learn from your tour guide about this interesting and sad history of Vietnam, and personally experience the real feeling when crawl into the tunnels to reveal some remnants left after the war ended.
Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, we return for guided Saigon City along with War Remnants Museum that you can witness Indochina war history while browsing various items relating Vietnam War, visit the fascinating architecture of Reunification Palace which was the former workplace and residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam, admired by French colonial buildings of Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, we then stroll at Jade Emperor Pagoda before go shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market where you observe trading exchanges and you can’t absolutely ignore to purchase some souvenirs.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Saigon - Flight to Hue, Hue City Tour & Sunset Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Have the rest of free time in Saigon before transferring to airport for flight to coastal city of Hue.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in.
Afternoon, we set off to explore the three significant mausoleum emperors of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, those tombs have unique blend French & Royal architectures along with interesting history that you can learn from your tour guide about Nguyen Dynast dates back to 12th century. We continue our adventure to Kim Long Village to observe local people making conical hats and colorful joss sticks.
Evening, we get on board for sunset cruise with a welcome cocktail, the boat cruise slowly slides along the Perfume River admired by soft evening at Hue imperial city before enjoying special dinner followed by Vietnamese traditional music performance on boat. Disembark and get our car/minivan back to the hotel around 8.45pm.
Overnight in Hue
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 5: Hue Imperial Citadel, Drive to Hoi An & Hoi An Street Food
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re heading out at 8.00am to Dong Ba market where we stroll to observe citizen daily life with interesting local trades then continue to visit the world heritage site “Hue Imperial Citadel” which is considered as the most famous attraction along with unique architectures, detailed arts and works on walls, and a rich history which dates back to hundreds of years ago. The impressive structures, cultural decorates, Purple Forbidden City and the history definitely give your day a pretty worth visit. Next, we drive along The Perfume River to the attractive, religious Thien Mu Pagoda where you will have a pleasant walking to see beautiful surrounding and learn from your guide about its mystery legend.
Enjoy delicious Vietnamese lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive (approx. 3 hours) from Hue via Hai Van Pass to Hoi An Town, en-route at beautiful Hai Van Pass admired by natural beauty of mountain range and the blue coast where it’s a good morning to take a wonderful breathtaking and capture picturesque photos. Arrived, checked in and have rest of free time.
Evening at 5.00pm, we process to the old town of Hoi An where we excitingly enjoy the walking street food tour to discover famous Vietnamese dishes including delicate Vietnamese sandwich called “Banh Mi”, Barbecue pork rolled in rice paper and other yummy snacks (Banh Beo and Banh Khot). Continue to observe marketplace area with various local food stalls admired by interesting activities, we go zic and zac through small alley to Hoi An Riverfront to catch the night street highlight of cultural Hoi An town and cheerfully end up at a local restaurant for delicious dinner followed by a local beer.
Overnight in Hoi An
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Ancient Town Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.30am to visit My Son Sanctuary which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hoi An of central Vietnam, formally was the religious and political center of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. The site contains over 70 Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva, known as Bhadreshvara. The temples are built of brick and stone and decorated with sandstone sculptures. Unlock temple historical and capture nice photos before returning Hoi An town for a tasty lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we’ll discover the well-preserved old town of Hoi An which is known as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site because of its unique architecture that reflects both indigenous and foreign cultures. Start with the most remarkable Japanese Covered Bridge dates back to the 16th century, traditional Fujian Assembly Hall which gives a worth visit, continue to observe the exotic architecture of Tan Ky Old House, have an exciting walking in the colorful lantern street and take beautiful photos before visiting Hoi An central market where you can go shopping around.
Overnight in Hoi An
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Hoi An to Da Nang – Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out, drive to Da Nang with spending a great sight to Marble Mountains which represent to five elements: water, fire, earth, wood and metal, also a home to religious pagodas, shrines and hidden caves. Enjoy climbing up with 108 steps to the top and tranquilly take a wonderful breathtaking with the spectacular views of Da Nang City, and we will go to explore a few hidden caves (or skip caves) and Tam Thai pagoda. If you’re font of handicraft works, Tien Hieu Marble Handicraft Sculptures is an ideal for observation before resume our journey to Ba Na Hills where we discover the fascinating beauty of Da Nang City from the summit of popular Ba Na Hills. Once we arrived, we process to take cable car to observe variety of exciting places included Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, the impressive Linh Ung Pagoda, Buddhist statue and walk inside the tunnel to visit wine cellar with a chance to taste a glass of wine. Continue to stroll at the must-see Golden Bridge where you capture the beauty of the sky, nature and enjoy the breathtaking while Golden Bridge is extremely considered as one of the most pleasant places to take romantic photos.
Note: buffet lunch is provided at one of restaurants in Ba Na.
Return to our awaiting car/minivan then we drive straight to a booked hotel in Da Nang for check in.
Overnight in Da Nang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Da Nang – My Khe Beach & Flight to Bangkok, Thailand
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today our team picks you up at hotel’s lobby then transfers to My Khe beach – one of the most beautiful, natural coastal cities in Vietnam. It is a white sand coast with clear water and a pleasant beach for relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and unwind yourselves at your own free time before taking afternoon flight to Bangkok, Thailand.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: Floating Market, Death Railway & Bridge on The River Kwai
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave a bit early for our remote adventure at 7.00am to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand. Lunch is provided at a selected local restaurant.
Continue our journey to Kanchanaburi whose the well-known Death Railway is located and it dates back to World War II, we spend our worth visit to War Cemetery and JEATH war museum that displays the remnants left from the war including photography, artifacts, documents, equipment and so on. After unlocking the horrific war history, we enjoy the walking on the black iron bridge over the remarkable River Kwai where you can take a good breathtaking and take nice photos before we make our way back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Best Bangkok City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, enjoy a long-tail boat excursion across Chao Phraya River to pay attention at the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and take beautiful photos of Bangkok Skylines. Resume our exciting journey on boat through small canals of Thonburi to see Bangkok’s real local lives, wooden houses on the water, temples and other interesting things along the canals before we make our way back to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Bangkok - Flight to Phuket (Or Koh Samui)
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bangkok before our team picks you up and transfers to airport for domestic flight to Phuket.
Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and nightlife. It is the largest island in the country, with a mountainous terrain and a tropical climate. It widely offers a variety of activities for visitors, such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, golfing and shopping while a vibrant culinary scene and local specialties are enjoyably delicate.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
You may change destination to Koh Samui
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island, known for its palm-fringed tranquil beaches, cabaret shows, and local culture. You can kayak, spa, or dine in this tropical paradise, and admired by the impressive Big Buddha Temple and the Secret Buddha Garden.
Day 12: Phuket - Completely Free & Easy
Breakfast is served at hotel. This day is reserved as free & easy for your self-directed exploration. One of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, Phuket has an amazing wide range of beach, fine white sand and jade-green sea water, and water sports of many varieties never fail to win over enthusiasts.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 13: Phuket - Free Leisure (Or Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island)
Breakfast is served at hotel. It is totally reserved as free and easy for your own leisure and exploration in Phuket.
Optional Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Today you will be picked up by shuttle bus between 08.00 – 09.20 AM so make sure you’re ready by 8.00am at hotel’s lobby for a wonderful day trip by speed boat to discover some of fascinating Phuket’s islands especially Koh Tapu Island which is well known as Jame Bond Island where the famous “The Man With Golden Gun” movie was filmed, wander around mystical caves, see impressive limestone formations and enjoy canoeing on the crystal water, swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Around 5.00pm, we will head back to the mainland and get transferred by shuttle bus back to hotel.
This trip included: local tour guide, canoe & paddle man, lunch, soft drinks, ea, coffee, juice, snack, fresh fruits, pick up and drop off.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 14: Phuket - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Phuket then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phuket International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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