Your adventure in Thailand has started.

• You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

Free time for personal activities.

Overnight at a hotel

Begin the journey by unravelling the glorious history of the Capital of Thailand with its highlights :

• The Grand Royal Palace complex

• Wat Pho,

• Wat Traimitr (Temple of the Golden Buddha),

• Take a walk in the vibrant Chinatown area, Yaowarat.

Overnight at a hotel

Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bangkok: 160 km - 2h30

Explore its fascinating temples and historical ruins, showcasing stunning stupas and Buddha statues in Ayutthaya:

• Visit Wat Phu Khao Thong ("Monastery of the Golden Mount"), located just outside Ayutthaya.

• Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet,

• Visit Viharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit,

• Visit Wat Lokaya Sutha,

• Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace,

• Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.

Overnight at a hotel

Bangkok - Fly - Phuket: 1h30

Free time until heading to the airport in Bangkok for your flight to Phuket.

Free time to enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Phuket at the end of the day!

Overnight at a hotel

Free time to enjoy your beach getaway and stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Phuket at the end of the day!

Overnight at a hotel

Phuket - Fly - Bangkok: 1h30

Free time until heading to the airport in Phuket for your flight to Bangkok.

You will be welcomed at the airport then transferred to your arranged hotel for relaxation.

Overnight at a hotel

Bangkok - Fly - Hanoi: 2h

Heading to the airport in Bangkok for your flight to Hanoi.

Your adventure in Vietnam has started:

• Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed then privately transferred by a professional driver and an English – speaking guide to your arranged hotel for relaxation.
• Learn about Vietnamese culture while enjoying good quality Vietnamese coursing and let the excitement begin!

In the afternoon, enjoy a one – hour cyclo ride to explore:

• The charming colonial district with its leafy avenues.
• Hoan Kiem Lake and its legendary story, along with Ngoc Son Temple, nestled in the middle of the lake.
• The labyrinth of bustling streets filled with small shops in the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter," including the famous Silk Street (Hang Gai).

To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to discover:

• Walking through the iconic Old Quarter,
• Colonial architecture, including the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the exterior of the Hanoi Opera House, and the State Bank of Vietnam building.

Overnight at a hotel

Begin your journey by unravelling the Vietnamese culture and history in the Vietnamese capital:

• Start the day at the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square,
• The visit includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from the outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, all set within tranquil gardens and historical monuments.
• Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, beautifully located on a small peninsula beside West Lake, and Quan Thanh Temple situated on the Truc Bach Lake shore,
• Visit the Temple of Literature,
• Explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
• Grab a Vietnamese coffee while waiting for the train to pass by at the Train Street.

In the evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a traditional and ancient art form that is unique to Vietnam.

Overnight at a hotel

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 170 km - 3h

• Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port, welcome aboard, and safety briefing.

• Check in to your private cabin.

• Enjoy lunch onboard while taking in the stunning views of Bai Tu Long Bay.

• Visit Thien Canh Son Cave,

• Join a kayaking excursion to discover the limestone islands in the bay.

• Back to junk for refreshing and enjoying your relaxing time on the sundeck.

• Join a Vietnamese cooking class.

• After dinner, free evening or experience squid fishing before retiring.

Dinner: Savor fresh seafood with an exquisite menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by qualified staff.

Overnight on board

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Train - Lao Cai

• Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.

• Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by kayak or local rowboat. Discover the cultural life of fishermen and learn how to drive a boat under the instruction of local people, or have a fisherman rowing boat for you.

• Back to the boat.

• Check out of the cabin and start cruising towards the harbor while a set lunch is served.

• The entire crew will greet you and thank you as you arrive at the port at 11h30.

• Drive to Yen Duc village in Dong Trieu province for a short break in this typical Vietnamese agricultural village which is rich in culture and traditions.

• Enjoy a water puppet show performed by local artists.

• Transfer back to Hanoi.

• Around 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM, privately transfer to Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Lao Cai.

Overnight on the train.

Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Private transfer to Sapa for a full day of trekking through spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant local culture.

Day of trekking in the Sapa region – Encounters with ethnic minorities among rice terraces

• Set off from Y Linh Ho Village, nestled in the stunning Muong Hoa Valley, a gateway to some of the most picturesque rice terrace landscapes in northern Vietnam.
• Enjoy a 6 – kilometer trek through terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
• After a well–deserved lunch break, continue with a gentle 2 – kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group.

Overnight at a hotel

Sapa - Bac Ha: 105 km - 3h

Trekking through the breathtaking mountain landscapes where terraced rice fields cascade along the hillsides.

Visit Ma Tra Village, inhabited by the Black H’Mong, and continue to Ta Phin Village, where the Red Dao people maintain their rich cultural heritage.

Gifts from Hanoi Travel Zen Moments at the Red Dao.

Transfer to Bac Ha, home of the Flower Hmong, for your overnight stay.

Overnight at a hotel

Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Bus - Hanoi: 360 km - 6h

• Visit the large Bac Ha market which takes place on Sundays
• You’ll encounter Flower H’Mong, Tay, and Phu La people,

• After the market, continue with a visit to the baroque – style palace of the H’Mong chief, Hoang A Tuong, built in 1920 and beautifully restored.

• In the afternoon, explore Ban Pho Village, home to both colorfully dressed H’Mong and Tay people.

• In the late afternoon, your guide will take you to the bus station in Sapa for the 5 – hour journey back to Hanoi.

Overnight at a hotel

Enjoy your free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport for your international departure flight.