• A tour guide will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your arranged accommodation where check-in time is 2:00 pm
• Let the excitement commence!

Free time for personal activities:

• Embark on a long-tail boat for a scenic ride through the klongs, the iconic canals that weave through old Bangkok
• Visit the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, with its 82-meter-high Khmer-style tower, a symbol of the capital
• Overnight in hotel

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

• The Grand Royal Palace complex which includes the Royal Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha)
• Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha
• Visit Wat Traimit to admire the world’s largest solid gold statue
• Take a colorful stroll through Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, with its narrow streets lined with old houses, charming temples, bustling markets, and countless shops, preserving the area's authentic charm
• Overnight in hotel

Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Bang Pa-in : 90 km - 1h30

Take a tuk-tuk "Kermit" tour to explore the stunning ruins of ancient temples in Ayutthaya's historical park: Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Si Sanphet - one of the city's most photographed - Phra Mongkhon Bophit, and Wat Chai Watthanaram, a renowned Buddhist temple located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, built during the reign of King Prasat Thong as a tribute to his mother's residence

On the way back to Bangkok, stop at Bang Pa-In and visit the former summer residence of King Rama V, nestled in the center of a small lake and surrounded by magnificent gardens

Arrive in Bangkok late in the afternoon

Overnight in hotel

Bangkok - Fly - Phuket: 1h30

Free time for personal activities until the transfer by private car with driver (without guide) to Bangkok Airport for your flight to Phuket

Enjoy free time to indulge in the pleasures of the beach (without guide, without driver, without car)

Overnight in hotel

Enjoy free time to indulge in the pleasures of the beach (without guide, without driver, without car)

Overnight in hotel

Phuket - Fly - Bangkok: 1h30

Free time for personal activities until the transfer by private car with driver (without guide) to Phuket Airport for your flight to Bangkok

Arrival and transfer to the hotel, free time

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Bangkok - Fly - Hanoi: 2h

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam

You will be welcomed by the Hanoi Voyages guide upon your arrival at the airport and transferred by private car to the hotel

Enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride to discover:

• The colonial quarter with its charming architecture and tree-lined avenues
• Hoan Kiem Lake, its legend, and the lovely Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of the lake
• The maze of bustling streets filled with small shops in the heart of the famous and fascinating "Old Quarter of 36 Guilds" and its renowned Silk Street (Hang Gai)

To soak up the atmosphere of Hanoi, take a walking tour to explore:

• The Old Quarter of 36 Trades
• Colonial architecture: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, the exterior of the Hanoi Opera House, and the exterior of the State Bank of Vietnam
• Overnight in hotel

We’ve selected the highlights of an in-depth tour of Hanoi

Everything is suggested, nothing is imposed! You choose

Based on your interests and timing, you can work with your guide to decide which visits to do and in what order! You can even fit it all in if you're an early riser!

• The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• The One Pillar Pagoda
• The Quan Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda
• The Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and Scholars
• The Ethnology Museum, a marvel born from French-Vietnamese cooperation
• The Train Street: an astonishing sight where houses are built side by side, crossed by a railway, and residents live on the tracks. Kitchens, bars, restaurants – no matter... They know the train schedule, clear the way when it's time, and set everything back up after it passes!

In the evening: a Water Puppet Show, accompanied by a choir and traditional Vietnamese instruments

Performed by talented and skilled artists, this delightful show reveals Vietnam’s rich culture, from the legend of the dragon to multiple scenes depicting rural life

Overnight in hotel

Hanoi - Halong Bay: 155 km - 2h30

Halong Bay, with its 1,969 islands bathed in the turquoise waters of the East Sea, was recognized as a "natural beauty" and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994

Halong means "descent of the dragon": according to legend, a dragon descended into the bay to tame the sea currents. With its powerful tail movements, it carved deep into the mountains. Then, it plunged into the sea. The water level rose, leaving only the highest peaks visible

Cruise through this mythical bay with its spectacular seascape!

• Departure from the hotel, private car transfer without guide to Halong Bay
• Welcome reception with a welcome drink late in the morning
• Check-in to private cabins
• Crew introduction by the captain
• Cruise begins while enjoying lunch

Lunch served in the dining room or on the outdoor deck, with an excellent menu of carefully crafted dishes, beautifully presented, and served by a qualified staff

You’ll admire this breathtaking scenery that surprises you at every moment. These islands with their surprising shapes that resemble animals, the jade-colored water, and the enchanting landscape that never gets old

You’ll be gently lulled by the breeze as you discover the infinite charm of the bay, gliding through this majestic site with its signature rounded peaks emerging between the blue sky and turquoise sea

• Sun loungers are available for you to admire the passing scenery
• Explore the Cong Do area
• Visit the Thien Canh Son Cave
• Cruise towards Hon Co Island
• Enjoy kayaking and a refreshing swim in the jade-colored waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (if possible)
• 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: 155 km - 2h30

Travel from Halong Bay to Hanoi in 2 hours 30 minutes

Under the gentle morning sun, in an enchanting setting and a surprising calm, you'll enjoy your breakfast

• Discover the floating fishing village of Vung Vieng
• Morning cruise back to the port

Lunch on board the junk in the form of brunch will conclude this magnificent cruise

The entire crew will come to greet and thank you upon arriving at the port at 11 am

Return to Hanoi by private car

As soon as you disembark the junk, your driver will be waiting for you at the port. Drive to Hanoi

Around 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM, transfer by private car to Hanoi train station to take the sleeper train to Lao Cai

Overnight on train

Lao Cai - Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Early morning arrival at Lao Cai station

Enjoy breakfast at a brasserie with your private guide and driver

To help you get started on the right foot, we’ve arranged a room where you can freshen up with a shower and change before heading out.

Next, a private car transfer takes you to Sapa (around 1 hour) for a day of hiking around Sapa, meeting ethnic minorities in the heart of the rice fields

• Y Linh Ho village, in the Muong Hoa valley, is the starting point for the hikes
• Hike 6 kilometers through the terraced rice fields to the village of Lao Chai
• This small village is inhabited by the Black Hmong ethnic minority. Along the way, meet women from the village dressed in ethnic costumes. You will be touched by their kindness in walking a part of the way with you
• After lunch, take a short 2-kilometer walk to the village of Ta Van, inhabited by the Giay ethnic group
• The people of Ta Van specialize in stone and wood carving. The women work with hemp, weave on looms, and prepare indigo blue dyes after harvesting the plant
• Overnight in hotel

Sapa - Bac Ha: 100 km - 3h

Other markets on different days (please contact us for more information)

• Visit the grand Bac Ha market that takes place on Sundays. It is the most colorful market in northern Vietnam. Although very touristy, it is also very authentic. The minority ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, Tay, and Phu La gather here for commercial and social exchanges. The market is full of excitement and vibrant colors
• The Hmong women wear outfits made up of large, elaborately embroidered skirts and black tops with shoulders and collars adorned with flashy embroidery. They are also adorned with beautiful silver jewelry
• Visit the baroque palace of H'Mong chief Hoang A Tuong, built in 1920 and well restored
• Visit another village - Ban Pho village. Meet with the colorful Hmong and Tay ethnic groups

Overnight in hotel

Sapa - Bus - Hanoi: 5h

In the morning, trek along a mountainous route where terraced rice fields follow one another. Sapa is an old hill station founded by the French at the beginning of the century. It is home to more than 30 ethnic minorities and boasts Vietnam's highest peak, Mount Fansipan, at an altitude of 3,143 meters. Visit the villages of Cat Cat and Shin Chai (Hmong village)

In the afternoon, take a three-hour excursion to Mount Ham Rong for a stunning panorama overlooking all of Sapa

Later, in Sapa, your guide will take you to the bus station for your return trip to Hanoi, which takes about 5 hours

You will travel in a very comfortable tourist bus, with two stops along the way where you can have dinner at various stalls offering hot dishes and snacks

Upon arrival at the bus station around 9 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel

Overnight in hotel

Free time for personal activities until your private transfer to the airport (with driver, no guide) for your international departure flight