24 days
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Luang Prabang → Hanoi → Ninh Binh → bay cruise → Hanoi → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
Follow the scent of northern Thai cooking, drift along the Mekong beneath limestone cliffs and wake to islands outside your bay cabin. This journey links Bangkok’s gilded courtyards, Chiang Mai’s mountain-village life and Luang Prabang’s riverside temples with Vietnam’s old streets, waterways and lantern-lit evenings.
The 24-day Thailand, Laos and Vietnam cultural journey runs from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. Three Bangkok nights, three in Chiang Mai, four in Luang Prabang and four in Hoi An give the guided discoveries room to breathe. Two full independent days and relaxed transfer days help you enjoy the longer route.
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Discover the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, then follow a Chao Phraya boat segment to Wat Arun. A separate day brings the trading scenes of Maeklong and Damnoen Saduak. Fly north to Chiang Mai for Mae Kampong’s wooded village paths and a market-to-kitchen cooking experience, with an independent afternoon after lunch.
Settle into one base for temples, the riverfront and a guided introduction to Wat Xieng Thong. Spend a separate day at Kuang Si’s cascades and forest paths, then travel by boat along the Mekong to Pak Ou’s sacred caves. Lunches and rest breaks give each outing its own rhythm; evenings are yours to enjoy nearby.
Hanoi’s Temple of Literature and old streets lead to Trang An’s rowing boats and two Ninh Binh nights. Enjoy an independent countryside day before travelling directly to the cruise harbour. After your night on a shared bay vessel, return to a Hanoi hotel before flying to Da Nang and continuing to Hoi An.
Four Hoi An nights combine trading-port stories, gardens and a local-host activity with time for your own discoveries. Finish with Ho Chi Minh City’s history and a Ben Tre day among coconut workshops and garden-lined waterways, returning to the same city hotel.
From approximately US$2,920 per adult for the stated land-and-cruise sample, based on two adults sharing indicative three-star hotel rooms and a bay cabin. All flights and baggage are separate. Listed land transfers and guided visits are private; the bay vessel and local boat services are shared unless your offer says otherwise. Dates, room choices and personal changes determine the final quotation.
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Begin with Bangkok’s temples and markets, then explore northern Thai village life and cooking. Four nights in Luang Prabang add temples, waterfalls and a Mekong excursion before Vietnam’s limestone waterways, bay cruise, Hoi An and Ben Tre. The 24-day route keeps longer stays around its cultural experiences.
Start in Bangkok and finish in Ho Chi Minh City. Private arrival and departure transfers are included in the stated sample. Send your international flight plans before booking so Vietpower Travel can align hotel nights, airports and pickup arrangements.
This is an indicative adult land-and-cruise guide based on two adults sharing sample three-star rooms and a bay cabin. It includes the stated stays, land transfers, guided visits, standard admissions and included meals. All flights and baggage are separate. Your dates and chosen services determine the written offer.
The sample has five flight journeys: Bangkok–Chiang Mai on Day 4, Chiang Mai–Luang Prabang via Bangkok on Day 7, Luang Prabang–Hanoi on Day 11, Hanoi–Da Nang on Day 17 and Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City on Day 21. The Day 7 journey has two flight legs. Flights and baggage are separately quoted; airport transfers are included as listed.
There are 23 nights: 22 in hotels and one on a shared bay vessel. Stay three nights in Bangkok, three in Chiang Mai, four in Luang Prabang, three in Hanoi across the journey, two in Ninh Binh, four in Hoi An and three in Ho Chi Minh City. Named properties and the vessel appear in your dated quotation.
The sample uses private airport and road transfers and regional English-speaking guides on the listed guided days. The overnight bay vessel and local boat services are shared unless the quotation specifies otherwise. Cooking-class group size is identified in the personal offer. A shared Ben Tre excursion can be quoted as an alternative to the private land arrangement.
Day 14 in Ninh Binh and Day 20 in Hoi An include breakfast and the stated hotel night, with no on-call guide or vehicle. Other independent afternoons and evenings give you room to rest or explore nearby. Extra activities can be arranged and priced before confirmation.
Expect village paths, temple grounds, waterfall trails and boat boarding. Pak Ou includes steps, and surfaces can be wet or uneven. Tell us about mobility needs so we can discuss shorter walks, vehicle access, suitable hotel locations and a comfortable pace. Swimming at Kuang Si depends on permitted access and conditions.
The core programme includes Bangkok’s royal temples, the Maeklong and Damnoen Saduak excursion, Mae Kampong, a northern Thai cooking experience, Luang Prabang’s listed visits and the Vietnam sightseeing shown below. A passing train at Maeklong, unrestricted temple access or swimming cannot be guaranteed. Patom Organic Village, Hanoi’s railway street and a Saigon waterbus are optional changes, separately agreed.
Yes. Share your preferred comfort level, walking pace and interests. Vietpower Travel can quote hotel and cabin upgrades, extra nights or a revised balance of guided visits and independent time. Optional changes are priced clearly before you confirm.
Send travel dates, group size, room setup, international arrival and departure plans, dietary needs and mobility considerations. Your written offer identifies the route, named accommodation, private and shared services, meals and tickets, separately priced flights, total and booking terms. Visa and official entry fees are separate.
Which part of the journey would you like to linger over? Tell Vietpower Travel your travel month, group size, preferred hotel comfort and interests. We will shape the pace and send a clear personal quotation.
Plan your Thailand, Laos and Vietnam holiday on WhatsApp or email sales@vietpowertravel.com.
Highlights
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| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bangkok | Welcome to Bangkok | None | |
| Day 2 | Bangkok, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun | Royal Bangkok and the Chao Phraya | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Bangkok, Maeklong, Damnoen Saduak | Railway stalls and floating-market waterways | B, L | |
| Day 4 | Bangkok, Chiang Mai | Fly north to Chiang Mai | B | |
| Day 5 | Chiang Mai, Mae Kampong | Market life and Mae Kampong village | B, L | |
| Day 6 | Chiang Mai | Northern Thai cooking and a relaxed afternoon | B, L | |
| Day 7 | Chiang Mai, Bangkok connection, Luang Prabang | From Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang | B | |
| Day 8 | Luang Prabang, Wat Xieng Thong | Temples and riverside Luang Prabang | B, L | |
| Day 9 | Luang Prabang, Kuang Si | Kuang Si’s cascades and forest paths | B, L | |
| Day 10 | Luang Prabang, Mekong River, Pak Ou | The Mekong and the sacred caves of Pak Ou | B, L | |
| Day 11 | Luang Prabang, Hanoi | Fly from Luang Prabang to Hanoi | B | |
| Day 12 | Hanoi | Hanoi’s learning, heritage and old streets | B, L | |
| Day 13 | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Trang An, Hoa Lu | Limestone waterways in Ninh Binh | B, L | |
| Day 14 | Ninh Binh | A free day in the Ninh Binh countryside | B | |
| Day 15 | Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay | From Ninh Binh to your bay cabin | B, L, D | |
| Day 16 | Ha Long Bay, Hanoi | A morning on the bay, an evening in Hanoi | B, Br | |
| Day 17 | Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An | Fly to Da Nang and continue to Hoi An | B | |
| Day 18 | Hoi An | Hoi An’s trading-port stories | B | |
| Day 19 | Hoi An countryside | Gardens and village life around Hoi An | B, L | |
| Day 20 | Hoi An | Hoi An at your own pace | B | |
| Day 21 | Hoi An, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City | Fly to Ho Chi Minh City | B | |
| Day 22 | Ho Chi Minh City | History and daily life in Ho Chi Minh City | B, L | |
| Day 23 | Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre | A Ben Tre day among coconut gardens | B, L | |
| Day 24 | Ho Chi Minh City | Farewell from Ho Chi Minh City | B |
Your private driver meets you at the agreed Bangkok arrival airport and takes you to your hotel. Check in at the standard time, rest after your flight and enjoy an independent first evening nearby. An early room can be quoted if you need one.
Meals: None. Overnight: Bangkok.
Walk through the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with your guide, then pause for lunch. A Chao Phraya boat segment leads to Wat Arun and its riverside setting. Appropriate clothing is required at sacred sites; access follows local arrangements. Return to your hotel with an independent evening ahead.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Bangkok.
Travel out from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Explore the stalls, enjoy a local boat segment and stop for lunch. Trading activity and train movements vary, so a passing train is not guaranteed. Return to Bangkok for your final evening before flying north.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Bangkok.
Take a private transfer to Bangkok Airport for the separately quoted flight to Chiang Mai. Your arrival driver brings you to your hotel for three nights. The rest of the day is independent, leaving time to settle into northern Thailand.
Meals: B. Overnight: Chiang Mai.
Visit a local market with your guide before travelling into the wooded hills to Mae Kampong. Walk through the village, pause for coffee and enjoy the forest setting at a gentle pace. Lunch and rest breaks form part of the outing. Return to Chiang Mai without adding another distant village to the day.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Chiang Mai.
Discover ingredients at a local market, then join the arranged northern Thai cooking experience. Prepare selected dishes with your host and enjoy what you have made for lunch. Share dietary requirements before booking. Return to your hotel for an independent afternoon and evening.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Chiang Mai.
Your private transfer takes you to Chiang Mai Airport for the separately quoted flight journey to Luang Prabang via Bangkok. This day is reserved for travel. On arrival, meet your driver, continue to your hotel and settle in for four nights beside the rivers and temples of northern Laos.
Meals: B. Overnight: Luang Prabang.
Explore Luang Prabang with your guide, including Wat Xieng Thong and a museum or historic house chosen around the day’s opening arrangements. Discover the town’s religious traditions and river setting, enjoy lunch and leave time to rest. An early alms-giving observation can be discussed with respectful conduct and distance.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Luang Prabang.
Travel to Kuang Si and follow suitable paths through the forest to the cascades. Your guide adapts the walk to conditions and the group’s comfort. Enjoy lunch before returning to Luang Prabang. Swimming is possible only where permitted and suitable on the day.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Luang Prabang.
Travel along the Mekong by local boat to Pak Ou, where Buddha images fill caves above the river. Enjoy the changing river scenery, a village stop when arranged and lunch before returning to Luang Prabang. Cave steps and boat boarding are part of the visit; share any mobility needs in advance.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Luang Prabang.
Private airport transfers accompany your separately quoted flight journey from Luang Prabang to Hanoi. Settle into your hotel, rest after the journey and enjoy your first independent evening in Vietnam.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hanoi.
Explore the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh complex with your guide, following the day’s opening arrangements. Enjoy lunch, then discover the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Stories of learning, independence and trading life bring the capital into focus; the pace leaves room for a coffee break.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hanoi.
Travel privately to Ninh Binh, roughly two to two-and-a-half hours plus breaks. A Trang An rowing-boat journey brings you among limestone cliffs and waterways. Visit Hoa Lu, enjoy lunch and take a gentle walk before settling into your hotel. Cycling can be discussed as an alternative for those who prefer it.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Enjoy a full independent day in Ninh Binh. Start with breakfast, then choose a quiet morning, a nearby walk or time to enjoy your hotel. No guide or vehicle is on call today. An organised outing can be added to your quotation if you would like one.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Travel directly from Ninh Binh to the cruise harbour by private vehicle, allowing approximately three-and-a-half to four hours or longer for road conditions and breaks. Board your shared bay vessel for lunch among limestone islands. Follow the chosen cruise programme, enjoy dinner and spend the night in your cabin.
Meals: B, L, D. Overnight: Bay cruise.
Wake on the water and enjoy the morning activities offered by your vessel. Breakfast and any brunch follow its actual programme. After disembarkation, your private vehicle returns you to Hanoi, around two-and-a-half to three hours plus breaks. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a restful independent evening.
Meals: B, Br. Overnight: Hanoi.
Your driver takes you to Hanoi Airport for the separately quoted flight to Da Nang. Meet your arrival driver and continue to Hoi An for four nights. Settle into your hotel and enjoy an independent afternoon and evening before tomorrow’s guided old-town walk.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hoi An.
Walk through Hoi An’s old town with your guide, visiting an old house and assembly hall covered by the standard sightseeing ticket. Discover the trading communities behind its architecture. Rest during the afternoon, then enjoy the lantern-lit streets independently in the evening. A lantern workshop is an optional addition.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hoi An.
Visit the countryside around Hoi An, meeting a local host among village gardens. Enjoy a farming or cooking activity arranged for your visit and a local lunch. Gentle walking and vehicle transfers keep the day accessible; cycling is an alternative to discuss. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hoi An.
Breakfast and another Hoi An night are included, leaving the day yours to enjoy. Revisit a favourite street, browse a small shop or relax at your hotel. No guide or vehicle is on call. Vietpower Travel can quote an extra activity if you would like to organise the day.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hoi An.
Take a private transfer to Da Nang Airport for your separately quoted flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your arrival driver brings you to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy an independent evening before exploring the southern city with your guide tomorrow.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum, then see the Central Post Office and the cathedral exterior where accessible. Enjoy lunch and time around Ben Thanh or the riverfront. Museum content can be adjusted for younger travellers; a waterbus experience is an optional change.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Travel from your city hotel to Ben Tre for a day in the Mekong Delta. Local boat services, coconut workshops and garden paths reveal the area’s river life. Enjoy lunch and a sampan segment when conditions permit. Return to the same Ho Chi Minh City hotel, leaving your main luggage in place.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy breakfast and any independent time your flight allows. Your private driver takes you to the agreed departure airport at the arranged time. Standard checkout applies; luggage storage or a late room can be discussed for an evening departure.
Meals: B. Overnight: No included overnight.
22 hotel nights; indicative three-star twin/double rooms, upgrades available
One shared bay-cruise night; vessel and cabin confirmed for your dates
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