Beauty of Vietnam & Thailand – 15 Days Private Tour Led by Women
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and meet your personal female guide before transferring to your 4-star hotel. Enjoy a welcome lunch and relax after your flight. Discover Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the charming streets around Hang Gai and Ta Hien. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Cultural Discovery
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring Northern Vietnamese specialties. Continue with a traditional cyclo ride through Hanoi Old Quarter and watch a Water Puppet Show. Explore local cafés and historic streets before dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise
Travel through the Red River Delta toward UNESCO-listed Halong Bay. Board your luxury overnight cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing between dramatic limestone islands and emerald waters. Spend the afternoon kayaking, exploring caves, swimming or relaxing on the sundeck. Watch the sunset before enjoying a premium seafood dinner. Overnight aboard the cruise.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Begin with Tai Chi on the cruise sundeck before breakfast and continue sailing through Halong Bay. Return to the harbor and travel back to Hanoi for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a refined royal-style Hue dinner. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Imperial Hue – Hoi An
Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda before visiting Hue Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. Enjoy lunch featuring traditional Hue cuisine before departing toward Hoi An. Travel over Hai Van Pass and stop at Marble Mountains in Da Nang. Arrive in Hoi An and enjoy dinner among the lantern-lit streets. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town
Explore Hoi An Market and the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, including the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls and historic merchant houses. Discover traditional architecture and the town’s trading history. After lunch, visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village and enjoy a basket boat ride through nipa palm waterways. Return to Hoi An for an evening walk and Central Vietnamese dinner. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Hoi An with time to explore the riverside streets, local boutiques or cafés. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and discover the lively center of the city. Visit Ben Thanh Market or Nguyen Hue Walking Street if time permits. Enjoy a Southern Vietnamese dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and explore underground passageways, hidden rooms and wartime facilities. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Continue through the city’s historic streets before enjoying dinner featuring Southern Vietnamese specialties. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre
Travel to Ben Tre, the heart of the Mekong Delta. Cruise along peaceful waterways and visit coconut workshops and local family businesses. Enjoy traditional Southern folk music before riding a tuk-tuk through coconut gardens and countryside lanes. Continue by sampan through shaded canals before enjoying a Mekong-style lunch. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok, Thailand
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Meet your Thai guide upon arrival and transfer to your luxury hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring Bangkok’s nearby shopping and riverside districts. Discover local cafés and markets before enjoying a traditional Thai welcome dinner. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 11: Bangkok City Highlights
Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the revered Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho and see the magnificent Reclining Buddha before crossing the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch before exploring Bangkok’s historic riverside neighborhoods. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 12: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour
Travel to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Chaiwatthanaram with your private guide. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch before continuing through the historic temple complex and old royal areas. Return to Bangkok in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner at a carefully selected Thai restaurant. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 13: Floating Market & Railway Market
Depart Bangkok for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and explore the colorful waterways by traditional long-tail boat. Continue to Maeklong Railway Market and experience the unique market where vendors adjust their stalls as trains pass through. Enjoy lunch before returning to Bangkok. Spend the afternoon shopping at ICONSIAM or exploring Asiatique The Riverfront. Enjoy dinner overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 14: Bangkok at Leisure
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed private day in Bangkok. Choose from luxury shopping at Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM or CentralWorld, a traditional Thai massage, local neighborhood exploration or a Thai cooking class. Optional visits include the Ancient City or Erawan Museum. Spend your final afternoon at leisure before a special farewell dinner celebrating your journey through Vietnam and Thailand. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 15: Bangkok – Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast and free time depending on your flight schedule. Visit a local café, explore a nearby market or shop for Thai handicrafts and souvenirs. Enjoy a farewell lunch before your private airport transfer. Dinner can be arranged at a local restaurant or prepared as a takeaway meal depending on your departure time. Your 15-day Beauty of Vietnam & Thailand journey concludes in Bangkok.