Grand Indochina & Thailand Explorer with Phuket – 24 Days – Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and meet your dedicated female guide for a private transfer to your 4-star hotel. Enjoy a welcome lunch before exploring Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Northern Vietnamese dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Cultural Discovery (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature before exploring the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, enjoy a cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter and watch the Water Puppet Show. Finish with an authentic Hanoi dinner.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel through the Red River Delta to spectacular Halong Bay and board your luxury overnight cruise. Enjoy lunch while sailing among limestone islands, followed by kayaking, cave exploration, swimming, or relaxing on deck. Enjoy a seafood dinner and overnight aboard the cruise.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy sunrise Tai Chi and breakfast aboard the cruise before returning to the harbor. Travel back to Hanoi and fly to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Check into your hotel and enjoy a traditional Hue dinner.
Day 5: Imperial Hue – Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda before exploring Hue Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. Continue south through the scenic Hai Van Pass with a stop at the Marble Mountains. Arrive in Hoi An for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Forest (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Explore Hoi An Market, historic merchant houses, Chinese Assembly Halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Continue to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a traditional basket boat experience through the nipa palm forest. Enjoy a Central Vietnamese dinner before overnighting in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Hoi An before transferring to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, explore the city center and visit Ben Thanh Market if time permits. Enjoy dinner featuring authentic Southern Vietnamese specialties.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the underground network used during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch before visiting the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the city.
Day 9: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Ben Tre and cruise along peaceful Mekong waterways. Visit coconut workshops, traditional brick-making areas, and local family businesses before enjoying Southern folk music. Continue by tuk-tuk and sampan through the countryside before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh and meet your Cambodian guide upon arrival. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Wat Phnom before exploring the riverside area. Enjoy a Cambodian welcome dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 11: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Discover Cambodia’s capital with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Memorial before continuing to Siem Reap by private vehicle or flight. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure around the Old Market and Pub Street. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 12: Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Rise early for sunrise at Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most famous temple. Continue to Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Explore the ancient complex with your private guide before enjoying dinner in Siem Reap.
Day 13: Ta Prohm & Tonle Sap Lake (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the atmospheric jungle-covered ruins of Ta Prohm before exploring Banteay Kdei and nearby ancient temples. After lunch, cruise Tonle Sap Lake and discover floating communities and traditional fishing life. Return to Siem Reap for a relaxed evening and Cambodian dinner.
Day 14: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang, Laos (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast before your private airport transfer and flight to Luang Prabang. Meet your Lao female guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Mekong riverside, and traditional temples before enjoying a Lao welcome dinner.
Day 15: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong before boarding a private Mekong River cruise to the sacred Pak Ou Caves. Explore the limestone caves filled with thousands of Buddha images and stop at Ban Xang Hai, known for traditional Lao rice whisky. Return to Luang Prabang for dinner and overnight.
Day 16: Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfalls (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy time around its turquoise pools and forest trails. Continue to a traditional ethnic village to discover local customs, handicrafts, and daily life. Return to Luang Prabang and enjoy a relaxed evening with dinner in the historic center.
Day 17: Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, explore the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, and visit Wat Visoun and Wat Mai. Board the modern high-speed train to Vang Vieng and enjoy the spectacular limestone scenery upon arrival. Check into your riverside hotel and enjoy dinner overlooking the Nam Song River.
Day 18: Vang Vieng Adventure & Blue Lagoon (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Explore the dramatic limestone landscape around Vang Vieng with visits to Tham Jang Cave and the famous Blue Lagoon. Travel through rice fields and rural villages while discovering local life. Enjoy a peaceful sunset beside the Nam Song River before dinner and overnight.
Day 19: Vang Vieng – Vientiane (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel by high-speed train to Vientiane, the elegant capital of Laos. Visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Phra Keo, Patuxay Monument, and the golden That Luang Stupa. Continue to the Mekong riverside before enjoying a traditional Lao dinner.
Day 20: Vientiane – Chiang Mai, Thailand (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer to Vientiane Airport for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, meet your Thai guide and check into your hotel. Explore Chiang Mai Old City and its historic temples before enjoying a traditional Lanna dinner and cultural performance.
Day 21: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel north to Chiang Rai and visit the spectacular White Temple, Wat Rong Khun. Continue to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, followed by a scenic Mekong River experience. Return to Chiang Mai for dinner and overnight.
Day 22: Chiang Mai – Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast before visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary and learning about responsible elephant conservation. Continue with a local cultural experience before flying to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy an evening in Thailand’s vibrant capital.
Day 23: Bangkok City Discovery (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Explore Bangkok’s historic waterways by private boat before discovering Chinatown or a traditional market. Enjoy a farewell Thai dinner overlooking the Chao Phraya River.
Day 24: Bangkok – Phuket – Departure (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fly from Bangkok to Phuket and transfer to your beachside hotel or enjoy a private airport transfer for your onward flight. Depending on your schedule, relax on Phuket’s beaches, explore the Old Town, or enjoy a final island experience. Your Grand Indochina & Thailand Explorer with Phuket – 24 Days concludes with unforgettable memories of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand.