Holiday in Vietnam & Thailand – 16 Days – Premium Private Tours Led by Women
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet your dedicated female guide and transfer by private vehicle to your 4-star hotel. Enjoy a welcome lunch before exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and charming local cafés. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Northern Vietnamese dinner before overnighting in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Cultural Discovery (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, followed by a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. End the day with the Water Puppet Show and a Hanoi-style dinner.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel through the Red River Delta to UNESCO-listed Halong Bay and board your luxury overnight cruise. Enjoy lunch while sailing among spectacular limestone islands, followed by kayaking, cave exploration, swimming, or relaxing on the sundeck. Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner and optional squid fishing before overnighting onboard.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Start with Tai Chi on the sundeck before breakfast and continue cruising through Halong Bay. Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a traditional royal-style Hue dinner.
Day 5: Discover Imperial Hue (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda before exploring the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. After lunch, visit the royal tombs of Emperor Tu Duc and Emperor Khai Dinh, discovering the architecture and history of the Nguyen Dynasty. Finish with a refined Hue royal dinner.
Day 6: Hue – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel south via the scenic Hai Van Pass with stops at the Marble Mountains, Cham Sculpture Museum, and Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town and explore historic merchant houses, Chinese Assembly Halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Visit a local artisan to learn lantern making before dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy a relaxed morning at An Bang Beach or explore Hoi An independently. Optional experiences include countryside cycling, a cooking class, My Son Sanctuary, a sunset cruise, or the Golden Bridge. After lunch, fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a Southern Vietnamese dinner.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the underground network used during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch before visiting the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Central Post Office. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the city.
Day 9: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre Experience (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Journey to Ben Tre and cruise along peaceful Mekong waterways. Visit coconut workshops, traditional brick-making sites, and local communities before enjoying Southern folk music. Continue by tuk-tuk through countryside villages and take a sampan ride beneath coconut palms before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Bangkok, Thailand (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your 4-star hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring nearby shopping districts before enjoying a traditional Thai welcome dinner.
Day 11: Bangkok City Highlights (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, followed by lunch and a local ferry crossing the Chao Phraya River. Explore Wat Arun and Wat Pho, home to the famous Reclining Buddha. Continue to Chinatown before enjoying dinner and returning to your hotel.
Day 12: Floating Market & Railway Market (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and explore its colorful canals by traditional long-tail boat. After lunch, visit Maeklong Railway Market, famous for its market stalls positioned directly beside the railway tracks. Return to Bangkok for dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Bangkok – Chiang Mai & Khantoke Dinner (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Northern Thailand. After checking into your hotel, enjoy free time to explore Chiang Mai Old City and its historic temples. In the evening, experience a traditional Khantoke Dinner accompanied by Lanna music and cultural performances.
Day 14: Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Experience (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Mae Taeng for an ethical elephant sanctuary experience, observing rescued elephants and learning about their welfare and conservation. After lunch, visit a traditional Lisu village and enjoy a peaceful bamboo rafting experience. Continue to an orchid and butterfly farm before returning to Chiang Mai for dinner.
Day 15: Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Depart Chiang Mai for 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 boat cruise. Visit Mae Sai and nearby Akha, Yao, and Long Neck communities before returning to Chiang Mai for a farewell Thai dinner.
Day 16: Chiang Mai – Departure (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the sacred mountaintop temple overlooking Chiang Mai, before continuing to a traditional Hmong hill tribe village. Discover local customs and handicrafts before enjoying a farewell lunch and private airport transfer. Your Holiday in Vietnam & Thailand – 16 Days with Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led by Women concludes in Chiang Mai.