Holiday in Vietnam & Thailand – 18 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 Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and charming local cafés. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Northern Vietnamese dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Highlights (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, enjoy a traditional cyclo ride through the Old Quarter before watching the Water Puppet Show. Finish the day with a local Hanoi dinner and overnight at your hotel.
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 gourmet seafood dinner before overnighting aboard the cruise.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hue (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Begin with Tai Chi on the sundeck and breakfast while cruising through Halong Bay. Return to the harbor and travel back to Hanoi for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a royal-inspired Hue dinner.
Day 5: Imperial Hue Discovery (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 Khai Dinh and Emperor Tu Duc, surrounded by elegant architecture and landscaped gardens. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel south over the spectacular Hai Van Pass with stops at the Marble Mountains and Cham Museum in Da Nang. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town and explore lantern-lit streets, historic merchant houses, Chinese Assembly Halls, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Village (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit Hoi An Market and explore the Japanese Covered Bridge, historic merchant houses, and colorful Chinese Assembly Halls. After lunch, travel to Cam Thanh Coconut Village for a traditional basket boat ride through the nipa palm waterways and meet local fishing families. Return to Hoi An for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: 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. After checking into your hotel, explore Ben Thanh Market and the lively central districts. Enjoy Southern Vietnamese specialties for dinner before overnighting in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover the remarkable underground network used during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch before visiting the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and War Remnants Museum. Enjoy dinner and overnight in the city.
Day 10: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Ben Tre for a full-day Mekong Delta experience. Cruise along peaceful canals, visit coconut workshops, ride a tuk-tuk through rural villages, enjoy traditional Southern folk music, and take a sampan ride beneath coconut palms. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and overnight.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok, Thailand (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Meet your Thai guide upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring Bangkok’s shopping districts before enjoying a traditional Thai welcome dinner.
Day 12: Bangkok City Highlights (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun, discovering Bangkok’s royal and Buddhist heritage. After lunch, explore lively neighborhoods and traditional streets before enjoying an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 13: Ayutthaya & Kanchanaburi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya and explore the ancient capital of Siam, including Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Continue to Kanchanaburi and visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and JEATH War Museum. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Kanchanaburi.
Day 14: Kanchanaburi – Bangkok – Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Visit Erawan National Park and discover its beautiful emerald waterfalls and forest trails. Return toward Bangkok for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a traditional Northern Thai Lanna dinner.
Day 15: Chiang Mai Cultural Experience (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Doi Suthep and visit the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, enjoying panoramic views across Chiang Mai. Continue into the Old City to explore ancient temples, local markets, and traditional craft workshops. In the evening, enjoy a Khantoke dinner with traditional Lanna music and cultural performances.
Day 16: Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Travel to Chiang Rai and visit Wat Rong Khun, the spectacular White Temple, followed by the Blue Temple. Continue to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, and enjoy a scenic Mekong River cruise. Return to Chiang Mai for dinner and overnight.
Day 17: Chiang Mai – Bangkok (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Chiang Mai before your flight back to Bangkok. Spend the afternoon shopping at ICONSIAM, Siam Paragon, or exploring Asiatique Night Market. Celebrate your final evening with a memorable Thai farewell dinner.
Day 18: Bangkok – Departure (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast and free time for final shopping or sightseeing depending on your departure schedule. Have a farewell lunch before your private airport transfer, with dinner arranged at a restaurant or provided as a takeaway meal for later departures. Your Holiday in Vietnam & Thailand – 18 Days with Vietnam Women Travel – Premium Private Tours Led by Women concludes with unforgettable memories of Vietnam and Thailand.