Vietnam - Thailand Tour (12 days/11 nights)

Upon arrive at Noi Bai Airport, you will be welcome and pick up with private transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Start the tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.Have lunch at local restaurant. Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum. After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Follow is one hour Traditional Water Puppet shows at Thang Long theatre. You will back to hotel around 5PM. Overnight in Hanoi,

8:00AM: You will take 3,5 hours The private car transfer you to Halong. Enjoy the interesting 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long city. Arrive in Ha Long city. Then take a private boat trip about 4hrs journey, have lunch on the boat trip. Cruise through the emerald waters between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, visit Thien Cung cave (the cave of the heavenly palace - famous for its stalagmites and stalactites) the cave has only opened to the public since 1998. A short way visit the newly discovered Dau Go grotto (wooden stakecave-where in 1288 one of Vietnamese most famous Generals Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongol army). Back to Halong city where your car will be waiting for you to take you back to Hanoi. 20h30 Arrive in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Today you will take a morning flight to Danang. Arrival Danang, pick up and transfer to Hoian visit famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, and the vibrant market. Also, you pass many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Then you have lunch at local restaurant and transfer back to hotel for the rest day is at leisure. Overnight in Hoian.

You are free today for beach relaxation or shopping. Overnight in Hoian.

Today you will take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon on arrival, pick up and transfer to visit The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city, then visit: War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture, visit Ben Thanh Market: This is one of the best ways to observe street life in this vibrant commercial centre. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for 2.5 hours driving to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat to Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Then take a bicycle around 1 hour in Tan Thanh to visit of the countryside. Take a look the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits. Afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

You are free today for shopping or beach relaxation. Late afternoon, the driver transfer you to airport for late flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the morning wake up early and head to Wat Pho to witness the chanting of the monks. Follow this with a spin around the Grand Palace and the interactive Siam Museum to understand more about Thai history and religion. After lunch, continue to Chinatown and absorb the vibrant street atmosphere with a walking tour and enjoy a canal trip on a boat to witness river life in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Drive to legendary Ayutthaya, the capital of Thailand for more than 417 years, stopping at a tranquil former summer palace built by King Rama IV en route. You'll visit Ayuthaya Historical Park's ruined temples and sample some local delights in the muslim quarter. Enjoy a pleasant riverside lunch before boarding a leisurely longtail boat ride to Bang Pa where you can explore the majestic Royal mansions. Back to Bangkok in late afternoon. Overnight in Bangkok.

You are free today for relaxation or shopping. Overnight in Bangkok.

After breakfast, you have free time before the driver transfer you to the airport for your flight to your home. We would like to express our sincere thanks for traveling with MinMax Travel.