15-Day Thailand Vietnam Tour Itinerary from Hanoi to Bangkok

Upon arriving at the airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by your private local guide and driver. After checking in at the hotel, you can rest or explore the surroundings.

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hanoi

Began your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, a spiritual sanctuary for Buddhists. Head to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum where the Father of the Nation - Ho Chi Minh rests. Visit One Pillar Pagoda and discover its unique architecture and history. At Temple of Literature, you will explore the 5 main courtyards.

For lunch, choose an authentic Vietnamese restaurant to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, spend leisurely time wandering around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Travel through Hanoi Old Quarter by tricycle and dive into local life. You can also savor delicious Vietnamese street food. In the evening, you can watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

Kind Reminder:
1. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is closed from September 4 to November 4 each year.
2. Nearby attractions are worth visiting, such as Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hanoi

In the morning, you will embark on a Ha Long Bay cruise tour. Drive to Ha Long Bay and go on board. You will be greeted with open arms and enjoy a refreshing drink. The cruise manager will tell you something about safety. Then you can have lunch on board.

After lunch, you can spend time on your own arrangement. The ship will sail on clear blue water and pass by karst islands covered with green trees. It is a good chance to go kayaking to a local water village where you can fish for squid with locals. You can also enjoy a relaxing time by sunbathing and taking a sauna. Ha Long Bay cruise trip offers cooking classes which can teach you to cook Vietnamese cuisine.

In the evening, you will have a vibrant nightlife after dinner. You can play board games, fish for squid, see nightly movies, drink at a bar, and sing karaoke.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: on the cruise ship

Welcome an energetic day by doing Tai Chi with a beautiful sunrise. After the Tai Chi class, you will enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. Ha Long Bay is an excellent place for caving. You can explore stalactites and stalagmites in different shapes. At about 10:00 a.m., pack your bags and prepare to check out. Your cruise ship will return at 11:30 a.m., and you will enjoy lunch on the way.

After disembarking, the cruise ship staff will pick you up at the port and take you to Hanoi's International Airport. You will take the plane to Da Nang. Drive about one hour to Hoi An. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to your hotel in Hoi An to check in. You can get some ideas from your tour guide and explore by yourself for the rest of the time.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hoi An

After breakfast, your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a half day trip to Cam Thanh Village (Hoi An Coconut Village). After arriving at the village, you will have an exciting 45-minute to 1-hour adventure on a traditional boat. Travel along the waterway surrounded by the water coconut palm forest. You will get a chance to learn about the skills of catching fish.

After the visit to Cam Thanh Village, your tour guide will take you back to Hoi An. You can taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine for a delicious lunch and take a short break. In the afternoon, you will visit Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take photos of the historical Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, etc. Continue to Hoi An Market which offers popular street food.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Hoi An

In the morning, you will transfer to Da Nang and then fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Your local tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. In the rest time, you can explore by yourself.

You can head to Cafe Apartment and experience Saigon's coffee culture. You can also explore local handicrafts or taste various Vietnamese street food.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, drive about an hour and a half to Cu Chi Tunnels. It is a wartime legacy built by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You can get a deep understanding of their difficult life in narrow tunnels.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City. You will visit Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, and Independence Palace, where you can get a glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City's turbulent history. Head to War Remnants Museum, which shows the real history about the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese point of view.

In the evening, you will travel to busy Pham Ngu Lao Street with the night view of Ho Chi Minh City. You can savor Vietnamese specialties and experience the lively atmosphere of local life.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

Today, you will have a boat trip along the Mekong River and explore the Mekong Delta. Drive to My Tho pier after breakfast. Four beautiful islets (Dragon Islet, Unicorn Islet, Phoenix Islet, and Turtle Islet) are must-see. Along the river, there are local people fishing.

Arrive at Thoi Son Island (Unicorn Islet) and try some unique tropical fruit. In a bee farm, you can drink a cup of honey tea. Continue to Ben Tre, which is famous for its coconut candy. You will visit a coconut candy workshop. Then head to a riverside restaurant for lunch with local dishes, such as elephant ear fish. Return to My Tho pier after lunch. Venture to Vinh Trang Temple, a famous temple with more than 100 years of history. After the tour, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, you will have some free time in Ho Chi Minh City. Later, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and take you to the airport. You will fly to Bangkok today. Once settled in, you can explore near your hotel.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Bangkok

Today, you will visit Wat Pho Temple, known for the 46-meter-long giant reclining Buddha. As the birthplace of Thai massage, Wat Pho Temple offers you a chance to enjoy traditional Thai massage. Taking a tuk-tuk through Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, you will get to the Grand Palace where you can experience Thailand's ancient royal architecture. The Wat Phra Kaew in the Grand Palace worships a meditating Buddha image made of green jade.

In the afternoon, you will take a shared boat to visit Wat Arun, one of the famous royal temples in Thailand. You can enjoy different views on both sides of the river - Bangkok's Old Town and Thon Buri district.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Bangkok

After breakfast, you will travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along Bangkok Canal, you can immerse yourself in Thailand's local life and floating market trade. Your slender long-tail wooden boat sailed through the canal. Vendors sell exotic and colorful produce on board. You can also stroll along the canal and take wonderful photos.

Head to another unique local market - Maeklong Railway Market. The locals set up stalls on both sides of the railway. They have to pack their stalls when the train arrives, and their speed is astonishingly fast. Go back to your hotel in Bangkok in the late afternoon to rest and enjoy the rest of the day.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Bangkok

After breakfast, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the airport for a flight to Phuket. After arriving in Phuket, your local guide and driver will escort you to the hotel and help you check in. You will have a bit of time on your own to relax at the resort or discover Phuket.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

Ready to lose yourself in green waters and charming beaches in Phuket! Today, you can expect a day tour to a surrounding island (like Phi Phi Island). You can go scuba diving or snorkeling. In the marvelous world of the ocean, you can appreciate the rich and colorful underwater creatures. In a local restaurant, feast on delicious and juicy seafood dishes. Stop to watch the picturesque sunset over the sea.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

Besides sunshine, soft beaches, and passionate water sports, you can also explore the landmarks in Phuket. Stroll leisurely through the quaint streets of Old Phuket Town. There are well-preserved traditional Thai houses and colorful shophouses. When you visit Phuket Big Buddha on the top of Nakkerd Hill, you can feel the tranquility of the soul.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Phuket

In the morning, you will have some free time to relax or buy souvenirs. With unforgettable moments of this 15-day Vietnam Thailand tour, you will be taken to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: B
Accommodation: N/A