Thailand & Vietnam: Mountains & Coastlines
Experience Overview
Do it all, and then some, on this 21-day tour of Thailand and Vietnam. Kicking off in Bangkok, enjoy the big city before heading to Sukhothai for a temple bike, then Chiang Mai for street food crawls, night markets, and a whole lot more. In Vietnam, take in the highlights of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, then soak up Nha Trang's beautiful beaches and all the natural awesomeness the area has to offer.
Highlights
- Walk through the living history book of World War II sites
- Savour a street food crawl in Chiang Mai
- Paddle boat your way through caves
- Take in Qui Nhon's gorgeous coastline
- See the best of the big cities' highlights
Trip Details
Product Code: 1610
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, plane, paddle boat, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: ATTV
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration: 21 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Chiang Mai Celebration, Chiang Mai Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An Your Discover Moment: Hoi An Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
- Orientation walks in Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City
- Visits to Thai/Burma Railway Centre, the Allied War Cemetery and the Bridge on the River Kwai
- Erawan National Park visit
- Bike ride in Sukhothai Historical Park
- Chiang Mai Street food crawl
- Paddle boat ride
- DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnels Visit
- Nha Trang Street Food Crawl
- Flight between Chiang Mai and Hanoi
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (18 nts), beach resort (2 nts).
- 20 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, plane, paddle boat, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2629 ($125 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until tonight's welcome meeting and your First Night Out with the group.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - New Siam 2
Day 2: Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Enjoy a free morning in Thailand's bustling capital. Transfer to Kanchanaburi and visit the Thai-Burma Railway Museum and War Cemetery, before stopping by the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.
In Bangkok, opt to take a klong boat tour through the city's canals and floating market, or visit the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Tonight, stroll through Kanchanaburi's riverside and enjoy the local nightlife.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the Thai-Burmese Railway Museum to learn about the Death Railway's dark history, and the Allied War Cemetery where more than 6,000 prisoners are buried.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take in a piece of World War II history on this visit. We're sure you've seen or at least heard of the famous movie "Bridge on the River Kwai." Well, now you can tour the real thing. It's massive, majestic, and imposing, offering fabulous views of the river below.Accommodation - Phae Siam Khuean Sri
Day 3: Kanchanaburi
Dip into the turquoise waters of the seven-tiered Erawan Falls with an included visit to Erawan National Park. Visit Tham Krasae Bridge, a historic wooden railway carved into the mountains. Travel back to Kanchanaburi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls. Its seven tiers offer a unique experience at every climb, reaching up to 1,500m (4921 ft). Swim in the turquoise pools, snap photos from the top tier, and opt to hike in the jungle to spot monkeys.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take in spectacular views of the river from viewpoints along the historic Tham Krasae Bridge, part of the infamous Death Railway built during the Second World War.Accommodation - Pongphen Guesthouse & Bungalows
Day 4: Kanchanaburi/Sukhothai
Begin the day with an early drive toward Sukhothai, the ancient capital of Siam. Visit the World Heritage listed Sukhothai Historical Park and bike through its impressive 13th century ruins.
Considered the birthplace of Thai art, architecture and language, Sukhothai is steeped in history and culture.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore the ruins of the Sukhothai Kingdom's 13th-century capital, one of Thailand's best-preserved World Heritage Sites. With 26 temples and countless remains within its walls, hop on a bike to get the most of your visit to this impressive ancient city.Accommodation - Pai Sukhothai Resort
Day 5: Sukhothai/Chiang Mai
Travel to Chiang Mai and enjoy a free afternoon. Opt to visit Doi Suthep, one of the city's most famous and intricately designed Buddhist temples. Tonight, uncover the best spots to eat with your CEO on a street food crawl.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO around Chiang Mai. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 6: Chiang Mai
Take a full free day to relax or explore the countryside of northern Thailand. Then tonight is your Big Night Out!
Opt to prebook a local cooking class or rent a bike and cycle through Chiang Mai.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With loads of optional activities, there's lots to see and do in Chiang Mai.Activity - Tonight's the night to celebrate all the wild and humbling adventures you've just shared with new friends. Head out into the city and reminisce the night away!Accommodation - Chiang Mai Gate Hotel
Day 7: Chiang Mai/Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Eco Luxury Hotel Hanoi
Day 8: Hanoi
Head out with your CEO for an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter. Enjoy the rest of the day free to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take an orientation walk through Hanoi's Old Quarter, a maze of streets, each one traditionally devoted to a different product or industry. Each street is named after the trade practiced on that street for several generations; it's an interesting glimpse into the life of a Hanoian in one of the oldest parts of town. Need a rest? Stop at Bia Hoi corner and pull up a plastic stool. Drink the local brew with the locals and make new friends.
Free_time - Enjoy the rest of the day free to explore Hanoi.Accommodation - Eco Luxury Hotel Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi/Vinh
Travel to Ninh Binh, a city along the Red River Delta surrounded by towering karsts and winding rivers. Visit a local pagoda, then hop into a paddle boat for a guided tour through the area's stunning limestone caves and seasonal, peaceful rice paddies. Continue to Vinh.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Hop into a local paddle boat for a two-hour tour of Ninh Binh's spectacular riverside, dotted with towering limestone rock formations and hidden caves. Take in the scenery as you drift past picturesque rice paddies and observe locals going about their day.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Muong Thanh Grand Cua Dong Hotel
Day 10: Vinh/Phong Nha
Travel through Vietnam's stunning countryside to the mountains of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. On arrival, opt to explore the town of Phong Nha by foot or by bike.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel
Day 11: Phong Nha
Today, opt to head underground to explore the awe-inspiring caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, where the oldest karst mountains and longest cave in Asia are found.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take a full free day to explore the natural wonders of Phong Nha.Accommodation - Sai Gon Phong Nha Hotel
Day 12: Phong Nha/Huế
En route to Hue, visit the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a complex underground tunnel system in the former Vietnamese DMZ. Take an orientation walk around Hue and enjoy a free evening.
Opt to visit the Royal Tombs, Tien Mu Pagoda and Imperial Citadel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Built by local villagers to escape World War II bombings, take a guided tour of the Vinh Moc tunnels in a former Vietnamese demilitarized zone. Learn about the history of this complex underground tunnel system and its stories of human resilience.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Pao Hotel Hue
Day 13: Huế/Hoi An
Enjoy a free morning in Hue. Later, travel to the port city of Hoi An. Join your CEO on a walk toward the picturesque Old Town and spot Chinese assembly halls, historic homes, and well-preserved pagodas along the way.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Join your CEO on a stroll through the winding streets of Hoi An's Old Town and spot Chinese assembly halls, historic homes, and well-preserved pagodas along the way. (Entrance fee to Hoi An's Old Town is not included)Accommodation - Hoang Trinh Hoi An Hotel
Day 14: Hoi An
Visit the G Adventures-supported Oodles of Noodles for an unforgettable cooking class. Enjoy a free afternoon before your Big Night Out with the group.
Noodles might be fun to eat, but they're even more fun to make! With free time, opt to visit the World Heritage listed My Son ruins or cruise down the Thu Bon River.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively for G Adventures. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best riverside bar in Hoi An to celebrate new adventures with new friends. Grab a drink and reminisce about your favourite experiences thus far. Later, venture to the dance floor, take advantage of the drink specials, and make it a night to remember!Accommodation - Hoang Trinh Hoi An Hotel
Day 15: Hoi An
Enjoy a full free day to explore Hoi An's rich culture and heritage, or just chill out and hit the beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With lots to see and do in Hoi An, take the day to get out and explore.Accommodation - Hoang Trinh Hoi An Hotel
Day 16: Hoi An/Qui Nhon
Spend the next few days soaking in the best coastal scenery as we hop from one beach town to another. With an early start, travel to Qui Nhon, a tranquil beach town largely off the tourist radar. Enjoy epic seaside views and opt to try the regional cuisine.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - 5 Elements Hotel
Day 17: Qui Nhon/Nha Trang
Travel to Nha Trang via the stunning passes of Cổ Mã and Deo Cả, with sweeping views of the coastline as you drive past secluded bays and lush, green valleys. Head out for an evening street food crawl.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Bring your appetite and your wallet. The CEO will bring the group to the best spots to eat and teach everyone about the local street food. Yum!Accommodation - Mojzo Inn
Day 18: Nha Trang/Mui Ne
Enjoy a free morning to explore Nha Trang's local shops and markets. Opt to hit the beach, or visit the local mud baths. Continue to Mui Ne, an off-the-beaten-track seaside retreat lined with palm trees and endless white sand.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Unique Muine Resort & Spa
Day 19: Mui Ne
Enjoy a full free day to experience this little slice of coastal paradise. Opt to view the sunrise over towering sand dunes, visit the local seafood market, go sandboarding or kitesurfing, relax on the beach, or stop by a local fish sauce factory.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in Mui Ne. Get out and explore!Accommodation - Unique Muine Resort & Spa
Day 20: Mui Ne/Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to Ho Chi Minh City. Head out for an orientation walk with your CEO and get a feel for Vietnam's buzzing southern capital. Opt to visit the Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and handicrafts, before hitting one of the city's many rooftop bars.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO in Ho Chi Minh City. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - A25 Hotel
Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Reviews
Travis C - Traveled, December 2023
I loved the CEOs and most of the accommodations and activities. The only reasons I'm giving an 8 and not a 10 is that I think the itinerary could',ve been better and some of the accommodations
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Margaret A - Traveled, November 2023
Because i really really enjoyed this trip , it was amazing! I had so much fun , fell in love with both countries and made amazing friends. Our tour guides made me feel safe, excited and happy though-out the trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Jennifer W - Traveled, November 2023
Not enough time in most places, we spent so much time for traveling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Sandra S - Traveled, October 2023
Im Vergleich zu meinen bisherigen Reisen habe ich kaum jemals so viel erlebt wie auf der G Adventures Reise. Es war allerdings teilweise auch sehr anstrengend, von dem her denke ich nicht, dass diese Art von Reise fŸr jeden geeignet ist. Wenn mein Freund interessiert ist, wŸrde ich ihm raten, mit einer etwas kŸrzeren Reise zu beginnen, als ich es getan habe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Kathryn R - Traveled, October 2023
It was well organised and included experiences I wouldn't have found for myself.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Michelle H - Traveled, September 2023
It was a great experience and I already have spoken about G Adventures with my family I also found out I have a cousin who did a tour with you years ago while I was in Vietnam
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/08/2023
Brittany T - Traveled, September 2023
Thailand was awesome! The places we went to and stayed were cool! Vietnam was a little bit more budget accommodation and most were not suitable for the average person. Would have liked to spend a little more per night and get a bit nicer place to stay.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Elisa H - Traveled, August 2023
I love it to travel with group members when nobody else can travel with you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Kiran M - Traveled, August 2023
Everything was just so nicely planned out you font have to worry about anything
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Natalie M - Traveled, August 2023
Had a really good time and experienced so much more than if I did the trip alone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Darren F - Traveled, August 2023
The trip was perfect from start to finish
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Jordan R - Traveled, July 2023
If someone asked G Adventures would be at the top of the list to recommend
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Elizabeth R - Traveled, August 2023
It gives you a unique experience of travelling and making sure you see the best parts of countries, as well as introducing you to great people and making you feel safe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2023
Monica T - Traveled, July 2023
Small Groups, knowledgeable guides, activities are optional so you can pick and choose as you go.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2003
Benjamin S - Traveled, July 2023
The tour was fantastic and our guides Malee Lu was amazing. Knew their stuff and communicated very well
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2023
Oliver P - Traveled, July 2023
Was a great trip in terms of sites visited and activities done. Overall a very stress free experience, and both CEO?s made the experience one to remember for all the right reasons
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Martin O - Traveled, July 2023
My second G Adventures trip. Always incredibly planned out and easy going with no stress. All tour guides were amazing. G tours are always a amazing experience in my opinion I would highly recommend to anyone
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Susanne H - Traveled, June 2023
From our initial inquiry, right through until the end of our trip, the whole G Adventures team could not have been more helpful, all questions and queries were answered, even out of business hours, and they were really reassuring. Upon arrival at our destination, our tour guides were so knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly! I would highly recommend G Adventures and will definitely keep them in mind for future trips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Linde J - Traveled, July 2023
Very well organised! You get to see a lot in a short time and the guides make sure that you get some nice insider tips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2023
Jack W - Traveled, June 2023
It's a great way to experience new places without too much stress
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2023
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