Thailand + Vietnam Experience
Thailand + Vietnam Experience
27 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Visiting: Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Ko Pha Ngan, Phi Phi Islands, Phuket, Hanoi, Sa Pa, Hạ Long Bay, Ninh Bình, Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Lậy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TXSEAX
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-50
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Luxury, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3599
$3419 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$180
Tour Overview
Famous for natural beauty, vibrant culture, and incredible food, our Thailand + Vietnam Experience will have you exploring the very best of Thailand and Vietnam in style over 27 incredible days. From Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City you’ll experience the craziness of cities and temples, discover lush jungles, party under the stars, tour the tropical Phi Phi islands, meet rescued elephants at a sanctuary, sail around magical Ha Long Bay, cycle through rural villages, be charmed by Hoi An, learn about the Vietnam War, indulge at rooftop bars, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Oh, and did we mention that we’re including loads of activities, premium accommodation, an experienced group leader from the moment you land, and an instant crew of new mates? The trip of a lifetime just got even better!
+ Our tours are all 100% carbon neutral!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Your Adventure Begins
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
We’ll pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel in Bangkok. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.
Day 2 : River Cruise & Temples
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover Bangkok from a different perspective as we cruise on a long-tail boat through the heart of the city. We’ll visit Bangkok’s most sacred and ancient temples and travel by tuk tuk through the crazy streets! At night we’ll head out and experience the best of Bangkok nightlife.
Day 3 : Thai Cooking Class
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation: Overnight Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai cuisine first hand with a traditional Thai cooking class. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of Thailand when we board the overnight train and travel down south.
Day 4 : Floating Bungalows
Location: Khao Sok National Park
Accommodation: Floating Bungalows
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enter the magical Khao Sok National Park, a hidden paradise of pristine lakes & limestone cliffs. Go tubing, kayaking and sleep overnight in floating bungalows!
Day 5 : Jungle Treehouses
Location: Khao Sok National Park
Accommodation: Jungle Tree houses
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We’ll continue further into the stunning untouched rainforest and experience local life in the jungle. Visit a local family’s plantation and then go tubing or kayaking down a beautiful turquoise river. Tonight we’ll stay overnight in amazing tree houses!
Day 6 : Arrive In Koh Phangan
Location: Ko Pha Ngan
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll travel by boat to the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phangan. After checking in to our beautiful beachside bungalows you can spend the afternoon exploring the island or just relax by the pool. We’ll then head out for dinner and a beach party!
Day 7 : Island Tour
Location: Ko Pha Ngan
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we'll discover the beauty of the island as we travel to some of the most amazing beaches in the world! Chill, soak up the sun, snorkel in crystal clear water and check our some of the islands amazing viewpoints. We’ll then kick back with a beach BBQ!
Day 8 : Muay Thai Or Yoga
Location: Ko Pha Ngan
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing or bringing some peace and harmony into your action packed trip with a yoga class. Then relax with a traditional Thai massage before we head out for our last night on Koh Phangan.
Day 9 : Arrive In Phi Phi
Location: Phi Phi Islands
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll make our way to the Phi Phi Islands by boat & bus and then check in before an island night out!
Day 10 : Phi Phi Experience
Location: Phi Phi Islands, Phi Phi Islands
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We’ll take off on our exclusive and private speedboat to the stunning Phi Phi Leh. Visit hidden lagoons, snorkel in crystal clear water and discover some little known and stunning white sandy beaches. It’s a truly unforgettable experience!
Day 11 : Phi Phi Viewpoint & Travel To Phuket
Location: Phuket
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a morning hike to the iconic Phi Phi viewpoint, relax on some beautiful Phi Phi beaches before we jump on the ferry to Phuket. We’ll check in to our boutique hotel and have a sunset dinner and drinks.
Day 12 : Elephant Experience
Location: Phuket
Accommodation: Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ending the trip on a high, today we’ll be spending the day with Thailand’s most sacred animal - elephants. We’ll get up close and personal with the gentle giants at a sanctuary for rescued elephants and learn about their history and how they are protected and cared for. Tonight and in celebration of our last night together, we’ll be treating you to a tasty farewell dinner and drinks.
Day 13 : Fly To Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Goodbye Thailand, hello Vietnam! Landing in Hanoi after an included flight we’ll take you to your boutique hotel in the heart of the old quarter. Spend the afternoon relaxing and noticing what differentiates Vietnam from Thailand!
Day 14 : Rickshaw Exploring
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll jump straight into the hustle of Hanoi today with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Tasty street food will keep us going as we soak in the intoxicating energy of the capital, full of rustic colonial buildings and themed trading streets. This evening we’ll head out for dinner and a drink to see what Hanoi has to offer after dark.
Day 15 : Sapa Trekking
Location: Sa Pa
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Hanoi to the hills, this morning we’ll take a VIP limousine bus to uncover dazzling scenery in northern Vietnam. We’ll meet locals from different ethnic groups, learning about how they live together peacefully whist retaining their distinctive cultures, before heading up the Muong Hoa valley on a short trek. Passing villages oozing with culture, we’ll stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van village. To wrap up the day we’ll learn more about local customs and ways of life over a traditional dinner, washing it all down with a little rice wine.
Day 16 : Villages & Mountains
Location: Sa Pa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we trek through terraced hills and discover local villages. A quick drive will take us back to Sapa in the afternoon, where we’ll check in to our beautiful mountain-side hotel and take in the serenity of our surroundings.
Day 17 : Explore Sapa Town
Location: Sa Pa
Accommodation: Overnight Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning enjoy the hotel and explore Sapa at your own pace, with the option of taking the cable car up Fan Si Pan peak. With a summit over 3100m, this viewpoint, also known as the roof of Indochina, boasts extravagant views of the mountainous landscape. This evening we’ll board an overnight train for a unique but comfortable trip back to Hanoi.
Day 18 : Ha Long Bay Overnight Boat
Location: Hạ Long Bay
Accommodation: Overnight Boat
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
From Hanoi we’ll travel to Ha Long Bay to brace our sea legs and get on the luxurious boat that’ll be home for the night. Famous for emerald waters, limestone islands, dreamy grottos, and thick rainforests, we’ll see this World Heritage site up close as we kayak, swim, and laze on the sundeck. In the evening enjoy a sunset from the deck and tuck into a fresh dinner before some drinks. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Day 19 : Travel To Ninh Binh
Location: Ninh Bình
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today the rice paddies and vast mountains of Ninh Binh await. This evening we’ll make the most of our serene surroundings as we cosy up in traditional bungalows by the river at a local homestay.
Day 20 : Bike Rides, Row Boats & An Epic Hike
Location: Ninh Bình
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast
Heading out to explore the rural paradise of Ninh Binh, we’ll hop on two wheels to weave through rice paddies before taking a local rowboat through an expansive network of rivers and caves. A hike up to Dragon Mountain viewpoint will reward us with epic views, and this evening we’ll have a deserved rest back at our bungalows.
Day 21 : Explore Hoi An
Location: Hội An
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
An internal flight will take us to the charming, historical Hoi An. Colourful markets? Check. Pastel buildings? Check. Pretty lanterns lighting up the river at night? Check. This beautiful part of Vietnam ticks all the boxes. Go shopping, stroll the alleys, or even visit a local tailor to get a custom suit or dress made. Tonight we head out for some dinner and drinks to experience the nightlife of this vibrant town.
Day 22 : Basket Fishing & Cooking Class
Location: Hội An
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Local fishermen will be our guides today as we weave through coconut groves learning the art of crab fishing. We’ll then take part in a hands-on cooking class to become masters of all things Vietnamese cuisine! The afternoon is yours to try on your tailored outfits, chill by the pool or go full holiday mode with a massage. This evening we’ll treat ourselves to a Bamboo show, a cultural experience like no other.
Day 23 : Beach Day & Sunset Drinks
Location: Hội An
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pack your sun cream and swimsuit! Today we take a short bicycle ride through idyllic fields to the coast for a chilled beach day.
Day 24 : Travel To Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we have a chilled morning to soak up the last bits of unforgettable Hoi An, then will catch our second flight to Ho Chi Minh City - one of Asia’s most exhilarating hubs. We’ll head straight out onto the streets for some dinner, then up to a rooftop bar for drinks overlooking Ho Chi Minh’s modern skyline.
Day 25 : Local Life On The Mekong
Location: Cai Lậy
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Goodbye busy city and hello river life! Today we head to the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta for a special overnight experience. We’ll get a serious culture fix as we explore a more authentic Vietnam, seeing how locals live and work on the river and checking in to a family-run homestay for the evening.
Day 26 : Cu Chi Tunnels
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At the Cu Chi tunnels, we’ll learn how this hand-dug underground network played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, providing supply routes, hideouts, and living quarters for soldiers. Arriving back into Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll be dressing sharp for our farewell dinner and party this evening.
Day 27 : Check Out & Onward Travel
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your unforgettable 27 day adventure comes to an end. Those flying home will make their way to the airport, or keep living the dream and extend your stay in South East Asia with help from your group leader.
What's Included
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Train Tickets
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Local Taxes
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Accommodation
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Meals – Half Board
25 Breakfast, 13 Lunches, 9 Dinners included
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Bangkok river cruise, visit ancient temples, Thai cooking class, party in Bangkok, Khao Sok Na-tional Park, Floating Bungalows, Jungle Treehouse Experience, Kayaking & Tubing, Island tour & Snorkelling, Muay Thai or Yoga experience, Beach BBQ
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. Just let us know at time of booking, and we will pre-book any pre or post nights accommodation at our properties. You can pay for these extras nights on arrival.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes. All activities are included, however you will have some free time to explore other places.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes. Our groups have a mix of nationalities.
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What is the tipping policy?
No tipping is required, it's all included in the tour price.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No. However we recommend packing relatively light as Thailand and Vietnam are hot countries and we do move around a bit. We suggest anywhere from 10-20 kgs as a good amount.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Thai Baht THB, Vietnamese Dong VND
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Company Instant Book
Yes.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Private rooms can be provided subject to availability at certain locations. Please contact us for more info.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes. A personal airport pick up from either airport in Bangkok is included.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. Any entry visa costs are to be paid yourself.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. You will have both a western group leader alongside local guides, who all speak English.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccinations for this tour. However, a Covid vaccine may be needed to travel freely enough to participate in the tour.
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What is the maximum age limit for this tour?
Our trips are aimed at those aged 18 to 40’s. The majority of people that do our trips are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's and occasionally 50’s travel with us who have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy to share your experience with people of different ages and backgrounds, you’ll fit in perfectly on any trip.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. 18+ year olds only.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. All activities, fees and experiences are included in the price.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Premium 4-Star Hotels and Resorts
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes. We will provide a detailed accommodation list and guide.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Possibly, it will depend on your nationality. Please contact us or speak to your local embassy or consulate for more info if needed.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will contact you with reasonable notice and offer alternative groups or dates. Or potentially operate the tour if no other good option is available for you.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low to medium fitness level.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You will have a dedicated group leader with you throughout the entire tour.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We operate our own socially conscious initiative called Small Change that aims to protect the environment, promote cultural exchange, support local communities and protect animal welfare. We use money a portion of the money you pay for the tour to achieve or goals. We also plant 10 trees for every booking we receive.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
An emailed 'Before you Go' Info pack along with access to the INTRO Travel App, which contains all the destination and tour information you'll need.
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What is the maximum age limit on Intro Travel tours?
Our trips are aimed at those aged 18 to 40’s. The majority of people that do our trips are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's and occasionally 50’s travel with us who have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy to share your experience with people of different ages and backgrounds, you’ll fit in perfectly on any trip.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
A variety of like-minded travellers from all over the world aged 18 - 40's
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes. We pride ourselves on our high standard of accommodation.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
At INTRO we want all group members to feel safe and comfortable whilst travelling with us. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the use of facial coverings, hand sanitisers, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting processes, as well as social distancing measures will be practised where appropriate or deemed necessary on our tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer free date changes up to 30 days before your start date. Within 30 days there may be some small fees incurred.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes. Some tours we offer a private room option upon request.
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Free Date Changes
Intro Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intro Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intro travel, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Intro Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intro travel charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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