Travel to Northern Vietnam and Thailand in 14 days
- Hanoi
- Ninh Binh
- Halong
- Bangkok
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai
- Phuket
Two of the destinations that cannot be missed that year are Vietnam and Thailand. This trip to Vietnam and Thailand in 14 days will give you excellent experiences and best moments. You will have the opportunity to discover the northern part of Vietnam in a profound way. Visit destinations, monuments and heritage in Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. Enjoy Thai cuisine and learn more about its culture, as well as the daily life of local people.
- Explore the city of Hanoi with very interesting visits and activities
- Visit two World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay
- Discover the local life of Thai people through visits to the most famous markets Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong
- Learn to care for and intellect with the friendly elephants in Chiang Mai
- Enjoy the best relaxing moments in Phuket, one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand.
- Hanoi
- Ninh Binh
- Halong
- Bangkok
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai
- Phuket
DAY 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL
Arrival at Hanoi airport (Vietnam), where your English-speaking guide is waiting for you with a sign on which your name appears. Reception and transfer to the city center (1 hr.) where you will have the first impression of Hanoi. Check in based on availability (normally rooms are available after 2:00 p.m.).
Free afternoon, with the map we offer you can go out to explore the city on your own.
Night in Hanoi. This begins your exciting Vietnam and Thailand in 14 days with Kampá Tour.
DAY 2 HANOI - CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we begin the discovery of Hanoi's most notable cultural sites and historical monuments including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Stilt House, Single Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature - the country's first university founded in 1070. Lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will continue with the cycle ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, where it is known as its “36 streets 36 alleys”, the names of the products are used to call the streets, for example Paper Street, Paper Street, Sugar, Silver Street, etc. Ending the visit with the Ngoc Son temple, The Huc bridge and Hoan Kiem Lake (The Lake of the Restored Sword). At the end of the afternoon, we will attend a Water Puppet show at the Thang Long Theatre.
Back to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 3 HANOI – NINH BINH – TAM COC – HANG MUA
Departure to Ninh Binh – land of limestone rocks, sugar loaves and rice fields flooded by rivers and lakes all year round. After 2 hours by car, we arrive at the province of Ninh Binh. We will board a boat along the Ngo Dong River to take a tour in Tam Coc, also known as “Halong Bay on earth”. This long river meanders through rice fields, sugar loaves and passes beneath the three caves at the foot of limestone peaks.
We continue with the visit of Mua Cave (dance cave), climbing 486 stone steps to the top, this bell-shaped mountain will give you a panoramic view of the Tam Coc region.
Finally, we will visit Hoa Lu – chosen as the ancient capital of Dai Co Viet (ancient name of Vietnam), with the vestiges of the temples of the kings in the dynasty of Dinh and Le.
DAY 4 HANOI – HALONG BAY
Departure by road to Halong, the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, one of the most magical landscapes in Asia, crossing the prestigious landscape of lands bathed in water with rice fields. Upon arriving at the boat, we will embark on a cruise to explore Halong Bay, declared a Natural Heritage by UNESCO. Welcome by the crew and departure for a magnificent cruise around the bay. Night on board.
- Admiration of the picturesque islands and islets with various shapes (veil, dog, rooster, incense...).
- Visit the splendid caves of Halong Bay, including Thien Canh Son, home to stalagmites and stalactites dating back thousands of years.
- Continuation of the cruise to Cap La, kayaking and swimming in the sublime waters of the bay (weather permitting).
- Late afternoon, idleness on the upper deck of the reed.
- Participation in a cooking demonstration on board, preparation of nems or spring rolls.
- Lunch and dinner on board.
Note: Transfer by SHUTTLE BUS without guide. The itinerary depends on each cruise and changed without notice according to weather conditions.
DAY 5 HALONG/LAN HA – HANOI – FLIGHT TO BANGKOK
Get up at dawn to enjoy a moment of unique splendor: the first rays of sun emerging from the thousands of sugar loaves in the bay and participating in a Tai Chi session on the terrace.
Tai chi is an internal martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving meditation, with benefits to mental and physical health.
Boat or kayak ride to discover the fishing village of Vung Vieng, possible meeting with local inhabitants.
Lunch on the junk, disembark and return to Hanoi. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bangkok. Arrival, reception by your English-speaking guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel to check in. Night in Bangkok.
DAY 6 BANGKOK VISIT
After breakfast, board a long-tail boat and begin your journey along the Chao Praya River (meaning River of Kings) to visit 3 of the oldest temples in Thailand. Travel via many of the bustling inland canals along the Thonburi coast for a fantastic view of local waterside life. Stop at the National Museum of Royal Barges and Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), adorned with glazed mosaics.
Afterwards, visit the Wat Traimit temple known for its Golden Buddha. Departure to visit the Royal Palace founded in 1782 by King Rama I. The Palace wall protects an area of 259 hectares. Next, discover Wat Phra Kaew (or Temple of the Emerald Buddha) which is actually the Royal Chapel of the Grand Palace along with the Emerald Buddha Statue, the most famous and revered statue in Thailand. We continue with the temple of Wat Pho and its impressive Reclining Buddha, the largest in Thailand.
Around the temple there are Chinese statues representing royal guards in different postures.
Return to the hotel to rest. Night in Bangkok.
DAY 7 BANGKOK – FLOATING MARKET – TRAIN MARKET
Depart in the morning to the west of Bangkok to visit the Maeklong market, installed on the train tracks near the railway terminal. We ride on the rails to visit the very colorful market and see how quickly the merchants fold their stalls for the train scheduled to pass around 8:30 (the time the trains pass is not fixed).
Arrival at the small market of Samut Songkhran, start of the very beautiful trip aboard a canoe along the Grand Canal and then through smaller canals through a still authentic deep Asia, practically at the gates of Bangkok - the trip lasts about an hour and will end in the heart of the Damnoen Saduak floating market, a picturesque place near Bangkok.
Visit this very traditional market packed with vendors of all kinds of products: food, flowers, plants and animals. Return to Bangkok and free time to rest. Night in Bangkok.
DAY 8 BANGKOK – FLIGHT TO CHIANG RAI
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Chiang Rai.
Arrival at Chiang Mai airport, meet the English-speaking guide and begin to discover Chiang Mai. We will visit the famous Wat Rong Khun, also known as the "White Temple", famous throughout Asia for its modern Thai architecture. Return to the center of Chiang Rai and visit the most important temples in the city: Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Phra Sing. Leisure. Night in Chiang Rai.
DAY 9 CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI
In the morning, boat excursion to discover the famous Golden Triangle, a region famous for its land borders with Burma and Laos, with a magnificent view of the Mekong River.
Depart for Chiang Saen, board a speedboat to visit the Khong River that marks the border between Thailand and Laos. Arrival at the Golden Triangle, visit the meeting point of the three countries, Burma, Laos and Thailand. Disembark, travel to Chiang Mai which is collected as "Rose of the North".
Visit upon arrival to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, an emblematic place in Chiang Mai where the sacred relics of Buddha are located in a sacred place in the golden stupa. According to legend, it was in the 14th century that an elephant chose the location of this pagoda, which overlooks the city from the top of a 1,000-meter hill. It is accessed by a 300-step staircase whose ramps represent two gigantic nagas. In the same place where the pachyderm carrying Buddha's relics died, a 22-meter-high chedi covered in gold leaf was built. The place offers a panoramic view of Chiang Mai that should not be missed. Return to Chiang Mai. Accommodation.
DAY 10 CHIANG MAI – ELEPHANT CAMP
We'll spend the day exploring an elephant training camp nestled in the middle of the jungle. Transfer to the countryside and fields on the outskirts of Chiang Mai to visit the Baan Chang Elephant Camp. Far from being a banal elephant camp and a tourist factory, Baan Chang offers "responsible" activities and courses in total respect for these great pachyderms. We will learn to know the animal and take care of them. The elephants are fed bananas and sugar cane, their favorite food. We will continue the visit with a ride on an elephant through the lush jungle without a basket.
Lunch of local specialties.
In the afternoon, participation in the elephant bath, a magical moment that will surprise you. Return to Chiang Mai, rest of the day free to rest. Accommodation.
DAY 11 CHIANG MAI – FLIGHT TO PHUKET
Breakfast at hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Phuket. Arrival in Phuket, reception by your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in based on availability.
Accommodation in Phuket.
DAY 12 FREE DAY IN PHUKET
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to relax, sunbathe and enjoy the beauty of the beach in Phuket.
Choose to visit the islands of Koh Phi Phi on your own. Accommodation in Phuket.
DAY 13 FREE DAY IN PHUKET
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to relax, sunbathe and enjoy the beauty of the beach in Phuket. Night in Phuket
DAY 14 PHUKET – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, free day until the indicated time, transfer to the airport in Phuket to take the international departure flight. This marks the end of your Vietnam and Thailand in 14 days tour with Kampá Tour! We wish you a safe trip and hope you had a wonderful experience.
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- Accommodation for the entire circuit, in hotels or with locals
- Travel according to the program by private car
- English-speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the program
- All activities mentioned in the program, including entrance fees to tourist sites
- Economy class domestic flights with airport taxes included
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Bottle of water during guided tours (2 x 500ml/traveler/day)
- Government taxes currently in force (VAT, etc.)
- International flights from your home
- Visa fees, payable directly at the airport customs (see VISA)
- Bank fees related to payment
- Personal insurance
- Personal beverages during meals: beer, Coca-Cola, fruit juice, etc.
- Other meals not specified in the program
- SIM card and mobile plans
- Tips, personal expenses, and other services not mentioned in the "Our Included Services" section
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What they say about us
Countless travelers create unforgettable memories with us every year. Discover their testimonials about our exceptional service, stunning destinations, and the highlights of their trips !
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Oct 05, 2023What they say about us
Brigitte and Jean - USA
September 22, 2024 - Dear Ms. Thanh LE,
We are already back in Toulouse, and we didn’t realize how quickly time flew by.
Our 18-day Vietnam tour (August-September 2024) was an unforgettable experience.
First of all, we would like to thank your agency, "Kampá Tour," and especially you, Ms. Thanh Le. This trip, organized by your agency, was remarkably well-prepared, with representatives always attentive to our needs. The selection of hotels and destinations was meticulously planned. During our stay, we had five guides who were always there for us, making us live magical moments. A special thanks to Nhi and Lam. We loved our experiences in Sapa, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the Imperial City, and many other places (the list is long).
Regarding safety, it was very reassuring, and we felt well taken care of before and during the trip. On the first day, we had the chance to meet you at your Hanoi office, where you handed us the documents for our tour. I highly recommend this customiz
Maria Dolores & friends - Argentina
September 12, 2024 - Hello,
We had the most amazing time and are heading back to Argentina completely in love with your beautiful country! Everything was perfectly organized, and always on time.
The hotels were so comfortable, and the guides were absolutely fantastic. Special thanks to Luis in Hanoi and Ming in Phnom Penh for their kindness and professionalism – they really made our trip extra special! Hue and Phnom Penh were simply breathtaking – such charming cities with so much history and beauty. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we truly appreciate all the effort that went into planning this unforgettable journey.
I will be recommending your agency to all my friends and family – you have been incredible!
Big hugs and all the best,
Lane and Olivier - Mexico
August 27, 2024 - The trip went very well. Thank you.
We are delighted with our stay in Vietnam. The tour was superb, varied, and very interesting. The hotels were top-notch. The guides were attentive and very kind. We have no complaints about them; on the contrary, they were very friendly and competent, and we would have liked to do more.
Additionally, we thought of something you might want to mention to your future travelers: during our two days alone in Hoi An, we used the Grab app a lot for getting around the city. This app was recommended to us by a fellow Mexico traveler, and it was indeed very useful!
We will recommend Kampá Tour.
Best wishes to the entire team.
Sincerely,
Gesbert Family - USA
August 8, 2024 - Hello,
I finally have the time to share our feedback regarding our trip to Vietnam.
Hanoi: We really enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere, the old Hanoi; it was a very nice experience! The puppet show was really great. Pu Luong: The view was magnificent, and the walks were our favorite part.
The lodge was perfect. The night at the homestay was a unique experience, and fortunately, we had Zan to communicate a little; otherwise, the language barrier would have been too difficult. The family was very welcoming and kind.
Terrestrial Halong Bay: When we arrived, we found it too touristy (a lot of people), but in the end, we loved it! It was very lively and pleasant. We dined at a delicious restaurant right next to the hotel, typical and inexpensive; it was very good. The activities also satisfied us.
Baudry Family - Canada
July 25, 2024 - Hello,
Just to keep you informed:
First, the Au Lac Charner hotel was very good. We had a lovely evening last night, a nice dinner at the hotel (we preferred not to go out in the city because our youngest son had a stomach ache, but he’s much better today). The night was restful. The breakfast was very good.
Today the day is going very well. Everything is very interesting and the activities have followed each other smoothly without any waiting. Not many tourists, so we could enjoy it. Our guide is teaching us a lot about life in Vietnam.
We have arrived at the Mekong Home hotel, which is charming. We will have the cooking class a little later. In the meantime, we will enjoy the pool, the small boat, and the fishing rods available. It’s very pleasant! Have a great day.
Christine Baudry
Alejandra and Mirta - Argentina
July 7, 2024 - Hello, good night
I would like to thank you for the beautiful experience, the attention and kindness of the guides, the transfers, the hotels we loved. I learned a lot and it brought me beautiful memories of Vietnam, the grateful one is me. I recommended your agency to my family and acquaintances.
Greetings and see you soon,
Alejandra -
Joe and his family - USA
June 27, 2024 - Halong Bay cruise? Absolute game-changer! Hands down the highlight of our trip! And the price? Pretty sweet deal we snagged online.
But let me tell you about our almost-epic fail. Yours truly here forgot to get the visa for Vietnam in advance. Classic, right? Enter our hero, the AMAZING agent Thom. She swooped in and saved the day with her emergency visa wizardry. Thom didn’t just stop there. She contacted the travel agency, got all our paperwork sorted, and rescheduled our trip faster than you can say 'Oops, I did it again.' This all happened at the eleventh hour (literally). Our flight was at 7 pm, and we discovered the visa fiasco at 5:30 pm. Talk about cutting it close!
And because we had to arrive a day late, it messed up our follow-up travel plans. No problem for Thom, though. She rearranged everything so smoothly, even got us a direct transfer to the airport instead of the hotel, with no extra charge. Thom is basically a travel superhero, cape and all.
Horacio and his wife - USA
June 10, 2024 - Hello Thom,
Thank you for reaching out, I was also going to send you a message letting you know we had arrived home already. We just got back home this past Saturday, after traveling to Malaysia and Qatar as well. It’s been a week of catching up from all the work accumulated for the past 3 weeks.
We loved the service that Kampá Tour provided, how everything was handled down to smallest detail. All the 3 guides and drivers were wonderful, we got to know Vietnam more in depth thanks to way they presented the country to us. The hotels, the drivers, the food, the people, the scenery, the different activities, everything exceeded our expectations. Having a one-on-one guide was the best decision, since everything was customized to our specific requests.
Thank you so much for preparing everything single detail during our journey, it was a real pleasure working with you!!!! For now, we’re back to our daily routine, but will definitely use Kampá Tour again in a future t
Nadine, Marie, and her friends - France
May 23, 2024 - Hello Mrs. Duong,
As agreed, a little feedback on our stay. First of all, a big thank you for these wonderful holidays. Your country is magnificent with an endearing population.
The guides were great, mastering English well. We give a rating of +++ to Vinh for the southern part.
The proposed restaurants met our expectations, and we were able to enjoy the local cuisines.
The drivers were attentive.
The range of hotels chosen exceeded our expectations, and we appreciated it.
The tour is very well designed, but we have a small remark: on day 6, we enjoyed it less. We felt like we were walking just for the sake of walking.
A big thank you for the cake offered for Nadine's birthday. The passengers were also able to enjoy a nice piece of cake.
We will not hesitate to advertise your agency.
Best regards,
Nadine and Gérard.
Mr. Pierre Pernot's family - Canada
May 6, 2024 - Ms. Lan Duong, good morning
As promised, I'm giving you feedback on our trip in May 2024 and if I had to give you an overall rating it would be 9/10.
Let's start at the beginning the contact with your agency and yourself as well as the communication in English is excellent, your warm welcome as an experienced professional gives confidence, by your responsiveness which is maximum whether by email or WhatsApp reassures us even more, finally your formula to adapt as much as possible to the client's wishes is most pleasant, Or to simply take your tour organized according to the length of the client's stay, I discovered that the distances in the mountains are counted in hours and not in kilometers between the many bends or the fact of climbing passes it will take time.
The prices charged are competitive and in line with the services offered and given for a 21-day tour in the north (budget to be added depending on the stages, lunch or dinner which remain very affordabl
Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Marie Perou - France
April 21, 2024 - The rest of the journey went very well until Pu Long, largely thanks to Thien who quickly understood what we wanted to see (amazing hikes) and what we wanted to experience in our interactions with the minority ethnic groups. Thanks to our guide, we had many warm exchanges and shared beautiful emotions over tea, fruits, and bong gao in their humble homes. Unforgettable experiences in the villages of tiles, knives, incense, and weaving.
An opportunity for great happiness to experience the Than Minh festival proposed by Thien.
Thank you for the foot massage, which was a pure moment of relaxation... It made us want to book a full body massage upon our return from Pu Long.
We are truly delighted with our journey in the North, although we missed the good weather a bit.
A word also about our driver, who was extremely careful on the mountain roads and always provided valuable assistance with a smile for his passengers.
Looking forward to continuing towards Halon
The Kommer family - Australia
April 13, 2024 - Xenia Kommer's Family Travel Diary
[29/3/24]: Tony and the driver are great! And everything we've seen and done too 😊
[1/4/24]: Hello! We are back from the boat in Halong Bay. It was very beautiful! I didn't tell you that we ate crickets last 😁 week In Tam Coc the boys played football with children from there 😉
[3/4/24]: Hello, we arrived safely in Hoi An today. Everything is great, the hotel is very nice. Yesterday the boys swam in the Hue😉 River
[5/4/24]: Hoi An diving, I don't do it but the boys love it 😃
The Alzarral family with their friends -Spain
March 29, 2024 - To begin with, thank you for this wonderful trip that you organized for us. Thank you to Huan, Kien and Ms. Chau for conveying the love of their country to us. Bus drivers were also safe in this traffic.
After the discussion among all the participants in the trip, we send you these observations:
Guide: 5/5⭐
Drivers 5/5⭐
Bus:4/5⭐
Hotel: 4.9/5⭐ (slightly small breakfast room at the Sanouva Hotel in Saigon).
Choice of restaurant by guides: 5/5⭐
Transfer by plane: 5/5⭐
Choice of visits:5/5⭐
Organization of the agency: 5/5⭐
Thank you, Mrs. TRANG VU, for your warm welcome at the agency and for your willingness to organize our trip. We also thank Bao for his kindness and for the short documentary on YouTube. You can count on us to really appreciate your skills.
Thanks again for everything 😘😘
Mrs. Silvia and her husband - France
March 27, 2024 - Greetings from Lima, guys! We just got home and we don't even feel tired! I still have the energy to keep going, haha!
Now, let's talk about the North. In February, from Hanoi to Ha Long, there is a lot of drizzle. I suggest other visitors always carry a fine raincoat when they go. Luckily, it didn't alter our plan much. We enjoyed the coffee with egg and the bun cha. Ms. Nhung knew all the perfect places to eat, without worrying about finding available places, and at good prices! I'll send you some great photos from Hanoi!
But, the most amazing thing was the experience on the Mekong! Just perfect. We loved Mr. Nguyen; He had an in-depth knowledge of the place, which made us enjoy it to the fullest. He also shared a lot of interesting things about the Vietnamese and their current and current culture, not just theory.
The hotels were ok, no complaints. This trip makes us think of Cambodia and Thailand with our friends in the future (still wishes)
I think that's enou
Chantal & Daniel - Australia
March 15, 2024 - Hello Mrs. Huyen and all her team,
We had dreamed it, we had prepared our trip with the guides, and now we are back, with the images still fresh in our minds.
Thank you and congratulations for this perfect organization, despite the fact that a flight was delayed a day at the last minute. We found our guides and drivers as planned, the guides were friendly, spoke perfect English, the "busy" program was respected.
Recounting our journey could become a real novel, so we will talk about the main points. Now, worry before leaving because the guides said that we should avoid the Tet period, that for the lunar new year everything was closed, anyway what joy, flowers, decorations, events everywhere.
👉Hanoi, staying in the center, after a tour of the city, and a visit to Kampa Tour, a well-deserved siesta, we set off on foot (without a guide) through the narrow streets (thanks to the GPS to find the hotel).
👉The next day, visits to museums, great water puppet
The Le Boucher family - England
February 28, 2024 -
"Hello, the trip is going very well. Yesterday I grew rice. A symbol and a source of pride for me, I would even say one of the goals of this trip. Thank you"
"The work in the rice paddies is already well underway...we are lucky to see the peasants in full activity, it is really enriching to learn about your way of life. A 12km walk today was an intense moment. "
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are international flights included in your travel packages?
We do not include international flights in our travel packages for economic reasons. Indeed, the cost of international tickets would be more expensive if we were to arrange them from Vietnam. Although unusual, this is the pricing policy applied by airlines. Therefore, airfares tend to be cheaper if purchased from the country of departure. We can provide advice on this if needed.
2. Can we go hiking during the trip?
3. Do you have fun activities for children?
4. What are the must-visit sites in Thailand?
5. When is the deadline to book the trip?
6. Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?
7. Do I need a visa to travel to Vietnam? If not, how can I get one?
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