Vietnam & Thailand Tour in 12 Days
- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
- Hoi An
- Bangkok
- Koh Samui
Travel to Vietnam and Thailand in 12 days? That's plenty of time to explore the best destinations in North and Central Vietnam, from the capital Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Da Nang, to the capital Bangkok and the beautiful beaches of Koh Samui. This trip is perfectly suitable for families with young children, couples, or groups of friends. Let's travel!
- Explore Northern Vietnam: The Capital of Hanoi and Halong Bay by Cruise
- Observe the architecture in Hoi An and the Hand Bridge at Bana Hills in Da Nang
- Discover the harmonious rhythm of life between modernity and tradition in the capital of Bangkok: the temples, the floating markets, the shopping malls,...
- Enjoy a holiday on the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand: Koh Samui
- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
- Hoi An
- Bangkok
- Koh Samui
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN HANOI
Arrive at the airport in Hanoi (Vietnam), where your English-speaking guide is waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. Reception and transfer to the capital center (1 hr.) where you will have the first impression of Hanoi.
Check-in and rest at the hotel.
Free afternoon, with the map we offer you can go out and explore the capital on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2 HANOI
After breakfast, we start the discovery of Hanoi's most notable cultural sites and historical monuments including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the House on Stilts, Unique Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature - the country's first university founded in 1070. Lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, we'll continue with the bike ride via the 36 guilds of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The name of the products is used to name the streets, e.g. Paper Street, Sugar Street, Silver Street, etc. (Hang Giay, Hang Duong, Hang Bac, etc. in Vietnamese). Finish the tour with Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, and Hoan Kiem Lake or Restored Sword Lake. At the end of the afternoon, we will attend a Water Puppet Show at the Thang Long Theatre.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3 HANOI - HALONG BAY
Departure to Halong, the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, one of the most magical landscapes in Asia. Embarkation arriving aboard a traditional junk. Welcome by the crew and departure for a magnificent cruise around the bay. Visit of Bai Tu Long (northern part of Halong Bay):
- Admiration of the picturesque islands and islets of 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 junk.
- Participation in an on-board cooking demonstration, preparation of nems or spring rolls
- Tasty seafood lunches and dinners.
Free afternoon for your personal rest and relaxation: card games, night fishing...
Overnight on board.
DAY 4 HALONG BAY - HANOI - FLIGHT TO HOI AN
Early in the morning, get up at dawn to enjoy the sunrise that emerges over the islets of the bay.
Boat trip to discover deserted beaches and the picturesque Ca Tunnel, Ba Ham Lake. Continuation of the cruise to the unknown parts of Halong Bay.
Lunch at the reed, disembark and return to Hanoi.
In the afternoon, flight to Da Nang, central city of Central Vietnam. Upon arrival, welcome by the driver and transfer to Hoi An, a small old village located about 30 kilometers south of Da Nang.
Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 5 HOI AN: CITY & COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
Morning dedicated to the discovery of the ancient port city of Hoi An. Walk through the Old Quarter to visit must-see sights: Fujian Shrine; Phuc Thanh Pagoda; the Japanese bridge built in 1593; the old alleys, the museums and the old wooden houses dating back hundreds of years...
In the afternoon, bike tour to discover the countryside of Hoi An where there are rice paddies, small villages, shrimp farms and orchards. Stop along the way in the village of Cam Chau, visit a lantern factory, discover the stages of making a lantern: bamboo basketry, dyeing, paper... then an introduction to traditional techniques.
Return to Hoi An towards the end of the afternoon.
Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 6 MORNING IN HOI AN - DA NANG - FLIGHT TO BANGKOK IN THE AFTERNOON
Free morning in Hoi An.
From Hoi An, we drive to Ba Na Hills. This place was awarded the "World's Leading Cable Car System" award by the World Travel Awards. We observed the beauty of the hill from the view of the cable car. Visit the Garden of Love, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the Golden Bridge.
Finish your visit at Ba Na Hills. Transfer to the airport to take the flight from Da Nang to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand in the afternoon. Upon arrival, welcome by the guide and driver.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.
DAY 7 BANGKOK
After breakfast, board a longtail boat and begin your journey along the Chao Praya River (meaning river of kings) to visit 3 of Thailand's oldest temples. Travel via many of the bustling inland canals of Thonburi's coastline for a fantastic view of the lives of the locals by the water. Make a stop at the National Museum of Royal Barges and Wat Arun (the Temple of the Dawn), adorned with glazed mosaics.
Afterwards, visit the temple of Wat Traimit known for its Golden Buddha. Departure for the visit of the Royal Palace founded in 1782 by King Rama I. The wall of the Palace protects an area of 259 hectares. Next, discover the 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 are Chinese statues depicting royal guards in different postures.
Return to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Bangkok.
DAY 8 BANGKOK - FLOATING MARKETS
Depart early to visit Maeklong Market, located on the train tracks, very close to the train terminal.
Walk along the tracks to explore the vibrant market and notice how quickly merchants close their stalls in preparation for the train, which is scheduled to pass around 8:30 a.m.
Then, head to the small market of Samut Songkhran, where you'll embark on a beautiful canoe ride along the Grand Canal and then through smaller canals, providing an authentic glimpse of rural Asia on the outskirts of Bangkok. The trip, which lasts approximately one hour, will culminate in the heart of the Damnoen Saduak floating market.
Explore this traditional market, packed with vendors offering a variety of products, including food, flowers, plants, and even animals.
Return to Bangkok and enjoy free time to relax.
Overnight in Bangkok.
DAY 9 BANGKOK - FLIGHT TO KOH SAMUI
Transfer to Bangkok airport for a flight to Koh Samui. Upon arrival, the driver will welcome you and check you into the hotel. You will have free time to rest and enjoy the beach.
Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand and is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket. Its interior hides breathtaking panoramas, picturesque waterfalls and abundant coconut plantations. To the north of Koh Samui are the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, which attract many visitors who want to explore several destinations during a single trip. Among the island's beaches, Chaweng Beach, on the east coast, stands out for its tourist development. This vast expanse of fine sand offers magnificent and generous landscaping, providing ample space to relax in the sun.
Overnight on Koh Samui.
DAY 10 + 11 KOH SAMUI
Enjoy 2 days of complete relaxation and independent exploration on Koh Samui.
Relax on pristine and pristine beaches under the shade of towering trees.
Consider taking excursions to the magnificent neighbouring islands, such as Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, which are perfect for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts.
Spend your nights at the hotel and recharge for more adventures on this beautiful island.
DAY 12 KOH SAMUI - FLIGHT TO BANGKOK - DEPARTURE
Depending on your flight schedule, you will fly to Bangkok for your return journey.
This marks the end of their tour of Vietnam and Thailand! 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 in the homes of locals
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- English-speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the program
- All activities mentioned in the program, including entrance fees to tourist sites
- Domestic flights in economy class with airport taxes included
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Bottle of water during guided tours (2x500ml/traveler/day)
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Our Happy Customers
Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Marie Perou
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 Halong Bay tomorrow.
The adventure of traveling to Vietnam with the Kommer family
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
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
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 enough for now. See y
Chantal & Daniel
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 Spanish, 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 show.
👉Day 3:
The Le Boucher family
February 15-28, 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. "
The Diego Family
January 2024
We're on the flight from Siem Reap to Bangkok. I'm writing these lines because I'm eager to share more details about the trip, in addition to praising the services (hotels, restaurants, etc.) that I mentioned during the call in Vietnam.
Visiting the Angkor Wat temple complex is worth it. When we entered, we felt like we were becoming tiny people. It was a very surprising experience. On the second day, when we arrived at the lakeside village of Kompong Khleang, the scenery isn't beautiful, but it showcases the culture of the people, which is very interesting. The tour guide in Cambodia is very good, has a good sense of humor, and is always willing to explain everything coherently. So we didn't respond to the message immediately.
The continuity between the visit to Cambodia and the conclusion of the trip in Vietnam is certainly very reasonable. The number of days for visiting is also appropriate. In addition to following our itinerary, we also made use of our free t
Mr. Sebastian Rodriguez and his friends
January 2024 - The trip went well. We had memorable experiences in Asia with your team, the guides, and even the driver. Everything went smoothly, from the weather to the services (meals, accommodations) you arranged for us. Here are more details:
The first week in Vietnam was very good. We loved the egg coffee. Vietnamese cuisine is very diverse, and it was great because we had time to try most of the typical dishes: pho, bun cha, cao lau, and banh mi. The Old Quarter of Hanoi has an ancient beauty, but it's still a bit noisy. The cyclo experience was very reasonable and helped us not get bored while going to Hoi An, also to the Old Quarter, but to explore it by bikes. Ha Long Bay is very beautiful. The cruise was excellent.
The next part of the trip was in Cambodia, where we had truly amazing moments in front of the ruins of Angkor Wat. The tour guide in Cambodia was very detailed in everything we wanted to know. A few days in Cambodia are enough.
The end of the trip was in
Mrs and Mr SCHAMP
Dec 23, 2023 - We came back enchanted from our trip to Vietnam as a couple. Vietnam is a magnificent and endearing country.
The inhabitants are very welcoming and kind. As soon as we got back, we were already looking forward to going back. This was our first trip to Asia. Thanks to Kampá Tour and above all to its highly competent team, and in particular Madame Thom Doan, we set off with great confidence, and we haven't regretted it. The organization is impeccable, the hotels are top-quality and the activities varied (visits, trekking, kayaking, cycling, etc.).
The program was heavy, but we were able to split the tour into 17 days instead of 15, to take advantage of each region.
What a pleasure it was to be accompanied in each region by a guide who spoke perfect French and knew the country very well. We were able to travel with complete peace of mind, letting ourselves be guided and driven without worrying about a thing.
The family of Mr. GEIGER
Dec 6, 2023 - What a superb trip! Complete satisfaction! Discovery of the NORTH and CENTRAL VIETNAM. A very well-organized journey by VIETNAM DISCOVERY; competence and kindness of our guide LUNA; We were warmly welcomed at the agency (beautiful structure) by Mrs. THOM DOAN. The circuit and hotel services were fully in line with the program. We return with lots of beautiful memories and stunning images in our minds. Landscapes, temples, rice fields, Hmong villages, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An. We wholeheartedly recommend. BERNARD
[See more]Mrs Gisele Denaes and friends
28 Octobre 2023 - Hello, we had good feedback. All my friends were satisfied with your services. I will come back to you if we decide to go back.
Thanks again. I hope to see you soon.
Gisele Denaes.
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Hello, yes, the return trip went well. We appreciated the beauty of your country, its authenticity and the kindness of the inhabitants.
Thank you for your warm welcome. Our guide Duc and the driver were excellent, very professional and very kind.
Sincerely Agnès and Gilbert STRAUCH.
The Patricia Ait family
November 13, 2023 - Our trip was simply extraordinary and wonderful. It was a lesson in life. It would not have been possible without Mrs. Duong Lan, our Vietnam découverte correspondent, who was always available and very attentive, and who proposed a personalized tour according to our needs, guiding us in our choices.
The hotels were chosen with great care, and we really appreciated the home-stay accommodations, which gave us the chance to share special moments with the families.
Our driver, Phong, young and careful, was wonderful and very kind. Our guide, Hiep, "a walking encyclopedia of Vietnam", knew northern Vietnam and its history inside out. He was very committed, a good listener and had great human qualities to match his skills.
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- Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
- Type: Essential
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