Family Fun in Indochina: 12 Days Discovering Vietnam & Thailand
- 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 Vietnam Thailand tour in 12 days 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 your first impression of Hanoi.
Check-in and rest at the hotel.
Enjoy a free afternoon; with the map we provide, you can go out and explore the capital on your own.
Overnight in Hanoi. This begins your exciting Vietnam and Thailand in 12 days with Kampá Tour.
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 your Vietnam and Thailand in 12 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 in the homes of locals
- Trips according to 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
- Domestic flights in economy class with airport taxes included
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Bottle of water during guided tours (2x500ml/traveler/day)
- Government taxes currently in effect (VAT, etc.)
- International flights from your location
- Visa fees, to be paid directly at customs at the airport (See VISA)
- Bank charges related to payment
- Personal Insurance
- Personal drinks during meals: beer, coca-cola, fruit juice, etc.
- Other meals not mentioned in the program
- SIM card and mobile phones
- Gratuities, personal expenses and other services not clearly mentioned in the section "Our services include"
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What they say about us
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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. What is the situation like in Asia today (pandemic, tourism...)?
Currently, the Covid-19 pandemic situation has been significantly brought under control in Asian countries from 2022 until now.
In particular, in the countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia... the Covid-19 epidemic is no longer considered a particularly dangerous infectious disease. Travelers are no longer required to take a Covid test before and after entering the country. The opening of tourism to receive international visitors is completely normal in Asia.
However, visitors are still advised to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure health safety for themselves and the community, for example when coming to Thailand. In some countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia, inspection requirements may still apply in some places with specific activities; As long as the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been administered; must have travel medical insurance;...
▶️In general, you can travel to Asia without worrying too much about the epidemic situation.
The latest regulations still need to be updated. Asking our consulting team is a suggestion for you. Since then, our agency has successfully organized hundreds of trips in Asia. Photos and testimonials from travelers are published on our website in the Testimonials from our travelers section!
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