Vietnam and Thailand Adventure

Upon arrival in Hanoi, as you depart the aircraft our team will be waiting to greet you and assist you through the airport. You will be fast-tracked through the passport procedures, assisted with your luggage when needed and then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings. Meals: None Accommodation: Capella Hanoi - Premier Room

In the morning, start off your adventure in Hanoi on an exhilarating jeep tour, starting with an authentic exploration of the city's lesser-known areas, including backstreets, alleyways, and local markets, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of residents. Indulge in a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before immersing yourself in the vibrant street food scene during an evening tour, sampling delicacies at Dong Xuan Market and savoring specialties like Banh Cuon and egg coffee while soaking in the ambiance of Hanoi's Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Capella Hanoi - Premier Room

At the appropriate time, your driver will escort you to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred 30 minutes to Hoi An. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Four Seasons Nam Hai Hoi An - 1-BDR Villa

Start the day off with a drive to Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, where we explore the gardens and witness traditional farming methods. Gather fresh herbs for a cooking lesson and enjoy a herbal drink. At Red Bridge Cooking School, learn traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques and prepare four dishes, including the national dish 'Pho'. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely boat cruise back to Hoi An town centre. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Four Seasons Nam Hai Hoi An - 1-BDR Villa

Meet up with your guide at your hotel lobby and venture out to explore Hoi An. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes. Stroll around town to visit the Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple, and the Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house. Wrap up your tour by taking a restful break at Reaching Out Tea House – a special teashop where all the waiters and waitresses are deaf staff. They are given a chance to have a self – reliant life and integrate into the community by well trained to be able to work here professionally. A peaceful time for you to enjoy the silence and taste of coffee. Then your driver will take you back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Four Seasons Nam Hai Hoi An - 1-BDR Villa

At appropriate time, your driver will escort you to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon, after collecting your luggage, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver at the exit hall and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Mia Luxury Saigon - Deluxe Room

Start your day with an exciting join-in trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you'll take a unique approach by accessing Cu Chi via shared boat instead of car. Embark from Ho Chi Minh City's pier and glide along the Saigon River for a scenic one-hour journey, learning about life along the riverbanks and spotting new 'weekend' homes being constructed by locals. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, crucial to strategic operations during the Vietnam War, including the famous 1968 Tet Offensive. Marvel at the remnants of the war, from American tank wreckage to camouflaged "mantraps." After the emotional Cu Chi experience, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Back at the pier, your guide awaits to lead you on an exhilarating vintage Vespa tour through Saigon's streets. Discover the city's vibrant atmosphere, from fresh flower markets to ancient Buddhist temples in the Chinese district. Marvel at French colonial architecture at landmarks like the Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral before concluding your day at the Independence Palace. Reflect on your day's adventures as you're escorted back, gaining a deeper understanding of Saigon's rich history and culture. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Mia Luxury Saigon - Deluxe Room

Free day for you to explore your surroundings. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Mia Luxury Saigon - Deluxe Room

At the appropriate time, your driver will meet and escort you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight to Phuket. Upon your arrival at Phuket Airport, after collecting your luggage, you will be met and welcomed by your driver at the exit hall (holding a sign with your name), and transferred directly to your hotel. Once checked in the remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: The Surin Phuket - 1-BDR Deluxe Cottage

Enjoy an early morning tour of Phang Nga Bay before the crowds arrive. Enjoy the iconic Karst rock formations, mangroves and caves of this unique section of the Thailand coast. Visit James Bond island before the crowds arrive and witness the famous Karst scenery as seen in the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Stop at Lod Nai Cave and the private canoe station. Enjoy being paddled through the mangroves and the cave. After canoeing, visit Koh Panak and explore the many caves by foot and learn about the ecology of this area. Next visit the famous floating village of Panyee. Enjoy a private lunch at peaceful Yao Yai island surrounded by coconut trees. Finally enjoy a swim at Kudu Island or Nok Island before transferring back to your resort. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: The Surin Phuket - 1-BDR Deluxe Cottage

Free day for you to explore your surroundings. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: The Surin Phuket - 1-BDR Deluxe Cottage

At the appropriate time, your driver will meet and escort you to Phuket Airport for your flight to Bangkok. Arrive into the City of Angels, Bangkok airport. After collecting your luggage, you will be met at the exit hall where your driver will be waiting to escort you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to settle into your new surroundings. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Sukothai Bangkok - Deluxe Room

After breakfast at your hotel, your bike guide will meet you at your hotel lobby for a day out exploring Bangkok on two wheels. After a quick bike fitting and briefing, we head out and explore Bangkok on two wheels. We will be cycling off the main road on small lanes, alleyways and canal boats to immerse you in the soul of Bangkok. Ferry and cycle to the communities of Santa Cruz Wat Kalayanamit Here along the banks of the Chao Phraya River is where Bangkok first began. We’ll park our bikes at the first Christian community of Santa Cruz and visit the descendants of the early Portuguese traders who have been making a Portuguese cupcake for over 5 generations. We then pedal to the neighbouring Chinese Thai temple of Wat Kalayanamit and the site of Bangkok's first Chinatown. Wat Kalyanamit houses Bangkok's largest sitting Buddhist image. Cycle to Wat Hongrattanaram Here we will park our bikes briefly to see a shrine devoted to the first king of Bangkok, Taksin. The Chapel of Wat Hongrattanaram is the largest in Thonburi and, according to some, the most beautiful in Bangkok. Cycle Khlong Bang Luang and the Artist’s Village Cycling back lanes and pedalling along small tree-lined canals, we will arrive at an old wooden market with a historic community temple. Centuries ago, trading communities formed along the canals on the outskirts of Bangkok to buy the goods coming to market from the outlying farms and orchards. The former wealth of these trading communities can be seen in the elegant architecture of the temples they left behind. A local Thai lunch by Bang Luang Canal Enjoy a simple tasty Thai lunch in a local eatery by the canal in the grounds of the community temple. Thailand is known for its variety of spices and flavours and your meal will surely be a highlight of the day. Traditional Thai Puppet Show A group of Artists has taken up residence in a 200-year-old traditional wooden house on the banks of Khlong Bang Luang. Marvel at a show of the most unique puppetry you may ever see, as the art is combined with traditional Khon dance by the Hoon Lek puppeteers. The modern inhabitants of the old wooden trading houses these days sell artwork and vintage crafts as well as fish food for you to feed the abundant fish in the canal. Ply the Canals and the Chao Phraya River After stowing the bikes in the back of a long tail boat, you and your guide wind your way down the ancient canals to the Chao Phraya River. Sailing up the River of the Kings, you will pass the Grand Palace before docking near Khaosan Rd where your driver will be waiting to escort you back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Sukothai Bangkok - Deluxe Room

Free day to relax and explore your surroundings at your leisure. 06.00 pm - Tonight, meet your guide at your hotel and hop aboard your tuk-tuk, a fun and commonly used open- air vehicle that easily accommodates two passengers. Your tour takes place after the temperature drops, bypassing heavily trafficked routes. Hop on and off the tuk tuk as you explore the city with your guide. Your guide provides an overview of Thailand’s capital and insights into local life as you take in the beauty of Bangkok by night and explore markets, temples and its varied cuisine. Stop at famous temples such as Wat Pho to admire its golden pagodas lit up at night and walk through the famous 24-hour flower market, where vivid colours are in full bloom under the fluorescent lights. At nightfall, Bangkok comes alive with food vendors, and you’ll stop to sample some of the best food in the city before finishing with a delicious dessert at a mystery stop. Your first visit is to Chinatown, one of Bangkok's most authentic and thriving districts, where it seems time has stood still. The streets here are lined with incredible food stalls and charcoal stoves full of mouth-watering foods. Explore on foot Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok's fascinating flower market. This is one of the world's biggest flower markets, and you're sure to be captivated by the kaleidoscope of smells and colours from the millions of flowers and vegetables for sale here. Back on the Tuk Tuk, you sweep through the small alleys and historic roads while they're lit up at night. Pass by and enjoy great views of Metal Castle, Democracy Monument, Marble Temple, and Giant Swing. The Thai capital really takes on a new dimension after dark, and Wat Pho at night is something totally different and much more enjoyable in contrast to the overcrowded venues in the daytime. Visiting at night gives it an enchanting vibe, and you'll be amazed by the picturesque pagodas and stupas graciously lit up. Before you end the night, you will be able to enjoy a drink at a rooftop bar. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Sukothai Bangkok - Deluxe Room

Unfortunately today is the day you wave goodbye to The Land Of Smiles. At the prearranged time your driver will collect you from your hotel and escort you to the airport ready for your departing flight home. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Sukothai Bangkok - Deluxe Room