Thailand and Vietnam — Landscapes and Culture

Thailand and Vietnam: Landscapes and Culture – 13 Days

13 days 8 stops Three flights, private transfers and shared cruise
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Bangkok → Chiang Rai → Golden Triangle → Chiang Mai → Hanoi → Halong Bay → Ho Chi Minh City → My Tho – day trip
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The Golden Triangle, Halong Bay and life on the Mekong

Combine Thailand’s cultural sites with Vietnam’s landscapes and cities.

At a glance

Thirteen days from Bangkok through Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City.

Best suited for: Culturally curious travellers who want to combine northern Thailand and Vietnam with free time and optional nature experiences.

After Bangkok, discover Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, including the Hall of Opium. Chiang Mai offers time for your own explorations or an optional elephant excursion.

Explore Hanoi and cruise Halong Bay before continuing south for the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. Your journey ends in Ho Chi Minh City.

What you will experience

  • Bangkok’s palace and temples
  • Chiang Rai’s White Temple and a cycle-rickshaw ride
  • Golden Triangle and Hall of Opium
  • Free time in Chiang Mai
More highlights
  • Hanoi and an overnight Halong Bay cruise
  • Mekong Delta and Cu Chi
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Suggested hotels and room categories for Thailand and Vietnam: Landscapes and Culture – 13 Days
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Bangkok
True Siam Rangnam or similar
The Sukosol Bangkok or similar
Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai
Hanoi
Chalcedony Hotel or similar
Apricot Hotel or similar
Halong Bay
Le Journey Cruise or similar
Milalux Cruise or similar
Ho Chi Minh City
Acnos Hotel or similar
The Myst Dong Khoi or similar

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Johanna F
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Unleashing the Wonders of Thailand - 10 Days This was my first visit to Thailand and my first time doing a tour. Genuinely one of the best adventures I’ve had! Chris was my rep who helped set up everything for me and my group, and he truly made the trip as easy as possible for us. With all the accommodations we added and changed, he was always so attentive and quick with his responses. We went for 10 days and visited 3 areas. For the price that we paid that included hotel and breakfast and car rides, it truly was worth it! I will mention, I thought I would be tied into a bigger group, but it was just me and my party the whole time except for the elephant sanctuary! I didn’t mind at all, but I thought I was going to be in one of those big tour groups. Also, when it says free day, make sure you do have something planned out so you don’t waste your day :) thank you guys for everything, and thank you again Chris for all of your help!
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Alisha R
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Best 9 Day Tour! We loved our tour! We personally love active or interacting activities and this tour had it all. We learned a lot about the culture, religion, history, agriculture and did a lot of hands on activities. The activities can be catered to your abilities and preferences which was great to see! We don’t normally tip but the service and staff made it impossible not to show our appreciation. We were taken care of every step of the way. The staff were friendly, approachable, helpful, kind, respectful and considerate. The following staff have a special place in our hearts - Henry (Trung) our tour guide from Ho Chi Minh City, Hau our tour guide from Hanoi and Lam a crew member on MilaLux Cruise. These people made sure we were comfortable, taken care of and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was a positive and memorable one. We are very lucky to have met these people on our journey! We were able to visit hot spots on our down days and were very happy with the timing. We started in Ho Chi Minh City, moved to Hoi An, travelled to Hanoi, completed a 2 day 1 night cruise in Ha Long Bay and then headed home. Vietnam has a special place in our hearts and I think it’s become our annual holiday location! Thank you!
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ValeB
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Don't miss this wonderful tour! We had an amazing time on this tour! We loved everything we saw. The trip was well paced, with a good amount of time for ourselves as well as to spend with other people. The organisation was excellent and we liked the hotels we have stayed in. The places we visited were wonderful. I totally recommend it!
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GoPlaces33521417989
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Grateful It's very good and hotel is too good, also transport is good. I m planning to go 2028.
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Daphnée J
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Amazing memories We took this tour from August 10th to August 28th 2026. Everything was well organized by Long who asked us every day how the trip was going and if everything was going as planned. Everyone was always on time and the people who took care of us were very sweet and attentive.
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Tracey Haye
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Three Countries, Endless Memories Our 10-day trip across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand was an absolute triumph, and a massive part of that success came down to the incredible support we received before and during our travels. Communication with our coordinator, Chris, was amazing from start to finish. Navigating multi-country travel requirements can often be stressful, but Chris proactively made sure that all the visas for the travelers were completely squared away and verified before we even left the USA. That level of attention to detail gave our entire group incredible peace of mind. Furthermore, all the inter-country flights were booked directly by the tour company, and the transition between nations was entirely seamless. From airport pickups to regional check-ins, everything ran like clockwork, allowing us to focus entirely on enjoying the journey rather than worrying about the logistics. Highly recommended!*
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Marlou Antonette Del Valle
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Almost 2 Weeks in Vietnam Made Easy! Had such a great experience with Vietnam Tour Fun! ❤️ I had almost two weeks of traveling around Vietnam, moving between different cities, so having everything well organized made such a big difference. I really appreciated how prompt and responsive they were throughout the trip. Whenever I had questions or needed assistance, they were always quick to respond. I was traveling solo, but I actually really enjoyed being a joiner for the different tours and activities planned each day. The itinerary was also well curated based on my preferences, so it didn’t feel like a generic package. Everything was organized smoothly, from the tours and activities to moving between cities, which made the whole trip much less stressful. I got to explore so many places without having to worry about planning every little detail myself. Overall, I’m really happy with my experience with Vietnam Tour Fun and would definitely recommend them, especially to solo travelers looking for a well-planned and hassle-free Vietnam trip! 🇻🇳
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Sandra M
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Vietnam Tour Fun Delivers! Long and his team took FANTASTIC care of us. Everything about this trip was well curated and executed. The itinerary had to change here and there because of weather or other circumstances, but Long was prepared and had incredible back up options. Communication was excellent, transportation was always ready for us, and there was no confusion as to where we needed to be and when. The hotels, food, and activities were wonderful. I would funky recommend 100%
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Robyn R
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A memorable trip We travelled around Vietnam with our children aged 8 and 10. Rachel at Vietnam tour fun was our contact and her communication was spot on, from the time we booked, any questions we had were answered before we even knew we had them! The trips were well organised and everything ran on time and the local tour guides were brilliant. We saw and did so much and Rachel regularly checked in to make sure we were happy and everything ran smoothly. Thank you to Rachel and the team for making our trip such a memorable one. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour company to anyone thinking of exploring Vietnam.
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MarkBrown2016
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9 Days Enjoying the Islands of Phuket area with No Worries! We recently completed a 9 Day Island Hopping excursion in the Phuket Area of Thailand. We used Tourradar as our starting point and then hooked up with Vietnam Tour Fun for our trip. We had excellent communications all along the way. Tourradar and Vietnam Tour Fun has excellent staff members to ensure our trip went off without a hitch. The transportation provided was excellent, the accomodations were superb, breakfast meals tasty, boat excursions to visit the sites, islands, with swimming and snorkeling were fantastic, but what really made the trip were all the people along the way who ensured we had a great trip, from the drivers, boat operators, boat staff, tour guides, hotel staffs, and even our kayak guides were all top notch! Our Vietnam Tour Fun liaison, Long, was essential for our successful trip and should be commended! Thank you for your kindness, patience, and support to provide us a great trip!
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