Your private driver will meet you at Bangkok Airport with a sign bearing your name and take you to your centrally located hotel. Settle in after the flight, then relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Bangkok.

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Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai, discover Vietnam’s cities and bays, then enjoy Bali on this 18-day journey.
Best suited for: Couples, friends and independent travellers looking to discover the region.
Journey through Thailand, Vietnam and Bali, from Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City. Floating markets, temples, a bay cruise and a visit to Cu Chi offer different perspectives on the region. Finish in Bali with its cultural heritage and coastal landscapes.
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Your private driver will meet you at Bangkok Airport with a sign bearing your name and take you to your centrally located hotel. Settle in after the flight, then relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Meet your driver and guide for a visit to the Grand Palace complex. Explore its royal buildings and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha.
Continue to Wat Pho, just south of the palace, to see the large Reclining Buddha and surrounding temple courtyards.
Overnight in Bangkok.
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Leave your hotel early for Bang Pa-In, the former royal summer residence. Explore its pavilions and palace grounds before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a tuk-tuk tour through Ayutthaya's historic temple sites. Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit and Wat Ratchaburana. Continue to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and see …
Leave your hotel early for Bang Pa-In, the former royal summer residence. Explore its pavilions and palace grounds before lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a tuk-tuk tour through Ayutthaya's historic temple sites. Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit and Wat Ratchaburana.
Continue to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and see the remains of the former royal capital before returning to Bangkok in the afternoon.
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Enjoy breakfast and free time until your private transfer to the airport for the included flight to Chiang Mai.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Depart Chiang Mai at around 7:00 am for a day in Chiang Rai. Stop at Mae Kachan Hot Springs to stretch your legs, then continue to Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, with its detailed mirrored decoration. Visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, known for its vivid colours and murals. After lunch, explore Baan Dam Museum, …
Depart Chiang Mai at around 7:00 am for a day in Chiang Rai. Stop at Mae Kachan Hot Springs to stretch your legs, then continue to Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, with its detailed mirrored decoration.
Visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, known for its vivid colours and murals. After lunch, explore Baan Dam Museum, also called the Black House, a collection of buildings and artworks influenced by northern Thai traditions.
Return to Chiang Mai at approximately 5:00 pm.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
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Meet your guide at your Chiang Mai hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Travel into Doi Inthanon National Park, stopping at Wachirathan Waterfall and the King and Queen pagodas. Enjoy a Thai lunch, then continue to the summit area and take a short nature-trail walk of approximately 15–20 minutes. The mountain can feel much cooler than Chiang Mai, …
Meet your guide at your Chiang Mai hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 am. Travel into Doi Inthanon National Park, stopping at Wachirathan Waterfall and the King and Queen pagodas.
Enjoy a Thai lunch, then continue to the summit area and take a short nature-trail walk of approximately 15–20 minutes. The mountain can feel much cooler than Chiang Mai, so bring a warm layer.
Visit Karen and Hmong communities and a local market on the way down. Return to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
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Enjoy a free day in Chiang Mai, or choose the optional half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary visit with lunch, priced at USD 85 per person. The morning outing begins with hotel pick-up from around 6:30 am and an approximately 1.5-hour drive south of Chiang Mai. On arrival, learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and help prepare …
Enjoy a free day in Chiang Mai, or choose the optional half-day Elephant Jungle Sanctuary visit with lunch, priced at USD 85 per person.
The morning outing begins with hotel pick-up from around 6:30 am and an approximately 1.5-hour drive south of Chiang Mai. On arrival, learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and help prepare their supplements under staff guidance.
The programme includes feeding and spending time with the elephants, followed by mud and river-bathing activities. Enjoy a traditional meal before leaving the sanctuary around noon for the return drive to Chiang Mai.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Enjoy breakfast and free time until your airport transfer for the included flight to Hanoi.
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Meet your guide at your hotel and travel approximately 120 km to Ninh Binh, with a short rest stop along the way. Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital, and visit the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le. Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring regional dishes and vegetarian options. Then take an approximately 1.5-hour rowing-boat trip through Tam Coc's …
Meet your guide at your hotel and travel approximately 120 km to Ninh Binh, with a short rest stop along the way. Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital, and visit the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le.
Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring regional dishes and vegetarian options. Then take an approximately 1.5-hour rowing-boat trip through Tam Coc's river caves and limestone scenery.
Continue with a 45-minute bicycle ride through nearby villages before returning to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Hotel drop-off is expected around 6:30 pm.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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After breakfast, check out and meet the cruise team's transfer between 8:00 and 9:00 am. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before. Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a tender to your cruise. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch as the boat sails between limestone islands. Join the afternoon programme, which may …
After breakfast, check out and meet the cruise team's transfer between 8:00 and 9:00 am. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before.
Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a tender to your cruise. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch as the boat sails between limestone islands.
Join the afternoon programme, which may include swimming, kayaking or a cave visit depending on the selected cruise, or simply relax on board. Enjoy the sunset before dinner.
Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay.
Weather and port restrictions may change or cancel the sailing. Your travel consultant will arrange an alternative programme if needed.
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Begin with an optional tai chi session or relax over breakfast. Visit a limestone cave as the boat makes its way back towards the harbour, and enjoy brunch on board.
Disembark and transfer to Hanoi, arriving at approximately 3:00 pm. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Enjoy breakfast and free time until your private airport transfer for the included flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meet your guide at approximately 7:20 am and travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. On Unicorn Island, walk along country lanes and through orchards, taste tropical fruit and listen to traditional music. Take a hand-rowed sampan along Thoi Son Canal, then visit family workshops …
Meet your guide at approximately 7:20 am and travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
On Unicorn Island, walk along country lanes and through orchards, taste tropical fruit and listen to traditional music. Take a hand-rowed sampan along Thoi Son Canal, then visit family workshops and a beekeeping farm to try honey tea and coconut sweets.
After lunch, cycle around Tan Thach Village and meet local residents. If you prefer not to cycle, relax in a hammock instead.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City later in the day.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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After breakfast, take the included flight to Bali. Meet your driver at Denpasar Airport and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Bali.

Meet your driver at the hotel and begin with a Barong dance performance. Continue to Batuan Temple to explore its traditional Balinese architecture. Visit a coffee and spice plantation for a tasting, including kopi luwak, then take a short walk through the Tegallalang rice terraces. Finish at Tanah Lot Temple to enjoy its coastal setting towards sunset. Overnight …
Meet your driver at the hotel and begin with a Barong dance performance. Continue to Batuan Temple to explore its traditional Balinese architecture.
Visit a coffee and spice plantation for a tasting, including kopi luwak, then take a short walk through the Tegallalang rice terraces.
Finish at Tanah Lot Temple to enjoy its coastal setting towards sunset.
Overnight in Bali.

Enjoy breakfast and a free day to relax. You may like to arrange a Balinese massage before the evening programme. Transfer for your sunset dinner cruise and begin with a complimentary cocktail on the open-air deck. Enjoy an international buffet, followed by live music and a cabaret show. Transfer back to your hotel after the cruise. Overnight in …
Enjoy breakfast and a free day to relax. You may like to arrange a Balinese massage before the evening programme.
Transfer for your sunset dinner cruise and begin with a complimentary cocktail on the open-air deck. Enjoy an international buffet, followed by live music and a cabaret show.
Transfer back to your hotel after the cruise.
Overnight in Bali.

Spend a relaxed day enjoying Bali's beaches at your own pace.
Overnight in Bali.

Enjoy breakfast and check out of your hotel. If your flight schedule allows, you may have time to browse the local markets before your private driver takes you to the airport.
Your tour ends with the airport transfer.
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| Destination | 3 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok |
True Siam Rangnam
Or similar |
De Prime Rangnam
Or similar |
The Sukosol Hotel
Or similar |
| Chiang Mai |
De Charm Chiang Mai
Or similar |
Empress Chiang Mai
Or similar |
Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort
Or similar |
| Hanoi |
Chalcedony
Or similar |
Silk Path Luxury
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Apricot Hotel
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| Halong Bay |
Le Journey Cruise
Or similar |
Milalux Cruise
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Doris Cruise
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| Ho Chi Minh City |
Acnos
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Alagon D’Antique
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The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel
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| Bali |
Champlung Mas
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Bintang Kuta
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Arya Arkananta
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Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00 noon. Early check-in or late check-out applies only where specified in your itinerary.
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