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Vietnam and Thailand
14 days / 13 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Hanoi
Arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transfer. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 2
Hanoi
Breakfast. City tour including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior visit), Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, the Governor's Palace (exterior visit), the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Lunch. Afterward, we travel to the Hoa Lo Prison-Museum, better known as "the Hilton" to the hundreds of American prisoners who were incarcerated there from 54 to 73. We continue to the Temple of Literature, the country's first university founded in 1070, and a visit to Hoan Kiem Lake or the Lake of the Restored Sword. We take a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter, also known as the 36-street neighborhood, each of which was once known for its artisans and workshops specializing in a particular profession. Afterward, return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Hanoi – Halong / Lan Ha
Breakfast. Departure for Halong Bay (or Lan Ha Bay, a part of Halong), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a journey through the farmlands of the Red River Delta and the landscape of rice fields. Arrival in Halong Bay and boarding a boat. Lunch on board. After lunch, we will continue cruising and discovering the many islands in the bay. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4
Halong / La Ha – Hanoi
Early risers can participate in a Tai Chi demonstration on the upper deck. A light breakfast will then be served, followed by a lavish brunch. The cruise continues through the myriad of islands and islets, visiting the most important ones.
Around 10:30-11:00, we'll disembark and begin our return journey to Hanoi. Overnight stay.
Day 5
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc - Hanoi
Breakfast. We depart in the morning for Ninh Binh province. Once there, in Tam Coc, we'll board a small rowboat to explore an unforgettable landscape where we'll discover local villages, spectacular caves, and endless landscapes. Next, we'll visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a site nicknamed "The Second Most Beautiful Cave in Vietnam" by an ancient king. Lunch at a local restaurant. We'll then drive to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam until 1010, leaving the temples of Kings Dinh and Le as souvenirs. Afterward, we'll return to Hanoi, arriving around 5:XNUMX p.m. Overnight stay.
Day 6
Hanoi–Bangkok
Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok (included). Arrival at Bangkok airport and transfer. Free afternoon and overnight stay.
Day 7
Bangkok
Breakfast and overnight stay. Free day in the city. At your destination, you will be informed of the exact day of your "City and Temple Tour with Grand Palace." After breakfast, you will depart by bus from your hotel for a tour of Bangkok's main avenues to the bustling Chinatown neighborhood. Our first stop will be Wat Traimit, better known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which houses a 5-ton solid gold Buddha image steeped in history. The next stop will be Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world at 46 meters long. Next, you will visit the impressive Grand Palace complex, one of the most beautiful in the world for its exquisite decoration blending traditional Thai style with Renaissance influences. The visit to the Grand Palace includes a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important in all of Thailand. On your return to the hotel, you will visit the state-owned gemstone factory. NOTE: For the visit to the Grand Palace, you must wear ankle-length trousers and a long-sleeved shirt/t-shirt or elbow-length shirt.
Day 8
Bangkok
Breakfast and overnight stay. Free day (or city tour if not scheduled the day before).
Day 9
Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (River Kwai)
Breakfast. Early departure for Kanchanaburi province, known for its famous Bridge over the River Kwai and for being the scene of some events during World War II. We will visit the cemetery, where prisoners who lost their lives during the bridge's construction are buried, and the War Museum. We will take a boat ride along the River Kwai to the bridge and have free time to walk across it and stroll around. From there, we will head to the unusual railway section known as "Hellfire Pass," a crossing built in record time by Allied prisoners of war (mainly British and Australian) between 1942 and 1943. Lunch. After lunch, transfer to the hotel and free time to enjoy the hotel's privileged location and surroundings. Overnight stay.
Day 10
Kanchanaburi (River Kwai) – Ayutthaya – Ang Thong – Phitsanulok
Breakfast. Our first visit of the day will be to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam and the country's preeminent archaeological center. We will visit its archaeological site of great historical interest and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Ayutthaya is a lasting example of the importance and rich heritage of this country. Lunch. We will then head to the city of Ang Thong, where we will visit Wat Muang, where we will see the largest seated Buddha statue in Thailand and the ninth largest in the world, almost 100 meters tall. Departure for Phitsanulok, located in the heart of Thailand and considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the country. During the journey, we will witness the changing landscape, becoming increasingly lush and green, already surpassing the jungle landscapes of the north of the country. Arrival and overnight stay.
Day 11
Phitsanulok – Sukhothai – Chiang Rai
Early in the morning, for those who wish, we will head to the vicinity of the hotel to make an offering to the monks and experience one of the most important rituals of Buddhist culture firsthand. Breakfast is followed by departure for the city of Sukhothai. The highlight of the day is the Archaeological Park, which houses this town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its incredible beauty and a testament to the centuries of prosperity of Thai civilization, which saw the construction of monumental cities and sophisticated temples. After this visit, we will head to Chiang Rai via Lampang, enjoying the wonderful views along the way and Prayao Lake. Lunch. Arrival in Chiang Rai and overnight stay.
Day 12
Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai
Breakfast. Visit to the "Golden Triangle" of the Mekong River, which encompasses areas of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar formerly dedicated to the opium trade. We will take the opportunity to visit the "Opium Museum" located in the town of Chiang Rai. From there, and before making the obligatory stop at Wat Rong Khun or the White Temple, we will head to the innovative and striking Wat Rong Suea Ten or the Blue Temple. Here you can find paintings in a style similar to that of the White Temple, as it was there that its architect trained for years. We will stop at the spectacular and contemporary Wat Rong Khun, where the color white signifies purity and the crystal represents the wisdom of Buddha as the "light that shines in the world and the universe." The villagers believe that Buddha crossed the temple bridge to preach the dogma for the first time. Departure for Chiang Mai. Lunch en route, arrival in Chiang Mai, and overnight stay.
Day 13
Chiang Mai
Breakfast. Transfer to the elephant camp, where we will witness a demonstration of the strength and skill of these great creatures. Next, we will begin our elephant safari, following the riverbed and crossing the dense jungle vegetation to reach an enclave where tribes from different ethnic groups from the country coexist, among which the striking original Long Neck Giraffe Women of Mae Hong Son stand out. Lunch will be served, followed by a visit to an orchid plantation where we will witness the unparalleled beauty of this beautiful flower species. In the afternoon, we will climb the mountain to Doi Suthep Temple, from where we will enjoy a view of Chiang Mai in all its splendor. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
**INFORMATION NOTE: For anyone who does not wish to visit the traditional elephant camp, you can choose one of the two options we offer. Camp selection must be made when booking your program:
- ECO VALLEY AND GIRAFFE WOMEN (half-day tour, English-speaking guide): Supplement: USD 85 per person. Guests rejoin the group for lunch.
- KANTA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY or similar (1-day tour with English-speaking guide): Supplement USD 170 per person. Guests spend the day at the conservation center and do not participate in any of the original program activities.
Day 14
Chiang Mai – City of Origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. End of our services.
Hanoi
Mercure Hanoi 4*
Halong Junk
Indochina Sails 4*
Bangkok
Holiday Inn Silom 4*
Kanchanaburi
Royal River Kwai Resort 3*Sup
Phitsanulok
Topland 4* (Deluxe Room)
Chiang Rai
The Heritage 4*
Chiang Mai
Dusit D2 5*
- Transfers indicated in the itinerary.
- Transportation according to program (in Vietnam, 1 bottle of water and refreshing wipes are included in the transportation).
- Local Spanish-speaking guides.
- Accommodation and breakfast at the indicated hotels or similar.
- Meals indicated in the itinerary.
- Internal flight: Hanoi/Bangkok.
- Visits, tickets and boat trips detailed in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Visas
- Personal expenses.
- Tips to drivers and guides.
- Drinks with meals included.
- Camera/Video tickets at monuments (direct payment).
- Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners. Ask for supplement.
- Any other service not indicated in the “price includes” section.
- Supplement during holiday periods.
- Domestic flight prices may increase without prior notice, and the final price will be announced in the booking confirmation.
- During the Halong Bay cruise, there will be no Spanish-speaking guide, only English-speaking assistance.
- On the Halong cruise, triple accommodation (for adults or children) is not possible; instead, accommodation must be double and single.
- To process a visa for Vietnam, you must send us: a copy of your passport, a passport photo, and a copy of your entry and exit airline tickets (or just your entry or exit tickets if we issued one).
- Visa information may vary. It is each passenger's responsibility to be informed about each visa they require and how to process it.
- Cancellation fees: 36 to 32 days: 15%; 31 to 22 days: 30%; 21 to 16 days: 55%; 15 to 9 days: 75%; 8 days before the start of the tour: 100% of the fee. If airfare is included in the cancellation, the fee is 100%.
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