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Cultural Odyssey from Hanoi to Phuket 14-Day

Hanoi → Phuket 14 days Up to 12

About this trip

Two countries in fourteen days, moving from Vietnam's cities and coastline into Thailand's temples, markets and islands. It's a broad sweep — Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Bangkok and Phuket all feature, so you cover a lot of ground and see the contrasts between the two countries close up.

Expect a mix of guided city walks, a boat cruise among Halong Bay's limestone islands, war history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and market life on the Mekong and at Damnoen Saduak. The pace eases at the end with island time in Phi Phi and a free day in Phuket.

This suits you if you want a proper introduction to both Vietnam and Thailand rather than a deep dive into one place, with a beach finish to balance the city and culture stops.

What you'll do

  • Cruise Halong Bay's limestone islands on a traditional junk boat
  • Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn their wartime history
  • Explore the Mekong Delta by boat, including floating markets and orchards
  • See Bangkok's Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew
  • Snorkel and swim off Phi Phi Island
  • Free day to relax on Phuket's beaches or add optional activities
Good to know
  • Covers two countries and six main destinations in 14 days, so travel days and changes of base are frequent
  • Ends with unstructured time in Phuket, giving some breathing room after a busy itinerary
  • Suited to those who want a broad overview of Vietnam and Thailand rather than slow, in-depth exploration
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£888 less all-in
Vietnam - 12 Days. Departure every Saturday & Sunday from Saigon
4.6from £76712 days
The trade-off: 2 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Hanoi
One-way · arrive 19 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Hanoi · 19 Jul20 Jul

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