About this trip
Twenty days across Vietnam and Thailand, moving from imperial cities and river deltas to mountain forests and island beaches. It's a broad sweep of two countries rather than a deep dive into one region, so expect a good deal of ground covered.
You'll spend a night on Halong Bay, walk the old imperial grounds of Hue, drift through the Mekong Delta, trek and spend time with elephants near Chiang Mai, and finish with the beaches of Phi Phi Island. Bangkok and the Golden Triangle fill out the Thailand leg.
It's a trip built around contrasts — Hanoi's colonial streets against Ho Chi Minh City's energy, quiet countryside against Bangkok's markets and temples.
What you'll do
- Overnight cruise among the limestone cliffs of Halong Bay
- Visit Hue's Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore villages and sample food in the Mekong Delta
- Trek near Mae Tang and spend time with elephants at a sanctuary
- Learn about the opium trade history in the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai
- Relax on the beaches of Phi Phi Island
- Covers two countries in 20 days, so it's a lot of movement between destinations
- Mixes cities, countryside, and beach time rather than settling into one pace
- Billed as suited to families as well as general travellers
Worth it if you want hassle-free Vietnam and Thailand with strong guides and good pacing. Think twice if you're less mobile—some activities lack senior-friendly options.
- Guides like Danny Nguyen genuinely looked after travellers, even helping cross Hanoi's chaotic traffic.
- Hotels well-located with excellent breakfasts; airport pickups were always on time and friendly.
- Some activities weren't senior-friendly and this limitation wasn't flagged upfront during booking.
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have intense traffic; cruise cabin upgrades cost extra despite being offered.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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