About this trip
Sixteen days across three countries, moving from Shanghai's classical gardens and canal towns through Vietnam's Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City, into Bangkok's temples and finishing on the beaches of Phuket.
It's a broad sweep — city history, water landscapes, and a final stretch of coastal downtime — run at an easy pace with private and family-friendly options.
Good for those who want a proper cross-section of Southeast Asia and coastal China without staying anywhere too long.
What you'll do
- Explore Shanghai's historic gardens and nearby water towns
- Cruise the emerald waters of Halong Bay
- Take in the streets and sights of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Bangkok's golden temples
- Finish on the beaches of Phuket
- Partially guided, so you'll have some independent time as well as guided sightseeing
- Easy pace overall, though covering three countries means regular flights and transfers
- Private departures available, suited to families or those wanting more flexibility
Worth it if you want a polished, well-coordinated blend of culture and beaches with minimal logistical hassle. Think twice if you prefer off-the-beaten-path authenticity or dislike group travel.
- Halong Bay overnight cruise consistently standout; seafood quality and experience genuinely impressed travellers.
- Logistics handled seamlessly—airport pickups, internal flights, guides all ran smoothly with no complaints raised.
- Itinerary balances culture well: Hanoi heritage, floating markets, Bangkok temples, then beach wind-down in Phuket.
- No reviews mention costs, daily schedules, group size, or whether early starts or long travel days feature.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Shanghai · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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