About this trip
Thirteen days across two countries, moving from the temples and traffic of Bangkok to the hills of northern Vietnam. It's a trip built around contrast — cities, mountains, and water all get their turn.
You start in Thailand with time in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, including a visit to spend time with elephants, before crossing into Vietnam for Hanoi, the mountain town of Sapa, and a stop at Halong Bay.
The pace is mixed rather than packed — enough movement to see plenty, with room built in to slow down and take it in.
What you'll do
- Explore Bangkok's streets and sights
- Spend time in Chiang Mai's old town
- Visit an elephant sanctuary for a gentle, hands-off encounter
- Wander Hanoi and take in its history
- Head into the misty hills around Sapa
- See the limestone karsts of Halong Bay
- Covers two countries in 13 days, so travel between them takes up part of the itinerary
- Suits families and groups, with a mix of guided sections and free time
- Available over Christmas and New Year for those wanting to travel over the holidays
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bangkok · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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