16-Day Thailand and Vietnam Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Chiang Mai and Bangkok | Meals Mentioned Included

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise Islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, and enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho City and overnight in Can Tho

Overnight in Can Tho

Have breakfast at hotel. You can take a leisurely boat ride to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River), then visit Cai Rang Floating Market, the most vibrant floating market in the area.

Walking tour of the local noodle factory. Visit Munir Ansay Pagoda - Khmer temple, famous for its unique structure. Then move by boat to the Con Son tourist area, visit the fruit plantation and enjoy seasonal fruits.

Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full-day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.

Take a dragon boat to cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pagoda in Hue City. The 30-minute boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume River will make you very comfortable.

Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. 

After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!

Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture

Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings. 

On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).

4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Overnight in Hue.

Have a leisure day in Chiang Mai or take an optional tour.

OPTIONAL TOUR:

HALF-DAY ELEPHANT SANCTUARY WITH LUNCH

Morning visit : 06:30-12:30

Take a chance to see the symbol of Thailand - elephants in a sustainable way. 

Get ready early in the morning, and then have approximate 1.5 hours drive through rolling hills, forests, and local farming areas to the elephant sanctuary. Upon arrival at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, walk through and learn about the elephants, change into traditional Karen clothing and make medicine for the elephants. 

Then you will meet the elephants, feed them, give medicine, interact, and play with them in a natural environment. At the same time, you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.

Later have a walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them. After enjoying your time with elephants, have traditional Thai meals for lunch and leave back to Chiang Mai.

Please do not forget to take the swimwear with you for having a bath with elephants.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.