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Day 1 - Welcome to Hanoi!
Today you will fly to Hanoi. On arrival, your private guide will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car and driver. Your guide will help you with luggage and hotel check-in and ensure your arrival is worry-free.
Day 2 - Hanoi Highlights
Your adventure in Vietnam begins today. Hanoi highlights urban adventure tour with an expert local guide will introduce you to the city. Start by visiting the Temple of Literature, drop into a traditional tea house, and learn the stories of the Hoa Lo Prison museum. This tour concludes at Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by modern office buildings and ancient Buddhist temples. Enjoy a performance of the unique Water Puppets.
Day 3 - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
After breakfast, you will take a transfer for about 3 hrs to Halong City, where you will begin your one and a half days' Halong Bay cruise. You will board the tradtional Vietnamese junk in the afternoon and cruise around the Halong Bay's limestone islets and caves doted the sea and see the sun set over the clam waters at the deck. Enjoy a wonderful dinner at evening. All meals are included during your stay on board. There are also a variety of optional activities waiting for you. Such as swimming, kayaking, diving...etc.
Day 4 - Morning Activities & Back to Hanoi
Wake up early this morning to catch the sunrise over the bay with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck. Continue cruising and you can choose either kayak or traditional rowing boat to around discovering local life on the waters. Disembark at Tuan Chau International Passenger Port at around 10:30 am, where your driver will wait you and drive you back to Hanoi (about 3 hrs).
Day 5 - Fly to Chiang Mai
Your private guide will escort you to airport for your onward flight.
Today you will fly to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival,your private guide is waiting for you at the airport to take you by private car to your hotel. Chiang Mai, with its lovely Lanna temples, charming traditions, unique food, family-friendly attractions and stunning setting is a gem in Thailand’s northern hills. There’s so much for tourists to do here, from cultural exploration to adventurous treks and food tours.
Day 6 - Chiang Mai Temples & Doi Suthep Mountain
Your morning half-day Chiang Mai old-city, temple tour takes you on an unforgettable drive through many different parts of the city. Your tour includes Wat Pra Singh which is one of over 200 ancient Buddhist temples located around the city and one of the most well-regarded examples of Lanna architecture. The temple of Wat Chedi Luang is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, which was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. Continue to Warorot Market to see and feel the real northern people’s way of life.
Enjoy your meal at a local restaurant, then a relaxing drive of about 1hr takes you to the Doi Suthep Mountain. Climb 309 steps to the top (For the less active traveler, a tram is available for a small surcharge.), enjoying the truly breathtaking scenery all along the way. You will find Wat Phra That at the very top, one of Northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. At the top, rest and relax while marveling at the panoramic views of the city of Chiang Mai.
Day 7 - Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
A half-day package to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers you an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals.
Today you will be picked up from your place of accommodation and will drive through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants, before changing into traditional Karen clothing.
After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the Sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
After the close encounter with the elephant, you will return to your hotel (join transfer), the rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Day 8 - Fly to Bangkok
Today you will fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.Upon arrival at Bangkok airport,your driver is waiting for you at the exit to take you by private car to your hotel. After settle down in your hotel , spend at your own leisure!
Day 9 - The Grand Palace & Bangkok Temples
Today you will enjoy a private guided tour of Bangkok. Start with the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace. It's undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. You will see the Palace, which is used for many different occasions, and you will see The Coronation Hall, the Funeral Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the mysterious, famous Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most revered Buddha image in Thailand. Continue to Wat Pho, which is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I about 200 years ago and houses the gigantic, gold-plated Reclining Buddha image. This unique image is 49 meters long and 12 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will walk to the pier and take a water taxi to visit Wat Arun, which is also called "The Dawn Temple".
Day 10 - Bangkok Unusual Markets
Depart early morning for a 2-hour drive to the Maeklong Railway Market (also known as Rom Hub Market). It has a train running through the middle of it several times a day. Right down the middle and close enough to touch. Only in Thailand! Marvel at each seller quickly moves their wares via ingenious sets of easily-movable containers to avoid the coming train, once the train has passed, it’s back to business as usual.Your second stop is the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak Floating Market located 100 km (62 mi) from Bangkok, one of the Thailand’s most famous attractions. Day-in and day-out from about 8 am to about 11 am, the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods. You will have a chance to take a ride on a long tail boat to get the real sense of a floating village. After the long tail boat cruise around the village, you will stop at a transit point where you can choose to further explore the floating market by a 4-seat boat (at your own expense) or stroll around by the river's banks. After having lunch, you will return to Bangkok and enjoy your free time at leisure.
Day 11 - Fly to Bali
Enjoy your free time until your guide come and escort you to airport for your onward flight.
Om Swastiastu! Welcome to Bali! Upon arrival at Denpasar Airport, Your English Speaking Tour Guide will be waiting for you at the main gate, holding the signboard with your name. After a warm welcome, the guide will take you directly to your hotel for check-in. During the transfer, your guide will give you some brief information about your hotel, its surroundings, and about Bali – he will explain your program for the following days and set up it's the timing at your convenience. Check-in at your hotel and rest of the time is at leisure to explore this beautiful Island on your own.
Day 12 - Ubud Exploration
Explore Bali on a day tour that includes one of the hottest Instagram spots in the world on this day full of breath-taking views and exciting adventure.
The first stop on the tour is to Bali Swing. A series of several different swings of varying heights, the Bali Swing overlooks a lush palm tree valley and the Agung River. Here you will be truly immersed in the Balinese jungle. If you don’t wish to partake in a swing ride, consider one of the ‘hanging nests’ that are scattered around the grounds. Wedged between two enormous palm trees, these nest-like structures serve as lookout points for the spectacular views and are perfect for enviable photoshoots.
We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to central Ubud. Puri Saren Ubud, the palace of the latest King is a not-to-miss sight that features intricate Balinese design and beautiful grounds. We journey to the nearby Ubud Art Market to see more traditional Balinese crafts, where you can shop for beautiful souvenirs or simply admire the artists’ works.
As we depart from Ubud Center, our last stop of the day is Tegalalang. One of Bali’s most recognized places, Tegalalang’s famous rice terraces are one of the most picturesque and iconic scenes of the island. Take photos looking down at the breath-taking scenery or explore the fields and feel the grandeur of the area before you are returned to your hotel.
Day 13 - Gate of Heaven & Water Palace
This tour takes you to Lempuyang Temple (Gate of Heaven), a scenic and holy place to visit. Located in east Bali within the highlands of Mount Lempuyang this temple is not only one of the most difficult to get to but also one of the most sacred on Bali. 1.700 steps cut into the mountain are between your parking lot and the shrines. Pura Lempuyang Luhur is a complex of temples that speckles a trail leading to the top of Mount Lempuyang, a holy mountain. A total of seven temples on the mountain's slopes. At the lowest temple, a fantastic “gateway to heaven” greets visitors. Looking through the gate on a clear day reveals Mount Agung framed within its sides. Beyond the gate, three beautiful nāga-lined staircases lead up to the lowest temple. The best time to visit the Pura Lempuyang Temple is during the day before sunset, as the view is absolutely breathtaking. Various locations offer stunning views of the temple, making this a very photogenic destination.
The next destination is Tirta Gangga, the well-known cultural object of Bali. It belongs to the Royal family of Karangasem. Tirta Gangga royal water garden is composed mainly of water, plants, and sculptures. It is situated in the middle of rice fields around the natural springs of Rejasa. The water from one of the natural springs of Tirtagangga has always been regarded as holy. It is used for religious ceremonies in the temples in the area until today. Tirta means blessed water, gangga came from Ganges, the holy river in India. The holy water is required for ceremonies of the temples in the surrounding as far as Tirtagangga can be reached by foot. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with panoramic views of Bali's countryside, overlooking the majestic Mount Agung and calming rice fields.
The last visit is Taman Ujung 'water palace', which is the sister site of Tirta Gangga, also built by the late King of Karangasem. The complex Consist of various large pools and historic structure set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline. The combination of Balinese and European architecture is evident through its ornate pillars, statues, and garden, and pool features. And much of its scenic appeal owes to the blend of manmade structures amidst nature panoramas. Get memorable and scenic photo opportunities with its unique architecture.
Day 14 - Tanah Lot Temple Sunset
You will take a private transfer to Nusa Dua.
Discover the enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures of Bali on a private full-day Ubud tour. This immersive journey takes you through some of the island's most iconic attractions, offering a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and spirituality.
Start your day with a refreshing walk along the Campuhan Ridge, a scenic trail that winds through lush greenery and offers panoramic views of the Ubud countryside. Enjoy the serene atmosphere, take in the fresh air, and capture stunning photos of the rolling hills and vibrant landscapes that define this tranquil path.
Next, visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a lush jungle habitat that is home to over 700 long-tailed macaques. Wander through the ancient temple complex, marvel at the towering trees, and watch the playful monkeys in their natural environment. Learn about the sanctuary's conservation efforts and the cultural significance of this sacred site.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, one of Bali's most famous sea temples. Perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves, Tanah Lot is renowned for its stunning ocean views, especially at sunset. Explore the temple grounds, listen to the sound of the waves, and experience the spiritual aura of this revered place.
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Hanoi
- 2 Nights in Chiang Mai
- 3 Nights in Bangkok
- 3 Nights in Ubud
- 2 Nights in Nusa Dua
The Lapis Hotel provides rooms in Hanoi and is just 500 m from Hanoi Opera House. Featuring free WiFi access in public areas, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant and bar.
Located at Tapae Gate, Amora Tapae Hotel Chiang Mai offers rooms with views of the city or surrounding mountains. It has an outdoor pool, a spa, restaurant and beer garden.
Rooms at the Amora Tapae feature a modern Thai-Lanna (Northern) style decor. Each air-conditioned room has a TV with cable channels, minibar and comes with room service.
A gym allows guests to work out during their stay. The hotel provides laundry and dry cleaning services, a concierge and free parking.
A short walk from the BTS skytrain
Daily shuttle services from the hotel take guests to popular shopping venues
Offers ticket service, laundry and currency exchange
Facilities available at the hotel include a rooftop swimming pool, garden, fitness center, and business center
Located in Ubud, Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud offers pool views and free WiFi throughout, 1.9 mi from Ubud Monkey Forest and 2.7 mi from The Blanco Renaissance Museum.
Providing a terrace, some units are air conditioned and feature a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. Some units also have a kitchenette equipped with a dishwasher.
All day breakfast is available in the room or at the restaurant. At the villa you will find a restaurant serving Asian cuisine.
Arkamara Dijiwa Ubud offers an outdoor pool.
Guests can go cycling or relax in the garden.
Offering an outdoor pool, Benoa Sea Suites and Villas is situated in the Tanjung Benoa district in Nusa Dua. Guests enjoy various coffee beans of Indonesian origin. Benoa Sea Suites and Villas also includes a hot tub and offers massage treatments.
The property has water sports facilities and car hire is available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, diving and fishing.
What's included
Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)
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Well screened Hotels
Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.
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Super nice location
Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.
All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises
Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space
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Best-time flight
No early get up. No late arrival.
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Better seats
Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.
All meals specified in the itinerary
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Satisfying food
Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!
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Local specialities
Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!
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Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day
24/7 helpline while you are travelling
All excursions specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees specified in the itinerary