Thailand + Vietnam Experience

We’ll pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel in Bangkok. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.

Discover Bangkok from a different perspective as we cruise on a long-tail boat through the heart of the city. We’ll visit Bangkok’s most sacred and ancient temples and travel by tuk tuk through the crazy streets! At night we’ll head out and experience the best of Bangkok nightlife.

Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai cuisine first hand with a traditional Thai cooking class. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of Thailand when we board the overnight train and travel down south.

Enter the magical Khao Sok National Park, a hidden paradise of pristine lakes & limestone cliffs. Go tubing, kayaking and sleep overnight in floating bungalows!

We’ll continue further into the stunning untouched rainforest and experience local life in the jungle. Visit a local family’s plantation and then go tubing or kayaking down a beautiful turquoise river. Tonight we’ll stay overnight in amazing tree houses!

We’ll travel by boat to the beautiful tropical island of Koh Phangan. After checking in to our beautiful beachside bungalows you can spend the afternoon exploring the island or just relax by the pool. We’ll then head out for dinner and a beach party!

Today we'll discover the beauty of the island as we travel to some of the most amazing beaches in the world! Chill, soak up the sun, snorkel in crystal clear water and check our some of the islands amazing viewpoints. We’ll then kick back with a beach BBQ!

Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing or bringing some peace and harmony into your action packed trip with a yoga class. Then relax with a traditional Thai massage before we head out for our last night on Koh Phangan.

We’ll make our way to the Phi Phi Islands by boat & bus and then check in before an island night out!

We’ll take off on our exclusive and private speedboat to the stunning Phi Phi Leh. Visit hidden lagoons, snorkel in crystal clear water and discover some little known and stunning white sandy beaches. It’s a truly unforgettable experience!

Enjoy a morning hike to the iconic Phi Phi viewpoint, relax on some beautiful Phi Phi beaches before we jump on the ferry to Phuket. We’ll check in to our boutique hotel and have a sunset dinner and drinks.

Ending the trip on a high, today we’ll be spending the day with Thailand’s most sacred animal - elephants. We’ll get up close and personal with the gentle giants at a sanctuary for rescued elephants and learn about their history and how they are protected and cared for. Tonight and in celebration of our last night together, we’ll be treating you to a tasty farewell dinner and drinks.

Goodbye Thailand, hello Vietnam! Landing in Hanoi after an included flight we’ll take you to your boutique hotel in the heart of the old quarter. Spend the afternoon relaxing and noticing what differentiates Vietnam from Thailand!

We’ll jump straight into the hustle of Hanoi today with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Tasty street food will keep us going as we soak in the intoxicating energy of the capital, full of rustic colonial buildings and themed trading streets. This evening we’ll head out for dinner and a drink to see what Hanoi has to offer after dark.

From Hanoi to the hills, this morning we’ll take a VIP limousine bus to uncover dazzling scenery in northern Vietnam. We’ll meet locals from different ethnic groups, learning about how they live together peacefully whist retaining their distinctive cultures, before heading up the Muong Hoa valley on a short trek. Passing villages oozing with culture, we’ll stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van village. To wrap up the day we’ll learn more about local customs and ways of life over a traditional dinner, washing it all down with a little rice wine.

Today we trek through terraced hills and discover local villages. A quick drive will take us back to Sapa in the afternoon, where we’ll check in to our beautiful mountain-side hotel and take in the serenity of our surroundings.

This morning enjoy the hotel and explore Sapa at your own pace, with the option of taking the cable car up Fan Si Pan peak. With a summit over 3100m, this viewpoint, also known as the roof of Indochina, boasts extravagant views of the mountainous landscape. This evening we’ll board an overnight train for a unique but comfortable trip back to Hanoi.

From Hanoi we’ll travel to Ha Long Bay to brace our sea legs and get on the luxurious boat that’ll be home for the night. Famous for emerald waters, limestone islands, dreamy grottos, and thick rainforests, we’ll see this World Heritage site up close as we kayak, swim, and laze on the sundeck. In the evening enjoy a sunset from the deck and tuck into a fresh dinner before some drinks. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Today the rice paddies and vast mountains of Ninh Binh await. This evening we’ll make the most of our serene surroundings as we cosy up in traditional bungalows by the river at a local homestay.

Heading out to explore the rural paradise of Ninh Binh, we’ll hop on two wheels to weave through rice paddies before taking a local rowboat through an expansive network of rivers and caves. A hike up to Dragon Mountain viewpoint will reward us with epic views, and this evening we’ll have a deserved rest back at our bungalows.

An internal flight will take us to the charming, historical Hoi An. Colourful markets? Check. Pastel buildings? Check. Pretty lanterns lighting up the river at night? Check. This beautiful part of Vietnam ticks all the boxes. Go shopping, stroll the alleys, or even visit a local tailor to get a custom suit or dress made. Tonight we head out for some dinner and drinks to experience the nightlife of this vibrant town.

Local fishermen will be our guides today as we weave through coconut groves learning the art of crab fishing. We’ll then take part in a hands-on cooking class to become masters of all things Vietnamese cuisine! The afternoon is yours to try on your tailored outfits, chill by the pool or go full holiday mode with a massage. This evening we’ll treat ourselves to a Bamboo show, a cultural experience like no other.

Pack your sun cream and swimsuit! Today we take a short bicycle ride through idyllic fields to the coast for a chilled beach day.

Today we have a chilled morning to soak up the last bits of unforgettable Hoi An, then will catch our second flight to Ho Chi Minh City - one of Asia’s most exhilarating hubs. We’ll head straight out onto the streets for some dinner, then up to a rooftop bar for drinks overlooking Ho Chi Minh’s modern skyline.

Goodbye busy city and hello river life! Today we head to the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta for a special overnight experience. We’ll get a serious culture fix as we explore a more authentic Vietnam, seeing how locals live and work on the river and checking in to a family-run homestay for the evening.

At the Cu Chi tunnels, we’ll learn how this hand-dug underground network played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, providing supply routes, hideouts, and living quarters for soldiers. Arriving back into Ho Chi Minh City, we’ll be dressing sharp for our farewell dinner and party this evening.

Your unforgettable 27 day adventure comes to an end. Those flying home will make their way to the airport, or keep living the dream and extend your stay in South East Asia with help from your group leader.