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Embark on the "14 Days Vietnam and Thailand Tour with Night Train Experience to Sapa": A Journey of Discovery and Enchantment
Prepare for an extraordinary 14-day "Vietnam and Thailand Tour" meticulously designed by Golden Trail Travel to offer you an unparalleled blend of cultural immersion, breathtaking natural beauty, and vibrant urban exploration. This unique itinerary stands out with its authentic night train experience to Sapa, providing a truly memorable and scenic journey into Vietnam's northern highlands. From the misty mountains of Sapa to the serene waters of Halong Bay and the bustling streets of Bangkok, this tour promises a profound and diverse discovery of Southeast Asia's most captivating highlights.
Your adventure begins in Vietnam's charming capital, Hanoi, a city where ancient traditions beautifully intertwine with modern life. You'll explore its rich historical sites, tranquil lakes, and the vibrant Old Quarter, absorbing the city's unique ambiance. A highlight early in your Vietnamese journey is the unforgettable overnight train journey to Sapa. This classic experience offers a glimpse into local travel, transporting you comfortably through the night to the majestic northern mountains. In Sapa, you'll be greeted by stunning terraced rice fields and encounter the diverse cultures of ethnic minority communities, gaining insights into their traditional way of life through authentic interactions and gentle treks.
Returning to Hanoi, your journey continues to the ethereal Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its thousands of limestone karsts rising dramatically from emerald waters. Imagine cruising leisurely through this mystical landscape, kayaking into hidden grottoes, and witnessing spectacular sunsets from the deck of your traditional junk boat. Following this natural wonder, you'll delve into the timeless charm of Hoi An Ancient Town, another UNESCO-listed gem. This beautifully preserved trading port, with its lantern-lit streets and unique architectural blend, invites you to slow down, explore local crafts, and soak in its peaceful atmosphere. The Vietnamese leg of your tour culminates in the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), a bustling metropolis steeped in history and resilience. Here, you'll discover iconic landmarks, gain insights into the past at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and experience the vibrant energy of southern Vietnam.
Transitioning to the "Land of Smiles," Thailand welcomes you with its own distinct allure. Your Thai adventure commences in Bangkok, a city of striking contrasts, where magnificent golden temples stand proudly amidst a futuristic skyline. You'll explore the grandeur of the Grand Palace, the serenity of revered temples, and the excitement of bustling markets. The journey then takes you north to Chiang Mai, often called the "Rose of the North." This city offers a more relaxed pace, with ancient temples, lush surrounding countryside, and opportunities for ethical elephant encounters that foster a deeper connection with Thailand's gentle giants.
Throughout this 14-day expedition, Golden Trail Travel is committed to providing a seamless and enriching experience. You'll benefit from comfortable accommodations, knowledgeable local guides who share fascinating insights, and carefully planned logistics that ensure maximum enjoyment and discovery. The "14 Days Vietnam and Thailand Tour with Night Train Experience to Sapa" is more than just a vacation; it's a meticulously curated adventure designed for travelers seeking depth, authenticity, and unforgettable moments across two of Southeast Asia's most iconic countries
Hanoi's Historical Charm & Old Quarter:
Explore the serene Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple.
Wander through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter (36 Streets), experiencing its vibrant commerce and street food scene.
Discover historical landmarks like the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university.
Witness a captivating water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form.
Savor authentic Hanoi street food, from fragrant Pho to delicious Banh Mi.
Sapa Night Train & Highland Trekking:
Experience a unique and authentic overnight soft sleeper train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai, the gateway to Sapa.
Wake up to stunning scenery as you journey into the northern highlands of Sapa.
Trek through magnificent terraced rice fields and lush valleys.
Engage with diverse ethnic minority communities (H'mong, Red Dao, etc.), learning about their traditional customs and way of life.
Visit local villages and witness traditional handicrafts.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Halong Bay's Mystical Karsts:
Embark on an unforgettable overnight cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay.
Marvel at thousands of dramatic limestone karsts and islets rising majestically from emerald waters.
Explore stunning caves and grottoes, such as Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave).
Enjoy kayaking or swimming in secluded coves amidst the bay's tranquil beauty.
Witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the mystical seascape from your traditional junk boat.
Participate in onboard activities like cooking demonstrations.
Hoi An's Ancient Lantern Glow:
Step back in time in Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exceptionally preserved architecture.
Stroll through lantern-lit streets, especially enchanting in the evenings.
Visit iconic landmarks including the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, and colorful assembly halls.
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Thu Bon River.
Explore the bustling local market and discover exquisite bespoke tailoring shops.
Optionally, join a Vietnamese cooking class to learn local culinary secrets.
Ho Chi Minh City's Dynamic Energy & Mekong Delta Insights:
Experience the vibrant and energetic pulse of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Explore key historical sites such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office.
Gain profound insights into Vietnam's wartime history at the War Remnants Museum and by exploring the intricate Cu Chi Tunnels.
Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Ben Thanh Market.
Take a serene day trip to the Mekong Delta, cruising through verdant waterways, observing local life, and visiting traditional cottage industries.
Bangkok's Cultural Grandeur:
Discover the dazzling Grand Palace, home to the sacred Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew).
Marvel at the colossal reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
Experience a traditional longtail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River, witnessing the city from a unique perspective.
Explore vibrant street markets and indulge in delicious Thai street food.
Optionally, visit the bustling Khao San Road for a taste of Bangkok's lively backpacker scene.
Chiang Mai's Northern Charm & Ethical Elephant Encounters:
Journey to Chiang Mai, the "Rose of the North," known for its ancient temples and relaxed ambiance.
Visit the revered Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, perched on a mountain with panoramic city views.
Engage in a truly heartwarming experience at an ethical elephant sanctuary, learning about these magnificent creatures and contributing to their welfare.
Explore the historic walled city, discovering its numerous temples and local handicrafts.
Browse the vibrant Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for unique souvenirs and local delights.
Optionally, partake in a hands-on Thai cooking class to master traditional dishes
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
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First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
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Our dedicated team—comprising experienced local experts, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate travel specialists—is committed to ensuring your escape is seamless, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.
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Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival, your local tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. Then, the guide will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: B
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about.
Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969.
The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi.
In the evening, board the overnight train to Lao Cai to discover the mountain tribes in northern Vietnam.
Overnight on the train.
Meals: B
Arrive in Lao Cai railway station in the early morning around 6:30 am.
Your guide will pick you up from the train and then escort you to your hotel in the highland town Sapa. You can have a good rest at the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing walking tour through the beautiful rice terrace fields, and visit the Ta Van Village and Red Dao Village to discover the local ethnic tribe Back H'mong and Giang Ta Chai.
Overnight in Sapa.
Meals: B
After breakfast, depart for the highland town of Bac Ha Market where you can wander through the district market, considered one of the most colorful ethnic markets in the Northwest.
After lunch, drive back to Sapa. On clear days you can see the highest mountain of Vietnam, the Fansipan Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Finally, head to Lao Cai Railway Station by car. You will take a night train at 21:40 to Hanoi.
Overnight on train.
Flight: Domestic flight will be on Golden Trail Travel arrangement and include in Quotation
Meals: B
Today, you will transfer to airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to Hoi An for hotel check-in.
The rest of the day you can freely explore the city or have a rest at the hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: B
Today, you will be escorted to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks.
You’ll explore some of the most important sights in Ho Chi Minh. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia.
Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war.
The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market.
Finish the afternoon with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: B
This morning, transfer to remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam".
Firstly, head to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens overflowing with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools, and tombs, and ornate gates that provide entry.
Continue on a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages.
After lunch, visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island or explore the island on foot (the island is flat and relatively small).
Overnight in Saigon.
Flight: International flight include in quotation and will be on Golden Trail Travel arrangement
Meals: B
Enjoy you free morning until you transfer to airport for flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival,your local tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. Then, the guide will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: B
After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.
Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.
After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: B
In the morning, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local food, fresh fruit and products from their boats.
After an exploration of the market, drive to Kanchanaburi that is famous for the Death Railway built during WWII. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the bridge and railway are notable attractions in Kanchanaburi. Today, carriages still go on the tracks, taking travelers through the fields of sugar cane and rice terrace.
Finally, pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to learn more history about the railway.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Flight: Domestic flight is on Golden Trail Travel arrangement
Meals: B
In the morning, drive to the airport for a flight to Chiang Rai. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and then escort you to hotel for check in.
After a short rest, go to tour the beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. Start with the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue, learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds.
Then visit Wat Suan Dok built in the 14th century, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel. Also, you have the opportunity to chat with the monks about Buddhism and their temple life.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
Today, tour the elephant rescue and rehabilitation center - Elephant Nature Park, involving in the rescues of the disabled elephants, dogs and cats.
You can volunteer and care for the animals. Take your time to wander freely on the grounds and get close to these gentle giants. You get the opportunity to feed them and learn how to bathe them.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: B
After breakfast, head to the Tiger Kingdom, a Tiger center where you can interact with the baby and adult tigers in trainer-supervised enclosures. You can feed the baby tigers, pet and bravely posing with the big cats. Tigers here are well treated with and they are not sedated.
Then drive to visit the most prominent temples in Chiang Mai. Start with Wat Phra Singh which houses the famous Phra Singh Buddha image. Continue on to Wat Chedi Luang which once contained the Emerald Buddha and later became partially in ruins due to an earthquake in the 1500s.
Then stop at Wat Chiang Man which is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and houses one of Thailand's greatest treasures, the Crystal Buddha. Finally, visit Wat Jet Yot, a peaceful temple that is surrounded by greenery.
The last stop takes you to Long Neck Karen Village to see the long neck women who relocated from the Thai and Myanmar border.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B
Today, you can enjoy your free time to explore this city until transfer to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
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