Classic Vietnam and Thailand Tour
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Overview
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- Hop on a cyclo and pass through the famed Old Quarter, catching the vibe of city life in Hanoi.
- Drift among the unspoiled areas of Halong Bay, on AH’s overnight cruise. Our more-private crafts are half the size of the usual group-tour boats.
- Paddle a traditional Vietnamese basket boat along the coconut palm-flanked waterways to learn about the local fisherman’s lifestyle.
- Enjoy an evening foodie tour, walking around the ancient town of Hoi An, where colorful lanterns light up the night.
- Take a sampan ride through the picturesque canals of the Mekong Delta.
- See the bustling floating market scene in Can Tho - the biggest floating market in Vietnam, which is more authentic than Thailand’s.
- Walk into the magnificent Grand Palace and Listen to monk's chanting in Wat Pho.
- Spend some days relaxing by the wonderful beaches in Phuket.
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Trip includes
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Itinerary
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and then drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
Explore Hanoi’s top attractions: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Hop on a cyclo (a local rickshaw) and catch a glimpse of Hanoi’s city life, passing through the famed Old Quarter.
Conclude your day by watching an entertaining water puppet performance.
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
Board your junk cruise at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
Swim in the emerald waters of Tra Bau in Lan Ha Bay.
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After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Halong Bay.
In the morning, kayak in the Ao Ech area to discover Ha Long’s hidden charm - Lan Ha Bay.
After brunch, transfer from Halong Bay back to Hanoi for your onward flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to Hoi An.
At a fishing village near Hoi An, experience the fishermen's lifestyle. Cruise down Cua Dai River and try your hand at casting Vietnamese fishing nets.
Paddle a unique Vietnamese round basket boat on tranquil coconut-tree-flanked waterways, just as the fisherfo...
Your private guide and driver will transfer you from Hoi An to Da Nang for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, your HCMC guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
Take the rest of the day to explore HCM City at your leisure.
Discover Ho Chi Minh City's turbulent history at its most historic landmarks: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace.
Continue your tour at the informative War Remnants Museum to learn about “the American W...
Take a 2-hour drive to Ben Tra, visit a local village, and relax as you cycle around.
Have a leisurely sampan ride on picturesque canals to a local home for an authentic lunch of Mekong Delta specialties.
Stay overnight in Can Tho - the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Get up early to see the bustling floating market in the Mekong Delta.
As your Vietnam tour comes to its end, your private guide and driver will transfer you to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your onward flight.
Upon arrival in Bangkok, your new private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Start your day by listening to the monks chanting at Wat Pho, which is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok.
Take a tuk tuk ride via Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market to the Grand Palace.
Continue with a long-tail-boat ride along the ancient canals of Thonb...
After a leisurely breakfast, our private airport transfer will smoothly connect with your flight to Phuket.
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport, our private transfer will bring you to your beautiful hotel.
You will have two free days to spend at your leisure on Phuket’s beaches.
You could take a speedboat to a nearby tropical paradise: visit the famous Phi Phi Islands, and serenely cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay...
After breakfast, transfer to Phuket International Airport for your departure flight via Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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China Highlights is the online travel service platform operated by the team of professional travel consultants at CITS Guilin. Started in early 1998, it was one of the earliest "China Travel" web sites. The brand name "China Highlights" has come to mean a reliable company. We have provided thousands of customers their unforgettable "China Experience".
With this dream, China Highlights was established in 1998: one man, one computer. With years of development, we now have English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian language teams. Each year 100+ colleagues in Guilin's head office help 10,000+ visitors discover China.
We provide Private Tour packages to all parts of China, and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money. Hotels and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food. Our English speaking guides are knowledgeable and experienced. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.
"Discovery Your Way!" means China Highlights specialize in 'discovery', that is finding out new and exciting things about China, and "customizing:, which means tailoring a tour to "your way". It has been our slogan since 2006 and it sums up key areas of our service: providing a genuine China experience with unbeatable flexibility.
Why Choose Us
Our company has been operating as a full service travel agency in China since 1959, and we've been online for over a decade. That’s a long time in Internet terms. Here are several reasons why more than 10,000 clients per year put their faith in us, as their China tour provider.
Freedom and flexibility:
"Discovery your way" is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We express this passion by giving our clients the tools to discover China in the way that best suits them.
--Small private groups: See China in the luxury in your own private vehicle with your own guide and driver.
--Tailor-made and customized tours: We specialize in tailor-made and customized travel.
Unique and Authentic China Experience:
We put together an itinerary based on your needs ensuring that you see the real China, eat authentic local food, and feel like you have been a participant not just an observer.
--Authentic food and dining experiences
--Great China destinations
--We try to use local guides that belong to a local ethnic group in areas like Tibet and the Silk Road.
Quality, Integrity and Honesty:
In our business, attention to detail is the key to quality. Every tour that we book is meticulously planned to try to ensure that it runs seamlessly.
--Relaxed and fair cancellation policy
--Real value for money
--No hidden costs
--Full disclosure of information including detailed flight information on the itinerary
--Fairness and equity to customers, staff and suppliers.
Money Back Guarantee:
We believe in ourselves, so that’s why we offer our unique money back Value and Service Guarantee. We keep our promises. Just ask our past customers. If something does go wrong, we fix it.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
- Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses
- Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
- Insurance
- Single Room Supplement
- Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers
Cancellation Refunds
We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however, we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen.
In the event of a cancellation, you enjoy a 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows except as specified by your travel advisor:
- Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
- After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Special Notes:
The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.
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