Upon arrival at Cai Be, you will board the boat, which will take you through Mekong’s fertile alluvial water, which shapes the richness of the land, to Mekong Lodge. Upon arrival at the resort, check in your private bungalow and enjoy a delicious lunch by the riverside. Have some rest, and get ready for a cycling trip to Tan Phong Island. Here you will visit some local handicraft workshops and see how locals make banana leaf hammocks, water coconut leaves thatch, or home decor products made of water hyacinth. Visit fruit gardens where you can enjoy freshly picked fruits and Vietnamese folk music. Then take a small rowing boat trip through the canal. Have dinner at the restaurant and have a relaxing evening at the resort. Overnight in Cai Be.

Then check out of the hotel and drive back to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive at Phu Bai Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free for leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Then your cyclo-driver will take you to the Imperial Citadel, which was the residence of the last royal family of Vietnam. You will visit historical sites including Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, and Forbidden Purple City. Step back in time and feel the magical charm of the past. After citadel exploration, we will take you through the old part of the city back to your hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area. Overnight in Hoi An.

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you can relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm. You could visit a tailor shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight. In the evening we recommend you walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You would really feel like being in a fairy tale. And don’t skip the colorful performances organized on the street in the evening. Overnight in Hoi An.

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at the airport airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hanoi, The rest of the time is free for leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

On arrival at Halong, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay. The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming to explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities organized by the cruise team or just relax. Overnight on cruise.

Later you will be transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Relish the remaining moment in Hanoi before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Chiang Mai. When you arrive at the Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free for leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai. Please note: On particular days of the week, the flight from Hanoi to Chiang Mai might have a stopover in Bangkok.

Spend a free day in Chiang Mai. You could just wander around this charming town or hike in the mountains. Here are some recommendations on what you could do: explore the art galleries on the east side of the Ping River, wander around the markets, and sample the tasty street food. You also can visit the Silver Pagoda, known as Wat Sri Suphan, this temple is one of the less crowded ones in the area but is a sight to behold with its intricate silver paneling. Head out of the city to walk along the mountain trains and climb the "sticky waterfalls". Alternatively, indulge in a spa day and book a Thai massage. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Spend a free day in Chiang Mai. You could just wander around this charming town or hike in the mountains. Here are some recommendations on what you could do: explore the art galleries on the east side of the Ping River, wander around the markets, and sample the tasty street food. You also can visit the Silver Pagoda, known as Wat Sri Suphan, this temple is one of the less crowded ones in the area but is a sight to behold with its intricate silver paneling. Head out of the city to walk along the mountain trains and climb the "sticky waterfalls". Alternatively, indulge in a spa day and book a Thai massage. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Relish the remaining moment in Bangkok before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Chiang Mai. When you arrive at Chiang Mai airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. The rest of the time is free for leisure. Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Continue to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation's landmark and the most revered royal monument. You will see the Palace halls, which have been used for different occasions as The Coronation Hall, Funeral Hall, and Royal Guest House, and the mysterious famous Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most revered Buddha image. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Bangkok.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Thailand and Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.