Essential Bangkok to Hanoi - 14 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Bangkok - Begin your adventure in the Thai capital, with an included tuk-tuk tour of the city
- Chiang Mai - Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary, see Wat Doi Suthep, trek into the verdant hills and spend a night at a traditional homestay
- Luang Prabang - Swim underneath the Kuang Si waterfalls and opt for a day trip to a local ethno village
- Vang Vieng - Enjoy a swim at Blue Lagoon 2 and take an optional bike ride to the Pha Ngern View Point
- Hanoi - Discover the notorious Hoa Lo Prison, see Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy free time in the Vietnamese capital
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Trip includes
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
- 11 nights hostel dorm rooms (room upgrade available on request) & 1 night homestay in Chiang Mai
- 1 overnight train from Bangkok - Chiang Mai
- All relevant transportation as per itinerary - mix of private & public transport
- Escorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
- Guided sightseeing in Hanoi
- Entrance fees to all included sites
- Dinner & tuk-tuk tour in Bangkok
- Elephant sanctuary visit in Chiang Mai
- Homestay in a local hill tribe village in Chiang Mai & jungle trek
- Monk chat & Wat Doi Suthep Temple by songthaew
- Kuangsi Falls visit in Luang Prabang
- Blue Lagoon 2 visit in Vang Vieng
- Hoa Lo Prison visit in Hanoi
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
Arrive in Bangkok and make your way to our starting hostel. There is a pre-departure welcome briefing at 17:00, so you can get to know the rest of the group and our tour leader. Please note that we can arrange pre-tour accommodation for you. At around 18:30, we hea...
Bangkok - Chiang Mai. This morning, join our optional tour to Bangkok's main temples, including Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace (approx 1,000 THB). Mid-afternoon, we are transferred to the train station where we board our overnight train to Chiang Mai. We bo...
We should arrive in Chiang Mai just before 9:00. We'll make a stop so you can grab some breakfast and then will transfer to our homestay in the hills of Chiang Mai. Enjoy a included freshly prepared lunch before we head out for a day of trekking in this incredible lan...
This morning, we are collected from the hostel and transferred to Chang Chill Elephant Park, an ethical, hands-off elephant sanctuary. With a local guide, we will walk into the forest to observe the elephants from a safe distance as they feed and socialize. Lunch is i...
This morning, we can ride a traditional songthaew to Wat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's most famous temple. Back at the hostel, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure, or join an optional tour to the Sticky Waterfall, known for its unusual face. If the group fancies it, we can head out for a few drinks at some of Chiang Mai's popular bars this evening.
Today is completely free for you to explore Chiang Mai at your own pace, or to partake in some of the optional activities available. You can enjoy trekking (approx 1,400 THB), white water rafting (approx 2,400 THB) or both (approx 2,900 THB), and will need to book the...
Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang (Laos). We are saying goodbye to Thailand as we cross the border into Laos and head to the city of Luang Prabang. The exact timings of our journey vary by departure, your tour leader will make sure you have all the necessary information. Man...
You can choose to rise before sunrise if you'd like to see the Takbat Lao Ceremony, when local monks collect food from all around the city. There's also an optional cooking experience this morning (approx USD $20). If joining this tour, a tuk-tuk will pick you up fro...
Today is completely free for you to explore Luang Prabang, or you can join our optional visit to an ethno-village (approx USD $30). From the hostel, you will travel by local transport to the boat pier, where you'll embark on a scenic Mekong River cruise. First stop: a...
Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng. We are leaving Luang Prabang today, and heading to Vang Vieng. Put your swimsuit on underneath your clothes, as we are stopping en route at Blue Lagoon 2, a beautiful natural pool at the foot of a mountain. We'll spend around 3 hours here, ...
You can enjoy another free day today. Our tour leader will be leading an optional bike ride to the Pha Ngern View Point (approx USD $5), and you can also opt for a half day rock climbing experience (approx USD $30) or try your hand at tubing (approx USD $6).
Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Hanoi (Vietnam). At around 9:00 we depart Vang Vieng and head to the airport in Vientiane, Laos' capital city. We are flying to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, and will then travel by public bus (86) to the centre of the city and our hostel. So...
Today’s itinerary begins with an included visit to Hoa Lo Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War, offering insight into the nation’s complex history. Next, you can head to Hoan Kiem Lake, a serene spot with a central temple steeped in legend, surro...
Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast - check out is 12:00. We can arrange post tour accommodation and airport transfers if you'd like.
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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.
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