Classic Vietnam & Thailand

14 nights from €2,600 per person

Start in Bangkok before travelling through Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An and Hanoi. This 14-night journey suits travellers who want a mix of guided exploring and free time, with riverfront Bangkok, Vietnam’s wartime history, old trading streets, local food and city life brought together in one trip.

Highlights

  • Begin with four nights at Anantara Riverside Bangkok, set along the Chao Phraya River with gardens, restaurants and boat connections into the city.
  • Join a private Bangkok walking tour with a local host, shaped around the city’s highlights and hidden corners.
  • Spend three nights in Ho Chi Minh City, with a full-day Cu Chi Tunnels and city tour included.
  • Stay four nights in Hoi An, giving you time for the lantern-lit old town, riverside cafés, tailors, markets and nearby beaches.
  • Finish with three nights in Hanoi and a half-day guided tour with lunch, bringing the capital’s old streets, food and history into the journey.
  • Travel between Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi by included flights, keeping the route moving across three distinct parts of Southeast Asia.

Bangkok by the river

The journey opens in Bangkok, where the Chao Phraya River gives the city a natural starting point. From Anantara Riverside Bangkok, use the stay for temples, markets, street food and time on the water, then return to the resort’s gardens, pool and restaurants. The included private walking tour adds a more personal first look at the city, with a local host helping you find the places that match how you like to explore.

Ho Chi Minh City

From Bangkok, fly to Ho Chi Minh City for three nights at Hotel Grand Saigon. This is Vietnam at its busiest, with French colonial buildings, rooftop bars, markets and motorbikes all part of the city’s character. The included full-day Cu Chi Tunnels and city tour gives the stay more context, connecting the city centre with the underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War.

Hoi An

The route then moves north to Da Nang and on to Hoi An for four nights at Allegro Hoi An Little Luxury Hotel & Spa. Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s easiest places to enjoy on foot, with old merchant houses, lanterns, riverside cafés and tailor shops close together in the ancient town. The longer stay gives you time to wander in the evening, visit the markets or spend part of the day by the coast.

Hanoi

The final stop is Hanoi, with three nights at La Siesta Classic Hang Thung. The city feels different from the south, with narrow old-quarter streets, lakes, cafés and food stalls creating a strong sense of place. The included half-day guided tour with lunch is a good way to bring the final stop together before the journey home, especially if you want help navigating the capital’s history, street life and local dishes.

Terms and Conditions

Economy flights from Dublin to Bangkok via Istanbul, departing 03-04-2027, with 20kg checked baggage per person. Four nights at Anantara Riverside Bangkok in a Deluxe Room with breakfast, three nights at Hotel Grand Saigon, four nights at Allegro Hoi An Little Luxury Hotel & Spa and three nights at La Siesta Classic Hang Thung are included. Internal flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and Da Nang to Hanoi are included, along with airport transfers, a private Bangkok walking tour, a full-day Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City tour, a half-day guided tour of Hanoi with lunch and return flights from Hanoi to Dublin via Istanbul. Based on two adults.

14 nights from €2,600 per person

The Small Print

All bookings are subject to Travel Counsellors' standard booking conditions, copies of which are available on request. Travel Counsellors Ireland is licenced and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence number TA 621. We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. Prices are per person based on the stated number of passengers sharing and are subject to availability at the time of booking.

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