Multisport from ThaiLand to Vietnam - Adventure Tour 14 days

Transfer from airport to Bangkok hotel: 55 mins.

Welcome to Bangkok! On arrival, be met by the guide and be transferred to the hotel.  Dinner will be spent at leisure today.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Transfer from Bangkok hotel to Chao Phraya : 45 mins Transfer from Bangkok hotel to Bangkok train station: 30 mins

After breakfast, be picked-up for a transfer to the west bank of Chao Phraya River. Travel back in time and explore the traditional way of living along hidden canals.  Listen to a kayaking tour briefing while sipping on a refreshing drink before moving to the starting point.

Get ready to start paddling from a local lotus pond through some old communities and temples. Upon arriving at the halfway mark, stop by a 200-year-old community settlement and visit a Chinese shrine and talk to the local community’s shipwright. Then, hop back onto the kayaks and paddle through some tropical fruit orchards and among Bangkok’s oldest wooden architecture houses where time stands still and the modern materialistic life gives way to a simpler way of life. Immerse in these ancient times and enjoy the the scenic sights of Bangkok’s waterways.

Complete the trip at Bangrak Pier in Taling Chan. Freshen up and get changed before tucking into a mouthwatering lunch at a local restaurant.

Then, be transferred to the hotel for a shower, check-out and be prepared for an overnight sleeper-train ride to Chiang Mai!

In the late afternoon, be transferred to a train station for an overnight train ride to Chiang Mai.

Transfers today total around: 1 hours

Good morning Chiang Mai!

After arriving at the train station, take a quick breakfast before heading to the hotel. Depending on the arrival time, check-in to the room, or simply freshen up for a hiking adventure. Trek up the Monks Trail up to Doi Suthep Mountain. This trail was, in the old ages, only used by the monks on their way to Wat Phra That Temple, the end destination for today.

Begin hiking at the foot of the mountain before setting off through nature, with a slight ascend uphill. After a 30 minute walk, arrive at Wat Pha Lat, possibly one of Chiang Mai’s least visited temples. This temple is hidden from usual tourists, only accessible by hiking the Monk’s Trail. Take a break and stroll around this breathtaking and mysterious-looking temple so beautifully hidden in the jungle. Then be transferred up to Wat Phra That Temple and be rewarded with the best views over Chiang Mai city while listening to the guide explain the religion.   

After a delicious lunch, take a local songteaw further up the mountains to visit the White Hmong Village, a local hill tribe village which still lives by their ancient ways before going back to the hotel to relax for a few hours.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Transfer from Mae Ngat Dam by boat: 1 hour Tranfer from Hotel – Warorot market: 10 mins Cycling distance up to: 50 km Kayaking: approx. 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy

Today’s tour will begin at 08:00. Fuel up with a good breakfast as a great adventure awaits! Set off for the one-hour drive from Chiang Mai on this day trip to Sri Lanna National Park.

Upon reaching the park entrance, explore the amazing sticky waterfalls before hopping on a bike for a 20-kilometre ride. Pedal along quiet rural roads, passing through an ever-changing landscape of beautiful scenery. See rolling rice paddies and fruit orchards growing exotic tropical treats. Cycle past dazzling bamboo and fern groves, with vibrant shades of green. Stop often for photos or to simply soak up the incredible surroundings. At Mae Ngat Lake Reservoir the biking trail ends and another adventure begins. Climb into a long tail boat and enter the lake’s placid waters. Cross the reservoir, enjoying the backdrop of distant unspoiled landscapes. Arrive at a floating bamboo raft house where a delicious lunch awaits.

Spend the remainder of the afternoon kayaking to explore the remote corners of the lake, swim in the cool waters or simply relax on the floating raft house before taking the long tail boat back to the shore line.  Feeling rejuvenated from a day in the great outdoors, pack up the bikes and wrap up the day trip to Sri Lanna National Park. Arrive back to Chiang Mai early this evening with time for a shower before experiencing the charming city on this Chiang Mai night tour. With a local guide, enjoy a night out on the town embracing the spiritual traditions and rich heritage that make Chiang Mai so special.

Start with a visit to a local temple at sunset. Watch as the monks gather for their evening prayers and be soothed by the calm sounds of their chants. Join local devotees in lighting incense and candles which are offerings of good luck and health.

After this unforgettable experience, it’s time for dinner at a local restaurant.

Cap off the evening with a trip to Warorot Market. Busy from morning till late at night, the bustling market is a hub of local life. Browse stalls overflowing with fresh food, flowers, and more and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Sample Thai desserts from a popular street vendor and have a sweet end to an enchanting evening.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Transfer from Hotel – Mae Kampong: 1 hr.

Today’s tour will begin at 08:30. Begin the day with a visit to the local market to pick up ingredients for your lunch. Continue to Mae Kampong village, the starting point for a walk through the community forest, passing tea and coffee fields, to a nice waterfall. Return to the village to watch lunch being prepared by your host family. In the early afternoon, observe jungle life from a unique perspective, once reserved for a selected group of scientists and primates: an exhilarating experience to fly through the rainforest canopy, using ziplines and sky bridges by the Flight of the Gibbon.

After that transfer back to the hotel for free evening at leisure.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

ransfer from Hotel – Chiang Mai Airport: 20 mins Transfer from airport or railway station to hotel: 1 hours

Time to say goodbye to Thailand and be transferred to the airport for the flight to Vietnam!

Arrive in Dong Hoi (either by train or flight) today. Be met by the local guide then be transferred to Phong Nha to check-in to the hotel.

 (Please note: Standard hotel check-in time at 14:00 hrs, early check-in subject to availability and not include.)

Overnight in Phong Nha.

Tu Lan cave complex – Phong Nha

Be picked up at the hotel in Phong Nha between 07:30 and 08:00 before venturing off to the village of Tan Hoa, located 70 km away. After a safety briefing and gear check, it’s off and away for a full day of trekking.

The trek begins with a 2.5 km walk across peanut fields, giant water buffaloes, towering corn stalks to arrive down to the Rao Nan River.

The trek accelerates with a 30 metre climb up a rocky hill to a small jungle opening. Take a break before going on a 100 metre descent to Hung Ton Valley.

Lunch will be enjoyed in the Hung Ton Cave opening.

Afterwards, the adventure picks up again with some challenging treks from Hung Ton Valley and over to Mango Mountain. Then, take another 3 km hike back down to Tu Lan Valley.

By mid afternoon, Tu Lan campsite will be seen on the horizon.

This afternoon, take a relaxing swim in the beautiful waterfall or take part in activities including exploring and swimming through Ken Cave located next to the campsite.

This evening, return to the campsite for a delicious BBQ dinner.

Sleep will come easy in comfortable hammocks or tents set up amongst the trees!

12km jungle and mountain trekking, rocky terrain Elevation change up to 150m (between valley and top of mountain) 1 km swimming in caves (from 200m – 500m each cave) 3 km caving

This morning, tuck-in to a hearty breakfast before exploring the maze of Tu Lan Cave system.

Start with a brief swim across the river into the heart of Tu Lan Cave system. Take a break to enjoy the  blue lagoon entrance before swimming a further of 180 m downstream to the cave’s entrance.

Explore the dry area of the cave with some climbing and squeezing, at which point, arrive at the dry exit and trek a short way through the valley into the dry entrance of Kim Cave.  Stay for a while to observe the natural window of light that illuminates Kim Cave. Then,  be off on a swim (450 m) and trek (500 m) through Hang Kim to To Mo Valley.

A picnic lunch will be served next to a stunning waterfall by Hung Ton Cave mouth.  Then, try to follow a dry path before swimming out through Hung Ton wet cave.

Following this is the exploration of a dry passage, and then a trek down into Hung Ton Valley (800 m).

Arrival in Tan Hoa is followed by a chance to take in the scenery with a cold drink in hand.

Showers are available for those who would like to clean up and change, and then departure back to Phong Nha is at around 4 pm, with arrival in Phong Nha by 5:30 pm.

 (Please Note: The 2 days 1 night trip to Tu Lan Cave complex is operated every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday in Join in basis. If on another day, surcharge for private trip will be applied.)

Dong Hoi to Hue (185km): 4 hours

Depart early morning, heading south to go to Hue. On the way, the first stop located approximately 1 hour from Dong Hoi is the childhood house of the General Vo Nguyen Giap. He was born in this village in 1911. He started to participate in revolutionary activities from the age of 14 and became one of the most excellent students of Ho Chi Minh, fighting during both French and American wars. He is famous for his leadership which led to the victory of the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1946 against the French army. The house was actually burned by French soldiers but restored in 1977. It is a beautiful traditional wooden house located in a charming garden. Visit the house thanks to Mr. Ham, his grandson who currently lives there and who will show the memorable pictures and books of his grandfather.

Back to the car for a transfer of 1 hour to Vinh Moc Tunnels. The route is scenic after leaving the main highway passing through quaint villages and skirting along Cua Tung Beach. The Vinh Moc village story is a feat of humanity and resistance.  In order to escape heavy bombardment during the war, the villagers constructed approximately 2.8 km of underground tunnels which they used as a refuge to survive the bombings. Three hundred people lived intermittently in the tunnels from 1966 to 1971.  Explore the tunnels and enjoy the beautiful sea view upon exit!

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Dong Ha.

In the afternoon, drive around 30 min to the 500-year-old village of Phuoc Tich. Once famous and prosperous because of its pottery, the village has dozens of homes that are from 100 to 200 years old and several old temples, pagodas, worship halls and communal houses still remain. Many imprints of Champa and ancient Viet cultures are still preserved such as lingas (a very complex symbol of Hinduism). The religious culture of the village is seen via families, which have their own ancestor worship halls, each worshiping five direct generations.

Following the visit, take a one-hour drive to Hue and arrive in the late afternoon.

Transfer: 30 mins Cycling distance up to: 30 km Difficulty: Easy

Today the cycling begins from the hotel exploring some of Hue’s most important cultural sites. The first stop is at the Imperial Citadel, which is modelled after the Forbidden City in China. While much of this site was destroyed during the Tet Offensive, it is still possible to gain some insights into how the Royal family lived during peak rule. After exploring the ruins, cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, continuing the cycling to Minh Mang mausoleum. Follow up with a loop across the perfume river to Hue via the mausoleum, with another stop at Khai Dinh.

Overnight in Hue

Transfer: 1 hour Cycling distance up to: 100km (60km if not cycle over Hai Van pass) Difficulty: Hard

Take a bus beyond the city limits of Hue to avoid the busy traffic. Begin riding off the beaten track for 40 km along a picturesque, narrow peninsular road from Thuan An beach to Vinh Loc. From here, transfer to a vehicle or cycle to the start point of today’s three hill climbs!

After the first two moderate climbs of 2-3 km a piece, cruise down to stunning Lang Co Beach for a rest/swim before tackling the final hill of the day – the Hai Van or Pass of Ocean Clouds. With a new tunnel now cutting through the mountain, the 11 km of uphill cycling will be on a quiet section of road. The gradient is manageable and the views are breathtaking! Upon descent, a transfer will be provided all the way to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Transfer: 1 hours Kayaking: 2-2.5 hours

Difficulty: easy

This morning is spent at leisure.

At 15:00, be picked up at the hotel in Hoi An and be transferred to the starting point for a sunset kayaking adventure.

Gear up before starting to paddle to the palm islands where the most well grown plants, Nipa palms, are seen. It is a unique and scenic mangrove ecosystem for Hoi An. The palm forest provides the locals with products such as fish, shells and Nipa leaves which can be seen used commonly for roofing for homes. Enjoy amazing landscapes while paddling along before arriving at the ancient town (approx. 5 hrs).

Stop at a local shop for a coffee break before continuing the journey. Experience the sights of Hoi An’s Lantern Town from the unique perspective of the water. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles. Catch the reflection of the old houses of the Ancient Town on the water and enjoy the sunset while floating in the kayaks.  Arrive to Hoi An’s old town pier at about 6pm then be transferred to the hotel by van.

Overnight in Hoi An.