When you land in Bangkok after your long flight your amazing guide will be at the airport to meet you and take you to the guest house. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight, chill out and meet everyone in your group.

Soak up Thailand’s fascinating culture as you cruise the canals of Bangkok by long-tail boat, explore ancient temples, ride in a tuk tuk, then head out & experience the crazy nightlife!

Learn the secrets to preparing delicious Thai food with a traditional Thai cooking class. Then, board the overnight train, say goodbye to Bangkok and head to the south of Thailand.

Enter the magical Khao Sok National Park, a hidden paradise of pristine lakes & limestone cliffs. Go tubing, kayaking and sleep overnight in floating bungalows!

Continue further into the untouched rainforest to experience local life in the jungle. Visit a local family’s plantation and then go tubing or kayaking down a beautiful turquoise river. Tonight you’ll stay overnight in tree houses!

Arrive on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, home to the world famous Full Moon parties. Check into your amazing beach side bungalows, relax by the pool and enjoy your first island sunset and beach party!

Discover the beauty of the island as you travel to some of the most amazing beaches in the world! Chill, soak up some sun and snorkel in crystal clear water. Then you can kick back and relax with a beach BBQ!

Today you have the choice of learning the art of Muay Thai boxing or bringing some peace and harmony into your action packed trip with a private Yoga class. You’ll then head out for your last night on Koh Phangan.

You’ll leave Koh Phangan early morning and arrive in Phi Phi late afternoon to check into your guesthouse with an awesome rooftop pool! Then you can head out for dinner, drinks and a beach party!

Take off on an amazing boat trip around Ko Phi Phi Leh. Snorkel, kayak, see an incredible underwater light show at night and enjoy a few drinks and dinner under the stars.
*There is a possibility you may not be able to enter right into Maya Bay at certain times of the year due to government closures.

Enjoy a morning hike to the iconic Phi Phi viewpoint, and relax on some beautiful beaches before jumping on the ferry to Phuket. Check in to your boutique hotel and treat yourself to a sunset dinner.

Ending your time in Thailand on a high, spend the day getting up close and personal with elephants at an incredible sanctuary, then head out to a delicious dinner and drinks.

Goodbye Thailand, good morning Vietnam! Landing in Hanoi you’ll head to your hotel in the old quarter. Spend the afternoon relaxing and noticing what differentiates Vietnam from Thailand!

Discover what makes the chaotic capital of Vietnam so special with a walking and rickshaw tour of the city. Experience the bustling streets, fascinating culture and delicious street food. Then, head out for dinner and experience some of Hanoi’s best nightlife!

This morning you’ll take a limousine bus to the rolling hills of Sapa. Head off on a short trek up the Muong Hoa valley. Tonight you’ll stay with a local family, learning about their way of life over dinner and a little rice wine.

Today you’ll trek through terraced hills and discover local villages. A quick drive will take you back to Sapa in the afternoon, where you’ll check in to your beautiful mountain-side hotel and take in the serenity of your surroundings.

Explore Sapa at your own pace, or take the cable car up to Fan Si Pan peak for incredible views. Tonight you’ll board an overnight train back to Hanoi.

Experience the stunning natural wonder of Ha Long Bay as you cruise on beautiful emerald green waters through towering limestone mountains topped with rainforest. Go kayaking through caves and enjoy some drinks aboard your overnight boat!

Today you’ll head south to the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh, a landscape of endless rice paddies and epic limestone mountains. Check in to your unique and amazing local homestay, relaxing in private riverside bungalows for the evening.

Today you’ll explore magical Ninh Binh. Take a bike ride through the rice paddies and then a local row boat along a network of rivers and caves. You’ll then tackle the iconic Dragon Mountain Viewpoint before boarding the overnight train south to Hoi An.

A short flight will bring you to Hoi An, one of the most beautiful and fascinating towns in Vietnam. You’ll have some time in the afternoon to chill out, go shopping or even get some clothes made!

Be guided through coconut groves by traditional fishermen while you try your hand at some crab fishing. You’ll then learn the secrets of preparing delicious Vietnamese food with a traditional cooking class.

After a free morning, hop on bicycles for a short ride to the beach for a chilled day at the coast.

Today you’ll catch a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City and arrive early afternoon. You’ll have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city.

Explore the incredibly lush green beauty of the Mekong Delta, learn first- hand how the locals live, visit local villages and experience daily life on the Mekong. You’ll then stay overnight in the Delta.

Today, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, a fascinating network of underground tunnels used as supply routes, hideouts and living quarters during the Vietnam War. Arrive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon before heading out for your farewell dinner and party!

Your amazing 27-day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way home, or continue your travels with help from your group leader.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames.
Cancellations within 28 Days of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
Between 28 Day and 365 Days incur a 25.00% fee.

Free date or tour changes up to 30 days before start date. If changes are made within 30 days, fees will apply

All Ultimate Thailand and Vietnam tour bookings must be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance by contacting your tour provider directly using the contact information listed on your tour voucher.

You may either re-schedule directly with the supplier or you can email our support team on [email protected] and include your voucher number, name of product you booked, planned departure date and your contact details. Once you’ve emailed us, you can drop us a line at +61 2 5633 1149.

Yes, we do have open dated/flexible tickets available. Most tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, however please be aware that you may be subject to supplier price fluctuations. All ticket validity is specified on the tour voucher. If you are unsure of the validity of your voucher, just ask one of our wonderful staff.

Some tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each service provider, but some of the more usual extras are: EMC tax, stinger suit hire, luggage storage, sleeping bag hire, linen hire, national park fee, food, insurance, accommodation, equipment hire, petrol levy, etc. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual service provider when you re-confirm your booking.

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have travel insurance, please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100AUD deposit required).

Most tour vouchers will specify if your trip is BYO however we recommend asking your tour provider if your trip is BYO when you reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to departure.