Kindly request/need 30 days Thailand+Vietnam itineary advice
Oct 22nd, 2017, 01:41 AM
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Kindly request/need 30 days Thailand+Vietnam itineary advice
Dear fellow travellers,
I will arrive in Bangkok on October 27th and leave back from Bangkok on November 24. So I have a month. I came up with the the following itinerary trying to get the most out of my Thailand/Vietnam experience while being able to enjoy it and without feeling rushed.
I enjoy beautiful nature,interesting markets and people, fish markets, anything exotic, adventure, beautiful beaches with crystal clear water, places with a great vibe and atmosphere, exotic getaways, great Thai food, vibrant as well as untouched beaches and more.
Itinerary:
1) I will arrive in Bangkok on October 27th and without leaving the airport, immediately take a flight to Chiang Mai.In Chiang Mai (I have not booked that flight yet as I keep my options opened), I will stay for one week to explore all the highlights and must sees in that area leaving Chiang Mai on November 3rd (and might possibly consider to stay until Sunday November 5th to witness that amazing parade of that famous festival on the evening and leaving Chiang Mai on Monday November 6th instead (do not know if that is not too long though)
2) Take a flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi and do the following in 7 to 10 days:
Enjoy Krabi and then I might go to Khao Lak and possibly include Khao Sok park as well (however I read that guided tours there are extremely expensive and without them, it is not worth it and difficult to go there...is this true?). From Khao Lak, I am thinking about taking a 3 day snorkeling liveaboard to the Similan Islands (Is this worth it during this time of the year? I am not sure about this and would greatly appreciate other options and ideas) After Khao Lak, I would go to Koh Yao Yai. There is a ferry between Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi (a nearby, smaller, but more populated/developed island), and Phuket island
3) Take a flight to Saigon and do the following in 7 to 10 days:
a) Explore Saigon
b)Relaxing in Nha Trang
c)Explore Hanoi and Halong Bay
4) Take a flight back to Bangkok (maybe spend a day in Bangkok as I have been there before and spend a week there) before taking a flight back home.
Questions to part 1 of itinerary: What are the absolute highlights and must sees in Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas that are just amazing? I mean I have my ideas but I would like to get your ideas and suggestions as I am trying to avoid wasting time through tourist traps where you get there and say to yourself why the hell did I come here? Also, is 10 days too much time staying in Chiang Mai exploring all it and the surrounding areas have to offer considering I have 30 days overall?
Questions to part 2 of itinerary: Is 7 to 10 days a good amount of time to explore the south Thai islands as indicated in my itinerary? Again, I am looking for must sees and highlights that significantly add to the overall experience that have that wow effect. Would you add something or leave something out? Any specific advice/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Questions to part 3 of itinerary Vietnam: Is 7 to 10 days a good amount of time to explore Vietnam as indicated in my itinerary? Again, I am looking for must sees and highlights that significantly add to the overall experience that have that wow effect. Would you add something or leave something out? Any specific advice/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your help.
Klara
I will arrive in Bangkok on October 27th and leave back from Bangkok on November 24. So I have a month. I came up with the the following itinerary trying to get the most out of my Thailand/Vietnam experience while being able to enjoy it and without feeling rushed.
I enjoy beautiful nature,interesting markets and people, fish markets, anything exotic, adventure, beautiful beaches with crystal clear water, places with a great vibe and atmosphere, exotic getaways, great Thai food, vibrant as well as untouched beaches and more.
Itinerary:
1) I will arrive in Bangkok on October 27th and without leaving the airport, immediately take a flight to Chiang Mai.In Chiang Mai (I have not booked that flight yet as I keep my options opened), I will stay for one week to explore all the highlights and must sees in that area leaving Chiang Mai on November 3rd (and might possibly consider to stay until Sunday November 5th to witness that amazing parade of that famous festival on the evening and leaving Chiang Mai on Monday November 6th instead (do not know if that is not too long though)
2) Take a flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi and do the following in 7 to 10 days:
Enjoy Krabi and then I might go to Khao Lak and possibly include Khao Sok park as well (however I read that guided tours there are extremely expensive and without them, it is not worth it and difficult to go there...is this true?). From Khao Lak, I am thinking about taking a 3 day snorkeling liveaboard to the Similan Islands (Is this worth it during this time of the year? I am not sure about this and would greatly appreciate other options and ideas) After Khao Lak, I would go to Koh Yao Yai. There is a ferry between Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi (a nearby, smaller, but more populated/developed island), and Phuket island
3) Take a flight to Saigon and do the following in 7 to 10 days:
a) Explore Saigon
b)Relaxing in Nha Trang
c)Explore Hanoi and Halong Bay
4) Take a flight back to Bangkok (maybe spend a day in Bangkok as I have been there before and spend a week there) before taking a flight back home.
Questions to part 1 of itinerary: What are the absolute highlights and must sees in Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas that are just amazing? I mean I have my ideas but I would like to get your ideas and suggestions as I am trying to avoid wasting time through tourist traps where you get there and say to yourself why the hell did I come here? Also, is 10 days too much time staying in Chiang Mai exploring all it and the surrounding areas have to offer considering I have 30 days overall?
Questions to part 2 of itinerary: Is 7 to 10 days a good amount of time to explore the south Thai islands as indicated in my itinerary? Again, I am looking for must sees and highlights that significantly add to the overall experience that have that wow effect. Would you add something or leave something out? Any specific advice/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Questions to part 3 of itinerary Vietnam: Is 7 to 10 days a good amount of time to explore Vietnam as indicated in my itinerary? Again, I am looking for must sees and highlights that significantly add to the overall experience that have that wow effect. Would you add something or leave something out? Any specific advice/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for your help.
Klara
Oct 22nd, 2017, 03:55 AM
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Part 3 in VIetnam at least 10 days but it looks like rushed (I mean too much time in Thailand).
3 nights in HCMC including a day trip to Mekong
3 nights in Nha Trang
3 nights in Hanoi including overnight on a junk or on Cat Ba island in Halong Bay
3 nights in HCMC including a day trip to Mekong
3 nights in Nha Trang
3 nights in Hanoi including overnight on a junk or on Cat Ba island in Halong Bay
Oct 22nd, 2017, 05:48 AM
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If you spend a week in CM, I'd take part of that to drive the Mae Hong Song loop. I like CM a lot, but not sure I would spend 1 week there. I think I would spend a couple days in CM, drive the loop for 3 days and come back to CM for the festival you mention.
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You didn’t even acknowledge the responses to your previous post a few days ago http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...and-1month.cfm let alone thank people for their input, so I am not inclined not to waste too much time responding to your post. I will however point out that what you are proposing is not a good use of your time and need a complete rethink if you want to make this trip a success.
