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Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways

Now's the time to explore Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Party along the beautiful bay of Vietnam's Nha Trang with new friends, channel the French vibe sipping coffee riverside in Laos, and hunt down treasures in local markets. When it comes to this side of Southeast Asia, the choice is all yours. Feel free to soak up the spirit of this amazing part of the world.

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22 DaysHo Chi Minh City to Bangkok
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: AVVL
From $1574.25 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: Top Seller

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-39

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Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways - Itinerary

Trip Start: Ho Chi Minh CityTrip End: Bangkok

DAY 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time and welcome to the pulsing Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. For your first night out, wander with your CEO and group through Pham Ngu Lao Street that’s popping with many bars and backpackers. Pick the best looking spot to get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures!

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel:
Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel

Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways - Itinerary

Trip Start: Ho Chi Minh CityTrip End: Bangkok
DAY 1
Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at any time and welcome to the pulsing Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon. For your first night out, wander with your CEO and group through Pham Ngu Lao Street that’s popping with many bars and backpackers. Pick the best looking spot to get to know your fellow travellers and cheers to new adventures!

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Connect With New Friends:
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel:
Phan Anh Backpackers Hostel

DAY 2
Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang
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DAY 3
Nha Trang
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DAY 4
Nha Trang/Da Nang
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DAY 5
Da Nang/Hoi An
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DAY 6
Hoi An
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DAY 7
Hoi An/Huế
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DAY 8
Huế/Phong Nha
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DAY 9
Phong Nha/Hanoi
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DAY 10
Hanoi/Ha Long
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DAY 11
Hạ Long Bay/Hanoi
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DAY 12
Hanoi/Vientiane
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DAY 13
Vientiane/Vang Vieng
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DAY 14
Vang Vieng
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DAY 15
Vang Vieng/Luang Prabang
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DAY 16
Luang Prabang
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DAY 17
Luang Prabang/Pak Beng
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DAY 18
Pak Beng/Chiang Khong
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DAY 19
Chiang Khong/Chiang Mai
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DAY 20
Chiang Mai/Bangkok
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DAY 21
Bangkok
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DAY 22
Bangkok
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng
  • Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
  • Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Bangkok
  • Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch
  • Slow boat on the Mekong
  • Guided hike in Vang Vieng
  • Orientation walk, sunset visit to Wat Phousi, and waterfall excursion in Luang Prabang
  • Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi
  • Two street food crawls in different cities
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Simple hotels (twin-share) (9 nts), hostels (multi-share) (7 nts), sleeper trains (4 nts) homestays (1 nts).
Meals
  • 17 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Transportation
  • Air-con bus, train, walking, songthaew, local boat, junk boat, plane.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Vietnam, Laos & Thailand: Riversides & Railways Departure Dates

All Years

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Mon, Feb 09 2026Mon, Mar 02 2026Sold Out $1,724.25 USD
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Wed, Feb 11 2026Wed, Mar 04 2026Sold Out $1,724.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Feb 14 2026Sat, Mar 07 2026Request (1)$1,724.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Feb 16 2026Mon, Mar 09 2026Sold Out $1,724.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Wed, Feb 18 2026Wed, Mar 11 2026Sold Out $1,724.25 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
Your G for Good Moment: Mekong River Homestay & Traditional Performance, Muang Pakbèng
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Ho Chi Minh City
Your Foodie Moment: Nha Trang Street Food Crawl, Nha Trang
Your Big Night Out Moment: Reminisce Riverside, Hoi An
Your Big Night Out Moment: Vang Vieng Nightlife, Vang Vieng
Your Discover Moment: Luang Prabang
Your Discover Moment: Chiang Mai
Your Big Night Out Moment: Bangkok. Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch. Slow boat on the Mekong. Guided hike in Vang Vieng. Orientation walk, sunset visit to Wat Phousi, and waterfall excursion in Luang Prabang. Orientation walks in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Hanoi. Two street food crawls in different cities. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Relax in quaint Hoi An, cruise the blue waters of Halong Bay, see Phong Nha's stunning underground river network, marvel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, sample Vietnamese specialities on a street food crawl, explore limestone karsts in Vang Vieng

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

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