THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM UNCOVERED 22 Days Premium Private Tour Led by Women

THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM UNCOVERED

22 Days Premium Private Tour Led by Women

Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong – Mekong River – Luang Prabang – Vang Vieng – Vientiane – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

22 Days / 21 Nights | 3 Countries | Private Journey

Experience the very best of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam on a carefully designed 22-day private journey created for travelers who value comfort, culture, authentic experiences and personalized service.

From the vibrant streets of Bangkok and the mountain culture of northern Thailand to the peaceful Mekong River, UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang and Vietnam’s spectacular heritage destinations, this journey combines iconic highlights with meaningful local experiences.

Your journey is accompanied by an experienced female tour leader, supported by carefully selected local guides and private transportation.

This is not a women-only tour.

It is a premium private journey led by women, welcoming couples, families, friends and private groups.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • 22 Days Across Thailand, Laos & Vietnam
  • Private Tour Led by Women
  • Bangkok’s temples, canals and local neighborhoods
  • Chiang Mai’s ancient temples and northern Thai culture
  • Chiang Rai’s spectacular White Temple
  • Ethical elephant conservation experience
  • Scenic Mekong River journey
  • Pak Ou Caves
  • UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang
  • Kuang Si Waterfalls
  • Women-led traditional weaving experience
  • Vang Vieng’s limestone mountains
  • Vientiane’s cultural landmarks
  • Hanoi Old Quarter
  • 5-Star Halong Bay Luxury Cruise
  • Hue Imperial City
  • Hai Van Pass
  • UNESCO-listed Hoi An
  • Women-led artisan experience
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Mekong Delta
  • Premium hotels throughout
  • Flights instead of long-distance trains
  • Private luxury transportation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day

WHY THIS IS A PREMIUM JOURNEY

Unlike a conventional group tour, this Vietnam Women Travel itinerary is designed around comfort, privacy and time efficiency.

We Fly Whenever Practical

Long-distance trains are replaced by flights wherever appropriate.

This means:

  • Less time sitting on trains
  • More time exploring destinations
  • Better comfort
  • More flexibility
  • Easier luggage handling
  • Higher-quality travel experience

We Keep Cruises That Are Experiences

Two special journeys remain by water:

Mekong River Cruise – because the river journey itself is one of the highlights of Laos.

Halong Bay Luxury Cruise – because sleeping among the limestone islands is an essential premium experience.


DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK

Welcome to Thailand

Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel

Your journey begins in Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia’s most fascinating capitals.

Upon arrival, your private airport representative and female tour leader welcome you.

Transfer by private luxury vehicle to your 5-star hotel.

After check-in, enjoy time to relax.

Later, take a gentle private orientation walk through Bangkok’s historic riverside neighborhoods.

Discover traditional houses, local markets and small temples away from the busy tourist streets.

In the evening, enjoy a private welcome dinner featuring authentic Thai cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle


DAY 2 – BANGKOK

Canals, Temples & Local Life

Overnight: Bangkok – 5-Star Hotel

After breakfast, explore Bangkok from the water.

Board a private longtail boat through the city’s historic canals.

See traditional wooden homes, riverside temples and local communities.

Continue to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s most important Buddhist temples.

Your female guide introduces you to Thai culture, Buddhism and traditional architecture.

Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore Chinatown or enjoy a private Thai wellness experience.

Tonight, experience Bangkok’s famous food culture with a premium local dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Boat + Private Vehicle


DAY 3 – BANGKOK → CHIANG MAI

Fly to Northern Thailand

Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel

Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Bangkok airport.

Flight: Bangkok → Chiang Mai

Upon arrival, your female northern Thailand guide welcomes you.

Transfer to your luxury hotel.

In the afternoon, explore Chiang Mai’s Old City.

Visit historic temples, quiet lanes and traditional communities.

Continue to Doi Suthep, one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples.

Enjoy panoramic views across Chiang Mai.

Return to your hotel.

Dinner introduces you to northern Thai cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Flight + Private Vehicle


DAY 4 – CHIANG MAI

Ethical Elephant Conservation & Women-Led Experiences

Overnight: Chiang Mai – 5-Star Hotel

Travel into the countryside for an ethical elephant conservation experience.

Learn about elephant behavior, conservation and responsible tourism.

The experience focuses on observation rather than riding or direct-contact activities.

Enjoy lunch in a peaceful countryside setting.

Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.

Later, visit a women-led local craft or community business.

Meet local women preserving traditional northern Thai skills.

Enjoy dinner at a carefully selected restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle


DAY 5 – CHIANG MAI → CHIANG RAI → CHIANG KHONG

White Temple & Mekong Frontier

Overnight: Chiang Khong – Premium Riverside Hotel

After breakfast, leave Chiang Mai by private luxury vehicle.

Travel through northern Thailand’s beautiful mountain countryside.

Arrive in Chiang Rai and visit the spectacular Wat Rong Khun – White Temple.

Explore the temple with your private guide.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue toward Chiang Khong, a peaceful town beside the Mekong River.

Take a gentle riverside walk before checking into your hotel.

Enjoy dinner overlooking the Mekong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle


DAY 6 – CHIANG KHONG → LAOS → MEKONG RIVER

Enter Laos

Overnight: Pak Beng – Premium Riverside Lodge

After breakfast, cross the border into Laos with assistance from your travel team.

Meet your Lao female guide.

Board a comfortable private/premium Mekong River boat.

The river becomes the journey.

Cruise through dramatic mountain landscapes and pass small riverside communities.

Watch fishermen, farmers and traditional villages along the banks.

Enjoy lunch on board.

Arrive in Pak Beng in the late afternoon.

Check into your premium riverside lodge.

Dinner overlooking the Mekong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Premium Riverside Lodge
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Mekong River Cruise


DAY 7 – PAK BENG → PAK OU CAVES → LUANG PRABANG

Mekong River to UNESCO Luang Prabang

Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Continue your Mekong journey toward Luang Prabang.

Stop at the famous Pak Ou Caves, located above the meeting point of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.

Learn about the caves’ spiritual importance and Buddhist traditions.

Continue downstream.

Arrive in Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

Check into your luxury heritage hotel.

Later, explore the historic center on foot.

Visit the famous night market and discover traditional Lao handicrafts.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Mekong River Cruise + Private Vehicle


DAY 8 – LUANG PRABANG

Kuang Si Waterfalls & Women Supporting Women

Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

After breakfast, travel into the countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Walk through the forest and enjoy the beautiful turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls.

Continue to a women-led weaving or social enterprise.

Meet local women artisans and learn about traditional Lao textiles.

Discover how traditional skills support families and communities.

Enjoy lunch featuring authentic Lao cuisine.

Return to Luang Prabang.

The afternoon is free for a spa treatment, shopping or relaxing by the Mekong.

Dinner at a premium local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle


DAY 9 – LUANG PRABANG

Temples, Culture & Slow Travel

Overnight: Luang Prabang – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Rise early for a respectful observation of Luang Prabang’s traditional alms-giving ceremony.

Your female guide explains local etiquette and Buddhist traditions.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Continue with a private walking tour through the UNESCO-listed historic center.

Visit temples, colonial architecture, traditional homes and artisan shops.

Enjoy lunch beside the Mekong.

The afternoon is intentionally relaxed.

Choose:

  • Traditional Lao cooking
  • Textile workshop
  • Private spa
  • Photography walk
  • Artisan shopping
  • Riverside relaxation

Enjoy dinner in the historic center.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel


DAY 10 – LUANG PRABANG → VANG VIENG

Fly or Private Premium Transfer

Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Riverside Resort

To maintain the premium character of the journey, we avoid the standard long-distance train journey.

Depending on operating schedules, travel to Vang Vieng by:

Option A – Private charter/flight connection where practical

or

Option B – Premium private vehicle through the Lao mountains

The scenic private road journey allows you to stop for photography and local experiences.

Arrive in Vang Vieng.

Check into your luxury riverside resort.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts.

Dinner overlooking the Nam Song River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Riverside Resort
Transportation: Premium Private Transfer / Flight Where Practical


DAY 11 – VANG VIENG

Mountains, River & Rural Laos

Overnight: Vang Vieng – 5-Star Riverside Resort

Enjoy breakfast with mountain views.

Today is designed as a flexible private experience.

Choose from:

  • Scenic countryside drive
  • Local village visit
  • Organic farm
  • Private Nam Song River cruise
  • Photography experience
  • Traditional Lao cooking class
  • Gentle nature walk

Enjoy lunch in the countryside.

Return to the resort in the afternoon.

Spend the evening relaxing beside the river.

Enjoy a private dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Riverside Resort


DAY 12 – VANG VIENG → VIENTIANE

Laos’ Capital

Overnight: Vientiane – 5-Star Hotel

After breakfast, travel by private luxury vehicle to Vientiane.

Explore the city’s historic center.

Visit Wat Si Saket and other important cultural landmarks.

Visit the COPE Visitor Centre for an educational introduction to Laos’ modern history and community resilience.

Enjoy lunch at a social enterprise restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Mekong riverside.

Enjoy your final evening in Laos with a premium Lao dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel


DAY 13 – VIENTIANE → HANOI

Welcome to Vietnam

Overnight: Hanoi – 5-Star Hotel

After breakfast, private transfer to the airport.

Flight: Vientiane → Hanoi

Upon arrival, your Vietnamese female tour leader welcomes you.

Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Hanoi’s historic center.

Later, enjoy a gentle walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter.

Discover local cafés, traditional shops and historic streets.

Enjoy dinner at a carefully selected Vietnamese restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Flight + Private Vehicle


DAY 14 – HANOI

Women-Led Hanoi Experiences

Overnight: Hanoi – 5-Star Hotel

Begin with a private Hanoi cultural tour.

Visit historic neighborhoods, temples and local markets.

Explore the city’s unique food culture with your female guide.

Meet a local woman entrepreneur or artisan and learn about her business and story.

Enjoy lunch at a women-led or family-run restaurant.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private cooking or traditional craft experience.

Evening free for Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter.

Dinner features carefully selected northern Vietnamese specialties.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel


DAY 15 – HANOI → HALONG BAY

Luxury Overnight Cruise

Overnight: 5-Star Luxury Cruise

Leave Hanoi in a private luxury vehicle.

Arrive at Halong Bay and board your premium overnight cruise.

Enjoy lunch while sailing among towering limestone islands.

Explore caves, hidden lagoons or kayaking areas depending on cruise conditions.

Relax on the sundeck.

Enjoy sunset over the bay.

Dinner is served on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury 5-Star Cruise
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Luxury Cruise


DAY 16 – HALONG BAY → HANOI → HUE

From the Bay to Imperial Vietnam

Overnight: Hue – 5-Star Hotel

Wake early for sunrise over Halong Bay.

Enjoy breakfast before continuing your cruise.

Return to the harbor and travel by private vehicle to Hanoi.

After lunch, transfer to the airport.

Flight: Hanoi → Hue

Your female Hue guide welcomes you on arrival.

Transfer to your luxury hotel.

Enjoy a refined dinner featuring Hue cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Luxury Cruise + Private Vehicle + Flight


DAY 17 – HUE

Imperial Vietnam

Overnight: Hue – 5-Star Hotel

Explore Hue’s Imperial City with your private female guide.

Discover royal gates, palaces, temples and historic courtyards.

Learn about the Nguyen Dynasty and the cultural heritage of central Vietnam.

Enjoy lunch featuring traditional Hue cuisine.

In the afternoon, visit a royal tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda.

Return to your hotel.

Enjoy a relaxing evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel


DAY 18 – HUE → HOI AN

Hai Van Pass & Ancient Town

Overnight: Hoi An – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

After breakfast, depart Hue by private luxury vehicle.

Travel along the spectacular Hai Van Pass.

Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the coastline.

Continue toward Hoi An.

After check-in, explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Visit historic merchant houses, temples and riverside streets.

As evening arrives, watch Hoi An’s famous lanterns illuminate the town.

Enjoy dinner beside the Thu Bon River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle


DAY 19 – HOI AN

Women, Crafts & Countryside

Overnight: Hoi An – 5-Star Heritage Hotel

Today celebrates Hoi An’s creative culture.

Visit a women-led artisan workshop.

Depending on availability, experience traditional:

  • Lantern making
  • Textile work
  • Ceramics
  • Embroidery
  • Local handicrafts

Continue into the countryside.

Visit local farms and learn about traditional agriculture.

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch.

Return to Hoi An.

The afternoon is free for:

  • Tailoring
  • Shopping
  • Spa
  • Photography
  • Café culture

Enjoy a private farewell dinner in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Heritage Hotel


DAY 20 – HOI AN → DA NANG → HO CHI MINH CITY

Fly South to Saigon

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City – 5-Star Hotel

Private transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport.

Flight: Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City

Meet your southern Vietnamese female guide.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s historic center.

Visit the Central Post Office, Opera House area and former colonial districts.

Visit the War Remnants Museum with respectful historical interpretation.

Enjoy dinner featuring southern Vietnamese cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Flight


DAY 21 – MEKONG DELTA

Women, Waterways & Rural Life

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City – 5-Star Hotel

Leave Ho Chi Minh City by private luxury vehicle.

Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta.

Board a private boat and cruise through coconut waterways.

Visit a family-run workshop and meet local women entrepreneurs.

Continue through smaller canals by rowing boat.

Enjoy a farm-to-table Mekong Delta lunch.

Experience the slower rhythm of rural Vietnam.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

Enjoy your final Vietnamese dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle + Private Boat


DAY 22 – HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE

Until We Meet Again

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy a private final experience:

  • Local market
  • Vietnamese coffee
  • Artisan shopping
  • Spa and wellness
  • Private photography walk

Private airport transfer included.

Your 22-Day Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Uncovered journey ends in Ho Chi Minh City.

Three countries.

Twenty-two days.

Countless stories.

A journey designed to connect you with the people, culture, food and landscapes of Southeast Asia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


PREMIUM TOUR INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

  • 5-Star hotels in Bangkok
  • 5-Star hotel in Chiang Mai
  • Premium riverside accommodation in Chiang Khong
  • Premium Mekong riverside lodge in Pak Beng
  • 5-Star heritage hotel in Luang Prabang
  • 5-Star riverside resort in Vang Vieng
  • 5-Star hotel in Vientiane
  • 5-Star hotel in Hanoi
  • 5-Star luxury Halong Bay cruise
  • 5-Star hotel in Hue
  • 5-Star heritage hotel in Hoi An
  • 5-Star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

TRANSPORTATION

Flights Instead of Long-Distance Trains

For a premium travel experience, we prioritize flights whenever practical:

✈️ Bangkok → Chiang Mai
✈️ Vientiane → Hanoi
✈️ Hanoi → Hue
✈️ Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City

Private Luxury Vehicles

All major road journeys use private air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers.

Premium Cruises

🚤 Mekong River Cruise
🚢 Halong Bay Luxury Overnight Cruise

These are retained because the journey itself is the experience.


MEALS INCLUDED

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day

Every day of the journey includes:

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Dining emphasizes:

  • Authentic regional cuisine
  • Premium local restaurants
  • Family-owned businesses
  • Women-owned restaurants where available
  • Social enterprises
  • Farm-to-table experiences
  • Traditional cooking
  • Local specialties

WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?

Premium Private Tours Led by Women

We believe premium travel should feel personal.

Your female tour leader is there to make the journey smoother, more comfortable and more meaningful.

Women Supporting Women

We create opportunities to meet local women entrepreneurs, artisans, guides, chefs and community leaders.

Private & Personalized

No large groups.

No unnecessary waiting.

No rigid group-tour schedule.

Your itinerary can adapt to your interests and pace.

Comfort First

We prioritize:

  • Premium hotels
  • Private vehicles
  • Flights instead of long-distance trains
  • Carefully selected restaurants
  • Private guides
  • Flexible scheduling

Authentic Local Experiences

We go beyond major tourist attractions to discover the people and stories behind each destination.

Responsible Travel

We support ethical wildlife experiences, local communities, social enterprises and women-led businesses.


22-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE

Days Destination
1–2 Bangkok
3–4 Chiang Mai
5 Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong
6–7 Mekong River – Pak Beng – Luang Prabang
8–9 Luang Prabang
10–11 Vang Vieng
12 Vientiane
13–14 Hanoi
15–16 Halong Bay – Hue
17 Hue
18–19 Hoi An
20–21 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta
22 Ho Chi Minh City Departure

THAILAND – LAOS – VIETNAM

One Premium Journey. Three Extraordinary Countries.

From Bangkok’s vibrant streets to the peaceful Mekong, from Luang Prabang’s golden temples to Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter, from Halong Bay’s limestone islands to Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets and the waterways of the Mekong Delta, this journey reveals Southeast Asia through a more personal lens.

Travel differently.

Travel meaningfully.

Travel with women.

Vietnam Women Travel

Premium Private Tours Led by Women