Michael Baisden Travel Club: Return to Thailand + Vietnam

Flights (subject to change) Cathay Pacific Airlines (CX) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) via Hong Kong (HKG)

CX 881 04NOV LAXHKG 1035P 630A+2 (06NOV)
CX 705 06NOV HKGBKK 830A 1040A
CX 764 12NOV SGNHKG  735P 1115P
CX 880 13NOV HKGLAX 1230A 855P

Accommodations

Centara Bangkok

Caravelle Saigon

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DAY 1 : FRIDAY : NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – A DAY AT LEISURE – WELCOME DINNER
After a day of rest and acclimation, this evening, we’ll depart for the Welcome Dinner Cruise.

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DAY 2 : SATURDAY : NOVEMBER 7, 2026 – GRAND PALACE – CHUD THAI – TUK TUK (B, D)

Enjoy sleeping in and and a leisurely breakfast. This afternoon, depart for the Grand Palace, The Emerald Buddha followed by a visit the Temple of Dawn where we’ll travel by long tail boat. You can enjoy feeding fish along the way. Afterwards, we tryout Traditional Thai Costumes.

This evening get ready to be chauffeured by TUK TUK’s to enjoy Bangkok by night and the tasty street foods and drinks.

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DAY 3 : SUNDAY : NOVEMBER 8, 2026 – DAY AT LEISURE WITH OPTIONS (B)

CHOOSE ONE OF TWO OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: ADDITIONAL COST (OPTIONAL TOURS ARE NOT PRIVATE)

OPTION 1: Thai Cooking Class (08:30 – 13:30) (L)
– Chicken in Pandanus Leaf
– Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
– Papaya Salad
– Red Curry
The above menu is subject to change due to market trend

Min 6 Max 15 PAX

OPTION 2: Meklong Railway Market + Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (L)

(07:30)   Pickup at your hotel

• *Railway Market at Meklong, Long tail boat ride
• *Floating Market, Lunch, Coconut farm

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DAY 4 : MONDAY : NOVEMBER 9, 2026 – ฺBYE BYE BANGKOK – XIN ChàoHO CHI MINH (B)
Today, we’ll say goodbye to Bangkok and fly to Saigon (aka, Ho Chi Minh City)
Upon arrival in Saigon, we’ll transfer to our hotel to settle in.

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DAY 5 : TUESDAY : NOVEMBER 10, 2026 – MEKONG DELTA – THE RHYTHM OF THE RIVER (B, L)
This morning after breakfast, we’ll depart for a day of rural charm and cultural discovery. Escape the city for the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta. We head to Ben Tre, the “Kingdom of Coconuts,” for an immersive experience in agrarian life.

The River Life: Board a relaxing cruise along the mighty Mekong, stopping at scenic islands near My Tho. Here, you’ll be serenaded by traditional folk music while sipping honey-sweetened tea and sampling sun-ripened tropical fruits. Transition to a traditional paddle boat to navigate the emerald-green network of narrow canals,
shaded by swaying coconut palms. Local Craftsmanship: Visit a cottage industry to witness the art of making coconut candy, a beloved local delicacy. Culinary Delights: Enjoy a signature lunch featuring the famous ‘Elephant-Ear Fish’ and an array of authentic Southern Vietnamese specialties. Spiritual Heritage: Before returning to the city, we visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a magnificent relic that blends Asian and European architectural styles.

OPTIONAL TOUR (ADDITIONAL COST): VINTAGE VESPA Vietnamese street food experience (4 hours approximately)
(18:30) Pickup from lobby of your hotel in Ho Chi Minh
– Street food tasting

Minimum 2

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DAY 6: WEDNESDAY : NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – SAI GON AT LEISURE AND A FAREWELL TO REMEMBER (B, D)
Enjoy your a leisure morning and free day.

This evening, we’ll come together for our farewell dinner of Vietnamese Cuisine

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: ADDITIONAL COST (OPTIONAL TOURS ARE NOT PRIVATE)

OPTION 1: Cu Chi Tunnels Visit by Land (5 hour approximately)
(08:30) Pickup from lobby of your hotel in Ho Chi Minh
– 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh to Cu Chi Tunnels
– Visit the underground compounds
– Transfer back to your hotel

Minimum 2

OPTION 2: VESPA TOUR INSIDER’S SAIGON (4 hours approximately)
08:00 OR 13:00 Pickup from lobby of your hotel
– Try Vietnamese coffee
– Visit Statue of Thích Quảng Đức
– Chinese district
– Chinese medical herbs market
– Saigon Post Office (from its outside)
– Notre Dame Cathedral (from its outside)
– Transfer back to your hotel

Minimum 2

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DAY 7 : THURSDAY : NOVEMBER 12, 2026 – FAREWELL (B)
Today, our journey comes to an end and we’ll say farewell to South East Asia

BON VOYAGE BACK HOME IN USA

Itinerary, dates, accommodations, and transfers are subject to change

 

Payment Schedule: Not adhering to the payment schedule can result in late payment fees, cancellation without notice, and/or rate increases.

• 25% of the per person package price is non-refundable and due at the time of booking
• 50% of the per person package price is due by April 10, 2026 (2nd payment of 25%)
• 75% of the per person package price is due by July 10, 2026 (3rd payment of 25%)
• Full and final payment is due by September 21, 2026

All prices are in US Dollars. Due to exchange rate changes, taxes, and other factors, we do not guarantee the amount of the final Tour Fee until the Full and Final Payment Date; prior to said date, we may increase the Tour price. Except as expressly stated in the Itinerary, you are solely responsible for any Tour-related costs that you incur.

Change/Cancellation: Notice of change/cancellation must be made in writing to Advantage International, LLC, and your cancellation date will be the date we actually receive your notice:

A name change can be requested, but cannot be guaranteed, and additional fees will apply. All changes are subject to availability and rate differences and are not guaranteed.

Cancellation:

• 25% of the per person package price is non-refundable
• 50% of the per person package price is non-refundable if canceled April 10 – July 9, 2026
• 75% of the per person package price is non-refundable if canceled July 10 – September 20, 2026
• 100% of the package price is nonrefundable if canceled on or after September 21, 2026

We must receive your cancellation notice in writing by email, fax, or overnight courier, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice.

Your decision not to participate in the Tour due to State Department warnings, fear of travel, or the like will be deemed a cancellation. If a flight or another delay for any reason prevents you from joining the Tour on the Tour start date, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future Tour, but you may join the Tour late if you wish.

Travel Entry Requirements for Thailand (US Passports Holders)

Travel Entry Requirements for Vietnam (US Passport Holders)

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