Thailand and Vietnam Tour Packages from the USA

A Thailand and Vietnam tour package from Fond Travels links two very different countries on one open-jaw ticket: fly from your US airport into Bangkok, travel north to Chiang Mai, take the short flight to Hanoi, then work down Vietnam through Ha Long Bay and Hoi An and fly home from Ho Chi Minh City. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 at any hour, tell us your dates and departure city, and a travel expert plans and books the whole 12 to 16 day trip with you by phone.

The two countries complement each other rather than repeat each other. Thailand is the gentler introduction, with golden temples, street food, mountain towns and beaches, while Vietnam runs from the old quarters and limestone bays of the north to the lanterns of Hoi An and the energy of Ho Chi Minh City. A flight of about two hours joins them. This guide covers the itinerary, open-jaw flights, the months that suit both countries and the entry paperwork each one requires in 2026.

A 14-day Thailand and Vietnam itinerary

Most travelers spend 12 to 16 days on this route, split roughly evenly. The shape below flies into Bangkok and home from Ho Chi Minh City, so you never retrace your steps; the reverse direction works just as well. For a 12-day version we drop Chiang Mai or Hue.

Open-jaw flights from the US to Thailand and Vietnam

There is no nonstop flight from the United States to Thailand, and nonstop service to Vietnam has been limited, so plan on one connection in each direction. We usually ticket this trip open-jaw: from your US airport into Bangkok, and home from Ho Chi Minh City. That normally costs about the same as a simple round trip and saves a full day of backtracking. From the West Coast, the common connecting points are Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong or Singapore, for roughly 18 to 22 hours in total; from the East Coast and the Midwest, travelers also connect through Istanbul, the Gulf or Europe, for about 21 to 26 hours.

Inside the trip the flying is easy. Bangkok to Hanoi takes about two hours, with several departures a day, which is why the route works in either direction. Vietnam is long, so we normally add two short domestic hops, Hanoi to Da Nang for Hue and Hoi An, and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Schedules shift with the season, so we confirm them close to booking and build in sensible connection times rather than the tightest ones.

When to go: two countries, four climates

Thailand has one broad weather pattern, while Vietnam has three, because the country stretches more than a thousand miles from north to south.

• Northern Vietnam, including Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: best from October to April. January and February can be grey and misty on the bay, which many travelers find atmospheric.
• Central Vietnam, including Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An: best from February to August. The heaviest rain usually arrives between September and December, and flooding in Hoi An is possible then.
• Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta: driest from December to April, warm all year, with short afternoon downpours in the wet months.
• Thailand: the Andaman coast around Phuket and Krabi is at its best from November to April, and Bangkok and the north are most comfortable from November to February.

Late February to April is the window when all three Vietnamese regions and Thailand are usually pleasant at once, and it is the period we recommend most often. Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, falls in early February 2027; travel is busy and many family businesses close for several days, so we plan around it carefully.

What is included in the package

• Open-jaw international flights from your US airport into Bangkok and home from Ho Chi Minh City, with baggage rules explained.
• The Bangkok to Hanoi flight and the Vietnamese domestic hops, timed so connections are comfortable rather than tight.
• Hotels at every stop, chosen for location first, from the Bangkok riverside to the Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• An overnight boat in Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay, with meals, cave visits and paddling included.
• Private guides, drivers and entrance fees for the touring days, plus every transfer.
• Entry paperwork help: reminders for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and the Vietnam e-visa.
• One contact 24/7 for changes before and during the trip.

Where to stay on a Thailand and Vietnam trip

In Bangkok, a hotel along the Chao Phraya River gives sunset views and boat access to the old city, while Sukhumvit and Silom suit travelers who want restaurants and the Skytrain. In Chiang Mai, a small hotel in or beside the Old City puts temples, cafes and the markets within walking distance, and we can swap Chiang Mai for three nights in Krabi or on Phuket.

In Vietnam, location matters even more. The Hanoi Old Quarter is noisy and wonderful, while the French Quarter nearby is calmer. On the bay, the choice is between an overnight boat and a hotel on Cat Ba Island. In Hoi An you can stay in the Ancient Town or on An Bang Beach with a shuttle, and in Ho Chi Minh City, District 1 keeps the museums and markets close.

Guided, private or a mix of both

This is a touring trip rather than a beach holiday, so the style of guiding shapes how it feels. We build it three ways and you choose.

• Private touring: your own guide and driver in each city, with start times and rest days set by you. It suits families, multigenerational groups and anyone who dislikes being herded.
• A small group tour for the Vietnam section, with independent days in Thailand at the start.
• Hotels and transfers only, with guided days where a guide genuinely helps, such as Hue, the Mekong Delta and the Bangkok temples.

Pace is the other decision. Both countries are hot and humid for much of the year and the sightseeing days involve a lot of walking on uneven ground, so we keep mornings early, afternoons light and at least two unplanned days in a two-week trip. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy requests are widely understood in tourist areas, and we note them with every hotel and guide.

Entry rules for US citizens in 2026

Governments change these rules often, so confirm them on official sources before you travel. Recent rules for US passport holders:

• Thailand stay without a visa: in September 2026 Thailand reduced the stay allowed without a visa for US citizens from 60 to 30 days, with a one-time extension available inside the country. The Thai half of this trip sits well inside that limit.
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): every traveler completes it on the official Thai immigration site within 72 hours before arrival.
• Vietnam e-visa: US citizens need a visa. The e-visa is applied for on the official Vietnamese immigration site and is normally issued for stays of up to 90 days. Apply well before departure and keep a printed copy with you.
• Name the right port of entry: the airport you enter through must match the one on your e-visa, so tell us your routing before you apply, and if the plan changes the application has to change with it.
• Passport: valid for at least six months from arrival, with blank pages for Vietnamese stamps.

Before booking, read the current US State Department travel advisory for every country on your itinerary and consider enrolling in its STEP alert service. Rules for travelers on non-US passports, including green card holders, differ, so tell us every traveler's nationality when you call.

How to get more from your budget

• Use the open-jaw ticket. Flying into Bangkok and home from Ho Chi Minh City avoids a wasted internal flight and a lost day.
• Travel in late February, March or April, when all three regions of Vietnam and Thailand are usually at their most pleasant at once.
• Spend on the bay, save in the cities. A better cabin on the overnight boat is felt more than an upgraded city room you only sleep in.
• Fly the domestic legs rather than drive them. Vietnam is long, and a one-hour flight replaces most of a day on the road.
• Book 6 to 9 months ahead for December, January and the weeks around Tet.

How booking by phone works

1. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 at any hour to reach a travel expert.
2. Describe the trip: dates, departure city, who is traveling, the pace you like and any meal, room or mobility needs.
3. Hear your options and the total for flights, hotels, transfers and tours, with the fare and cancellation rules explained.
4. We book and email everything, with a checklist of documents and arrival forms, and stay reachable 24/7 while you travel.

Why book with Fond Travels

Fond Travels, LLC is an independent US travel agency in Woodbridge, Virginia, planning trips since 2017. We are not tied to one airline, resort brand or tour company, so we compare options side by side and recommend what fits your group. We are rated 4.8 out of 5 by more than 2,500 Google reviewers and answer the phone around the clock. Read how booking by phone works with our team.

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