Day 1 – Brazil / Dubai
Our meeting will be at 8:30 PM at Terminal 3, Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, in front of the Emirates airline counters for boarding to Dubai.
Day 2 – Dubai
The flight is direct with no layovers, arriving in Dubai at night. After customs clearance and luggage collection, transfer to our 5-star hotel in Dubai for rest.
Day 3 – Dubai
Since we arrived late the night before, we won’t rush to start our day. Breakfast will be available until 10:00 AM, followed by a visit to the Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the impressive Museum of the Future, showcasing innovation and technology. There will be time for shopping, and later, an optional visit to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at over 828 meters and 163 floors. Opened in 2010, this architectural marvel is a symbol of power. We will go up to the 124th floor. Return to the hotel.
Day 4 – Dubai
After breakfast, we’ll head out for a city tour of Dubai’s main tourist attractions, including a traditional boat ride. Return to the hotel for lunch (not included) and some rest.
At 3:00 PM, there is an optional “Desert Safari” experience, where we will enjoy a traditional dinner in the desert with regional music and dance. Return to the hotel at the end of the night.
Day 5 – Dubai / Bangkok
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Dubai Airport for our flight to Bangkok. We’ll arrive in Bangkok in the late afternoon.
Transfer to our hotel. After check-in, the rest of the evening is free for rest.
Day 6 – Bangkok
After breakfast, we’ll start exploring the main tourist sites of Thailand’s capital. This includes visits to the Grand Royal Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Pho, as well as Wat Arun. An optional boat ride to visit Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen and see the Giant Buddha is also available. Return to the hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Day 7 – Bangkok
After breakfast, we’ll continue exploring Bangkok with a half-day tour, visiting the Railway Market and taking a boat ride through the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 – Bangkok / Chiang Mai
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for our flight to Chiang Mai. Lunch is included. In Chiang Mai, we will visit Chiang Mai’s temples and the Doi Suthep Temple. After the tour, return to the hotel for check-in and a free evening.
Day 9 – Chiang Mai / Elephant Sanctuary
After breakfast, we’ll spend a full day getting to know elephants. At 8:30 AM, transfer from the hotel to the elephant camp. We’ll head north of Chiang Mai to the Elephant Sanctuary, where we’ll wear traditional clothes, feed, and play with the elephants.
After lunch, we’ll learn important care techniques for these massive land mammals, focusing on their diet and health. Then, we’ll bathe with the elephants in the river.
Return to the hotel with a free evening for leisure or a stroll around town.
Day 10 – Chiang Rai
After breakfast, embark on a fascinating full-day excursion in Chiang Rai, where we will discover a blend of tradition, creativity, and breathtaking beauty. Lunch is included. Begin your journey with a visit to the magnificent Wat Rong Khun, or White Temple, a brilliant symbol representing a bridge between heaven and earth. Next, marvel at the impressive blue artwork inside the Blue Temple, a unique experience that allows you to capture its beauty in photographs.
Continue to the enigmatic Black House Museum, an architectural masterpiece by Thawan Duchanee, filled with hidden treasures and surprises that will give you a new perspective on art. Finally, visit the Long Neck Village, where you will learn about the fascinating traditions and lifestyles of the Karen people.
Day 11 – Chiang Mai / Phuket Island
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Phuket Island.
Upon arrival in Phuket, transfer to the hotel by private bus. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at the beautiful beachfront resort.
Day 12 – Phuket Island
Full-day tour to Phi Phi + Khai Island by speedboat (including National Park access, basic participation). After breakfast, we’ll head to the pier for a warm welcome with snacks and beverages. We’ll visit two of the most famous movie locations, featuring paradise beaches.
We will explore Phi Phi Ley Island, snorkel in Loh Samah Bay, and visit Hong Island (Pileh Lagoon) for swimming and a photo at Viking Cave. Lunch is included on Phi Phi Don Island. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Khai Island with free time for a swim. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 13 – Phuket Island
Breakfast and a full day free to enjoy the resort, with its crystal-clear beach and an amazing water park.
Day 14 – Phuket Island / Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Ho Chi Minh in southern Vietnam, also known as Saigon. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, transfer to the hotel. Free time for leisure at the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 15 – Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at the hotel. On this day, we will visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels and have a half-day city tour in Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi Tunnels are the remaining system of tunnels stretching for 124 miles (200 km). These tunnels are famous worldwide for their length and history in the Vietnam War. In these tunnels, we will discover residential areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapon factories, and field hospitals, as well as many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps in the labyrinthine tunnels. Lunch is included.
During the city tour, we will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral (external visit), Saigon Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the War Museum.
Day 16 – Ho Chi Minh / Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Danang, with a visit to the Golden Bridge. Upon arrival at Ba Na, you will have the opportunity to experience the two UNESCO-registered cable car systems to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful view of the Mo Stream and the Toc Tien Waterfall with its stunning white foam. Lunch included.
Sightseeing at Ba Na Hill will include: The Hands of the Gods holding Vietnam’s Golden Bridge, L’Jardin Zone with its beautiful French Architecture Building, Linh Ung Pagoda, the 27-meter Buddha Statue, and Loc Uyen Garden. After the visit, transfer to Hoi An with the rest of the time free for leisure.
Day 17 – Hoi An
After breakfast, we will depart for a full-day tour of Hoi An. In the morning, we will explore the ancient city of Hoi An, starting with a visit to the bustling Hoi An Market, full of vibrant images, colors, and a variety of goods.
Next, we will stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, which spans a small canal and is over 400 years old. The bridge was built to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese community living on the other side of the canal. Lunch included.
We will then visit the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful blend of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate roofs. We’ll also visit Hoi An’s handicraft shops and art galleries. In the afternoon, you will visit the beautiful Bay Mau Coconut Forest, where you can explore the forest in traditional bamboo basket boats (optional). You will learn how to row bamboo baskets with the local population and enjoy bamboo basket performances and boat races. Return to the hotel and free time.
Day 18 – Hoi An / Danang / Hanoi
After breakfast, check-out, and transfer to Danang airport for our flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be transferred to the city with our team.
Before the tour, we will have lunch. Our tour begins with a visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, founded in the 11th century. Then, we will visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.
Take a walk or a bicycle ride through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets. This bustling area of narrow streets is home to thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore, with plenty of photo opportunities. Experience a local coffee at Train Street. Afterward, we will head to our hotel for check-in and the rest of the day will be free for leisure and relaxation.
Day 19 – Hanoi / Hoa Lu / Hanoi
After breakfast, we will embark on a 10-hour adventure to explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. We will visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties and explore the remaining ancient relics from when Hoa Lu was the country’s capital. Lunch included.
Capture breathtaking photos during the boat ride along the Trang An river – a true delight for nature photography enthusiasts. Discover the diverse Vietnamese natural landscapes. Return to the hotel by the end of the day.
Day 20 – Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, check-out, and departure to Ha Long Bay, where we will board a cruise to explore one of the world’s great natural wonders, sailing through thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes.
The sails of the junks gliding over the emerald-clear waters of the bay create picturesque scenes mixed with the sky. We will have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden caves beneath towering cliffs. A seafood lunch and dinner will be served onboard. Overnight on the cruise.
Day 21 – Ha Long Bay / Hanoi / Dubai
After breakfast on the cruise, enjoy the deep blue waters of the bay as the junk continues to sail quietly past the spectacular limestone formations. We will disembark at noon and return to Hanoi. In Hanoi, we will head to a shopping center or mall for some last-minute shopping and enjoy a snack or dinner.
As our flight is at night, we will use this location as a base before heading to the airport. At a pre-arranged time, transfer to Hanoi airport for our flight to Dubai.
Day 22 – Dubai
Arrival in Dubai in the morning. After duty-free shopping and disembarkation procedures, transfer to the hotel. We will store our luggage in a designated area until check-in time at 3:00 PM. The rest of the day is free for leisure or relaxation at the hotel.
Day 23 – Abu Dhabi
After breakfast, we will depart for a full-day trip to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. We will start with a city tour through the streets of the city. We will visit the country’s most important mosque, and possibly the most luxurious in the world, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Presidential Palace.
In the afternoon, we will visit the incredible Ferrari World complex, an amusement park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and the largest indoor theme park in the world. In the early evening, transfer back to our hotel in Dubai.
Day 24 – Abu Dhabi / Brazil
After breakfast, check-out, and transfer to Dubai airport for our return flight to Brazil.
