Why Combine Thailand and Vietnam in One Trip

Pairing Thailand and Vietnam in a single itinerary lets travelers from Nepal cover two of Southeast Asia's most popular countries without booking two separate trips. This tour opens in Bangkok and Pattaya, giving a familiar introduction to Thailand's temples and beaches, then flies across to Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, for a different pace built around resorts, theme parks, and island hopping. The two halves of the trip complement each other well: Thailand covers culture and a classic beach day, while Phu Quoc adds a more resort focused, family friendly island stretch.

Bangkok and Pattaya: The Thailand Half

The Thailand portion of this trip follows a familiar and reliable format. Bangkok's Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, is known for its porcelain tiled central spire on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, and is typically visited in the late afternoon when the light on the tiles is at its best. In Pattaya, the Coral Island (Koh Larn) day trip is the highlight, with a short speedboat crossing from Pattaya Pier leading to calm, swimmable beaches and clear water for casual snorkeling. Optional water sports such as parasailing and jet skiing are available on the beach for an extra cost.

Phu Quoc: Vietnam's Island Destination

Phu Quoc sits in the Gulf of Thailand off Vietnam's southern coast and has developed rapidly into the country's leading beach and resort destination. Unlike a city stop, the Phu Quoc portion of this tour is built around resort time, a major theme park visit, and a boat based island hopping day, making it a good match for families and travelers who want a slower pace after the Bangkok and Pattaya leg.

VinWonders and VinSafari

VinWonders Phu Quoc is the island's main theme park, with rides, water attractions, and live shows spread across a large resort complex. Next door, VinSafari operates as an open concept wildlife park, where animals are viewed in naturalistic enclosures rather than traditional cages, a format that has become popular with families visiting the island. Both attractions are typically combined into a single day visit, as they sit within the same resort area on the island's northern coast.

The 3 Island Snorkeling Tour

The guided boat tour to May Rut, Gam Ghi, and Mong Tay islands covers the An Thoi Archipelago south of Phu Quoc's main town. Mong Tay is known for soft white sand beaches good for relaxing between snorkeling stops. Gam Ghi has some of the better coral reefs in the area, with sightings of reef fish common in the shallow water just offshore. May Rut rounds out the day with a second snorkeling stop and typically a beachside lunch served on board or on the island itself. The islands sit close together, so travel time between stops is generally short.

Getting Between Thailand and Vietnam

This itinerary uses domestic flights within Thailand alongside an international connection to Phu Quoc, and a return flight to Bangkok before departure. Because the trip spans two countries, travelers need to account for two separate visa or entry requirements, Thailand and Vietnam, both of which should be arranged well ahead of departure.

Thailand and Vietnam Visas for Nepali Citizens

Nepali passport holders need a tourist visa arranged in advance for Thailand through the Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu, since visa on arrival isn't available for Nepali citizens. Vietnam's entry requirements for Nepali citizens should also be confirmed ahead of travel, as visa rules can change and vary by nationality. Typical Thailand visa requirements include a passport valid for at least six months, a completed application form, a recent passport size photo, proof of confirmed tour booking, and a bank statement covering the last three months. Gomayu assists with the visa process for both countries as part of this package.

Currency and Practical Notes

Thailand uses the Thai Baht and Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong. Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants in both countries, though local cash is useful for markets, small purchases, and tips. Since the itinerary moves between two currencies, it's worth withdrawing or exchanging a small amount of each on arrival rather than relying entirely on cards.

Good to Know

This tour combines private vehicle transfers in Thailand with domestic and international flights connecting to Phu Quoc. The schedule follows a fixed daily structure with free evenings built in throughout, and the Phu Quoc portion in particular allows for a slower pace between the theme park day and the island hopping tour.