Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Luang Prabang – Siem Riep
JOURNEY TO INDOCHINA – 13 days trip promises to be a unique adventure to discover the Indochina Peninsula with its four countries: Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Take this chance to immerse in these nations’ wonderful landscapes, special cultures and amazing culinary.
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 YANGON ARRIVAL (D)
On this day, our guide and driver will pick you up at Yangon International Airport. Then, you will move to your hotel for checking-in and relaxing.
You can spend your afternoon discovering the city. In the evening, savor your hearty dinner in Karaweik Palace near the Royal Lake before enjoy a fascinating cultural show. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon
DAY 2 YANGON – FLY TO BAGAN (B)
After breakfast, you will take a flight to Bagan – a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Mandalay, Myanmar famous for thousands of ancient temples and stupas.
Your journey in Bagan begins with a visit to its most popular attractions such as Nyang U Market in Old Bagan, Shwezigon pagoda and Ananda temple.
In the afternoon, you can understand more about local culture while exploring lacquerware workshops before getting back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan
DAY 3 BAGAN SIGHTSEEING (B)
This morning, you will have a horse cart ride to Nan Paya pagoda – a famous destination in Myinkaba, Bagan.
After that, you can visit other sacred places in the surrounding area such as Manuha Temple, Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, and the gilded Myazedi nearby…
Your today’s tour ends with a stunning sunset view at the Shwesandaw pagoda – a well-known Buddhist pagoda built by King Anawrahta in 1057. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan
DAY 4 BAGAN – FLY TO MANDALAY – SAGAING – AMARAPURA (B)
Today, you will leave Bagan and fly to Mandalay – Burmese second-largest city. After that, you will have a chance to visit Sagaing Hill with its highlights such as Buddha Cave, Uminthonze pagoda and Sunooponnyashin pagoda.
Then, continue your trip to Amarapura – another charming land of Myanmar where you can stop by the Mahagandhayon Monastery – known as the most prominent monastic college in Myanmar.
Afterward, you will head to the beautiful Ubein Wooden Bridge to admire its beauty as well as snap some amazing pictures before transferring to Mahamuni pagoda to pray for luck. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay
DAY 5 MANDALAY – FLY YANGON – HANOI (B)
After breakfast, take your time to discover the beauty of Yangon. Start with a visit to Sule Pagoda – a holy stupa situated in the center of Yangon. Then, move to Chaukhtayi Pagoda and Kandawgyi Lake before savoring your lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will travel to the golden Shwedagon Pagoda. This place is not only the iconic gilded stupa of Yangon but also one of the most famous pagodas in the world.
After that, head to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 6 HANOI CITY TOUR (B)
After breakfast, you will take part in an exciting Hanoi city tour with the most popular attractions, including Ho Chi Minh Complex, Presidential Palace One-Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature.
After that, continue your trip to West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda and History Museum or Vietnamese Ethnology Museum to understand more about this country’s history. Your tour ends with a fascinating traditional water puppet show. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
DAY 7 HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON BOAT (B/L/D)
This morning, you will head to Halong Bay – the precious gem in northern area as well as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam.
Upon arrival at the harbor, you will embark on a luxury overnight cruise to discover the stunning Halong Bay. Here, you will have a great opportunity to relish delicious local or Asian dishes, relax while admiring the spectacular view of the bay or have fun with other interesting activities on and off-shore. Overnight on the ship in Halong Bay.
Note: Since you will stay only one night on the ship, packing simple and light stuff with you is highly recommended. After the trip to Halong Bay, you will return to the same accommodation in Hanoi and your whole luggage can be stored safely there.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On cruise
DAY 8 HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLY TO LUANG PRABANG (B,BR)
This early morning, you can enjoy some Taichi exercises before having your breakfast. Then, have some relaxation and immerse yourself in the outstanding setting of the bay. Brunch is served on board.
After that, you will disembark the cruise, back to Hanoi and then being transferred to the airport for your flight to Luang Prabang.
When arriving at the city of Luang Prabang, you will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel for checking in and relaxing. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 9 LUANG PRABANG CITY TOUR (B)
Today, it’s time for you to discover the amazing city of Luang Prabang. You will have a chance to visit and admire the most attractive landmarks around the city, comprising Royal Palace or National Museum, Vat Visoun, Vat Aha, and Vat May.
After that, you can relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the view in this area or have a walk on the river bank before returning to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 10 LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVE (B)
Start your today trip to Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong (also called Temple of the Royal City). Built-in 1559 under King Setthathirath’s dynasty, this is not only one of the largest temples in Luang Prabang but also a famous iconic temple of Lao.
After that, you will have a tuk-tuk ride to the jetty to enjoy a shared cruise (on the Nava Mekong Cruise) to explore the majestic Mekong River. After 2 hours cruising upstream, you will reach the Pak Ou Caves. This sacred place is one of the highlights of Luang Prabang, where you will have an opportunity to see hundreds of ancient Buddha statues dating back for centuries.
Then, head back to the jetty and your hotel in Luang Prabang. Along the way, you can also visit Ban Xang Hai village, where they produce traditional Lao rice whiskey before getting back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang
DAY 11 LUANG PRABANG – SIEMP REAP – ANGKOR WAT (B)
On this day, you can have some relaxation at your hotel before taking your flight to Siem Reap, a charming city in Cambodia.
When arriving at Siem Reap, you will be warmly welcomed by our local guide and driver then transferred to your hotel for checking in and relaxing.
In the afternoon, head to visit Angkor Wat – the most famous Cambodia Heritage Site as well as the largest temple complex in the world before getting back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 12 BANTEAY SREI – TA PROHM – ANGKOR THOM (B)
This morning, you will have a chance to discover the city of Siem Reap with its most attractive landmarks. Start with a trip to Ta Prohm by tuk-tuk. After that, you will travel to Angkor Thom. Built-in the late 12th century, this place is well-known as the last capital city of the Khmer empire.
Then, move to other famous attractions in this area, including Bayon Temple, Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King.
Afterward, transfer to Banteay Srei, a well-known Cambodian temple worshiping the Hindu god Shiva and Preah Khan before you get back to your hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight in hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
DAY 13 SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE (B)
This is your last day in Cambodia. After breakfast, spend your time to take some pictures or buy souvenirs before you check out the hotel and transfer to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. End of tour!
Meals: Breakfast
