Meaningful Asia Adventure Tour 45 Nights / 46 Days
Amazingly discover five beautiful countries in Southeast Asia, start the journey in Hanoi Capital of Vietnam, from stunning Sapa rice terraces to the Halong Bay cruise, the coastal cities Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue offer the very attractive historical places and natural beauty that Vietnam has much more to be explored while the iconic Saigon and Mekong Delta should not be missed out before a boat excursion leads to Cambodia for a well worth visit to the world’s UNESCO heritage Angkor Wat and other interesting sightseeing and unique tour activities. Connecting to Laos, we visit the tranquil Luang Prabang which uniquely provides the respectful culture and heritage site, picturesque Kuang Si Waterfalls, feeding buffaloes and reveal the Alms Giving searching by saffron monks. Indulgently emerges yourselves in the natural town of Vang Vieng which features the spectacular scenery, Nam Song River, lush mountains and mysterious caves before visiting Vientiane’s main attractions. Next, ideally fly to Myanmar’s Yangon Capital where we enjoy sightseeing and historical places included French colonial buildings, local market and the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda. Followed by the captivating Inle Lake, a wonderful boat excursion takes you to witness lifestyle of local people and ethnic hill tribes living in the floating community admired by fishermen with skillful one leg-rowing boats and five-day rotating market as well as previous Buddhist temples and pagodas. Overland to Bagan, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site dotting with numerous ancient temples, Buddhist pagodas and monasteries were built between the 11th and 13th centuries, and visit the fascinating Mandalay, the former Royal Palace followed by great history, other incredible temples and beautiful surroundings of Mandalay Hills and Irrawaddy River. With the last destination of Thailand, includes major sightseeing of Bangkok to the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market and railway market, and the beach experience of Phuket truly offers wonderful leisure and followed by its fascinating natural beauty that enhances your holiday trip more special and unforgettable.
Destinations
Hanoi → Sapa → Halong Bay → Da Nang → Hoi An → Hue → Saigon → Mekong Delta → Can Tho → Chau Doc → Phnom Penh → Battambang → Siem Reap → Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng → Vientiane → Yangon → Inle Lake → Bagan → Mandalay → Bangkok (+ Ratchaburi) → Phuket
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Our friendly team (guide and driver) will welcome you at the arrival gate upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport then transfers to a reserved hotel for check in and simply enjoy yourselves free time at hotel or explore central city by your own.
Overnight in Hanoi
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour, Hanoi to Sapa By Sleeping Train
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am for a fully guided tour within Ba Dinh Square, visit the main attractions included the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda with most interesting architecture and 10th century Temple of Literature – the first national university of Vietnam along with rich history.
Enjoy delicious lunch at Hoang Cuisine restaurant (or similar).
Afternoon, we observe Hoa Lo Prison which tells you an interesting war from French colonial time to Vietnam and American War. Continue to visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – the significant place to witness the best collection, documentation, exhibition and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Next, we take rickshaw (cyclo) explore the popular Old Quarter admired by attractive daily life and bustling local activities. Ending the cyclo ride at Thang Long Opera Theatre, we then enjoy a traditional, unique water puppet show.
Our team will meet you again at hotel’s lobby then transfer to train station for sleeping train (air conditioning cabin) departs at 10.00pm to Lao Cai town of Sapa and arrives at approx. 6.30-7.00am in the morning in Lao Cai.
Note: Private car/minivan (day time) is available upon request and the program will be slightly changed.
*Overnight in sleeping train
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Sapa Trekking
You will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then drive with 1 hours to a booked hotel in Sapa Town for refreshment and enjoy breakfast.
After the breakfast break, we begin a pleasant trekking with 11km down, up and along Muong Hoa Valley to the villages of Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van where we’re gonna reveal the attractive insights of Black H’mong minority groups whose daily life relies basic routine and their unique ways to make a living that animated by their exotic culture and customs. We enjoy the walking though beautiful rice terraces along with interesting activities and local interaction from one to other villages where you always see the fascinating surroundings that you can’t refuse to take photos. During the trekking adventure, we’ll have a great chance to enjoy our picnic lunch at a local family’s house and sample some tropical fruits.
Afternoon, spend the rest of your nice time at family house then we take a ride by motorbike or jeep back to Sapa town.
Overnight in Sapa
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Day 4: Sapa Trekking & By Sleeping Train to Hanoi
Today we leave again by our private car/minivan to Ta Phin Village – one of the most beautiful H’Mong villages where we catch the morning highlight of ethnic culture and continue to expand maximize experience to visit Ta Phin Cave nearby. Next, return to Sapa town for the last trekking trip up and down with 3km to Cat Cat village to witness rural life of Black H’Mong village, learn from your guide about their daily interesting activities, culture, customs and superstition, the trekking offers a wonderful experience to see one of the best H’Mong village attractions in Sapa while the surroundings are friendly fabulous and attracted by rice terraces, river and mountains, and enjoy traditional music show at Cat Cat village. Up to Ham Rong Mountain summit, we enjoy the breathtaking with the stunning panoramic views of Sapa and it is totally admired by the fascinating nature. Picnic lunch is provided on this day.
We say goodbye to Sapa then drive directly to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi.
Exciting information: If you’re lucky on the day you take night train back to Hanoi, Bac Ha Sunday market is the most popular attraction in the region of Sapa which only opens on Sunday, along with the most interesting exchange trades of animals, poultry, materials, cloths, handicrafts and vegetables between buyers and vendors from various ethnic minority groups. It’s good chance to stroll around to observe lifestyles of tribe people and you probably want to sample a dish of delicious H’mong traditional dishes.
Overnight in sleeping train
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Prepare yourselves with light packing ready to be picked up by shuttle bus between 8.00-8.30am at your hotel and start your trip to explore the most amazing Halong Bay in the North of Vietnam.
Note: Private car/minivan round trip transfers Halong Bay is available upon request.
On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest. We will reach Halong cruise port around 12.30pm then process the registration and get transferred by tender to Swan Cruise. After safety brief, a welcome drink and checking in, delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay, enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing before getting back to the cruise for sunset party.
Evening, have sumptuous set dinner on board and it’s your free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
Overnight in Cruise Halong Bay
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note:
There are many cruise companies operate from standard to luxury cruises to Halong Bay and every cruise companies have their similar cruise itineraries. The above cruise itinerary is detailed according to Swan Cruise’s standard itinerary. If you chose to stay at another cruise, cruise itinerary will then be provided at the time you confirmed. If you really love Halong Bay and want to stay a night longer, 2nights/3days cruise is available, so feel free to speak about this with our sale team.
Day 6: Halong Bay Cruise, Back to Hanoi
Rise a bit early in the morning for Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day to the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave for an hour then return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
Around 10.00, attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetable carving. Next, we enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat while the cruise is heading back to the harbor and disembark at Halong cruise port. At 12.30pm: our shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi and arrive in the evening around 16.00-17.00pm.
Overnight in Hanoi
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Hanoi to Da Nang & Hoi An Street Food Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Transfers (no guide) to airport for domestic flight to Da Nang City.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Hoi An and simply have free time.
Evening at 5.00pm, we process to the old town of Hoi An where we excitingly enjoy the walking street food tour to discover famous Vietnamese dishes including delicate Vietnamese sandwich called “Banh Mi”, Barbecue pork rolled in rice paper and other yummy snacks (Banh Beo and Banh Khot). Continue to observe marketplace area with various local food stalls admired by interesting activities, we go zic and zac through small alley to Hoi An Riverfront to catch the night street highlight of cultural Hoi An town and cheerfully end up at a local restaurant for delicious dinner followed by a local beer.
Overnight in Hoi An
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Hoi An – Heritage of Hoi An, Marble Mountain & Da Nang
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we’ll discover the well-preserved old town of Hoi An which is known as a UNESCO world cultural heritage site because of its unique architecture that reflects both indigenous and foreign cultures. Start with the most remarkable Japanese Covered Bridge dates back to the 16th century, traditional Fujian Assembly Hall which gives a worth visit, continue to observe the exotic architecture of Tan Ky Old House, have an exciting walking in the colorful lantern street and take beautiful photos before visiting Hoi An central market where you can go shopping around.
Afternoon, drive to Da Nang with spending a great sight to Marble Mountains which represent to five elements: water, fire, earth, wood and metal, also a home to religious pagodas, shrines and hidden caves. Enjoy climbing up with 108 steps to the top and tranquilly take a wonderful breathtaking with the spectacular views of Da Nang City, and we will go to explore a few hidden caves (or skip caves) and Tam Thai pagoda. If you’re font of handicraft works, Tien Hieu Marble Handicraft Sculptures is an ideal for observation then we drive straight to a booked hotel in Da Nang.
Overnight in Da Nang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge & My Khe Beach
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave at 8.00am to Ba Na Hills where we discover the fascinating beauty of Da Nang City from the summit of popular Ba Na Hills. Once we arrived, we process to take cable car to observe variety of exciting places included Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, the impressive Linh Ung Pagoda, Buddhist statue and walk inside the tunnel to visit wine cellar with a chance to taste a glass of wine. Continue to stroll at the must-see Golden Bridge where you capture the beauty of the sky, nature and enjoy the breathtaking while Golden Bridge is extremely considered as one of the most pleasant places to take romantic photos.
Enjoy lunch at one of restaurants in Ba Na.
Note: If you’re really font of the recreation of French architectures and want to have some funs with exciting time in Ba Na, there Fantasy Park and French Village are the ideals for you to enjoy variety of games and activities: Alpine coaster, wall climbing, racing simulators, dance performances etc. To do this, you have to skip My Khe Beach and spend the entrance tickets at your own account.
Afternoon, we return to our awaiting car/minivan then drive directly to My Khe beach – one of the most beautiful, natural coastal cities in Vietnam. It is a white sand coast with clear water and a pleasant beach for relaxing, swimming, sunbathing and unwind yourselves at your own free time before returning hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Da Nang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Da Nang to Hue, Hue City Tour & Sunset Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out, we leave at 8.30am from Da Nang via Hai Van Pass to Hue, en-route at beautiful Hai Van Pass admired by natural beauty of mountain range and the blue coast where it’s a good morning to take a wonderful breathtaking and capture picturesque photos. Arrived, checked in and have rest of free time.
Afternoon, we set off to explore the three significant mausoleum emperors of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, those tombs have unique blend French & Royal architectures along with interesting history that you can learn from your tour guide about Nguyen Dynast dates back to 12th century. We continue our adventure to Kim Long Village to observe local people making conical hats and colorful joss sticks.
Evening, we get on board for sunset cruise with a welcome cocktail, the boat cruise slowly slides along the Perfume River admired by soft evening at Hue imperial city before enjoying special dinner followed by Vietnamese traditional music performance on boat. Disembark and get our car/minivan back to the hotel around 8.45pm.
Overnight in Hue
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 11: Hue Imperial Citadel & Flight to Saigon
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re heading out at 8.00am to Dong Ba market where we stroll to observe citizen daily life with interesting local trades then continue to visit the world heritage site “Hue Imperial Citadel” which is considered as the most famous attraction along with unique architectures, detailed arts and works on walls, and a rich history which dates back to hundreds of years ago. The impressive structures, cultural decorates, Purple Forbidden City and the history definitely give your day a pretty worth visit. Next, we drive along The Perfume River to the attractive, religious Thien Mu Pagoda where you will have a pleasant walking to see beautiful surrounding and learn from your guide about its mystery legend.
Enjoy delicious Vietnamese lunch at a selected local restaurant.
The rest of the day is reserved as free and easy before transferring to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin our adventure trip at 8.00am out of bustling Saigon City, pass countryside to explore the famous attraction of Cu Chi tunnels which are known as the deadly dangerous trap tunnel networks and was used by Viet Cong army as the facility base to supply food, accommodation, storage, escape rooms as well as strong holes to fight against their enemies during French and American war from 1948 until 1975. Learn from your tour guide about this interesting and sad history of Vietnam, and personally experience the real feeling when crawl into the tunnels to reveal some remnants left after the war ended.
Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, we return for guided Saigon City along with War Remnants Museum that you can witness Indochina war history while browsing various items relating Vietnam War, visit the fascinating architecture of Reunification Palace which was the former workplace and residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam, admired by French colonial buildings of Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, we then stroll at Jade Emperor Pagoda before go shopping at the famous Ben Thanh market where you observe trading exchanges and you can’t absolutely ignore to purchase some souvenirs.
Overnight in Saigon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13: Saigon to Mekong Delta & Drive to Can Tho
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off 8.00am out of the bustling Saigon straight to My Tho boat pier where we process to embark a local motorboat which slides on Mekong Delta overlooking islets, fish farms and floating houses admired by fishing and trading activities on boats. In Unicorn Island, we will be pampered by Vietnamese traditional music depicting a folk art rooted from South Vietnam and get refreshed by tropical fruit tasting. Continue by canoe, we explore the natural beauty of Mekong canals with lush beautiful coconut trees stretching at both sides until we enjoy the walking tour to observe bee keeping farm and sample honey tea before having lunch. After lunch break, we catch our regular boat to coconut candy workshop to learn the processing of how coconut candies are made, along with a chance to taste and chew sweet candies or purchase a few packs before we get in our awaiting car/minivan and drive directly to a booked hotel in Can Tho City in the evening.
Overnight in Can Tho
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14: Cai Rang Floating Market, Tra Su Cajuput Forest & Chau Doc
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off a bit early in the morning then we process to embark a local boat to explore the largest Cai Rang floating market admired by busting and interesting trade activities between buyers and vendors on their boats stocking with their fresh fruits, vegetables and other local products. With good chances, we can sample delicate Vietnamese noodle breakfast while sipping Vietnamese hot coffee on your boat and witness daily life and their routine. Return hotel for refreshment and check out. Return hotel for refreshment and check out.
Next, we continue our journey to explore the picturesque Tra Su Cajuput Forest which is well-known its rich typical ecosystem of Mekong Delta, a home to significant birds and wildlife and it’s the main attractive flooded forest destination for nature lovers. We enjoy Vietnamese lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
Once arrived, we process to take a local boat to carefully observe the surrounding, truly feel the tranquility while our boat slowly slides into beautiful lush Melaleuca forest and hear birds singing. We will spend our value time on the bird watching tower to overview the marvelous panoramic landscape and take as many as photos you like before returning to our awaiting car/minivan then drive to Chau Doc town and check in at a booked hotel.
Note: If we still have time, we will visit Tinh Bien market with interesting trade activities and you may get some value items. OR visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb along with his great work record when he was a Martial General of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Overnight in Chau Doc
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 15: Chau Doc - Speed Boat to Phnom Penh & Phnom Penh Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out then our team transfers you to Chau Doc pier for speed boat departure at 7.30am to Phnom Penh Capital in Cambodia. The boat excursion takes approx. 5 ½ – 6 hours and you will be friendly greeted by our Cambodia team when you arrived in Phnom Penh then transfers to a booked hotel for check in.
After the afternoon break, we leave for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Next, continue to visit Wat Phnom with interesting legendary of founding place of Phnom Penh Capital.
Evening, we head to Phnom Penh’s Riverside then get on board with a welcome cocktail while the boat is slowly cruising along Mekong & Tonle Bassac, watch the nice sunset fading at horizon before Western set dinner (or buffet) is started to serve, unwind yourself with colorful Phnom Penh nightlights. Disembark and return hotel.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise
Day 16: Phnom Penh Tour by Cyclo & Killing Field
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am to take a challenge of cyclo ride (rickshaw) along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before resuming the ride to stroll around central market to see bustling local trades. Finished the cyclo ride at Royal Palace, we walk to visit The Royal Palace – a complex of buildings which are served as the royal residence for the King of Cambodia, admired by impressive Silver Pagoda with over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc.
Enjoy Khmer family set lunch at Bopha Titanic restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
Afternoon, drive to witness the tragic site of Cheug Ek – the killing field that proceeded more than 20 thousands of civilians and the site is connecting with Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 17: Phnom Penh to Battambang by Private Car/Minivan
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and say goodbye to Phnom Penh then we drive with 6 hours to Battambang Province. One the way, we stop at Kampong Chhnang’s local villages where we observe Silver Smith Making Village and handicrafts, and learn from people producing pottery to generate profit to support their daily life. Arrived in Battambang, check in and have own free time.
Overnight in Battambang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 18: Battambang – Bamboo Train & The Surroundings
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am to experience some fun on the famous bamboo train in Battambang, cruising on the track of the train rail while enjoying the highlight of rural landscape. Continue to wander around the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market”, observe rice paper making, have chances to try the taste of Cambodian rice wine and learn how it is made before drive to visit ancient temple of Wat Ek Phnom – an Angkorain temple built in the 11th century. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue our journey to visit traditional wooden house which was built a century ago during French Era and have a short tour that reveals a very interesting background regarding to its history. We will stroll at Battambang winery (with grape wine tasting) before heading to Phnom Sampov where you enjoy the active walking at the top of the mountain to witness the killing caves and visit hidden caves of Battambang. Next, we wait at hillside to watch thousands of bats flying back to their caves in the red sky while the sun is setting down. Return hotel for refreshment and go out for dinner at a selected nice garden restaurant.
Overnight in Battambang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19: Battambang Market, Drive to Siem Reap & Top-rated Phare Circus
Breakfast is served at hotel. We go to see the morning highlights of Battambang, take some pictures of French colonial buildings and stroll around Battambang market where you can observe the local trading between vendors and buyers. Return hotel and check out then we drive with 2 ½ hours to Angkor Siem Reap.
One the way, we stop at Angkor Silk Farm for its famous workshop where you can observe local people produce the finest silk products, weaving activities, learn how they feed and take care the worms, and you will see various excellent silk woven items which you can purchase for family or friends when you fly back home. Continue to visit War Museum – a unique and insightful view of the perils that Cambodia faced during the last 3 decades of the 20th century and we stop at a road side for chances to dare of sampling deep-fried crispy insects including crickets, grasshoppers etc.
Check in at a booked hotel in Siem Reap and simply have your own free time.
Evening, transfer to have delicious Khmer set dinner at famous Chanrey Tree, a beautiful setting with garden by the riverside before we’re going to watch Siem Reap’s most unique, authentic, top-rated Phare Circus (Seat B) which is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Note: Our Phnom Penh guide and driver will say goodbye to you after you checked in, the rest of sightseeing and tour activities will be taken care by our Siem Reap team.
Day 20: Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re journeying out of hotel at 8.00am to the South Gate of Angkor Thom atop 4 giant faces that religiously represents compassion, sympathy, equanimity and charity. Stroll around Bayon temple consisting of more than 200 smiling faces in stone, admired by interesting temples including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, terrace of leper king and terrace of elephant. Resume the journey to visit Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning, amazing tree roots where Lara Croft Tomb Raider was filmed.
Enjoy tasty Khmer set lunch at a selected local restaurant near temples.
Afternoon, continue to witness the marvelous Angkor Wat – the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia.
Note: Visiting beautiful sunset (free of charge) is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 25 minutes/way) to the hill and it’s always touristy or skip it if you feel tired.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 21: Kampong Phluk Village, City Tour & Apsara Performance
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off hotel at 8.30am for countryside sightseeing along with a visit at local market to see interesting trades before resuming our journey to Kompong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. We process to take a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kompong Phluk then the boat slows down to let you enjoy the surrounding admired by amazing houses atop high poles, come across the highlight of fishing activities as well as see people selling fruits/vegetable/meats on their boats, you sometimes see kids in their student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we embark on a canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our main boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about Tonle Sap ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Afternoon, we go for guided orientation at the finest Artisan Angkor wood/stone carving center which displays various defined handicrafts and silk products, continue to stroll around old market to see interesting daily trade as well as bargaining for local handmade products, paintings, lacquers, carvings, clothes, traditional crafts and so on, and resume going to Royal Residence Garden where we enjoy the walking for breathtaking and take nice photos as well as observing the sacred shrine of Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm.
Evening, transfer to have yummy buffet dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Show
Day 22: Phnom Kulen Waterfalls
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am, heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city to visit one of Cambodia’s national parks – popularly known as “Phnom Kulen” where you meet famous, beautiful waterfalls. Phnom Kulen (Mountain of Lychee) situates about 57km with approx. 1 hour drive, Phnom Kulen is regarded as the holy mountain for religious significance to Hindus and Buddhists and was the significant home of the ancient Khmer Empire when King Jayavarma II proclaimed independence from Java in 804 CE. The journey provides nice views of rice paddies, countryside dotting with palm trees and cattle. We will have a short visit at Preah Dak market to witness daily life of people selling their vegetables, meat and exchange the trades.
Enjoy the walking tour to see the giant reclining Buddha statue on the hilltop along with breathtaking, spectacular views and learn from your tour guide about historical site. Resume walking within the jungle to witness religious Hindu of the riverbed of 1000 linga carvings, next we move to observe the sacred ground-pool before we head to relax near the waterfall. From then, it is your own free time for cooling down, swimming and enjoying local lunch followed by fresh coconut juice. Late afternoon, we drive back to Siem Reap and on the way, we stop for a visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft souvenirs.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
If you don’t like the waterfalls, you may consider to spend a half day for a forest trekking with Kulen elephants and learn the way of elephants live, play and roam followed by their natural habitat, relationships and behaviors.
Day 23: Siem Reap - Flight to Luang Prabang, Laos
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Cambodia before transferring to airport for flight to Luang Prabang, Laos.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 24: Buffalo Dairy, Kuang Si Waterfalls & Pak Ou Caves
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.45am and journey passing rural Lao countryside and Hmong tribe villages then we stop for a short visit Ban Na Ouane Hmong minority village where you witness their basic living and daily activities before going for a worth visit at Buffalo Dairy that you’re gonna observe how they feed, milk buffaloes and get to know how some kinds of cheeses are produced from buffalo dairy in the region. Continue our journey to visit the fascinating Kuang Si Waterfalls where we have a walking up to wander on the top of the waterfalls, enjoy the tranquil surrounding and beautiful views. Return to the major area then spend times to observe its natural beauty with take nice photos, get refreshed and cooled off, and swim in crystal blue water pools. We’ll then visit the Black Bear Rescue Centre before having lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we process to take a long tail boat which sails on the mighty Mekong River admired by beautiful scenery of river, mountain and forest then our boat slowly moves close the mountain cave mouth where we walk along the stairs up into limestone caves which house hundreds of Buddha images as it has come a sacred place for worship for many centuries. Unlock interesting legends and story about the caves from your tour guide as if we enjoy the spectacular view of Mekong River. Near the end of the trip, we will visit and see the process of Lao rice whiskey at Ban Xang Hai which is popularly known as the rice whiskey village in Luang Prabang, and it’s a nice time to take a sip before returning hotel in the evening.
Evening, our team takes you to have delicious Lao set menu dinner at Bamboo Tree Lao (or similar).
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 25: Alms Giving & Luang Prabang City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We rise a bit early in the morning to observe Buddhist saffron monks in progress searching for alms offers from locals which it is religiously known as traditional alms giving ceremony that all tourists can’t definitely ignore when visit Luang Prabang.
Return hotel for breakfast before heading out again to stroll at Phosy market to observe bustling trades between locals and vendors. Continue to challenge 328 steps up to the top of Phousi Hill to catch the spectacular views of Luang Prabang city, Mekong & Nam Khan Rivers, forests and mountains. Afterwards, visit Royal Palace which is one of national museums in Laos that was built by French during French colonial period, see Heuan Chan Heritage – the 19th century and well reserved wooden house in Luang Prabang then we’ll wander to observe the finest artistic styles of Buddhist monasteries included Wat Sensoukharam, important Wat Xiengthong and Wat Wisunarat at the end of the trip.
The rest of the afternoon is reserved as free and easy.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 26: Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, Blue Lagoon & Phu Kham Cave
Breakfast is served at hotel. Checked out and we leave Luang Prabang at 7.00am with 5-6 hour drive to Vang Vieng – the town emerges the spectacular nature, Nam Song River, lush mountains and various caves. The journey passes Laos villages, beautiful views of nature, mountains, rivers and forests. Feel free to ask for some stops to take picturesque photos as if we make our way to Vang Vieng.
After check in, we set off to visit Blue Lagoon & Phu Kham Cave which provides a scenic ride through the countryside leads to natural lake, a turquoise pool with a tree swing, for relaxation and swim (if you want) before we observe Phu Kham Cave – a labyrinth of chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and a reclining Buddha. A steep hike and a flashlight are needed to explore the cave.
Note: You can speak with our tour guide for a recommendation for lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
Overnight in Vang Vieng
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 27: Explore Natural Beauty of Vang Vieng & Drive to Vientiane
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we venture to explore mysterious limestone caves of Vang Vieng included the most notable Tham Xang which is a temple cave and also known as Elephant Cave, resume to visit Snail Cave followed by its long corridors and wonderful limestone formations and the last is the Water Cave where you can cool off and swim. We’ll then unpack and enjoy our picnic lunch before trekking with an hour and half to a Hmong village, passing through rice paddies and vegetable gardens.
Continue our journey by kayaking on the famous Nam Song River which it is truly admired by picturesque nature, green mountains, limestone formation and interesting local life along the river while we’re making our way back to Vang Vieng. Checked out and we drive with 2 hours to a booked hotel in Vientiane Capital.
Overnight in Vientiane
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 28: Buddha Park & Vientiane City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We leave hotel at 8.30am to see interesting local trades at Talat Sao market then drive with 25km for a worth visit to the impressive Buddha Park (Wat Xieng Khouane) situates along the Mekong River, the park contains more than 200 religious Hindus & Buddha images along with the notable giant reclining Buddha, the park comes with three interesting stories representing three levels: Hell, Earth and Heaven. Hear story from your tour guide while strolling around to take some nice photos of various sculptures.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we go for city tour of Vientiane Capital, start with Wat Si Saket which is known as the oldest temple in city and wander at Wat Si Muang which admired by its attractive cultural Lao art styles. We’ll continue to unlock history of Haw Phra Kaew was built 16th century and used to house sacred Emerald Buddha. Next, we pay attention at the famous Pha That Luang which is well recognized as the significant gold covered Buddhist stupa and also the national symbol of Laos. Near the end of the trip, go for breathtaking at the garden park dotting with the remarkable Patuxai Monument – the most prominent Victory Gate in the city.
Overnight in Vientiane
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 29: Vientiane - Flight to Yangon, Myanmar
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Vientiane before transferring to airport for flight (1 stop) to Yangon, Myanmar.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Yangon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 30: Full Day Guided Yangon City Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.30am to visit the bustling Bogyoke Market (Closed on Monday & public holidays) – a major bazaar with colonial architecture that we will see a lot of various Myanmar antiques, handicrafts, jewellery, clothing and many more. Resume to Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings which was the former Burma Railways Company built in 19th century, passing the French colonial building of the High Court and the largest white City Hall of Yangon before heading to see the Independent Monument vertically standing out in Mahabandoola Park. Next, witness religious Sule Pagoda that dates back to the time of the Buddha and also ages more than two thousand years old.
Enjoy delicate lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, continue our happy sightseeing to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda that houses huge significant reclining Buddha with traditionally carved sacred symbols at the feet and is one of the most well-reserved pagodas in Myanmar. End the worth day at the most prominent Shwedagon Pagoda which is considered as a magnificent gilded stupa that houses sacred relics of four Buddhas, it dominates the skyline of Yangon City, and impressively attracts pilgrims and tourists from around the world.
Overnight in Yangon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 31: Yangon – Flight to Heho & Experience Inle Lake
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our team transfers you to Yangon airport for domestic flight to Heho. You will be greeted by our friendly tour guide and driver then drive to a booked hotel for check in.
After check in, we drive to boat pier and take a boat excursion to reveal best insightful In Lake, the boat trip passes stilt-house villages which are built over the lake where we will observe lifestyle of fishermen using their unique skills with one leg-rowing boats to catch fishes, interact the locals, see interesting activities and floating gardens before we stop by to visit the well-reserved Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda that houses the precious five Buddha statues with age of 800 years old and are covered in gold leaf. Continue to “Jumping Cat Monastery” or Nga Phe Chaung Monastery – an attractive wooden monastery built on stilts over the lake, one of the oldest monasteries in the region and ages around 200 years old. Don’t forget to ask if Jumping Cat performance is still available. Next, we go to interact and witness daily life of Padaung hill tribes “Long Neck Lady” with their unique outfits and ornaments before heading to see Myanmar traditional handicrafts, with a worth visit to the Inpawkhon weaving village where you can learn the production processes of fabrics made of cotton, silk and lotus, observe a cheroot factory where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand and also visit Shan paper making facility.
Overnight in Inle Lake
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 32: The Rest of Beautiful Inle Lake
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we set off again at 8.30am to see the rest of insightful Inle Lake. Start with 5-day itinerant market which is one of the most interesting local markets in Inle Lake area, this market rotates every fifth day and it gathers many villagers as well as hill tribes from different parts of the region to come for common trades. Resume our boat excursion goes through a small canal leading to Indein Village where we observe the magnificent Indein temple complex – a group of thousands Buddhist stupas which date from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Followed by walking on a hillside to Shwe Inn Thein Paya, we will enjoy the peaceful scenery of ancient stupas buried in vegetation admired by a panoramic view of the lake.
Return and enjoy tasty lunch at a selected local restaurant before heading back to hotel.
Overnight in Inle Lake
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 33: Inle Lake to Bagan by Private Car/Minivan
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out at your convenient time with a memorable goodbye to Inle Lake then we drive with 6 ½ – 7 hours to Bagan. On the way, we stop to explore Shwe Oo Min Monastery – the natural cave pagoda which hides its fascinating surrounding, golden stupas and impressive Buddha images inside the mountain. Continue our journey passing rural villages with the stunning views of patchwork of fields, check in into a booked hotel in Bagan and simply have your own free time.
Overnight in Bagan
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 34: Amazing Bagan’s Temple Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. We start at 8.30am with a visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan then visit the golden Shwezigon Pagoda – a Buddhist stupa was built by King Anawrahta and King Kyansittha in the 11th century, and it is a prototype of Burmese stupas and enshrines relics of the Buddha and three previous Buddhas. Followed by the well-preserved frescoes of Gubyaukgyi Temple’s walls, we’ll witness 13th century-built Htilominlo Temple along with a three-story red brick structure with fine plaster carvings and murals.
Afternoon, continue our journey to observe a traditional lacquerware workshop where you browser the best-known Myanmar handicrafts in Bagan before go to unlock Ananda Temple emerges its beautiful Mon-style architecture, along with two unique previous Buddha images. With a nice experience on horse cart ride passing several interesting Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi and Sulamani Temples toward a suitable higher spot on a temple to watch the spectacular sunset over the ancient plains of Bagan
Return hotel for refreshment before our team take you to enjoy tasty dinner at Sanon Restaurant (or similar).
Do you know that the best way to experience the most beautiful sunset is by taking a balloon ride? A balloon ride is a great way to watch sunset over the world UNESCO heritage of ancient plain of Bagan and some travelers can’t feel to miss it out when they step their feet in this wonderful land.
Overnight in Bagan
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 35: The Rest of Lovely Bagan
Breakfast is served at hotel. We journey out at 8.30am for guided strolling at the authentic Nyaung Oo Market where we observe how daily life works between vendors and buyers for local trade exchanges while interact the villagers with your chances to sample yummy local snacks. Resume to Myin Ka Ba village to visit 12th century Buddhist Manuha and Hindu Nan Hpaya Temples along with interesting history of kings who built those impressive temples.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we continue our worth day to the less touristy Minnanthu village where we’ll discover several attractive temples which were built in 13th century including Paya Thone Zu, Lemyethna and Nandamannya temple admired by its the finest murals and frescoes. Our amazing day will be followed by boarding a boat cruise which slowly navigates along the Irrawaddy River to let you enjoy the tranquility, see the lifestyle of the fishermen and riverside villagers, and with beautiful background of Bagan dotting with temple’s towers.
Overnight in Bagan
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 36: Bagan to Mandalay & Mandalay Highlights
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out then we drive with 4 hours to a booked hotel in Mandalay and simply have free time at hotel.
Afternoon, we go out to visit beautiful Mahamuni Temple which is one of the famous temples as well as a significant pilgrimage site in Myanmar, built in 18th century and significantly houses large Buddha statue. Followed by Kuthodaw Pagoda who has earned the title “World’s Biggest Book” because of its impressive 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, we continue to witness a historic Shwenandaw Buddhist monastery admired by its intricately carved Teak wood of walls and roofs which truly enhances the artistic styles of original Royal Palace.
Resume to the final stop at the summit of Mandalay Hill we will capture the spectacular sunset over Irrawaddy River and nice view of Mandalay City.
Overnight in Mandalay
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 37: Indulgent Mandalay Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we will journey out at 8.00am to explore some of historical sites and most interesting main attractions in Mandalay. Start with 18th century built-temple Mingun Pahtodawgyi and visit the world’s most massive Mingun Bell before taking a boat excursion to reveal daily life of elderly folks at Buddhist nursing home and a kind small donation would be appreciated when visit the place. We continue to reveal the beauty in white of Hsinbyume Pagoda located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, stroll around and try your best to shoot beautiful photos.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, return and drive to the former capital of the Sagaing Region which is a home to 3,000 monks, Buddhist temples and hundreds of meditation centers, and dotting with remarkable white-golden stupas. We cross a bridge over the Irrawaddy River to where we will stroll to unlock several main temples on Sagaing Hill included Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin and U Min ThoneSae that features numerous Buddha images. Next, we visit the typical Burmese market – the less touristy local market where we’ll observe a lot of wide ranges of local products and various handicrafts, and learn a process of making pottery at a pottery village.
At the end of the trip, we make the way to walk over the 200-year-old U Bein Bridge which is known as the longest Teak wooden bridge in the world, the nice spot you can browser beautiful surroundings or wait to watch the fabulous sunset over Taungthaman Lake.
Overnight in Mandalay
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 38: Mandalay – Flight to Bangkok, Thailand
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Myanmar before transferring to airport for flight to Bangkok, Thailand.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 39: Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our journey starts at 8.00am from hotel, drive with 1.15h to Samut Songkhram province which is famed for its Maeklong Railway market that you will observe interesting local life between vendors and buyers daily do their trade and exchange local goods at both sites of the train tracks and they suddenly pull down their canvas when the train approaches then put them back after the train passes by. Resume driving to Ratchaburi which popularly emerges the must-see Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where we will process to take a rowing boat to see the bustling activities along rivers and canals, colorful fruits, flowers, vegetables, snacks and other various items on local boats in this famous floating market in Thailand. Resume observe Thai locals make coconut sugar farm flowed by interesting skillful coconut works. We say goodbye to Ratchaburi then you may want to see salt fields with learning the processing of salt production on the way we drive back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 40: Bangkok Highlight City Tour & Shopping
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we begin at 8.00am for the amazing day to explore significant tourist attraction in central Bangkok City, visit Wat Traimit which houses the largest Golden Buddha statue in the world and catch the highlights of bustling China and Indian towns animated by interesting daily activities or you can stop by for a short visit when we drive pass to observe the Temple of the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho. Continue for a guided strolling at The Grand Palace which is popularly known as “The City Landmark” admired by the most impressive Emerald Buddha and other building complex that features unique architectural designs and cultural arts. Enjoy delicious Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to observe the remarkable Wat Arun which means Temple of Dawn which dates back to Ayutthaya Kingdom and continue to for your own happy shopping Pratunam Market or at Chatuchak Weekend Market (Fri-Sun).
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 41: Bangkok - Long Tail Boat to Thonburi
Breakfast is served at hotel. Leave the hotel at your convenient time then we process to take a long-tail boat excursion along Chao Phraya River to catch the beautiful photos of Bangkok Skylines dotting with Wat Arun. Our exciting journey on boat through small canals of Thonburi to see Bangkok’s real local lives, wooden houses on the water, temples and other interesting things along the canals before we make our way back to the hotel and the rest of the time is free and easy.
If you love shopping, Icon Siam Shopping Mall is one of the biggest modern malls in Bangkok, you can find a lot of variety of local products, clothes, accessories, fresh fruits stalls and other famous brand collections. To visit and go shopping at Icon Siam Shopping Mall, please discuss about this with our tour guide a day before or just before you embark a long-tail boat.
Overnight in Bangkok
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 42: Bangkok - Flight to Phuket (Or Koh Samui)
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bangkok before our team picks you up and transfers to airport for domestic flight to Phuket.
Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, known for its beautiful beaches, rich culture and nightlife. It is the largest island in the country, with a mountainous terrain and a tropical climate. It widely offers a variety of activities for visitors, such as snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, golfing and shopping while a vibrant culinary scene and local specialties are enjoyably delicate.
Upon your arrival, our experienced team (with welcome signage) will greet you at the arrival gate then transfers to a booked hotel for check in and simply have yourselves free time.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
You may change destination to Koh Samui
Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island, known for its palm-fringed tranquil beaches, cabaret shows, and local culture. You can kayak, spa, or dine in this tropical paradise, and admired by the impressive Big Buddha Temple and the Secret Buddha Garden.
Day 43: Phuket - Completely Free & Easy
Breakfast is served at hotel. This day is reserved as free & easy for your self-directed exploration. One of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world, Phuket has an amazing wide range of beach, fine white sand and jade-green sea water, and water sports of many varieties never fail to win over enthusiasts.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 44: Phuket - Free Leisure (Or Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island)
Breakfast is served at hotel. It is totally reserved as free and easy for your own leisure and exploration in Phuket.
Optional Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island
Today you will be picked up by shuttle bus between 08.00 – 09.20 AM so make sure you’re ready by 8.00am at hotel’s lobby for a wonderful day trip by speed boat to discover some of fascinating Phuket’s islands especially Koh Tapu Island which is well known as Jame Bond Island where the famous “The Man With Golden Gun” movie was filmed, wander around mystical caves, see impressive limestone formations and enjoy canoeing on the crystal water, swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Around 5.00pm, we will head back to the mainland and get transferred by shuttle bus back to hotel.
This trip included: local tour guide, canoe & paddle man, lunch, soft drinks, ea, coffee, juice, snack, fresh fruits, pick up and drop off.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 45: Phuket - Completely Free & Easy
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today it is free day at your own exploration.
Overnight in Phuket
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 46: Phuket - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Thailand then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phuket International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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