Vietnam Cambodia & Myanmar Tour 18 Nights / 19 Days
Discover the vibes of Vietnam from the must-see Mekong Delta and its famous floating market in Mekong Delta River, Saigon’s French colonial buildings, the thrilling historical site of Cu Chi Tunnels, through the peaceful Tra Su Cajuput Forest and by speed boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh Capital where we set our steps to see the main attractions included killing fields, Royal Palace, National Museum and many more, also have a nice sunset cocktail followed by delicate dinner on cruise along Phnom Penh Riverside. Overland to Battambang, grab wonderful local sightseeing along with unique Bamboo train before soaking in Angkor land to explore the magnificent Angkor Wat followed by sunrise and other amazing Angkorian temples, experience rural village with oxcart ride and spend half day with lovely elephants at Kulen Forest. To Myanmar, we visit Yangon Capital dotting with historical places, French colonial buildings and the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda then fly to Old 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.
Destinations
Saigon → Mekong Delta → Can Tho → Chau Doc → Phnom Penh → Battambang → Siem Reap → Yangon → Bagan → Mandalay
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Saigon – 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 Tan Son Nhat 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 Saigon
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 check in, we leave to witness the tragic site of Tuol Sleng Museum – was the former school that was transformed to Tortured Prison S21. Stroll around Russian market for shopping. 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 6: Phnom Penh Tour by Cyclo & Drive to Battambang by Private Car/Minivan
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am to challenge a 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. Continue for a guided tour at the National Museum, the world’s most important collection of Cambodian antique sculptures and carvings. Return hotel refreshment and check out. Enjoy Khmer set lunch at Bopha Titanic Restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
After lunch break, 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, Lunch
Day 7: 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 8: Battambang Highlights & Drive to Siem Reap
Breakfast is served at hotel. This morning we will have Battambang City tour, start with the market of Phsar Nat with interesting local trades and have chances to taste some of local snacks then we grab the fascinating highlights of Khmer & French architectures, National Bank and the old bridge that was built more than a hundred year ago. Continue to visit the most popular Ta Dumbang Statue with an interesting legendary and now become the religious site for praying to have happiness and good luck in life.
Return hotel for check out. We drive (3 hours) to Siem Reap Province, we will stop at Angkor Silk Farm and 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. One the way, we stop at a road side for chances to dare of sampling deep-fried crispy insects including crickets, grasshoppers etc.
Arrived in Siem Reap, check in at a booked hotel and simply have your own free time.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
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 9: 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 10: Sunrise Angkor Wat, Beautiful Banteay Srei & Angkorian Temples
We leave early at 5.00am then drive within Angkor jungle toward the magnificent Angkor Wat where we walk to watch the spectacular sunrise over Angkor Wat towers and capture its beautiful sunrise reflection at the lotus pond. Return hotel for breakfast before heading out to unlock the intricately carved, beautiful red-pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei – considered to be a Jewel of Khmer art which features elaborate decorations and its finest details. These factors have made the temple extremely popular with tourists, and have led to its being widely praised as a “precious gem”.
Afternoon, we have a short visit at palm sugar village and other various local handicraft, continue to visit some temples within small/grand circuit including Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Preah Khan (Royal Sword), Neak Pean (Coiled Serpents) etc. You can skip a few temples if you feel tired then return hotel for refreshment.
Evening, transfer to have delicate Khmer set dinner followed by traditional Apsara dance performance at a selected local restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner Show
Day 11: Unique Village Experience & Phare Cambodian Circus
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.00am to a remote countryside village, the journey passes interesting city highlight and huge beautiful rice paddies dotting with palm trees and cattle in the fields. We observe bamboo sticky rice and rice noodle making then we dare sample some deep fried crispy insects before arriving in the village. Next have some fun on the oxcart ride through the village to get interaction along with “Hello” from friendly kids. Disembark the cart, you’ll be greeted by a host family then we get involved with village activity of palm roof making (or/and planting vegetables depends) which it is probably the most unique, memorable experience in your trip to Cambodia. Return to the family’s house, stroll round to see the surrounding which admired by routine, lifestyle, culture, customs and superstitions, enjoy tropical fruits and get refreshed by coconut juice before local lunch is served.
Afternoon, we say goodbye to the host then we make our way back to the hotel but we will pay worth visit to rattan basket weaving in another village. The rest of the afternoon is free at your own leisure.
Evening, transfer to have tasty Khmer set dinner at famous Chanrey Tree, a beautiful setting with garden by the riverside before we’re going to watch unique Phare Circus performance (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, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Kulen Elephant Forest (share tour)
Breakfast is served at hotel. Our driver will pick you up at 7.40am at hotel’s lobby then transfers to Kulen Elephant Forest office in Siem Reap town where you’ll then transferred by shuttle minivan at 8.00am with an hour drive to the Kulen Elephant sanctuary which locates at the base of Kulen Mountain range.
Once at the reserve, you will spend time to learn from the local tour guide to get understanding the way of elephants live, play and roam as well as knowing how they are being well taken care mostly through their natural habitat, observing their relationships and behaviors. At noon, retire to base camp and enjoy a traditional meal before heading back to Siem Reap with the arrival around 2.00pm that our driver will pick you up at dropping point then transfers back to hotel.
The rest of the afternoon is reserved as free and easy for your own free time.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13: Siem Reap – Flight to Yangon, Myanmar
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Cambodia 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 14: 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 15: Yangon – Flight to Bagan & Amazing Bagan’s Temple Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Yangon before transferring to airport for flight to Old Bagan.
Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar, where thousands of Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were built between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is a sacred and spectacular place which can’t be missed out when visiting 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.
After check in, we begin 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. 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Mandalay - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Myanmar then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Mandalay International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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