Thailand Myanmar and Cambodia Tour with Beach 22 Nights / 23 Days
Overall, visit to the major attractions in Bangkok Capital to the popular Damnoen Saduak floating market, enjoy happy shopping in Bangkok, combines Northern Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to experience the rest of extraordinary lifestyle of ethnic minority villages, famous Golden Triangle of Chiang Rai and have a lovely day to understand elephant’s daily life and their free roaming. In Myanmar, enjoy sightseeing of Yangon Capital dotting with historical places, French colonial buildings and the impressive Shwedagon Pagoda then greatly explore Old Bagan’s the UNESCO World Heritage Site dotting with numerous ancient temples, Buddhist pagodas and monasteries were built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Followed by the fascinating Mandalay - the former Royal Palace where we unlock Myanmar’s great history, cultures of habitat, incredible temples and beautiful surroundings of Mandalay Hills and Irrawaddy River. Cambodia is the last country that you’ll amazingly discover the magnificent Angkor Wat admired by other beautiful Angkorian temples, a nice boat excursion to see the largest freshwater in Asia Tonle Sap Lake animated by lifestyle in stilt-house community, with canoe to observe flooded mangroves, uniquely experience rural village activities with oxcart ride then spending a few days for pleasant beach leisure on the most tranquil Koh Rong Samloem Island before having a nice sightseeing trip in Phnom Penh Capital followed by sunset cocktail and a delicate dinner on a selected cruise.
Destinations
Bangkok (+Ratchaburi) → Chiang Rai → Chiang Mai → Yangon → Bagan → Mandalay → Siem Reap → Sihanoukville (Koh Rong Samloem) → Phnom Penh
Or Vice Versa
Program Detail
Day 1: Bangkok – 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 Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang 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 Bangkok
*Meal Plan: None
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: Bangkok - Flight to Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Bangkok before transferring to airport for flight to Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand.
Upon arrival, you will be friendly greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Chiang Rai.
After check in, we set off for a worth visit at Black House temple museum which inspires traditional Northern Thai arts and architecture then continue to visit the impressive Wat Rong Suea Ten (or Blue Temple) in rare blue color, adorable carvings with its own architectural styles. We’ll then make our way for Kad Luang market to observe daily life of local people and see various Thai products from fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, meats to local street food, clothes and accessories.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 5: Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle & Long Neck Karen
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we leave a bit early at 7.30am for our wonderful journey to explore the most attractive destinations of Chiang Rai. We spend about an hour to visit Mae Chan admired by its fresh massive Choui Fong Tea plantation where you will learn a bit more about tea processing and enjoy the taste of real tea flavor of Chiang Rai while observing the fantastic scenery. Continue our adventure to interact diverse Akha hill tribal village and Long Neck Karen where we witness their daily life of living in exotic clothes/handicrafts while observing their interesting activities and the surrounding before heading to the well-known Mae Sai market where you wander around to grab a lovely gift for yourselves, this market is boring between Chiang Rai and Tachileik, Myanmar – the commercial place for locals and ethnic minority people come for trades and exchange their various goods.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we drive to Golden Triangle point where the parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Ruak River and Mekong River meet at the confluence, the region was largely famed for opium production and cultivation in the world. We then take a change to take Mekong River boat which pleasantly provides amazing boat ride to see the mighty Mekong River, to Don Sao Island – a part of Laos where we will wander around Don Sao market.
Note: Visiting Don Sao Island is not required visa but make sure you bring along passport with you and keep it safely with boat company and claim it back when you finished the boat ride. Or you may skip the boat ride if you want.
The best part of the trip is not to miss out Opium House Museum which gives you best interesting history about Opium plantation, production and cultivation, and there are numerous exhibits of opium artifacts as well as houses of opium collection which can tell you that the Golden Triangle is one of most impressive opium cultivation in the world. Finally, our trip ended with meaningful and we drive with 1 ½ hours back to Chiang Rai.
Overnight in Chiang Rai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Chiang Rai with White Temple, Drive to Chiang Mai & Chaing Mai Tour
Breakfast is served at hotel. Check out and we leave hotel at 7.30am then drive with 2 ½ hours to Chiang Mai Province. On the way, we will pay attention to witness the well-known Wat Rong Khun (popularly known as White Temple) admired by its stunning Thai art styles and unique temple architecture where many tourists always take fabulous photos of its reflection. Continue driving, we then stop at Mae Kachan Hot spring for coffee break and wander in the area to see locals boiling eggs inside the hot spring. Check in into a booked hotel in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy Thai lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Afternoon, we make our wonderful Chiang Mai tour, drive up on Doi Suthep Mountain to visit the famous golden temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep standing 3500 feet above the sea level and it religiously houses Buddha relics then enjoy breathtaking the panoramic view over Chiang Mai City from the summit of Doi Suthep. Resume our journey to Black Hmong Village locates at the hillside, observe daily life of Hmong villagers admired by their interesting routine activities.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Chiang Mai – Full Day Elephant Nature Park
Breakfast is served at hotel. Be ready with your small light pack for pickup at 7.40am arranged by Elephant Nature Park. Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffaloes, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals. Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants and see how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives. Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding) and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary. Your visit helps support our regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation. We finish the tour and returning Chiang Mai between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.
What to Bring: Hat, Sunscreen, Sandals/Flip Flops, Shoes for walking, Camera, Bug Repellent, Refillable Water Bottle. (Rain Jacket – Rainy Season April – October).
Overnight in Chiang Mai
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Vegetarian buffet lunch
Day 8: Chiang Mai - Flight to Yangon, Myanmar
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Bangkok before transferring to airport for flight to Yangon, Myanmar.
Upon arrival, you will be friendly greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Yangon and simply have free time after check in or make your own strolling around city for highlight.
Overnight in Yangon
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: 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 10: 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 arrival, you will be friendly greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Bagan 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Mandalay – Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your own free time in Mandalay before transferring to airport for flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Upon arrival, you will be friendly greeted by our escort guide and driver then transfer to a booked hotel in Siem Reap and simply have free time after check in or make your own exploration around city.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 15: Full Day Guided Angkor Discovery
Breakfast is served at hotel. We’re journeying out of hotel at 8.00am 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 Khmer set lunch followed by a soft drink or fresh coconut juice at a selected local restaurant.
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 is available at Phnom Bakheng, please speak to our tour guide to manage this for you. This is a hiking up (Approx. 30 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 16: Kampong Phluk Village of Tonle Sap Lake
Breakfast is served at hotel. We set off at 8.30am then heading out of the hassle Siem Reap city about 40 minute drive to Kampong Phluk village of Tonle Sap Lake. The journey passes interesting city highlight and enroute to stroll around Rolous market to see trading activities before taking a boat trip along canal toward the centre of Kampong Phluk. Once we arrive, the boat begins to slow 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 student uniforms coming back from their classes. Witness how life works on the water and how people make the lake as home then we resume take canoe to explore the pleasant mangroves, enjoy the serenity while taking picturesque photos and you may see a few waterbirds. Continue by our boat to see the great lake of Tonle Sap, learn from your tour guide about ecosystem and its rich biosphere reserve.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.
Continue 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 you can also go to Royal Residence Garden for walking and breathtaking.
Overnight in Siem Reap
*Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 17: 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 18: Flight to Sihanoukville, Speed Boat to Koh Rong Samloem
Breakfast is served at hotel. Simply have free time until our team transfers you airport for flight to Sihanoukville City.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our driver then takes you to boat pier, catch speed boat at 3.00pm (1 hour) to beautiful Koh Rong Samloem Island. Once you arrived at the pier in Koh Rong, the hotel staff will welcome and assist you with your luggage to the hotel/resort for check in and leisurely enjoy your own free time at the seaside.
Overnight in Koh Rong Samloem
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 19 - Day 20: Koh Rong Samloem - Beach Leisure
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today is completely reserved for your own free time by the seaside for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.
Overnight in Koh Rong Samloem (2 nights)
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 21: Back to Mainland & Private Car/Minivan to Phnom Penh Capital
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of your free time in Koh Rong Samloem. Catch speed boat at 10.45am or 13.45pm back to the mainland then our awaiting car/minivan driver (no guide) transfers you with 2 hours via express highway to Phnom Penh Capital, check in and have your own free time.
Overnight in Phnom Penh
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 22: Phnom Penh City Tour & Dinner Cruise
Breakfast is served at hotel. Today we set off at 8.00am 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 driving along riverfront for fantastic morning highlight of Phnom Penh Capital toward Independent Monument where we stop to capture some beautiful photos before heading 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.
Enjoy Khmer family set lunch at Bopha Titanic restaurant by Phnom Penh Riverside.
Afternoon, we go 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. Return hotel refreshment and short break.
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, Lunch, Dinner Cruise
Day 23: Phnom Penh - Departure
International flight is NOT included in the tour price.
Breakfast is served at hotel. Enjoy the rest of free time in Cambodia then our team will pick you up from hotel’s lobby and transfers to Phnom Penh International Airport for your flight to the next destination.
*Meal Plan: Breakfast
Thank You
Goodbye Beautiful Southeast Asia
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