15 Days Cambodia, Vietnam And Myanmar Tour - Ultimate Indochina Journey

After having your breakfast at the hotel, we will explore to visit The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayon, Baphounand Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas and then Ta Prohm. (You can experience an elephant ride while you are in Bakheng Mountain from 4 pm to 6 pm at your own cost). Continue your trip with Thommanon, Chaosay, Ta Keo and the center religious beliefs of Cambodia, Angkor Wat, one of the “Seven Wonders’ of the world”.
At the end of the day, you will climb to the top Bakheng Mountain or Pre Rup Temple to watch the extraordinary sunset. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Having your breakfast at hotel, this morning we will head to Chong Kneas a floating village. Chong Kneas will be appropriate place for visitors who want to break from temples. The floating village has everything that a normal village on land has with schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops and floating crocodile farms.

Afternoon, we head to visit West Barray, which is the famous man-made lake, built in 11th century and the silk farm. After that, we will spend time at the school of fine art Le Artisan D’Angkor and the Killing Field of Wat Thmei. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Morning, transfer to Siem Rreap airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. On arrival, you are welcomed by our guide at the airport for the transfer to the hotel in city center. After a short rest, we will start our discovery of Ho Chi Minh City.

Although it is a big and chaotic metropolis, but this make your discovering the city are unique. Nice colonial center, with broad promenades and squares, and some French influence buildings that should not be missed. There are also many nice temples and pagodas. Another of the things visitors should not miss is popular markets - a great place to taste the local food specialties. Our stops in this city tour inclusive Reunification Palace, War Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, on the way back we visit bustling Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning, depart from your hotel and enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields to My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at hotel, we leave for Cuchi Tunnels which is located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war).

Early afternoon, transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for the 2 hour flight to Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi, you are met by our guide at the airport for the 45 minutes transfer to the hotel in city center. Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, you will leave for Ha Long Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape. There you will board your boat, a wooden junk built from the model of the old Vietnamese court vessels with sails, a wide transom and rectangular superstructure, that will take you first to the busy World Heritage area and then to some of the less well-known grottoes and caves. Weather permitting, you will be able to swim, fish, climb a hill for an overview of the Bay’s remarkable seascape, or venture into some of the sea level caves in a small sampan. All your meals will be provided on board, usually based on fresh seafood. Your overnight will be aboard.

Today, we will take the sightseeing of the most city's outstanding historical and cultural sites. The visit includes:
- The complex of Ho Chi Minh historical sites, also called the political center of Vietnam including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh museum.
- The Temple of Literature for the brief understanding about the two most popular religions in Vietnam (Buddhism and Confucianism).

Afternoon, transfer to Hanoi airport for the flight to Yangon, Myanmar. On arrival in Myanmar, you are welcomed by our guide at the airport for the short transfer to the hotel in city center. Overnight in Yangon.

Today we begin your amazing one day Yangon city tour as you take a stroll through the downtown Yangon to explore the colonial architecture. The city is considered the home of the largest collection of colonial architecture in Southeast Asia. From street food vendors to railway stations, are all amazing to explore!

Make your first visit of the day at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda – the pagoda of the enormous Reclining Buddha image with 65 meters long and 16 meters high. Spend some time to walk around, feel the peaceful aura before moving to the 2000-year-old Sule Pagoda. Under the country’s legend, the pagoda was constructed 2600 years ago during the time of the Buddha. Along with the rapid pace of the city development, the pagoda has remained its charm and become one of the main attractions to visit in Yangon.

Following your Yangon city tour after with a visit to explore the vibrant local market of Bogyoke (Scotts), the largest bazaar in Yangon where you will find an array of food, clothes, handicrafts, and gems stores. (Note: the market is closed on Mondays and gazette holiday).
Later, transfer to the National Museum to view the collection of the finest Burmese art, history, and culture especially the 8-meter high Golden Lion Throne before visiting the most highlight of the city Shwedagon Pagoda – one of the world’s most spectacular pagodas. Immerse yourself into the peace and let your soul blending with the calmness in the twilight and leave all the stress behind.
Complete your Yangon city tour with an extended visit to Karaweik Hall, also known as Karaweik Palace – a perfect destination in Yangon that you can discover authentic Burmese traditional performances, arts, and crafts. Situated on Kandawgyi Lake, the hall looks as if a giant golden barge emerging out of the water. Overnight in Yangon.

Early morning drive to Kyaikhtiyo, passing the World War II War Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma. Upon arrival at the base camp, transfer to a special open truck for uphill toward the second base camp and take a light trekking to the Golden Rock along the twisting footpath through bamboo forest. At the summit is a small Pagoda insignificant in size but unique for its position. The rock is completely covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edged of the cliff. Marvel the sunset on hilltop and watch the evening activities at the shrine of the local pilgrimages before descent trek to the Golden Rock Hotel for overnight

After breakfast, leave your hotel to take a downhill ride by special open truck to the base camp where your private car is awaiting for you. Drive back to Yangon via Bago. On the way, visit the cashew nut, rubber plantation and the nearby an orphanage house. Make a short visit of Bago town tour including local market; Shwetharlyaung, 55 meters long reclining Buddha Image and Shwemawdaw Pagoda, its spire is even taller than the great Shwedagon Pagoda. Return to Yangon through rural landscape of rice fields and small villages. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the viewing mounds. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It's time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for your own lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain. After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.