Laos Cambodia Vietnam And Myanmar Tour In 3 Weeks

In the morning, visit the Morning Market, a lively street where locals shop for everything from colorful vegetables and exotic fruits to live frogs. Then, visit Wat Mai and walk along the streets to Wat Xieng Thong, located on the bank of the Mekong River. It is one of the most elegant and best-preserved examples of 16th century Luang Prabang temple architecture. Visit the National Museum which used to be the Royal Palace (official name "Haw Kham"), built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. Various statues of Buddha, monarchs, as well as wonderful murals of traditional Lao scenes still remain.

In the afternoon, continue visiting temples in Luang Prabang including Wat Visun Temple, built during the reign of King Wisunarat. That Mako and Wat Aham, known as the "Monastery of the Opened Heart".

Take a walk up Phu Si hill and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful view overlooking Luang Prabang and the Mekong river.

Explore the Night Bazaar in the evening by yourselves, where you can find lovely collections of handmade textiles produced by local communities from the region surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, transfer to the pier to board a traditional long boat for a cruise on the Mekong river. On the way, visit villages located on the riverbank including Ban Xang Hai and learn how local rice whisky is made. Continue on to Pak Ou, visit Tham Ting and Tham Theung caves with their Lao style Buddhist sculptures assembled over the centuries by local people. On the way back, visit the village of Ban Xang Khong, the village of homemade Saa Paper.

Return to the town in the afternoon and visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Centre, the only independent resource center in Laos dedicated to the country's many and diverse ethnic groups.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Have breakfast at hotel and you are at leisure in the morning.
Early afternoon, transfer to Luang Prabang airport for the flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. On arrival in Siem Reap, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

In the morning, visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five towers symbolize Meru's five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. Continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

Afternoon, Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara). Overnight in Siem Reap.

Morning, visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a boat trip in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia.

Then, we will pay a visit to the school of fine art called Artisans Angkor was created in 1999 with the aim to help youngsters find work in their hometown and to allow them to practice while giving them career directions.
Later in afternoon, transfer to Siem Reap airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam at 18:30. On arrival in Ho Chi Minh airport at 19:50, meet our guide at the arrival hall for the transfer to the hotel in city center. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.  

After breakfast, we will visit Cu Chi tunnels - an immense network of connecting underground tunnels during American War. Back to the city at noon.
Afternoon, we will have the city sightseeing, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon's government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as "Hotel de Ville," is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Our last stop is Ben Thanh market, the biggest whole sales market in Saigon. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at hotel, pick up at hotel and heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice fields to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta provinces. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passes My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canals and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continues on to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. After that, disembark the boat and take a short car ride to visit the Cao Dai Temple in My Tho. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for a short morning flight to Danang. On arrival in Danang airport, transfer to Hoi An town. On the way, visit the Cham Sculpture museum and Marble mountain in Danang.

In the afternoon, you will have a guided tour to see the interesting sights of this ancient city. Some hundreds years ago, this town thrived o­n trading with the Chinese, Japanese and Spanish. You will visit a historical Old House, Japanese Covered Bridge, Old Temple and Silk Factory. Overnight in Hoi An.

Morning, take a discovery trip to MySon, 40km from Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Admiring great architectural and art works of the Cham lost Kingdom. Having a brief understanding of the history, culture for which My Son was recognized the World Cultural Heritage. Return to Hoi An in the morning.
Afternoon, you are free to relax or explore more of Hoi An town or village or beach nearby on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

After breakfast in the hotel, leave Hoi An and drive to Ba Na Hills and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. You’re free to explore Bana Hill with many outdoor activities: visit Vong Nguyet hills, flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda, the old villas of French, or an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar) and Golden Bridge with God's hands.
After that, moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visit French village with many indoor games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park or try hill climbing… at your own expenses. 
Afternoon, get down the hill by cable car and continue our drive over the scenic Hai Van pass along the coast to the old citadel of Hue. Overnight in Hue.
Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast, we will take the sightseeing in Hue to the Ancient Imperial Citadel including the Forbidden Purple City, Ngo Mon Gate, Royal Museum, a complex of palaces and temples built by the Nguyen from early 19th Century for which Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.
Then, visit the Conical Hat Village & The Incense Making Village. 
Afternoon, you will embark on a drive to Hue’s countryside to reach the Emperor Ming Mang’s tomb. It is one of the most beautiful of all Emperors tombs, in a complex of pavilions, temple, courtyards and lakes. 
Visit Thien Mu pagoda by the scenic Perfume River.
Later in afternoon, transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Hanoi at 18:00. On arrival in Hanoi airport at 19:20, meet our guide for the transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

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, His house on stilt.
- One-pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature for the brief understanding about the two most popular religions in Vietnam (Buddhism and Confucianism).
- Visit one of the museums in Hanoi (Museum of History, Museum of Ethnology, Museum of Fine Art). 
- Enjoy the Water Puppet show and a leisure walking tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi 

After breakfast, you will leave for Halong 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.

Optional activities: Participate in Tai Chi o­n the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay.
Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the near- by cave by row boat, etc. Return back to the junk, where breakfast is served, while sailing around the Bay.
Your cruise will end at noon and you will be met by your driver for the transfer to back to Hanoi.
On arrival in Hanoi, drop off at the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi

You will be free at leisure today in Hanoi.
Mid-afternoon, we will transfer you to Hanoi airport for the late afternoon flight to Yangon, Myanmar. On arrival in Yangon you are met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Yangon.

Morning, your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and you'll start exploring the city on a guided walk through the exotic streets filled with historical buildings. Begin your sightseeing from Sule Paya, an important cultural and historical site of the city which witness the changes of country with many revolutions. From here, step toward Mahabondoola Garden, Independence monument and stop by Strand Hotel. On the way, you will pass by some of the most splendid British colonial architect then venture your senses with little China and India town, experience the open market full of curry, fresh river catches and local food stalls. Another break is a typical Yangon teashop which serves snack and sweet drinks including the famous Burmese coffee. This is a good chance to observe local daily life (coffee and snack fees are not included in the tour). Then visit the most highlight of the city Shwedagon Pagoda – one of the world’s most spectacular pagodas. Overnight in Yangon.
Overnight 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 temple of Bagan. 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 our 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.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousands of monks who take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha's Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.