Day 1 Arrive in Yangon
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement
Meals: D
Welcome to Myanmar, the country just opened itself to the world and now waiting people to discover its unique Buddhist culture and heritage. Upon your arrival in Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar but nowadays one of the most developed city in Myanmar, your local guide will welcome you at the airport then escort you to hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Myanmar royal style welcome dinner on a floating marble boat.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2 Yangon Capital Highlights
Meals: B / L
After breakfast, visit the downtown area to see the Old City Hall, and Maharbandoola Park. Then stroll along the old street ending at the old Strand Hotel. Next, drive to Botahtaung Pagoda which features golden decorations inside. Continue to Bogyoke Market which sells many Burmese traditional handicrafts including stone, wood and bronze carvings, and much more. In the afternoon, visit Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha Image – one of the largest in Yangon. Continue to the highlight of Yangon: the golden Shwedagon Pagoda, which has been described as one of the wonders of the world. Shwedagon plays a very important role in the Old Burmese History and also is an important Buddhist icon. Enjoy the sunset over the pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3 Flight to Luang Prabang
Flight: International flight included and will be on INT (TBA)
Meals: B
Today you will continue your amazing Indochina Tour in Laos from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang. Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer you to the airport for onward flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will meet your private local guide from Indochinatour.com and escort you to hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover local life of Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4 Luang Prabang: Buddhist Ancient City and Temples
Meals: B / L
Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. See the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground and representing classical Laotian architecture. Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
In the afternoon, Visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before heading out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Later this afternoon return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and a sunset view of the city and the Mekong River.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 5 Flight to Siem Reap
Flight: Internal flight include in quotation and will be on INT’s arrangement
Meals: B
Enjoy your breakfast and free morning until transfer you to airport for onward flight to Siem Reap via Bangkok. Upon your arrival, your private guide and driver will pick you up to hotel for check in. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner with Apsara Dancing Show.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 6 Angkor Thom Ancient Capital
Meals: B / L
After breakfast, begin your explorations of the remains of an ancient civilization that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Today, visit the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. First on the agenda is Ta Prohm. Worn by time, rain, and overpowered by the jungle, this immaculate structure hidden under a canopy will leave you feeling as if you’d stepped into an adventure movie set. Then visit Banteay Kdei ("Citadel of Chambers”). Continue on to the Victory Gate, the Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, and Baphuon and Bayon. Bayon sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed on your second day to the Kingdom of Wonders. With its winding tunnels, chambers, and daring climbs, Bayon offers many picturesque moments to keep your camera busy. In the afternoon, be prepared today for one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Angkor Wat. Enter Angkor Wat and to view its amazing architecture and history. Angkor Wat possesses some of the longest and most intricate stone carving. This complex is four times the size of the Vatican City making it the largest religious site in the world. Spend the morning exploring through the many passages, levels, and chambers that once housed many treasures of the ancient world.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 7 Flight to Hanoi
Meals: B
Today you will continue your amazing Indochina Tour in Hanoi in Vietnam.
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer you to the airport for onward flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will meet your private local guide from Indochinatour.com and escort you to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover local life of Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8 Hanoi - Halong Bay, Full day Halong Bay cruise
Meals: B / L / D
Start at 8:00 am with private transfer to Halong City. Upon arrival, you will board the cruise ship for a relaxing Halong Bay Cruise through the stunning Halong Bay. Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave– the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. Cruising to Titov Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. When the sun become a drop of burning gold that slid nearer the sea horizon, enjoy your dinner while enjoying a charming sun set.
Overnight on board.
Day 9 Half day Halong Bay Cruise, transfer to Hanoi
Meals: B / L
Greeting by the morning sun rise from the sea horizon, you can join a Thai Chi lesson for some morning exercise before breakfast. Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave and disembark around 11:00 am then transfer back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10 Arrive in Saigon
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: D
Upon arrival Saigon, you will meet your local guide in Saigon and escorts you to the hotel.In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner on the cruise ship sails along the Saigon River where you will enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 11 Best of Saigon
Meals: B
Today, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You'll have an opportunity to see the various weapons used in the war on display. Then learn about the innovative ways the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war. The impressive underground system they built remains to tell the story of the Vietnam War.
In the afternoon, see the highlights of Saigon and learn the history of these iconic landmarks. You’ll explore some of the most important sights in Ho Chi Minh. Start by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral. Constructed by French colonists during their settlement, discover its significance as the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architectural building considered one of the main attractions in the city. Visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam’s President during the war. Then stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. Explore the thickly settled district rife with tea-houses and pagodas, and the famous Binh Tay Market. Finish the afternoon with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon's finest.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12 My Tho (Bentre)—Discover Mekong Delta
Meals: B / L
Enjoy a full day tour from Saigon to My Tho to discover the Mekong River Delta, which is famed as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam. You will take a private boat tour through the water coconut forest to center of Mekong Delta, your kids will be interested to see the local life of local people, and to see how local people make coconut candy. Then enjoy a biking tour (about 1 hour) with your kids to discover the villages and a sampan trip through the narrow canals, have fun!
Lunch will be arranged in local restaurant in the village, kids will love to taste the local deep fried Mekong Fish and other local food.
Transfer back to Saigon in the afternoon and rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 13 Farewell from Saigon
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B
Today, you will transfer to airport for your international homeward flight.
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