14 Days Vietnam Cambodia and Myanmar Classic Tour with River Cruise

INT-MCV-MCV14  14 Days Vietnam Cambodia and Myanmar Classic Tour with River Cruise

The 14-days tour will cover the popular destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.

You will start your tour from Saigon, visit to Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating market on board a traditional sampan. Then transfer to  Phnom Penh and have a highlight city tour by visiting the Wat Phnom Temple which dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, then visit the National Museum where you will see the large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture. And you will also visit Siem Reap, going to the famous Angkor Wat. Finally, fly to Myanmar and have a historical tour in Yangon and Bagan.

TOUR CODEINT-MCV-MCV14

PLACES VISITEDSaigon-Cai be-Chau Doc-Phnon Penh-Siem Reap-Yangon-Bagan

DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.

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Trip Highlights

  • Spend two days to discover the splendor of the famous Angkor Wat temple.
  • Walk along the stilted houses of a floating village at Tonle Sap.
  • Visit the peaceful former capital Yangon with the awesome pagodas.
  • Cruise on the tranquil Inle Lake and experience the unique lifestyle of local floating farmers.
  • Explore the Ancient City of "Bagan", home to thousands of temples dating back 1,500 years.

At a Glance

Saigon(1 night)

Cai Be(1 night)

Chau Doc(1 night)

Phnom Penh(2 nights)

Siem Reap(3 nights)

Yangon(2 nights)

Bagan(3 nights)

Itinerary Day by Day

14 Days Vietnam Cambodia and Myanmar Classic Tour with River Cruise

Day 1 Flight to Saigon Hotel Check in

Flight: International flight will be on your own arrangement and request

Take an international flight to Saigon Vietnam. Upon arrival , your private local guide from IndochinaTour.com will welcome you at the airport then escorts you to hotel for check in, the rest of the day free at your own leisure.

Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2 Saigon-My Tho-Cai Be

Meals: B / D

Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Saigon as we travel 70 kilometers south by land to My Tho to embark your boutique ship. We will be served a refreshing welcome drink as the Ship steadily glides along the Mekong. We will bathe in the fading sunset on the balcony followed by a briefing at the lounge. Later, a welcome dinner awaits us. When approaching Cai Be, the Ship drops anchor to moor midstream where the river is several kilometers wide. 

Overnight in Cai Be.

Day 3 Cai Be-Sa Dec-Chau Doc

Meals: B / L / D

The day – in fact everyday – starts with an invigorating Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck, just as the sun begins its gentle glow. Coffee and tea awaits the early bird. The day’s tour starts with a visit to Cai Be’s boisterous and colorful floating market on board a traditional sampan (a flat bottomed traditional Vietnamese wooden boat). During the languid ride, discover breathtaking landscapes along the river and quaff the rustic life on the Mekong Delta. The cruise will halt intermittently to allow us to observe how rice paste, rice cookies and coconut candies are made, along with the Longan fruit drying process. After touring the canals, we head to an ancient house surrounded by fruit orchards before heading to the Ship for lunch. In the afternoon, we cruise to Sa Dec. Upon arrival, we embark a traditional sampan to tour Binh Thanh Island and its manmade canals. Here, every villager is involved in the process of growing and processing water hyacinths into natural fibre floor mats and rattan baskets. We then board the Ship for a tranquil evening cruise towards Chau Doc. The Ship will moor midstream.

Overnight near Chau Doc.

Day 4 Chau Doc (Border Crossing)-Phnom Penh

Meals: B / L / D

Wake up and sip your latte on the sun deck as we arrive in Chau Doc. We will brace ourselves for a short excursion in Chau Doc, a pleasant town near the Cambodian border with sizeable Chinese, Kinh and Khmer communities. We will also visit the colorful local market near an ancient temple. This is followed by a trip to the quay, where we will be feted to a boat excursion to the floating villages and rustic catfish farms where we will learn exciting facts about the breeding of Basa fish in the Mekong Delta. Then, it is back to the ship for a lunch. By mid-afternoon, the cruise liner will make its way to the border for Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. It is an opportune time to relax on board, sharpen your culinary skills with our hands-on cooking classes or tour the ship with our impeccable Cruise Director. Or, better yet, do all three. “The Highway Blues” beckons as we float into a state of mild bliss caused by the hypnotic murmur of the ship’s engine. After hours of cruising, we will feel the rush of entering into a new country and to embrace new adventures.

Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 5 Phnom Penh city highlights

Meals: B / L

After breakfast, Today you will enjoy a full day city tour. You will visit the Wat Phnom Temple which dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, then visit the National Museum where you will see the large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture. You will also visit the Silver Pagoda which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor and a visit to the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family leaves.

Overnight midstream near Phnom Penh.

Day 6 Flight to Siem Reap | Aspara Dancing Show

Flight: Internal flight will arrange by Indochina Tour (TBA)

Meals: B / D

This morning, enjoying your free time, then transfer to airport onward flight to Siem Reap the world wonder. In the evening, enjoy a dinner with traditional Cambodian Apsara Dancing show.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 7 Angkor Thom Ancient Capital & Angkor Wat - One of Seven Wonders of the World

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.

Day 8 Siem Reap | Tonle Sap Lake, Kompong Phluk, Ox cart ride

Meals: B

After breakfast, enjoy your leisure before lunch.In the afternoon, a half day excursion to the biggest Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake—Tonle Sap Lake. You’ll take a fun ox cart ride through the countryside,. Continue on a boat trip to enjoy the beautiful lake views and mangrove forests. Spend rest of the morning at Kompong Phluk,  the largest village on the lak , to discover the fascinating daily lifestyle of the local people who live on the water.

Back to hotel and rest of your own leisure.

Overnight in Siem Reap

Day 9 Flight to Yangon

Flight: Internal flight include in quotation and will be on INT's arrangement

Meals: B / D

Hotel for breakfast, Then transfer to airport for flight to Yangon where you will be picked up and transfer you to your hotel, the rest of today is at your leisure to relax. In the evening, enjoy a Cultural Dinner Show on the Karaweik Palace, which is a floating marble boat. The show features the traditional instruments, attire, and dances of Burma conveying the ten national arts. After the show, return to your hotel for the evening. 

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 10 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 Kandawgyi Park near 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 11 Flight to Bagan

Flight: Internal flight include in quotation and will be on INT's arrangement

Meals: B / L

Today, you will flight to Bagan in early morning.

Upon arrival in Bagan, you will be welcomed by your local guide at the airport then transfer you to hotel.

Bagan, where you will be amazed by its thousands of Buddhists pagodas spread in the area of the Ancient City of ‘Bagan’. These pagodas used to own by individual families during its prosperous time.

Your will visit the Nyaung Oo Market where local people buying food in daily life, visit the Shwezigon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda in Bagan painted with real gold.

Have a rest in hotel in the hottest time in afternoon. Then enjoy a Horse Cart Ride for the sun set, you will climb up to the top of the Shesandaw Pagoda for sun set then take the horse cart back to hotel. It is a unforgettable feeling of taking the horse cart ride on the off road treks through the pagodas when its quiet in dusk.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 12 Bagan/Mt. Popa

Meals: B / L

This morning start your scenic drive to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with its golden shrines. Situated 50 km southeast of Bagan, this solitary peak showcases the Popa Taungkalat shrine, the favored home of Myanmar’s most powerful “Nats” (local spirits), statues of which can be found at its base. These spirits were once so important to the country's early Kings that it was essential for them to consult the Nats before commencing their reign. The shrine is located at the top of the mountain , and if you have the energy, take off your shoes and socks to climb to the top (well worth the climb!) Along the way are a multitude of monkeys expecting treat!

Along the way, stop by a local village to learn about local culture and lifestyle. Then enjoy lunch at a hill resort.   On the way back visit a palm sugar workshop, where the harvested nectar from local trees is cooked into the sugar cubes we see in teashops today .  

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 13 Bagan/Fire Balloon

Meals: B / L

This morning you will begin the day with the extraordinary experience of ‘Balloons Over Bagan’. As the sun slowly rises, you will be treated to spectacular views as you float over hundreds of pagodas, which dot the landscape as far as the eye can see, and most of which date back to over a thousand years ago.

Once you have returned to land, continue your exploration of this unique area.

This will include a visit to Lawkananda Pagoda, located along the river. Continue on to East and West Phet Leik, which houses clay plaques depicting Jataka scenes, as well as the Thatbyinnyu Temple, the tallest in Bagan. Other notable sites to visit are the Shwegugyi Temple, the Palace site and Tharaba Gate. After lunch and a short rest, continue on this afternoon to visit Apeyadana Temple, which holds some well-preserved paintings of Mahayana. Also stop at Dhamayangyi Temple, one of the bigger temples with some of the finest brickwork in the area. End your day with a peaceful sunset cruise along the Ayeyarwaddy River, before returning to you hotel.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 14 Farewell from Myanmar Flight back home via Yangon

Flight: International flight will be on your own arrangement and request

Meals: B

Today, you will be transfer to airport for onward flight to your warm home via Yangon.

Service Inclusions:

  • Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
  • Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private English speaking tour guide service.
  • Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.

Service Exclusions:

  • International air tickets.
  • Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
  • Meals do not listed in itinerary.
  • Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
  • Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
  • Services not stated in the itinerary.

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