From the Bay to the Ancient Pagodas

Hanoi Arrival

• Activities:

  Fly to Hanoi

• Meal:

  Dinner

• Included:

  Dinner, Airport transfer, tour guide, hotel in Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi, the heart and also the capital of Vietnam. Up on arrival at Noi Bai Airport, the tour guide and drive will pick you up and help you transfer to your hotel for check-in procedure and freshen up at your leisure time. Enjoy the welcome dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi City Tour

• Activities:

  Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and Hanoi Old Quarter

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi

After having breakfast at hotel, we will have a full of sightseeing highlights in Hanoi. Our first destination is Ho Chi Minh Complex consisting Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. It can be said that the Complex is the most solemn place in Hanoi. Leaving Ho Chi Minh Complex, we move to the Temple of Literature, also called the first University in Vietnam and symbol of Vietnamese Education. In 11th century, the temple was built to worship Confucius and then to pay tribute to the greatest teacher Chu Van An and thousands of Doctoral laureates. Nowadays, in exam season, many students come here and pray for passing examinations. Afterward, we will visit the impressive Ethnological Museum. The museum provides us a colorful picture of Vietnamese people from different ethnic minorities. Each minority has its own lifestyle and traditional dress. In the afternoon, we have chance to enjoy the fascinating of Hanoi Old Quarter with hundreds of special shops. Here, almost handicrafts in Vietnam are sold and displayed for visitors observing. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi - Halong Bay

• Activities:

  Explore the beauty of Halong Bay, cruise around some of Halong's islands

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tour guide, ground transportation, cruise fee, entrance fee, accommodation on board.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have chance to visit Halong Bay - the World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO twice. Located at Quang Ninh province in the western bank of Northern Gulf, Halong Bay spreads around 1,552 square kilometers which covered by the immense jade green of water. Halong is favored by nature with amazingly picturesque and unique scenery. It is a complex of nearly 2,000 limestone islets in various sizes and shapes on the sea. On arrival there at noon and embark on the Cruise, it's time for you to enjoy the spectacular views on the emerald green water, variety caves and the limestone islands. This afternoon, you will explore the amazing limestone caves of Sung Sot or Dau Go. Let's stop at an island and take a dip in the warm waters of the East Sea. Overnight on board in Halong Bay.

Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi Airport - Fly to Siem Reap

• Activities:

  Return to Hanoi city, and take a flight to Siem Reap

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, cruise fee, airport transfer, flight ticket Hanoi – Siem Reap, tour guide, hotel in Siem Reap

In order not to miss an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the bay's towering islands, we should get up early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck. There is nothing wonderful than enjoy the moment with a morning cup of tea or coffee. Then, we return to our boat for a breakfast. Continue our journey to Bai Tu Long Bay. Along with Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is one among the wonderful natural wonders, with beautiful islands, and long-white-sandy beaches. At noon, we embark the cruise, return to Hanoi and then move to the airport for a flight to Siem Reap. Up on arrival in Siem Reap, our guide will warmly welcome you and then transfer you to the hotel for check-in and freshen up. Stay overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Ta Phrohm - Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom Temples

• Activities:

  Visit the jungle-covered temple of Ta Phrohm, Angkor Wat Temple, South Gate of Angkor Thom

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, hotel in Siem Reap

In the early morning, we will have chance to enjoy the stunning scenery of Ta Prohm at dawn. Then we will go inside the area by a tuk-tuk. Built in the early 13th centuries, Ta Prohm impresses tourists with its exotic and unique scenery: tree grows from ruined temples. The works of nature and human combined to make a masterpiece. Leaving Ta Prohm, we will continue joyful journey to Angkor Wat. Obviously, Angkor Wat is the most famous architectural work in Cambodia which was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Hindu temple is famous for its unique and sophisticated Angkor architectural style. Magnificent Angkor standing under the light of the sun, reflected in the lake will become tourists’ unforgettable memories. In the afternoon, we visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is approached from outside vi a causeway that extends about fifty meters across a moat. On each side of the causeway are railing fashioned with 54 stone figures engaged in the performance of a famous Hindu story.

Siem Reap - Kbal Spean - Banteay Srei - Pre Rup

• Activities:

  Visit Kbal Spean National Park, Banteay Srey temple

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, hotel in Siem Reap

Passing through the countryside and villages, we have full day of visiting Kbal Spean national Park. Situated along a 50 meters stretch of the Stung Kbal Spean River, 25 kilometers from the main Angkor group monuments, the Park consists of a series of stone carvings in sandstone formations carved in the river bed and banks. It is commonly known as the "Valley of a 1000 Lingas" or "the River of a Thousand Lingas". After lunch break, we continue to visit Banteay Srey Temple, an exquisite miniature, a fairy palace in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest. On the way back, we stop at Pre Rup and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Stay overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap - Yangon

• Activities:

  Visit Shwedagon Pagoda

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfer, flight ticket Siem Reap – Yangon, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, hotel in Yangon

Leave the antique country of Cambodia, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Once you land the Yangon International Airport, our guide will warmly welcome you and then transfer you to the hotel in the city for check-in procedure. It doesn't take a long time for you to be fascinated by the lush green park, picturesque lakes, and the charming people in this formal capital city of Myanmar. After freshen up, let take a look at this beautiful city by a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, a great cone-shaped Buddhist monument crowns a hill about one mile north of the Cantonment. It would be better if we stay here until the dusk and enjoy the romantic moment when the red of sun cover the pagoda and all land of the city. Stay overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Yangon - Mandalay sightseeing

• Activities:

  Morning flight to Mandalay, visit Buddha cave, Uminthonze pagoda, Sunooponnyashin pagoda, Amarapura and Ubein Wooden Bridge

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, airport transfer, flight ticket Yangon – Mandalay, tour guide, ground transportation, boat fee in Mingun, entrance fee, hotel in Mandalay

Have breakfast and then transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Mandalay. Being known as the cradle of Buddhism in Myanmar, Mandalay is an ideal place for someone who wants to discover the life of monks. Coming to the area, the most attractive thing for you to observe is he monks doing their worship and having meals. Everything happens in mostly silent and ordered. Upon arrival in Mandalay, we will be driven to Uminthonze pagoda and Sunooponnyashin pagoda. After 30 minutes driving to Amarapura which is famous for Mahagandaryone Monastery, we have time to experience the life of monks in Mandalay. In lunch time, monks often queue up in a long line to take meal and then return to their room, enjoying the lunch. In the late afternoon, the tour guide assure to take us to Ubein Wooden Bridge, the longest teak wood if its type to Mahamuni Image. It can be said that the Bridge is remarkable place to end up your round tour in ancient cities around Mandalay.

Mandalay - Sagaing - Amarapura - Bagan

• Activities:

  Explore Mingun, Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Mingun Bell, Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, and Kuthodaw Pagodatake, afternoon flight to Bagan

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, airport transfer, flight ticket Mandalay – Bagan, hotel in Bagan

We continue the discovery journey to Mandalay by a transfer to Mandalay pier, and then embarked on a private boat upstream to Mingun. Our first stop in Mingun is the world's largest unfinished Pahtodawgyi Pagoda. The pagoda's lower terraces feature slabs of marble bearing depictions of impotant scenes from the Jataka, literary works concerning the previous lives of the Buddha. Inside the temple, you can see an inscription stone that details the history of the temple's construction. Leave the pagoda, we will head to Mingun Bell which has a weight of 90 tons. After lunch time, we continue our journey to Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, and a gold leaf beating workshop. We also go to Kuthodaw pagoda which houses the world's largest book stand upright, setting in stone in the grounds. In the late afternoon, we take a domestic flight to Bagan Stay overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Bagan sightseeing

• Activities:

  Discover Shwezigone Pagoda, Ananda, Sulamni Temple, and Shwe San Daw Pagoda

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, hotel in Bagan

Located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagan is home of the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world. Upon arrival you will quickly realize why Bagan is used to ba called "the city of four million pagodas". You will be led to Shwezigon pagoda, Ananda, and Sulamani temple. Tour guides will give you all the different aspects, architectural styles, and history of each temple. In the afternoon, we will visit Bagan archaeological museum and discover how the local people make the traditional lacquer wares. Complete the day with the beautiful sunset on the top of Shwe San Daw Pagoda. Stay overnight at hotel in Bagan

Bagan sightseeing - Fly to Yangon

• Activities:

  Discover the architecture style of Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, MyaZedi Pagoda, Manuha Temple, Nan Paya Pagoda, and take a flight to Yangon

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, airport transfer, flight ticket Bagan – Yangon, hotel in Yangon

Today, we continue our temple exploration with a visit to Minkaba Gubyaukyi temple which was built to enshrine the golden image. The temple is a fine temple in the Early Style, square, with a vestibule in the east. Continue to experience the architectural difference in MyaZedi pagoda before heading to Manuha Temple. After lunch, we take a visit to Nan Paya Pagoda, one of four Bagan monuments built of sandstone. By the way, we take a visit to other interesting sites nearby. Then, we take a return flight to Yangon city. Stay overnight at Hotel in Yangon

Yangon half day city tour - Departure

• Activities:

  Visit Sule pagoda, Chaukhtayi pagoda, Kandawgyi Lake, Shwedagon Paya, and take a departure flight

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, ground transportation, entrance fee, airport transfer

Until time of our departure flight, we spend the half day exploring Yangon city and its highlights. Starting place is Sule pagoda which is considered the heart of Yangon city. Then, we will move to Chaukhtayi pagoda and Kandawgyi lake. Shwedagon Payay is the last stop for our journey. Gleaming in gold and decorated with diamonds, the huge Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is a spectacular work of Burmese temple architecture and is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar.