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With Classical Myanmar and Indochina tour would be an ideal choice for those who admire history and culture as it includes some of best known culturally rich and historically significant highlights of Myanmar and Indochina.
ROUTE: YANGON - LUANG PRABANG - SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO – HANOI - HALONG BAY
HIGHLIGHT:
Yangon: Shwedagon Pagoda, botataung pagoda, MahaBandoola Park, Emernual Church, Mahar Wizaya Pagoda.
Luang Phrabang: Wat Xiengthong, Pak Ou Caves, Mount Phousi, Royal Palace.
Siem Reap: Angkor Thom, Bayon and Baphoun Temples, Ta Prohm temple, Angkor Wat
Hochiminh: Cuchi tunnel, Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, War Museum, Reunification Palace, BenThanh Market.
Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda, House on stilt, Temple of literature, lunch at local restaurant, Ngoc Son temple, Hanoi Old Quarter (36 ancient shopping street).
Halong Bay: Fighting Cock, Turtle Island, Amazing Cave, Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1. ARRIVAL YANGON (D)
Welcome by our tour guide upon arrival at Yangon International Airport. Transfer to hotel and take a few hours for refreshment. Evening tour begins with the most magnificent and spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda before the sunset and enjoy the beauty of Stupa while it changes the shining of gold in different tones according to the radiant of the setting sun. Dinner at local restaurant and Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 2. YANGON SIGHTSEEING (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, visit Botahtaung Pagoda and Sightseeing to the city centre including City Hall, MahaBandoola Park, Independence Monument and Emernual Church. Shopping at BogyokeMarket (Scott) Market with hundreds of food, clothes, handicrafts and gems stores. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Mahar Wizaya Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi huge reclining Pagoda with eyes look natural, proceed to Kabar Aye (World Peace) Pagoda and MahaPasana Cave, where the sixth Buddhist synod took place. Visit China Town, where can enjoy foods and shopping. Free at leisure at China Town until Dinner time. Dine at local restaurant and overnight in Yangon.
DAY 3: YANGON – flight to LUANG PRABANG 10:30 via BKK ( by Bangkokairway PG ) – 16:45 (B - not include lunch - D)
Breakfast at hotel, Then, transfer to International airport for departure. Arrive Luang Prabang, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES (B,L,D)
Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temples of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as exploring the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which famous for its hand weaving. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – SIEM REAP 14:50 – 16:20 (B,L,D)
Today we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace. It displays a collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, (depending on your flight) we will have early lunch. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap. After arrive at Siem Reap international airport, meet tour guide then transfer to hotel for check in. dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: SIEM REAP (B/L/D)
Morning program: after breakfast at hotel, then transfer to visit the lost city of Khmer empire: South Gate of Angkor Thom, Giant faces of famous Bayon and Baphoun Temples, Elephant and Leper King Terraces, Phimean Akas Temple and unforgettable jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. afternoon, visit the world heritage, Angkor Wat temple. Buffet dinner with Apsara dance show.
DAY 7: SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, free time until lunch and transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrive Saigon, meet our representative, then transfer to Hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 8 : HOCHIMINH CITY TOUR - SHOPPING – CU CHI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, then leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi tunnels where human knowledge has been enriched by experiencing an web-like tunnels system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the war against American, return to Ho Chi Minh. Lunch at local restaurant, have a half day city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, Photo-stop at Neo-Roman Notre Dame Cathedral - one of the most splendid and typical of the beautiful French-built churches in Ho Chi Minh city, next Municipal Post Office - Saigon's French-style main post office to admire and take photos of its nice architecture that is one of the Ho Chi Minh City’s symbolizing images, continue to visit War Museum, Reunification Palace, lacquer ware factory, shopping at Saigon Square or BenThanh Market . Dinner at local Restaurant. Overnight in Hochiminh City
DAY 9: HOCHIMINH – MY THO – HANOI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. Upon arrival, visit to the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda, continue to drive to pier and get on a boat trip up Mekong River stop at Thoi Son island to visit honey bee-farm, coconut candy workshop. Then taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional folk songs at local people house. Walk along the village to see the authentic life of the local and challenge your bargaining power at cottage handicraft shops. An adventurous sampan ride in palm shading creeks will be the next experience of the riverside region, for lunch sample the local delicacy, Elephant's Ear Fish at famous Mekong Rest Stop, back to Hochiminh then transfer to airport to flight to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ha noi
DAY 10: HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Breakfast, transfer for City tour: Ba Dinh Square ( Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda, House on stilt,…) Temple of literature, lunch at local restaurant, then continue around Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, Hanoi Old Quarter (36 ancient shopping street). Dinner and Overnight at Hanoi.
DAY 11: HANOI - HALONG OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included)
Breakfast in hotel,proceed to Halong to take a Cruises to Halong Bay a world heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1994 to see the spectacular rock formation and beautiful caves
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
DAY 12 : HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L/D)
06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor
Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
Dinner at local , free time to explore Dong Xuan market which is near your hotel.
( CRUISE PROGRAM CHANGE DEPEND ON CRUISE, BUT SIMILAR)
DAY 13: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT / HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast in hotel, proceed to airport for return flight.
Tour Fare: Based on request
*** Please contact us to get the best price ***
Inclusive of:
• Hotel twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast
• Transfer with private air-conditioned vehicle as itinerary
• English speaking tour guide
• Full board standard meals as per itinerary (B= Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner / Brunch)
• Drinking water everyday (2 bottles per pax per day)
• All entrance fees, excursions as per itinerary
• Cruise package 2D1N in Halong Bay
• Private boat in Mekong Delta
Exclusive of:
Exclusive of:
• International / Domestic flights
• Visa fees (Philippines/ Indonesian / Malaysian no need visa to Vietnam & Cambodia)
• Tipping to local guide & driver
• Personal expenses (Drink, Porter, laundry, phone calls,..)
• Travel Insurance
• Others not mentioned nor specified above
• Surcharge for Christmas & New Year or National Holidays
Child Policy (Under 12 years old)
Child Policy (Under 12 years old)
+ Charge 50% of adult price for sharing room with parents without extra bed.
+ Charge 75% of adult price for sharing room with parents with extra bed.
+ Charge 100% of Adult price for TWN sharing room
Note:
Note:
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