Indulge in the fascination countries of Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, uncover their wonder in your own style, being enthralled by their uniqueness and fascination, all are exclusive with our Indochina Discovery. The journey is simply a unparalleled experience which is perfectly designed to capture the authenticity and real charm of three beautiful countries.
- Trip Description
Start city: Siemreap (Cambodia)
Departure city: Yangon City (Myanmar)
Siem Riep - Phnom Penh - Chau Doc - Sai Gon - Hoi An - Hue - Halong - Hanoi - Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Yangon
Duration: 17 days 16 nights
Private Tour; Depart: Daily upon your request.
RATE: Our rate is quoted in US dollars per person based on Twin/Dbl occupancy. Applied for the Private Tour.Group size 2 pax 4 pax 6 pax Single supp Land Tour/pp 2,215 1,840 1,685 620 7 Flights/pp 985 985 985 Total/pp 3,200 2,925 2,670 Included
- 7 Domestic flights ( Siemreap -Phnompenh;
HCM City - Danang; Hue - Hanoi;
Hanoi - Yangon; Yangon - Bagan;
Bagan - Mandalay; Mandalay - Yangon)
- Accommodations at 3 stars hotels & resorts.
- 1 Night on deluxe Halong Bay Cruise
- Meals which indicated in the itinerary
- Transportation by A/C car per itinerary
- English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees, boat trips & excursionsExcluded
- Meals and drinks, except those mentioned
- International flights except those mentioned
- Tipping and other personal expenses
- Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Siem Reap
Our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the elegant airport of Siem Riep for a transfer to your hotel. After refreshment, you will embark on an introductory walk to Old market and exotic streets of Siem Riep.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: N/A.
Day 2 – Angkor Discovery
Commence your day with a visit to South gate of Angkor Thom through its majestic doors, monumental temple of Bayon facing the tropical forest , Baphuon and Phimeanakas mountains, elephant terrace and Terrace of the Liper King and other interesting places.
Spend your afternoon discovering the admirable Angkor Wat: the 7th World heritage wonder, the founded by Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Return to your hotel in Siem Riep.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 –Siem Riep - Phnom penh – City Tour
Have breakfast in your hotel and take the early flight to Phnompenh, the capital of Cambodia Kingdom.
Enjoy your full day sightseeing to the key sights of Phnom Penh include the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ of Choeung Ek. These are indeed places to experience the insight into the painful bloody rule of the Khmer Rouge.
Lunch in a local restaurant before continue your tour to private quarters of the Royal Palace where now is home to the royal family and therefore very close to the public. Afterward, you are invited to visit the styled Russian market
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4 – Phnom Penh – Chau Doc
The highlight of this day is the cruise into the Mekong Delta from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. As the boat goes downstream, you will pass the border of Cambodia to enter the world of Vietnamese. You will be greeted by our guide for the onward transfer to your hotel.
Mekong River divides itself into nine smaller rivers in Vietnam and creates an extremely fascinating cultures on its banks. For the rest of this day, you will take the best chance to discover the local authenticity through the excursion to floating farm, stilt houses village or relax in the hotel and enjoy the sunset on this magic river.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5 – Chau Doc – Mekong Delta Tour – Saigon
Take the scenic drive from Chau Doc to Cai Be. On the way, we offer breaks to experience the typical work of producing candy factory, orchard garden, indulged in the traditional music, floating market and have lunch in the ancient house. Heading to HCM City for your leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 6 – Sai Gon – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels
Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province to visit Cao Dai, a local sect of Buddhism, and join a memorable noon daily ceremony of the Cao Dai followers.
After lunchtime back to a historic site of the Vietnam War - the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by the local people and guerrillas to survive the war against the American explosive attacks. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel to understand the living of Vietnamese shoulders during the wartime.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 7 – Saigon City Tour – Hoi An
Saigon is the city of West and East, modern and fascination. It is famed for the American war either the outstanding economic hub of the south, boasting its charm through its amazed culture, energetic lifestyles.
Our tour guide will introduce you the vivid life of Saigon through famous landmarks: Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Theater, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and a Buddhist Temple. Fly to Danang where our driver is await to take you to your hotel in Hoian.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8 – Hoian ancient town
Embark on a pleasant walk to the ancient streets of Hoian where the cultural remits are well-preserved. Followed by a visit to the local market. Hoi An is surely one of the best place to tailor your orient dress.
Afternoon, take the walking tour to explore Hoi An town. We will visit Hoi An museum, Old merchants' house, Assembly hall, Japanese covered bridge. Walk along the bank of the lively Thu Bon River, once prosperous and famous as a trading port.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9- Hoian – Drive to Hue
Departure for Hue by road. The panoramic view on the top of Hai Van pass and a break by the beach of Lang Co are the best compensation for the 3 hour- driving trip.
It is time to participate in a half day city tour covering the historical and cultural sites include Royal Citadel and imperial Purple City, Thien Mu pagoda, Mausoleum of King Tu Duc – a replica of the king palace build purposely for the next carnation of the King.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 10- Hue – Hanoi – Halong Bay
Flying to Noi Bai airport, warmly welcomed by our driver. From Hanoi to Halong, the typical Red River delta landscapes glide beautifully over your car window until you reach Halong bay.
Rest and unwind by the Bai Chay beach and the hotel comfort.
Accommodation: Hotel in Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 11- Halong Bay Cruise
Have breakfast in the hotel and about noon time, you will be picked up for the Halong Cruise experience. Enjoy the welcome drinks and today the lunch will be served on board amidst spectacular views of the Halong Bay – The World Heritage Site.
In the afternoon, we will visit one of the largest caves in the bay, cruising among the inspirational islands and islets. A sumptuous dinner is at serve tonight.
Accommodation: Halong Cruise.
Meal: Breakfast.
Day 12 – Halong - Hanoi
Participate the Tai Chi lesson on board while beholding the amazing view of sun rising over water and mountains. If weather is permitted, fascinating kayaking time is on offer to discover the hidden area of Halong bay.
Disembark for lunch and drive back to Hanoi.
Evening highlight will be Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet-rice civilization in South East Asia.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 13: Hanoi city tour - Yangon
Start your Hanoi visit from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the best place to acknowledge the life of Uncle Ho and the establishment of Vietnam. The next stop is “Hanoi Hilton” prison, Temple of literature and war museum.
After lunch, enjoy a Cyclo ride from colonial Hanoi Opera to the guild streets of Old Quarter, the old parts of Hanoi, full of traditional works are remained from generation to generation.
Heading to Noi Bai airport for Myanmar. Upon arrival, our tour guide will await to transfer you to your hotel which is convenient to take an orientation walk to city centre.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Yangon – Bagan
Leave Yangon for Bagan early in the morning (This is the only direct flight of the day). Begin your day with Local market, Shwezigone pagoda, which is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha to Ananda, That byin Nyu and Manuha pagodas, the prominent monument that were constructed from 11th to 13t century.
In the afternoon, discover the temples of Bagan by the horse cart. Enjoy the sunset on the legendary Irrawaddy river or from some of the temple in Bagan.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 15- Bagan – Mandalay.
Have breakfast at our hotel then transfer to airport for Mandalay. Sightseeing Mandalay to Mahagandaryone Monastery for offering alms food to thousand of monks, Ubein Wooden Bridge, Mahamuni Image - a bronze Buddha image castled during the lifetime of Buddha himself, Tapestry works, Wood carving & bronze castling workshops, Marble carving workshop and silk weaving home cottage. After lunch, continues to Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery - noted for its exquisite wood carvings, gold leaf beating workshop, Atumashi Monstery, Kuthodaw Pagoda - known as the world biggest book and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sun-set and the panoramic view of the city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 16- Mandalay – Yangon.
Breakfast at your hotel then fly to Yangon. Visit Buddha's Tooth Relic, Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Maha Pasana Cave and Souvenir Shop. Lunch at restaurant. After lunch, visit Glass Factory, Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha, Bogyoke (Scott) Market for free shopping, Sule Pagoda, Mahabandoola Park Independent Monument - the heart of Yangon City surrounded by memorable scene of various colonial style buildings and Nan Thida Jetty. Followed by a stroll to Shwedagon pagoda, the most prominent Buddha monument with highest tower made of gold and diamonds, shining to the sky of Yangon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Day 17: Yangon City Tour
Wake up for a walk to the colonial part of Yangon from Sule Pagoda to City Hall building, the British buildings of Emmanuel Church to Inland Water Transport. Following, you will encounter the exotic food stalls and local markets of Yangon.
Our driver will transfer you to the Yangon International airport for the departure.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast.
