Southeast Asia Discovery 18 Days
Tour brief
Southeast Asia treasures astonishing heritages and diverse culture even for two neighbouring countries. Thanks to the increase of border gate opening recently, we are very happy to invite you to explore the buzzing cities, fascinating countryside, witnessing the changes from Cambodia to Myanmar or travel onward to Vietnam.
It’s great to take a tour around a country to understand its land and people and it’s more complete if you can travel to many countries at the same time. So we offer you the chance to travel to three Indochina countries including Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia which have some common points in culture, nature and people in our multi-country tours. We will introduce you many attractions considered as the “souls” of the three places, helping you to have a memorial time of life. Contact us soon to have the best services.
Itinerary
Day 1: Siem Reap Arrival
Welcome to Siem Riep - the kingdom of Angkor !
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver, and then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. After that, take our introductory walk, heading to Old Market (Psah Chas), wandering around the exotic streets of Siem Reap.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Discovery
Meals:Breakfast
Activities: Discover Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, and many interesting places nearby
After breakfast, begin your day by visiting the majestic Angkor Thom through its South Gate, the monumental temple of Bayon standing at the center of Angkor Thom. Also, come to Baphuon and Phimeanakas mountains, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King as well as other interesting places.
In the afternoon, we will take you to the spectacular Angkor Wat which was founded by Suryavarman II to worship the Hindu God Vishnu. Back to your hotel in Siem Reap for a rest and good night sleep.
Day 3: Siem Reap - Flight to Phnom Penh - City Tour
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Fly to Phnom Penh, access Toul Seng Prison, Choeung Ek, Royal Palace
After breakfast at hotel, take an early flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. After check-in at hotel, enjoy this day full of sightseeing as you will be taken to the most remarkable sites of the city such as Toul Seng Prison Museum and Choeung Ek (The Killing Fields). From these places, you can somehow experience a harsh period in Cambodia's history - the painful rule of Khmer Rouge.
In the afternoon, continue to visit private quarters of the Royal Palace where the royal family live; it is very close to public. Next, drop by the Russian-style market.
Stay overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 4: Phnom Penh - Cruise to Chau Doc
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Cruise to Chau Doc, Vietnam; check-in hotel
After breakfast, we will cruise along the Mekong Delta, from Cambodia's Phnom Penh to Vietnam's Chau Doc - a border-crossing journey. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, freely discover the Mekong River area in Vietnam which divides into nine branches. You can take an excursion to floating rice fields, floating villages, enjoy sunset on the river, or simply just relax in your hotel room.
Stay overnight at Chau Doc, Vietnam.
Day 5: Chau Doc - Mekong Delta Tour - Ho Chi Minh City
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Drive to Cai Be, visit candy workshop, orchard, floating market, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before join with us in a drive from Chau Doc to Cai Be. Along the way, contemplate scenic settings through the window panes. Also, drop by local candy workshop, lush green orchards, boisterous floating market, and indulged yourself in the sound of traditional music.
At the end of this tour, head to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to rest and have a good night sleep.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Access Cu Chi Tunnels, visit Tay Ninh Province
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by us to Cu Chi Tunnels, a site reminding of the historic Vietnam War. This is an elaborated underground system constructed by Vietnamese people and guerillas to evacuate from American army. Get inside the tunnel to partly figure out the life of South Vietnamese people during wartime.
In the afternoon, you will be taken through typical countryside of South Vietnam to visit Tay Ninh Province, the origin of Cao Dai religion - a small sect of Buddhism in the country. You can also join in a daily Caodaism ceremony together with its followers.
Stay overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Flight to Danang - Hoi An
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Visit remarkable Ho Chi Minh City's attractions, fly to Danang, check-in hotel in Hoi An
Today we will take a tour through Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon - an outstanding economic center of South Vietnam, culturally charmed yet flamboyantly energetic. After breakfast, you will make acquaintance with the city by visiting its famous landmarks: Municipal Theater, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, and a Buddhist temple.
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Danang in an afternoon flight, and then you will be driven to your hotel in Hoi An where you will stay overnight.
Day 8: Hoi An - Walking tour
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Walk through ancient streets, drop by market, visit Hoi An Museum, Assembly Hall, Japanese covered bridge, Old merchants' house, Thu Bon River
Apart from being an anagram of Hanoi, Hoi An is a tranquil little town where traditional culture is still well preserved. After breakfast, wander around Hoi An's ancient streets to see European style buildings standing next to Eastern ones, and visit local market where you can get the best tailored orient dress.
In the afternoon, we will continue the walking tour with visits to Hoi An Museum, Assembly Hall, Japanese covered bridge, and Old merchants' house. Head to the bank of Thu Bon River, once was a prosperous trading port, before come back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An - Hue
Meals: Breakfast
Activities:Drive to Hue, stop at Lang Co Beach, visit Hue's famous sites
Saying goodbye to Hoi An, you will be transferred by car to Hue for 3 hours. Along the way, enjoy a scenic panoramic view at the top of Hai Van pass and stop by Lang Co beach for a time of relaxation - bring a swimsuit with you.
As you arrive in Hue, participate in our half day tour to discover the most remarkable cultural and historical sites there: Royal Citadel, Imperial City, Tomb of Tu Duc, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 10: Hue - Flight to Hanoi
Meals:Breakfast
Activities:Fly to Hanoi, relax on your own
Leave Hue for a domestic flight to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam. Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver and then be transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Free time to relax after your flight.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities:Drive to Halong, cruise to explore Halong Bay's beautiful caves and islets
Have breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Halong at around 08:00am. You will arrive Halong around noon time. Then you will be transferred to a ship and join in a Halong Bay cruise. Take a sip of welcoming drink after checking in. Check out the alluring and charming scenes of Halong Bay the World Heritage while enjoying lunch on board.
In the afternoon, as the ship cruises among inspirational islands and islets, head to Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest grottoes in the bay for a real exploration.
Around 7 PM, a luxurious dinner is served on board. Spend the night at Halong Bay cruise.
Day 12: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Meals:Breakfast, lunch
Activities:Cruise among alluring settings, drive to Hanoi, enjoy water puppet show
Wake up early to join with other cruise partners in Tai Chi lesson on board. Also, behold the stunning view of sunrise, especially when you are surrounded by endless water and spectacular mountains. If the weather is fine, you can discover hidden areas of the bay on kayak, truly an enjoyable time. Around 11 AM, get off the ship to savor lunch at a local restaurant, and then head back to Hanoi.
Highlight of the evening in Hanoi is a performance of water puppet, a unique traditional form of Vietnamese art which is originated from South East Asia's wet rice civilization.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 13: Hanoi City tour - Flight to Yangon
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Visit Hanoi's renowned attractions, fly to Yangon
After breakfast, start our Hanoi City tour with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex to acknowledge the full-of-merit life of Ho Chi Minh, admirably called Uncle Ho by the Vietnamese. After that, drop by Hoa Lo (Hanoi Hilton), Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Military History Museum to learn about Vietnam's history in many periods of time.
After the half day city tour, in the afternoon you will be transferred to Noi Bai Airport for an international flight to Myanmar, the golden land full of spectacular pagodas and stupas.
Arriving at Yangon International Airport, you will find our guide and driver waiting to greet and take you to the hotel. From there, you can conveniently walk to Yangon's city centre. But it is a story of another day; check in and stay overnight at your hotel in Yangon.
Day 14: Yangon city tour
Meals:Breakfast
Activities: Access Shwedagon Pagoda and other Yangon's pagodas, visit Maha Bandula Park, Bogyoke Market
Enjoy a Western-style breakfast at your hotel before enjoy the beautiful of Yangon. Visit Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Sule Pagoda, and Maha Bandula Park which holds Independence Monument. Also, stop by glass manufacturing workshop, Bogyoke Market for a taste of real Myanmar life. Then, take a stroll to Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's most prominent Buddhist structure dominating the sky with its giant spires, golden flash and holy relics.
Spend the night at hotel in Yangon.
Day 15: Yangon - Flight to Nyaung U - Bagan
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly to Nyaung U, discover Bagan's pagodas
Wake up early, eat breakfast and then transfer to the airport for a flight to Nyaung U. After you arrive there, come to Nyaung U market to meet locals and see their handmade stuffs. Next, head to Bagan, the most important archeological site in Mynamar, to access Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi Inn Gubyaukgyi, Htilominlo Pagoda, Ananda, and the Tharaba Gate - the most remarkable Buddhist sites in Bagan.
In the afternoon, take a horse cart to Myinkabar Gu Byauk Gyi Temple, Manuha Temple and Nanphayar until cursing along Irrawaddy river for sunset. Highlight of the afternoon is the breathtaking sunset view at Shwesandaw Pagoda, the second tallest in Bagan.
Stay overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 16: Bagan - Flight to Mandalay - Mandalay discovery
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly to Mandalay, visit Mandalay's most significant attractions
After breakfast, leave Bagan for a flight to Mandalay, a Buddhism hub of Myanmar. Start discovering the city by visiting monks at Mahagandayon Monastery. Netx, walk over U Bein Bridge the world's longest teak to access Mahamuni Buddha Temple to contemplate the giant gold gilded Mahamuni image. Afterward, stop by workshops making traditional products like silk, tapestry, wood crafts.
In the afternoon, continue our discovery to several Mandalay attractions: Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi Monstery, Kuthodaw Pagoda. Lastly, enjoy the spectacular sunset and panoramic city view on top of Mandalay Hill.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Mandalay.
Day 17: Mandalay - Yangon
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly to Yangon
Today after breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the morning flight back to Yangon and then free
Day 18: Yangon - Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport and free at leisure before your departure flight time.
Inclusions
- 16 night hotel accommodation
- Daily western-style breakfast
- 02 lunches, 01 dinner
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- 06 flight tickets (5 domestic: Ho Chi Minh City-Danang, Hue-Hanoi, Yangon-Nyaung U, Nyaung U-Mandalay, Mandalay-Yangon; 1 international: Hanoi-Yangon)
- Domestic airport & government taxes
- Local English-speaking guides
- Water & tissues on coach
- Entrance fees
- Express boat fee from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc
- Cruising fee in Halong Bay
- Horse cart fee in Bagan
Exclusions
- International flights to Phnom Penh & from Yangon
- Travel insurance
- Visa stamp fees
- Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks not mentioned
- Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
Hotels
We are locals. We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
- Vietnam: La Vela Saigon Hotel, Melia Vinpearl Hue, HÔTEL De SOURIANT Premium Hanoi , Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel,
- Laos: Sofitel Luang Prabang, Namkat Yolapa Resort, Crowne Plaza Vientiane, an IHG hotel, Burasari Heritage Luang Prabang, Pullman Luang Prabang
- Cambodia: Golden Temple Residence, Palace Gate Hotel & Resort, Borei Angkor Resort & Spa, Metta Residence & Spa , Hillocks Hotel & Spa
- Thailand: Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok, Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai, SILQ Hotel & Residence, Chatrium Grand Bangkok, The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Ascott Embassy Sathorn Bangkok
- Myanmar: Mingalar Mandalay Hotel, Novotel Yangon Max, Wyndham Grand, Yangon Hotel, Yangon Excelsior, The Strand Yangon, Wa Ale Island Resort
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