The Wonder Of Cambodia, Vietnam & Myanmar
3 Countries Tour
Lasting for 17 days, this itinerary will fulfill yourself with the most essence of Southeast Asia's exotic lands, fascinating cultures and long-established traditions. A spectacular sunset view over the Angkor temples will show you how the wondrous ancient city can be. A cyclo tour of the Old Quarter and a traditional water puppet in Hanoi will bring a deep touch of the culture. The masterpiece of the Mother Nature will be redefined as you cruise through the maze of limestone karsts in Ha Long Bay. If in the central region, you will be treated by a unique cultural blend in the world heritage town of Hoi An, a visit to the famous Cu Chi tunnel in Ho Chi Minh City will get you a better knowledge of the Vietnam War. Observing the local daily life up close the vast landscape of waterways and lush islands in Mekong Delta is the last thing you do in Vietnam. Head to Myanmar, admire the brilliant golden temples and monasteries in Yangon before sit down by river for a sundowner as you watch the sun goes down over the horizon in Mandalay. The tour will come to end by a visit the floating garden in Inle Lake and the Intha people to learn more about their life.
Full itinerary
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After a short your rest, you will visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag. This masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. End of day take a relaxing stopover at Prasat Chrung visiting Tadev Hole and temple with the best Sunset. Return to your hotel and end of the tour
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Afternoon, visit Beng Mealea built in the 12th century, the layout and style of Beng Mealea is very similar to Angkor Wat. It’s current state, however, is dominated by jungle. Trees have grown out of the towers and vines entangle columns. Lintels and others building blocks lay around in a tumble and require visitors to climb up and down as they approach the completely collapsed central towers. Ancient capital of Khmer Empire of Rolouse group such as Lolei, Bakong and Preah Ko temples.
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Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, transfer with a private vehicle and guide. The driving distance is approximately 45 minutes.
Your visa should be pre-arranged, or be sure that your visa-on-arrival letter is in your carry-on luggage. Please go to custom desk as your first point of entry into the country and present these documents for visa upon arrival.
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Afternoon, continue the tour to one of the following museums of choice namely the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Museum of Revolution, the Museum of Military History or the Museum of Ethnology. Next, head for Hoan Kiem Lake, the center point of Hanoi whose name “The Return Sword Lake” originated from a legend of a sacred sword and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species and visit Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Take a one-hour cycle tour of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past. Finish the tour at the Thang Long Opera Theatre with a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
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Arrive in Ha Long City at 11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk when your journey across Ha Long Bay starts. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2.
After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with golden sails, go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbath on the sundeck. Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with local people who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. An optional kayaking trip is available weather permitting. Back onboard enjoy a lavish dinner and enjoy the bay view at sunset. Spend a night on board.
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Free at leisure until meet our guide then transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Arrival Da Nang airport, you are transferred to Hoi An ancient town by private car & guide. The transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An is approximately 40 minutes.
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Afternoon, boat cruise on the Thu Bon River will be made to enjoy the countryside landscapes. Land on Kim Bong village where carpentry has been practiced since the 16th Century as the village’s trademark to visit some old-fashioned boatyards using timber as the main material. Stop at Thanh Ha village to see its traditional ceramic production trade still alive and thriving despite the 500-year passage of time.
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Flight time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet your driver for an airport transfer with a private vehicle and guide. The transfer distance is approximately 30 minutes
Afternoon, we start the tour with a visit to the War Remnants Museum which features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam War with the both the French and Americans and the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Next, visit Sai Gon Post Office, a fine colonial building which was designed and built in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Move on to Cho Lon or the city’s China Town where you will visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven. It’s filled with smoky incense and fantastic carved figurines and still buzzing with worshipers, many lounging in the front gardens
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On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. You might enjoy a lovely lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant. At the end of the tour, you will find the way back to Ho Chi Minh.
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Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Yangon, Myanmar (Schedule flight isn’t daily operated but on Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday only). Flight time is approximately 2 hours.
On arrival at the Yangon international airport, welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check in and has a rest (Check in time is 14:00 and early check in is subject to availability).
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Return to the hotel for relax
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Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar Kingdom before the annexation of British in 1885, the period of kingdom was very short, but the name Mandalay becomes well known by “Rudyard Kipling”. King Thibaw and Queen Supayalat were the last royalties of Burma until being sent to exile.
This afternoon, your guide brings you to visit the rebuilt palace designed by king Mindon. The royal palace wall surrounded by the moat is one of the great things to visit and it has been re-created after 1945, by 2nd War World. We enter the palace main gate and from here we continue to visit the most beautiful part which is the wood-carved Shwenandaw monastery just outside the palace in which king Mindon lived and died. King Thibaw later used this building for meditation. We continue to the lesser-known Setkyathiha pagoda with a bronze Buddha statue, brought to Mandalay by king Thibaw just before the beginning of the war. The royal family collected many religious artefacts and we witness the process of making gold leaves, woodcarvings and silver or gold threaded kalagas (tapestry).
We have a visit to a viewpoint near the Ayeyarwaddy River for a cold Mandalay beer during sunset. Continue to the busy Yadanar night market to have some traditional snacks and a walk around before heading to one of the most famous beer stations and BBQ restaurants in Mandalay. Your guide will order the food and be sure you’re satisfied. We continue before 8:30 PM to the excellent Mandalay marionettes theater for a show performed by a mix of traditional musicians, puppeteers and dancers.
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Price & booking
Package Prices ($) (From 01/10 To 30/04)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 1663 | 1457 | 1246 | 1201 | 1152 | 507 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 2125 | 1920 | 1708 | 1663 | 1614 | 918 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 2943 | 2737 | 2525 | 2480 | 2431 | 1664 | Book a pack |
Package Prices ($) (From 01/05 To 30/09)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 1651 | 1458 | 1267 | 1218 | 1171 | 527 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 2068 | 1876 | 1684 | 1635 | 1588 | 865 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 2839 | 2646 | 2455 | 2406 | 2358 | 1609 | Book a pack |
Package Prices ($) (From 01/10 To 31/12)
Tour package | 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax | 9-10 pax | Single Supp | |
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Economy | 1680 | 1480 | 1279 | 1230 | 1185 | 536 | Book a pack |
Deluxe | 2159 | 1960 | 1758 | 1709 | 1664 | 936 | Book a pack |
Luxury | 2975 | 2776 | 2574 | 2525 | 2481 | 1700 | Book a pack |
SURCHARGE FOR FLIGHT TICKET
Note: Subject to be changed without prior noticed
- From Siem Reap (REP) to Hanoi (HAN): US$ 224 per person
- From Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAN): US$ 115 per person
- From Da Nang (DAN) to Ho Chi Minh (SGN): US$ 115 per person
- From Ho Chi Minh (SGN to Yangon (YGN): US$ 380 per person
- From Yangon (YGN) to Mandalay (MD): US$ 140 per person
- From Mandalay (MD) to Heho (Inle Lake): US$ 90 per person
-From Heho (Inle Lake) to Yangon (RGN): US$ 135 per person
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• All prices are quoted in USD/ per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy
• Supplement for standard Vietnamese, Cambodia & Myanmar menu meals: US$ 14 for lunch & US$ 18 for dinner in case you need to book more meals.
• Private services & daily departure
• Quotation is quoted based on English speaking guide: Surcharge for other guide
- Supplement for German Speaking guide: USD 15/day per group
- Supplement for Spanish Speaking guide: USD 20/day per group
- Supplement for Italian Speaking guide: USD 35/day per group
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve
• Surcharge for Peak Season at above mentioned hotels (if have)
• Surcharge for Vietnamese Lunar (TET) New Year - 25% of adult prices
FREE OFFER
• Mineral water is available during transfers
•Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival (this fees isn’t refundable even clients don’t need)
What's included
- Accommodation in a double or twin or double room with daily breakfast
- One night cruise on a wooden junk in Ha Long Bay
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary
- Private board for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Mineral water is available as complementary
What's excluded
- International & Domestic flight tickets
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Vietnam stamping fee at the airport (45US$ in Vietnam & US$ 30 in Cambodia, US$ 35 in Myanmar, paid by cash at the airport)
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
- Not included VAT