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Day 1: Hanoi arrival (-/-/D)
Upon arrival, meet our guide and transfer to Hanoi for check-in.
Afternoon walking inside the old quarter, have special egg coffee there. Dinner
at local restaurant.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/-/D)
Full day city tour to explore
highlights of green city with French colonial buildings and bustling Old
quarter. Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum and his Residence. Stop for photo at One Pillar Pagoda before move to
Temple of Literature or the Former First University of Vietnam built in 1070
under Ly Dynasty. Lunch by your choice at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit
Tran Quoc Pagoda situated by West Lake bank, Museum of Ethnology where you get
fantastic info of 54 minorities in Vietnam. One hour rickshaw ride before
dinner then back to your hotel.
Day 3: Hanoi – Duong Lam village (B/L/D)
Check out hotel in the morning, we head to ancient
Duong Lam village, 50km from Hanoi city. The village still maintain over 900
old house, in which some have the age of almost 400. Visit Old Communal House,
walk to local market, visit Mia pagoda. Walk back to one of chosen old house
for lunch with traditional food in set menu prepared by the host. Get the house
story told by the house owner. Afternoon drive back to Hanoi and free at
leisure before dinner.
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Cruise (B/L/D)
Check out hotel in the morning, 8AM, we drive
through the Red river delta for Halong Bay. Board on Legend Dragon Cruise which
bring us to the most scenic and peaceful places of Halong Bay. Move through
hundred of limestone islets in fantastic formation. Visit Thien Canh Son cave, kayak and swim on the beach. Dinner at 7 PM.
Day 5: Halong – Hanoi – Bangkok (B/L/D)
Start our day with light breakfast with tea and
coffee. After that we cruise pass and visit fishing village. Check out cabin before 10 AM then have delicious brunch on
cruise. Drive back to Hanoi, on the way stop at a traditional village in Red
river Delta for enjoying water puppet show. Back to Hanoi airport
at around 5 PM for check-in flight to Bangkok. Dinner at a restaurant at the
airport.
Day 6: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)
After
checking out of the hotel, we drive to Kanchanaburi. The journey takes 3 hours.
Upon arrival visit the War Museum, also known as the Jeath War Museum and Cemetery. Then, enjoy an exciting and scenic boat ride,
showing you the differences between the three rivers; from Mae Klong River to Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai River. Later, view the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight at
Kanchanaburi.
Day 7: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B/-/D)
After check-out hotel, we take a ride through history on the Death Railway Train, passing lush forest
scenery. Then drive onwards to Ayutthaya. We
begin sightseeing in Ayutthaya. Visit to Bang Pa-In Summer Palace; beautifully decorated in both the traditional Chinese and
European styles. From here, a long-tail boat journey takes you up the Chao Phraya river to inner Ayutthaya to explore the temple ruins within and surrounding the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Among
the “must-see” attractions in Thailand are the palaces, temple ruins and
historical sites of Ayutthaya. This former capital of Thailand is situated 90 km north of
Bangkok. The principal sights include the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai
Mongkol. A traditional Thai long-tail boat
will transport guests between sites, and this tour also includes a boat trip to Bang Pa-In, a
former Royal Summer Residence, which
represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Overnight at Ayutthaya.
Day 8: Ayutthaya – Bangkok (B/-/D)
After breakfast we drive back to Bangkok. Afternoon free for
shopping or relax.
Day 9: Bangkok city tour (B/-/D)
After
breakfast at the hotel you begin your sightseeing tour. Your tour begins at Wat Traimit,
the temple of the Golden Buddha; the 900-year-old, five-and-a-half-ton solid gold
image. After this, you continue on to visit Wat Arun, better known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the best known landmarks and most
published landmarks of Bangkok. Next, you will visit Wat Po,
the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, and also the temple holding the
largest single Buddha image; the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas). This temple is also known as
the birthplace of Thai traditional massage. We then go for lunch at a local
restaurant, after which, we continue on to visit some of the most famous
tourist spots in Bangkok; the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace adjoins Wat Phra Kaew in
a common compound, and is where you will end up after exiting Wat Phra Kaew.
Despite the proximity of the two, there is a distinct contrast in style between
the very Thai Wat Phra Kaew and the more European inspired designs of the Grand
Palace (the roof being the exception. After this we return to the hotel and you
are free at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 10: Bangkok – Chiang Mai (B/-/D)
Breakfast
at hotel.
02 hours before your flight: Our drive will transfer you to Bangkok airport for
your flight to Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, meet guide and transfer to hotel for check in.
Late afternoon, you will enjoy the super northern Thai dinner with
charming Fon-lep (Finger dance), Fon-tein (Candle
dance), Ramwong (Candle dance). After Khantoke Dinner, enjoy yourself again by
watching shows which are performed by the hill tribes Akha, Yao, Meo, Lisu and
Karen.
Day 11: Chiang Mai visit (B/L/-)
After breakfast
at hotel, our driver and guide will pick you up and depart for the tour
today.
You will visit the Mae
Tang Elephant Camp. See elephant at work. Take a memorable elephant
riding 45 minutes through the jungle, visit the Lisu village. Then take the
ox-cart riding back to the camp. Lunch is provided. In the afternoon do
adventurous bamboo
rafting for 1 hour along Maetang River. The rest of the day is
to visit the Orchid & Butterfly farm on the way back to Chiang Mai.
Day 12: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Myanmar (B/-/D)
In the morning at 7:00am, we will start our trip
from Chiang Mai (Thailand) to Tachileik (Myanmar)
with sightseeing stops on this golden triangle route. The highlights of this
trip are Mae Kajan Hot Spring, Long Neck Village, Golden
Triangle area, Chiang San (including a
visit to Wat Pa Sak) and Mai Sai area. In the
afternoon around 4:30pm, we will cross the border into Myanmar by passing
immigration gate with our Thai guide. Once arrive at Tachileik (the border town
of Myanmar’s side), we will meet up with our Burmese guide, who will welcome
you to the country. You will then bid your Thai guide farewell before transfer
you to the hotel. The rest of the evening is your own leisure time. Being a
border town you can expect to see a fascinating mixture of people, Burmese and
Thai population including all the Hill tribes of Northern Thailand/
Burma.
Day 13: Tachileik – Inle Lake (B/-/D)
In the morning around 10:30am, you will be
transferred to the airport to take a flight to InLe Lake. The flight time is
approximately an hour. Upon arrival in Heho airport, you will be transferred to
the hotel in Nyaung Shwe (InLe Lake). On the way, you can
enjoy a scenic an hour drive to Nyaung Shwe, the
gateway to the magnificent InLe Lake. The rest of the day is your own leisure
day in InLe Lake. Suggestions for your free time: Inle Lake has everything you
could want – long bike rides in the countryside, the perfect place to chill out
or get active. Hire bicycles and riding through the villages and winery
gardens. You will pass by buffalo in the water, farmers working in the fields,
children playing and trucks full of young monks. It's a beautiful place with
lots to do.
Day1 4: Inle Lake – Indein village (B/L/D)
Looking down over the lake from the Taunggyi
road, Inle lies in an enormous carpet of greenery. Dotted around the lake are the
stilt-house villages and floating gardens of the Intha tribe.
The Intha technique of leg rowing – where one leg is wrapped around the paddle
to drive the blade through the water in a snake-like motion – is unique. With
our Inle Lake Boat Trip Day tour, you will
experience a unique way of life that has lived on through generations, whilst
exploring the culturally significant surrounds that form part of this beautiful
region of Myanmar. You will be provided with a life jacket and easy
seat for each person on the boat. Inle lake sightseeing
will be filled with visit to the: A visit to these sights provides deep insight
into how the people on the lake make their livings. So you can enjoy Unique One
Leg rower fisherman, Loctus and silk weaving, boat making and cheroot making.
After lunch proceed to Indein. And take a short trek to Indein Pagoda.
On the way, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through artfully
scattered 8th century Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes. Then
observe Intha tribes Village lives and enjoy the
local market along the shore. And then transfer to the hotel by boat.
Day 15: Inle Lake – Mandalay (B/-/D)
In the morning, you will have your own leisure
time in InLa Lake. In the afternoon, take a short
flight (flight time is approximately 30 minutes) to Mandalay. Once at Mandalay
airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is your own
leisure in Mandalay. Suggestion for your free time: Walking distance to a Night Market. This market has become the modern Chinatown of Mandalay. They sell mostly fruits and
vegetables, but there are many street food stalls, that sell almost all types
of Chinese cuisine. To taste great Chinese food at unbeatable prices, you have
to come to this market. It is very lively and busy. In the opposite direction
is the Mandalay Fort and Moat. The walk around the
fort is beautiful and a nice way to see this part of Mandalay.
Day1 6: Mandalay city tour (B/-/D)
After morning breakfast, visit
to Amarapura. Sightseeing to famous Maha Gan Da Yone Monastery. Proceed to the1.2Km long U-Bein teak bridge which was recuperated from the waste of abandoned Ava palace, Wood carving, Marble carving,
Bronze casting. Return to Madalay and visit to Mandalay Grand Royal Palace, is the last Palace built by Burmese Royals. On the large
complex are dozens of buildings including audience halls, throne halls, a
monastery, a watch tower, a court building, a tooth relic building and a
library where the Buddhist scriptures were kept. Then visit to Maha Muni Bronze Buddha Image: - a
spectacular Buddha image of Rakhine feature, Gold leaf processing method, Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung:-(Golden Royal Palace Monastery)
a traditional teak architect handicraft
design, Ku Tho Daw Pagoda: - known as the
world' s biggest Buddhist scriptures book, consisting of 729 marble slabs,
Tapestries and Silk weaving of Mandalay. Then Sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay.
Day 17: Mandalay – Bagan (B/-/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will board a
private minibus/car to drive to Bagan. Along the way, you can witness the true
local life of Myanmar. The driving time is around 4 hours. Upon your arrival,
you will have a short refreshment time at hotel before driving to a local
restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we will drive to the place to watch the time
consuming and intricate production of quality lacquer ware.
Some of the finest are flexible, and made around bamboo and twisted horse hair.
Next, you’ll learn about the making of Bagan’s most famous
food, ‘Pone Yay Gyi’ at a local shop. This black paste is made from
soy beans and you’ll get to see how it’s made, from the raw soy beans through
to the finished product. Finally, visit Taung Bi Village
to look through some private homes and local businesses. While not the
home of any great monuments or temples, our walk through this
peaceful village really is a nice change of pace from the hectic
pace of cities. And then transfer to the jetty to spend the whole evening by enjoying sunset boat ride along Ayarwaddy River.
Day 18: Bagan tour – Yangon (B/-/D)
At 9:00am in the morning, our tour guide will
take you around its wonderful scenery and architecture. Bagan is a truly
mesmerizing destination, and a favourite of many travellers. Renowned as the
city of four million pagodas, this is one of the richest archaeological sites
in Asia. Today there are more than 2,000 pagodas, temples and monasteries —
most built during the Bagan Dynasty, founded by King Anawrahta in 1044.
Firstly, we’ll go to lively Nyaung U Market where provides great photo
opportunity, and also the chance for tourists to mingle with the local Myanmar
people, and watch how they conduct their daily lives. Next, we will start
sightseeing as below: In the evening, you will take a flight to Yangon. Upon
arrival in Yangon airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 19: Yangon city tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Kalaywa Tawya Monastery, then you have a chance to study about a monastery with
high reputation consists of between 500 to 1000 young novices can be seen at
the same time while they have their 2nd or the last meal of the day. It is very
well-worth seeing. Proceed to Swe Daw Myat Zedi (the pagoda
relic replica of the tooth of Buddha) Pagoda, KabaAye (or
World Peace Pagoda), Kyauktawgyi Pagoda also
known as Lawka
Chanthar Arbayar Laba Muni Buddha
Image at Minn
Dhamma Hill, there is an Elephant house where the two white elephants are kept. Overnight
at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 20: Departure (B/-/-)
Breakfast and free time until time to go to the
airport for departure flight. Then, transfer you to the Yangon International
Airport, three hours prior according to your flight departure time.
