MYANMAR- CAMBODIA- VIETNAM- LAOS PDR- THAILAND
Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Inle Lake-Kalaw-Pindaya// Phnom Penh- Siem Reap - Lake Tonle Sap// Saigon-Cu Chi- Hue- China Beach - Hoi An- Hanoi -Halong Bay// Vientiane- Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves // Chiang Mai- Chiang Rai-Golden Triangle-Bangkok

(28 Days/ 27 Nights)

Day 01:Yangon sightseeing
Arrive at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our tour guide. Welcome by KST representative on arrival and transfer to hotel. Check in to hotel and Yangon sightseeing; visit to Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha, Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the Royal lake for photo stop, Yangon's city center featuring Sule Pagoda at city center and colonial building, drive in downtown visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon's city center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset.

Day 02:Bagan
Early morning transfer to airport and fly to Bagan. For sightseeing includes visit to the colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone decoration, Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. Visit to Myinkaba Village and observe the process of Traditional Lacquer ware Industry one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts. Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan, Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw Pagoda.

Day 03:Mandalay
Early morning, transfer to airport for Yangon to Mandalay by flight. Arrive Mandalay and check in to hotel. Mandalay full day sightseeing; visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world's Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Mandalay Palace and in the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.

Day 04:Inle lake
Early morning transfer to airport and fly to Heho. Drive to Inle lake and sightseeing by boat. Visit to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Floating Gardens, Unique Leg-rowers, Traditional Fishing Method, Silk Weaving, Stilt House Villages on the lake and Nge Pe Chaung (Jamping Cat) Monastery.

Day 05:Kalaw & Pindaya
Drive to Kalaw and Pindaya. Kalaw sightseeing and proceed to Pindaya, through
picturesque scenery. Visit Pindaya caves, Pindaya lakes; home base paper making and
umbrella making industry. Next proceed to the famous Inle Lake, the residence of the
Intha People and a kind of water would.

Day 06:Yangon
Early morning transfer to airport and fly back to Yangon from Heho. Afternoon Yangon sightseeing visit to National Museum, Botataung Pagoda, Nanthida Jetty and watch the traffic on the Yangon River.

Day 07:Yangon-Phnom Penh( via Bangkok)
Morning shopping at Gems and Handicrafts shops. Visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott)
Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer to Airport for departure
from Yangon.
On arrival to Phnom Penh, welcome by our local tour guide on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 08: Phnom Penh
The next day we discover Cambodia's refreshing and re-invented capital, Phnom Penh, visiting the beautiful Grand Palace and the Silver Pagoda. Later explore the fascinating Khmer National Museum, and end our touring at Tuol Sleng museum, a stark reminder of the horror of Pol Pot's reign. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore this intriguing riverside capital.

Day 09: Siem Reap & Lake Tonle Sap
Fly to Siem Reap, gateway to the magnificent Temples of Angkor, and launching point for our afternoon cruise on vast Tonle Sap Lake with its floating villages. Before sunset, enter the Angkor complex for stunning temple views.

Day 10: Temples Of Angkor
The next day we rise early to witness sunrise over the world's largest sacred building and architectural masterpiece, Angkor Wat. We then begin our exploration of the other main temples of Angkor. Visit the fortified city of Angkor Thom and the huge central towers of the Bayon. We also spend time at the jungle-covered Ta Prohm and the exquisitely carved Banteay Srei temples. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Day 11- 12: Saigon, Mekong Delta & Cu Chi
Walk Saigon's wide and historic boulevards, visiting famous landmarks such as Hotel de Ville, the former Presidential Palace and lively Chinatown. In the afternoon we travel to Cu Chi and explore the tunnel system built by Communist soldiers during the Vietnam War. Our journey then takes us to the Mekong Delta, where we walk among lush fruit orchards and take a sampan along the intricate waterways of the Mekong River.

Day 13: Hue
Flying to Hue, the former capital and home to Vietnam's last imperial dynasty, we travel by dragon boat along the Perfume River to the 16th century Thien Mu Pagoda. See the impressive tomb of former Emperor Tu Duc and the ruins of the former royal residence, the Hue Citadel.

Day 14 - 15: China Beach & Hoi An
Take the coastal drive south over spectacular Hai Van Pass. In Danang we visit the Cham museum before travelling the short distance south to China Beach. Continue to the quaint merchant town of Hoi An, where we walk narrow lanes visiting markets, historic houses and local cottage industries. In the evening, you have a chance to try your hand at Vietnamese cooking at a friend's restaurant. Enjoy a cruise on tranquil Thu Bon River and explore further at your leisure.

Day 16- 18 : Hanoi & Halong Bay
Fly north to Hanoi, Vietnam's gracious capital. Examine the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam visiting the Ho Chi Minh museum and mausoleum and the simple wooden home in which he lived. We also visit the 11th century Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter, a maze of 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade their wares as they have since the Middle Ages. We enjoy an evening performance by Hanoi's famous water puppets. We also travel to Halong Bay, Vietnam's spectacular World Heritage site, and cruise among the thousands of limestone islands in the bay.

Day 19 -20 : Vientiane
Leave Hanoi and Vietnam and fly to the Lao capital, Vientiane. Vientiane is a sleepy riverside capital and a welcome antidote to the fast pace of Vietnam. We explore Vientiane and visit famous sights such as That Luang and Wat Sisaket. We'll walk through the colourful central market and have free time to explore the streets or relax.

Day 21 -23: Luang Prabang & Pak Ou Caves
Morning fly north to the charming former capital, Luang Prabang. Nestled among mountains at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan Rivers, this delightful town has a unique and special charm. We visit the former Royal Palace, walk up Mt Phu Si and travel by boat through beautiful mountain scenery to the caves of Pak Ou. Visit Kuang Si falls, take part in a fun cooking class and stop at Hmong hill tribe villages. And of course, you will have free time for your own exploring.

Day 24: Bangkok
On arrival at Don Muang Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. The glorious history of Thai Capital, Bangkok is much interwoven with the Chakri dynasty which still reigns but no longer rules Thailand. In the midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural heritages making it the national treasure house. No activities planned for this afternoon , however our guide is on hand to advise some available options.

Day 25: Chiang Mai
The journey northwards begins as we board a flight to Chiang Mai. After checking into hotel we drive west towards the famous Doi Suthep Mountain and embark on a walk leading us to Wat Prathat Temple near the summit. At an elevation of over 1,000 m , the temple grounds affords a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. We follow this with a visit to the old and new parts of the town featuring the great diversity. The "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai has been always noted for exquisite handicrafts whose the combination with the traditional wares of the hill tribe people offers fantastic shopping opportunities. We drive this afternoon to the neighbouring villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the various cottages industries including silk weaving, wood carving, silver ware and umbrellas making.

Day 26: Chiang Rai
An early morning departure to Chiang Rai. The drive is long but views are fantastic. On arrival we embark on a longtail boat for a thrilling trip upstream on the Mae Kok River, passing through many breathtaking mountain landscape to a Karen hilltribe village. This ethnic group originated from Burma, but had settled there long time ago, forming the largest tribal population in northern Thailand. After seeing a traditional house we enjoy a two hour elephant ride back through the jungle to the Yao and Akha Hilltribes, who still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress.

Day 27: Chiang Rai-Golden Triangle
The royal capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Saen is nestled on the Mekong riverbank which is now the border between Thailand and Laos. Today we travel by roads to Chiang Saen with a stopover at Ban Kiu Kaan , a white Hmong ethnic minority village close to Chieng Khong. Arriving in Chiang Saen we visit the town's major sights, including Wat Phrathat Jom Kitti, Wat Chedi Luang and a nearby museum. Heading out of the town we drive through some verdant and rugged mountain scenery to the famous Golden Triangle in which powerful warlords have fought for control the opium trade. After exploring the border town of Mae Sai we return to Chiang Rai for flying back to the capital city.

Day 28: Bangkok Departure
There is a free time for your own exploration of the town and catching up on some shopping areas. The trip ends after transfer to airport for departure.

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It's now possible to make the route longer or shorter in a very flexible way.
One can choose between over-land travel and air-travel for various sectors of the route, there by making the time spent exactly as required.
Please follow the routing on the comprehensive map in this website.