VIETNAM

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Day 1: Hanoi (arrival)

Arrival in Hanoi. Our driver meets you at airport and transfers you to your hotel.

After a refreshment, take a city tour, visit the most famous places in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum & Ngoc Son Temple. Watch video

• Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 2: Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay. Halong photo.

• Overnight on boat in Halong bay
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Day 3: Halong bay → Hanoi

Morning, breakfast on boat. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many island and islet to explore the hidden charm of the bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi airport and take a flight to Hue.

• Overnight in Hue.
• B,L

Day 4: Hanoi → Yangon

Morning, spend your leisure time in Hanoi. Explore the capital city on your own.

Afternoon, we transfer you to airport for flight to Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon. (B)

MYANMAR

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Day 5: Yangon (city tour)

Morning, you will visit the most spectacular & major sights of Yangon. Your first stop is Bogyoke (Scott) Market, which offers a wide range of food, clothes, handicraft and gem stores. You will then progress by visiting the ancient Sule Pagoda, which was built over 2,000 years ago.

Take a walk to downtown to admire the old colonial buildings built in the 19th century. Explore the local life of Burmese in China Town. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, a quick photo stop at the Karaweik Hall before visiting the Chauk Htat Gyi Buddha Temple, one of the most revered reclining Buddha images in Myanmar. Continue our visit at Shwedagon Pagoda. See the Shwedagon Pagoda in sunset when its gilded stupa is bathed in the fading rays of the sun and takes on a magical glow.

Overnight in Yangon. (B)

Day 6: Yangon → Bagan

After enjoying your breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Bagan.

Your first port of call is the Ananda Temple – one of the most exalted of Bagan’s temples, enjoy the splendor of the temple in relative tranquility. Continue to various other temples dotted around the temple plains to experience a variety of architectural styles in the area as well as the artistic wonder of the 9-14th centuries.

Next, we visit to two workshops producing Bagan’s most famous products - lacquer ware and wood crafts. Watch in amazement as the skilled craftsmen use traditional techniques passed down through generations to create beautiful items.

Add-On: SUNSET CRUISE

Late in the afternoon, board a private wooden river boat. During the cruise, we pass several small villages, fishermen, local boats and of course many of the ubiquitous Myanmar Buddhist temples. Enjoy the sunset scenery on the river.

Overnight in Bagan. (B)

Day 7: Bagan (explore Bagan)

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up to start your Bagan excursion.

ADD-ON: HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER BAGAN
An exciting hot-air balloon ride above the Bagan countryside. Observe particular views of Bagan. You’re simply not going to find many other opportunities like this on Earth. (Available from October/November through March)

We visit the vibrant Nyaung Oo Market, where the locals come to trade fresh produce and other goods daily. Next, visit Shwezigon Pagoda, constructed by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious memorial. Travel over dusty lanes and tree shaded roads past temples and monasteries to a small village. At one of the monasteries, you will participate in a special traditional Buddhist ceremony.

Journey on by horse cart for an excursion that passes two impressive temple: Thatbyinnyu and Dhammayangyi. Take pleasure in an extraordinary sunset from the upper terrace of one of the surrounding temples.

Overnight stay in Bagan. (B)

Day 8: Bagan → Mandalay

After breakfast at hotel, we take a short flight to Mandalay. Arrive Mandalay, we drive to Amarapura, Myanmar’s penultimate royal capital. After that we visit Mahamuni Pagoda and Kyauktawgyi Pagoda, two well known pagoda.

Continue our visit at Kuthodaw Pagoda, frequently dubbed as “The World’s Biggest Book” for its collection of 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist teachings. Then it’s off to the Shwenandaw Monastery, the Golden Monastery which is the only enduring structure from the Royal Palace of the 19th century.

Late afternoon, we move to the legendary U Bein Bridge, which was built in 1782, the longest teakwood bridge worldwide. Enjoy sunset in U Bein Bridge.

Overnight in Mandalay. (B)

Day 9: Mandalay → Siem Reap

Morning, enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore Mandalay city on your own.

We transfer you to airport for flight to Siem Reap.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
• B

CAMBODIA

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Day 10: Siem Reap (explore the Angkor)

In the morning, you will visit Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Then, you will continue your visit to Ta Prohm, a stunning temple complex with trees and vegetation growing around and through its structures. Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Angkor Wat, the most famous of all the temples in Angkor. Angkor Wat is a massive temple complex and is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

In the evening, enjoy buffet dinner and watch Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
• B,L,D

Add-On: Siem Reap

We depart the city at 8:00am and head to Koh Ker, which takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will venture into the deserted ruins and surrounding forest and explore the Koh Ker temple complex, the former capital of the Angkorian empire during the years AD 928 to AD 944.

10.30am, we drive back to Siem Reap. On the way back, we stop at two famous temples: Prasat Neang Khmaw & Prasat Pram. Lunch at a local restaurant near Beng Mealea temple.

1.30pm, we visit Beng Mealea temple. Enjoy a short walk through the dense jungle and discover the wonders of an overgrown temple, Beng Mealea, which lay undiscovered for centuries. We proceed to the last one that we visit today, Banteay Srey, the “gem” of the Angkor area.

• Overnight in Siem Reap.
• B,L

Day 11: Siem Reap

Morning, visit the National Museum at 7.30am. After that, you will have a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing. Tonle Sap Lake is one of the largest lakes in Asia.

Leave the lake and head to downtown to visit Artisan’s D’angkor, the caving art school. Continue your visit to Wat Thmei.

Free Add-On: Visit Preah Khan Temple.

Rest of the day is your leisure time in Siem Reap. Explore the town on your own.

Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L)

Day 12: Siem Reap → Phuket

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. After that, we transfer you to airport for flight to Phuket.

Rest of the day is your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Phuket.

• Overnight in Phuket
• B

THAILAND

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Day 13: Phuket (leisure)

Breakfast at hotel. It's your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Phuket.

Phuket is a paradise for those who love to relax, sunbathe and swim. You can enjoy some delicious Thai food or freshly cooked seafood on the beach, or go horse riding around Phuket.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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ADD-ON: Phi Phi island

Morning, transfer to the Royal Phuket Marina, head out to Phi Phi Island. At 10:30, arrive at Bamboo Island – Relax on the white sandy beach and enjoy some snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear blue and green water!

Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don. Then, head to Phi Phi Le, visit Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Pileh Lagoon. At 14:30, leave Phi Phi Le to return to the Royal Phuket Marina. Drop you off at your hotel.

• Overnight in Phuket.
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Day 14: Phuket → Bangkok

Morning, your leisure time until our driver picks you up and drives to airport for flight to Bangkok.

Afternoon, take a city tour in Bangkok.

Experience the spiritual heart of Bangkok by visiting some of the city's most famous temples. First, we will visit Wat Traimit, also known as the Golden Buddha Temple, and marvel at its magnificent golden Buddha statue. Then, visit Wat Pho, the temple that houses the revered reclining Buddha, and soak up the peaceful ambiance of this sacred site. Finally, we'll conclude the temple tour with a visit to Wat Benjabophit, known for its exquisite marble architecture.

After the temple visits, savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, and indulge in some authentic Thai cuisine.

ADD-ON: Pay the entrance fee to visit at The Grand Palace.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
• B

Day 15: Bangkok (visit Ayutthaya)

At 6.30, leave Bangkok for Ayuthaya. Stop to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. Continue to Ayutthaya, visit Wat Maha That. We continue our visit at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest and most important temple.

At 12.30, Embark a cruise, enjoy delicious buffet lunch on board and cruise back to Bangkok. Sightseeing from the boat on the way back to Bangkok city.

• Overnight in Bangkok.
• B,L

Day 16: Bangkok (departure)

Breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time to explore the city on your own.

Our driver picks you up and drive to airport for your departure flight.

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