This is an ideal for travelers wishing to explore Myanmar (Burma) and Cambodia in nearly two weeks. The tour will focus on the historical, cultural and religious aspects of these exotic lands.
This tour organized in order to lead to major historical sites of Myanmar (Burma) firstly. You will visit Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the rich plain of temples of Bagan, Mandalay religious center, and the beautiful scenery of Inle Lake. Moreover, this trip also gives you a chance to join in the markets to see how handicrafts made by the local people and learn more about their traditions and lifestyle.
Cambodia with the mystery of Angkor complex known as one of the largest cities in the world in the 12th century will be a must-see for sure. You will then get an experience with a boat trip to visit Tonle Sap lake before heading to Phnom Penh to learn more about this charming capital city.
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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Yangon (G)
Upon arrival, you will be welcome by our guide and transferred to your hotel. After check in your hotel, you’ll have a city tour including the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda which dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred hairs of the Buddha. Its bell-shaped superstructure is covered in about 60 tons of gold leaf. The National Museum holds several interesting exhibits, including the mammoth Sihasana Lion Throne as well as many treasures of Burmese royalty. The Sule Pagoda has a 48 meter/52 yard high golden dome used, when it was rebuilt in the 1880s, by the British as the nucleus of their grid pattern for the city. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon/Bagan (B, L, G)
A short flight gets us to Bagan with its spectacular plain dotted with thousands of ancient temple ruins. Although human habitation in Bagan dates back almost to the beginning of the Christian era, Bagan only entered its golden period with the conquest of Thaton in 1057 AD. Our tour includes Ananda Pahto, one of the finest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples thought to have been built around 1105, and the Shwegugyi temple, built in 1311. We also visit Thatbyinnyu Pahto, Nathlaung Kyaung, Bagan’s only Hindu Vaishnavite temple, and the Pahtothamya. Gawdawpalin Pahto, one of the largest and most imposing of the Bagan temples. Bupaya is a cylindrical Pyu-style stupa said to be the oldest in Bagan; local residents claim it dates to the 3rd century. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 3: Bagan (B, L, G)
Our excursion to Mount Popa, gives us an interesting picture of life in the countryside. We also visit Salay famous as the historic home of Salay U Ponya, a Bagan Era writer/poet. We go to many interesting sites including Payathonzu, an interconnected complex of three brick shrines; Thadanayaunggyi Kyaung, an ancient monastery in continuous use for several centuries, and Mogok Vipassan Yeiktha, a meditation center. We will also have the opportunity to see Nan Paya, home to a large lacquer Buddha dating back to the 13th century, and an old brick and stucco Buddhist scripture library. We finish the day with a visit to Youqson Kyaung, the oldest surviving wooden monastery hall in the Bagan area. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 4: Bagan/Mandalay (B, G)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nyaung Oo Airport for the flight to Mandalay. Your visit to Mandalay will include the Mahamuni Pagoda, famous for its venerable statue of Buddha covered with gold leaf, The Kuthodaw pagoda with its large marble book, and Shwenandaw Monastery featuring exquisite woodcarving. You’ll also have the opportunity to see the local craftsmen creating traditional Burmese handicrafts in their workshops. End the day with a view of sunset from Mandalay Hill
Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 5: Mandalay/Inle Lake (B, L, G)
Today we travel from Mandalay to the enchantingly beautiful Inle Lake. Have breakfast at the hotel then drive to the airport to catch your in-country flight to Heho. Our driver and guide will greet you at the arrival gate and take you for a scenic drive to Inle Lake. The second largest lake in Myanmar, Inle Lake is located 900 meters above sea level and is home to the unique leg-rowing, Intha people. Upon arrival board a motorboat for a sightseeing trip to Phaungdawoo Pagoda, famous for its richly gilded, five, small Buddha images and believed to be the holiest place in Inle Lake. Next visit the Ngapechaung monastery, also known as the “jumping cat pagoda.” Continue your tour with a trip to Nam Pan Village, visiting a cotton and lotus weaving factory and cigar making house to get a sense of life on the lake.
Day 6: Inle Lake/Indein/Yangon (B, L, G)
Spend the morning exploring the calm waters of Inle Lake. Start the day with a visit to the 5-day market and learn about the local life of the Pa-O tribe. Later get a taste of the traditional life of the Intha people, taking a boat trip to visit the floating gardens, a black smiths and local boat making factory. Drive to Heho in the afternoon to catch your departure flight back to Yangon. Our driver and guide will meet you in Yangon and take you to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure
Day 7: Yangon/Bangkok/Siem Reap (B, G)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok to connect with your flight to Siem Reap. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to the hotel for check in. Then, you’ll be free. You’ll spend the night in Siem Reap.
Day 8: Siem Reap (B, L, G)
The sightseeing tour of Angkor area we spend a full day exploring the wondrous ancient ruins with the South Gate of Angkor Thom, which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with colums, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 9: Siem Reap (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel.The jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including Banteay Kdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado. The grand circuit with Preah Khan, Kravan, Neak Pean, Krol Ko, Ta Som, East Mebon and Pre Rup Temples, is also visited this afternoon before we walk up to Phnom Bakheng Hill for a view of the spectacular sunset over these sandstone monuments. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 10: Siem Reap/Phnom Penh (B, G)
Breakfast at hotel, heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. And shopping at CTM souvenir shop and old market. Then transfer to Phnom Penh by evening flight. The capital city of Phnom Penh was once considered the loveliest city of Indochina. Despite its recent turbulent history, it still maintains considerable charm. A city tour acquaints us with some major sights of Phnom Penh. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 11: Phnom Penh (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Then, you’ll visit Wat Phnom (rebuild in 1434, 1806, 1894 and 1926), a small hill crowned by an active Wat (Pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of the Phnom Penh. then visit Yeay Penh’s statue (grand mother Penh) at southwest of the hills, who found four statues of the Buddha and she was build a hill or Phnom in AD 1372 for placed a shrine on top to the house the precious artifacts. The Victory Monument, build in 1955, it is the symbolize Cambodian Independence regained from French colonialism in 1953. then visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot’s security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Lunch at local restaurant
In the afternoon, visit National Museum, it was build in 1917and designed in Khmer style by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts. The museum has a good collection of Khmer sculptures dating from the pre-Angkor period (4th centuries) to post-Angkor period (14th centuries). Then visit Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, Silver Pagoda, Located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. When you exit from the Royal Palaces, Then continue your visit to the riverfront, it is the most popular place for the tourist. The view of the confluence of Mekong and Tonle Sap River is the geographically unique. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 12: Phnom Penh departure (B, G)
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the notorious Killing Fields ” Choeung Ek” 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975—1979). Then return back on the way drop and visit to the handicraft shop, spa and vocational training restaurant. This place was created in 1996 by Pour un Sourire d’ Enfant (PSE) Is the NGO that aims to rescue Cambodian children who are forced to scavenge through the rubbish dumps to survive, especially around Steung Mean Chey garbage dump in Phnom Penh. Today we prefer you to have lunch over there.
In the afternoon, visit Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmei), the distinctive art-deco styling of this market makes it stand out among the architecture of Phnom Penh, where you can shop for souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, silver products, etc. Then transfer to Phnom Penh Airport for departure flight.
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