An awesome 17 day excursion lets you get through surprised mystery of Angkor complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, spectacular landscapes in Thailand and less visited country in Southeast Asia, Myanmar.
Cambodia with Siem Reap surprises people by the Angkor complex built between 802 and 1220 AD. It can be considered as one of humankind’s most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements. Thailand is another attractive destination Southeast Asia with many beautiful land to explore such as Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Lampang, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Your tour will then complete in Myanmar – a developing-tourism countries with magnificent colonials and remarkable temples. Let takes this itinerary to expose all the mystery in these beautiful land and bring home wonderful memories
We want to thank you Mrs. Ha for excellent organization. All was on time, we didn’t have any troubles and problems. We appreciated also that Mrs. Ha called us during the trip and asks about our needs, opinion etc..
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Siem Reap arrival (G)
Arrive at Siem Reap airport and transfer to hotel. Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue temple tour. See the unique interior brick sculptures Prasat Kravan, the Srah Srang reservoir, Banteay Kdei, Eastern Mebon and the mountain-temple of Pre Rup until sunset. Overnight in Siem Reap
Day 2: Siem Reap (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel, visit the most famous temple Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. 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. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Sunset at Angkor Wat. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3: Siem Reap (B, L, G)
Early morning, transfer to the archaeological site for the sunrise from the Phnom Bakheng, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat Or sunrise at Srah Srang Return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th c), continue to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue temple visits to Preah Khan. Built by the King Jayavarman VII, Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool, Ta Som and Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4: Siem Reap/Bangkok (B, G)
Your time will be your own until transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. On arrival, met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Then, you’ll be free. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 5: Bangkok (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Wat Trimit, know for its famous of 5.5.tons weight of Golden Buddha, Wat Po to witness the 56 meters long of Reclining Buddha, Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha temple. Lunch served at restaurant by the river. Aftwer lunch visit to Wat Benchamaborphit noted for the finest Thailand Buddhist’s architecture with beautiful feature of marble from Italy. After the tour free at own leisure.
Day 6 : Bangkok/Ayutthaya/Lopburi/Phitsanulok (B, L, G)
Early morning pick up passengers from various Bangkok hotels, drive to Bang Pa In for a scenic boat trip to Ayutthaya. Visit Wat Panangchoen, Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol and the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram. Continue to Lopburi, where we will take you around the city in pedaled rickshaws. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to Phitsanulok. Overnight in Phitsanulok.
Day 7: Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang (B, L, G)
Visit Wat Maha That and its highly revered Buddha statue, Phra Buddha Jinaraj. Drive to Sukhothai, where you will visit the ancient ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park and Wat Sri Chum with it’s gigantic Buddha statue. Continue to Sri Satchanalai for lunch at Gaeng Luang Restaurant. Upon arrival in Lampang we will take you on a tour of the old city on horse carriages. You will also visit Baan Sao Nak, a 100-year old teak-wood mansion, and Wat Don Tao. Overnight in Lampang
Day 8: Lampang/Phayao/Chiang Rai (B, L, G)
Drive to Phayao with the biggest natural lake in Thailand. Proceed to Chiang Rai for lunch. In The afternoon, continue to Chiang Saen and take a boat ride on the Mekong River towards the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. Continue to Mae Sai, the northern most city bordering Myanmar. Overnight in Chiang Rai.
Day 9: Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai (B, L, G)
Early morning depart for Chiang Mai and visit the local handicraft centers around Chiang Mai. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Wat Doi Suthep, a famous landmark of the city, tucked away in the mountains at an elevation of 1,056 meters. The temple is reached by climbing 290 steps, flanked by a NAGA balustrade on both sides.
Optional evening program: Enjoy a typical Kantoke dinner with a presentation of traditional dances from Northern Thailand. Price per person: 450 Baht inclusive transfers. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Day 10: Chiang Mai/Bangkok by Train (B, L, G)
Visit the Mae Saa Elephant camp and watch the skilled elephants at work. Optional: 1-hour elephant ride. Price per person: 800 Baht.
Continue to visit an orchid farm. After lunch at a local restaurant, free time until transfer to Chiang Mai Railway Station. Depart by second-class air-conditioned train with sleeping berth (Couchette). Overnight on the train.
Day 11: Bangkok/Yangon (B, G)
Arrive at Bangkok Railway Station and transfer to your hotel for your refreshment. You’ll be free until transfer to the airport for your flight to Yangon. On arrival at the airport, met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Yangon’s colonial city centre, with its many cultural delights. Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is a relatively quiet and charming city with an impressive colonial and spiritual heritage. Travel past faded colonial buildings, busy street markets, and glittering temples. End your tour at the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, an important religious sight for the Burmese people. As the sun sets, watch the colors change on the 100-meter high chedi which is covered by over 40 tons of gold leaf. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 12: Yangon/Heho/Inle Lake (B, L, G)
This morning, transfer to Yangon Airport for your flight to Heho. Here you will enjoy a one-hour scenic drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to the lovely Inle Lake. A private local motorboat will escort you to your luxurious hotel for check in. Along the way, pass stilted villages, the leg-rowing Intha fishermen, and floating gardens anchored to the lake’s bottom with bamboo poles.
Check in to your hotel. The resorted is nestled near the lake’s shores and its stilted buildings have spectacular views from the balconies. After freshening up, a private boat will take you out on the lake to visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, which not only contains dozens of Shan Buddha statues, but also where the monks have trained the resident cats to jump through hoops! Continue to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary, before returning to the resort.
Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 13: Inle Lake/Indein/Inle Lake (B, L, G)
This morning, enjoy a relaxing boat trip along a small canal to the Pa-oh village of Indein. Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school, and wander through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area. Alaung Sitthou is filled with picturesque ancient stupas and has magnificent views of the lake below.
On the return journey, experience traditional Intha cuisine. Stop at a nearby village for a private lunch at an Intha House in the Nampan Village. Enjoy a lunch of local dishes as you sit on cushions around a traditional low table.
Return by boat to the hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 14: Inle Lake/Heho/Bagan (B, L, G)
This morning, tour the lake’s villages to learn about the cottage industries. Visit the weaving village of Inpawkhone where beautiful textiles are produced from silk and lotus roots. Continue to a cheroot factory where typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
Late this afternoon, check out of your hotel and transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to Bagan. Overnight in Bagan
Day 15: Bagan (B, L, G)
Begin today with a visit to the colorful Nyaung Oo Market where dozens of vendors come to sell their fresh produce and products. The market is at its busiest early in the morning as the locals come to do their shopping. This is a great opportunity to observe the daily lifestyle of the friendly locals. Then continue to the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas. Next, visit Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jatakas mural paintings. Continue to the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
This afternoon, visit the New Bagan area and one of its many lacquer-ware workshops. Here you can observe the traditional technique of making these handcrafted products from start to finish. The process takes incredible skill and patience and Bagan’s craftsmen are well renowned for their fantastic lacquer products.
Overnight in Bagan
Day 16: Bagan/Yangon (B, L, G)
This morning, continue your Bagan sightseeing at Ananda temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple. Nearby, Ananda Okkyaung is one of the few surviving brick monasteries from the early Bagan period. Travel by horse carriage among the temples starting at Ananda and passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, the massive Dhammayangyi Temple which is noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani.
After lunch at your leisure, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, met and transfered to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon
Day 17: Yangon Departure (B, G)
This morning head to the picturesque Bogyoke Market (formerly known as Scott Market), known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. Browse the aisles of handmade goods, looking for the perfect souvenir of your Myanmar holiday.
The remainder of today is at your leisure for additional sight seeing or shopping before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
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If, at the time of booking, any hotels or rooms in the list above are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.
