Yangon/Bago/Bangkok/Vientiane/Nam Ngum Lake
A very short trip is designed to offer travelers a taste of Myanmar and Laos’ highlights in their two capital cities. The formal capital Yangon and the capital Vientiane are both attractive destinations for many travellers.
Some of your days in Yangon will not be boring because you will have one day land-driving excursion to Bago. Bago is a historic place of second Empire flourished in 15th century and now a touristic destination suggestion for travelers who have lot of time in Yangon.
Arriving Vientiane to learn more about the capital city of “milion elephant” country. And a day tour to explore the artificial lake – Nam Ngum will make your day. This lake with the area of 250 square kilomettres was created by the damming of Ngum River.
The combination of these two places for a short tour in Laos and Myanmar is really a good itinerary.
My wife Somina and I like to thank you for all the care you had taken during our holiday. We really enjoyed all our tours.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide
Day 1: Yangon arrival (G)
Arrival in Yangon international airport, welcomed by tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Full day city tour in Yangon starts with drive through the colonial style buildings downtown, the Chinatown area and the Indian quarter. Visit center’s useful landmark, Sule Zedi with its golden octagonal pagoda. Continue to Temple of Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha. Stop alongside Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake to take photographs over the lake towards Shwedagon.
Enjoy the sunset at Shwedagon.
“Its stupa with gilded gold leaves is the « heart » of Buddhist Myanmar. The pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offerings at Shwedagon, and it’s a fascinating place to spend time watching the world go by”
Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon
Day 2: Yangon (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing with local market in typical atmosphere of bustling activities, and proceed to central station to take circular train, about one hour, as an alternative way of visit in Yangon to most authenticities. Afternoon sightseeing includes Kabaaye (world peace) pagoda which was dedicated for 6th Buddhist synod, Naga glass factory where hand-made glass making techniques could be observed, and sunset panoramic view along famous Inya lake bank. Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon
Day 3: Yangon/Bago/Yangon (B, L, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion by land route to Bago, locates about 80 km to the north of Yangon where nation’s highest stupa of Shwemawdaw pagoda, with its 114 meter, is one of major interests in Bago, and 55 meter long statue of reclining Buddha under metallic shelter can be totally fascinated. Central Myoma market, Myanmar cigar (cheroot) factory belongs to private family, are essential to see. If time permits, recently renovated Kanbawzathadi palace, dated back to fifteen century, can be seen as historic highlight. On the way back to Yangon, a pottery village could be visited, and well maintained Second World War cemetery is for photo-stop. Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 4: Yangon/Bangkok/Vientiane (B, G)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning city tour to National Museum with an 8-meter-high Golden Lion Throne and Mandalay Royal Regalia. A stop at Bogyoke (Scott) Market gives travelers the opportunity to see Myanmar’s wide range of handicrafts.
Leisure at hotel until the transfer to airport for your flight to Bangkok to connect with the flight to Vientiane. On arrival at the Vientiane Capital, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 5: Vientiane/Nam Ngum Lake (B, L, G)
After breakfast, we head out of the city. We make our way to Nam Ngum, a huge reservoir created by damming the Nam Ngum River, stopping over at Ban Keun, which is famous for its salt extraction plant and a village of local Lao rice wine wishky distillation. On arrival at the lake, we embark on a long tail boat visiting fisherman villages in varied islets. We visit some beautiful islets and take a short walk to explore the lifestyle of the local fishmen. On return, [if time permits], perhaps you might experience gambling at legal Lao casino located in the valley where you can enjoy an ideal landscape for anyone seeking for an overview of lake when the heat becomes unbearable in city. We return to Vientiane by late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 6: Vientiane departure (B, G)
After breakfast, you’ll start visiting the major sights of the capital; including the Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Enroute to Lao’s national precious heritage, the famous and sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, you will have the opportunity to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.
Later on, you’ll transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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