MYANMAR, THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM TOUR 18 DAYS

AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY

Classic tour

The land full of contrasts

This itinerary will come into effect from January 1 to December 31

Destinations

Yangon, Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Kep, Chau Doc, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City

Yangon/Bangkok/Siem Reap/Phnom Penh/Sihanoukville/Kep/Chau Doc/Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City

From Yangon to the Mekong Delta, you will be immersed in the rich of the region’s culture, history, and architecture. This unforgettable 18 day holiday in Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam will show you the land full of contrasts.

Beside visiting temples, monuments, pagodas, numerous markets and local villages, this tour will also give you a chance to relax on Sihanoukville and Kep – Cambodia’s beach paradises

Pack your luggage and join in this Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam tour to experience all the best that these four Southeast Asia countries can offer.

PROGRAMME IN DETAILS FOR MYANMAR, THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND VIETNAM TOUR 18 DAYS

From 1000 $ / Person

So much for an amazing trip. We all had such an amazing time. We will never forget the time we spent in Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

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Destination: Yangon/Bangkok/Siem Reap/Phnom Penh/Sihanoukville/Kep/Chau Doc/Mekong Delta/Ho Chi Minh City

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

 

Day 1: Yangon arrival (G)

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Then, you’ll be free at leisure. Overnight stay in Yangon.

 

Day 2: Yangon City tour (B, L, G)

Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit the National Museum-04 storey building which displays all about Myanmar, mainly the Lion Throne of the last king of Myanmar, who exiled to India in 1886, the Botahtaung Pagoda-the combination of stupa & temple, the colonial area, the Sule Pagoda-the landmark of Yangon city Centre, which has been enshrined the hair relic of Buddha, the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image-70 meters long and huge colossal image. Finally, visit the Shwedagon Pagoda-one of the wonders of the world where we can observe the ways of life of Buddhists such as offering the water, candles, flowers, etc. Overnight in Yangon

 

Day 3: Yangon/Bangkok (B, G)

After breakfast, enjoy shopping at Bogyoke Market with hundreds of food, handicrafts and gems shops. Leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.

Welcome to Bangkok, one of the world’s most vibrant capitals. This evening visit the illuminated Grand Palace before sitting down to delicious Thai dinner at one of the city’s riverfront restaurants. Afterwards experience the colorful, fragrant nighttime flower market and rummage for handicrafts at the adjacent local market.

Overnight in Bangkok

 

Day 4: Bangkok City tour (B, L, G)

Start this morning with a visit to Wat Pho where you will observe the monks performing their morning chants and continue on to the beautiful Grand Palace. Cruise the Chao Phraya River and its quiet canals on a longtail boat, stopping to visit Wat Arun and the Bangkok Folk Museum before spending time exploring the tea shops, temples and markets of Chinatown.

Overnight in Bangkok

 

Day 5: Bangkok/Siem Reap (B, L, G)

Fly from Bangkok to your first stop in Cambodia, the small town of Siem Reap. Prepare to be awe-struck as you travel by local tuk-tuk to the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest Hindu edifice. After exploring the temple’s endless hallways and intricate carvings, return to town for dinner.

Overnight in Siem Reap

 

Day 6: Siem Reap (B, L, G)

Breakfast at hotel – we start 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 7: Siem Reap tour (B, G)

Breakfast at hotel – we visit 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. Afternoon, visit 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 8: Siem Reap tour (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. Afternoon, visit the floating village of Choueng Kneas, where you can find schools, restaurants, hospitals and much more on the great lake of Tonle sap and the rest of the visiting at the “Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d’Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carving and wood sculpting. Overnight in Siem Reap.

 

Day 9: Siem Reap/Phnom Penh by flight (B, G)

Breakfast at hotel – transfer to the airport for the short flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. The same afternoon, visit the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the 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. The treasures found inside include a solid gold Buddha encrusted and weighing 90kilograms and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. End your afternoon with the visit of the Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh’s namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree-lined avenues of Phnom Penh during sunset. Overnight in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 10: Phnom Penh City tour and Killing field (B, G)

Breakfast at hotel – we visit the Victory Monument, and the National Museum, also called Musee des Beaux-Arts. A French archaeologist and painter, Georges Groslier, designed it in Khmer style in 1917. The museum contains a collection of Khmer art – notably sculptures – throughout the ages. Afternoon, visit the genocidal museum of Toulsleng (also know as S21) and the killing field of Cheoung Ek. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

 

Day 11: Phnom Penh/Sihanoukville (B)

Breakfast at hotel – take the private car transfer to Sihanouk Ville. Free at leisure and overnight at hotel in Sihanouk Ville.

 

Day 12: Sihanoukville (B)

Breakfast at hotel – free your time at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Sihanouk Ville.

 

Day 13: Sihanoukville/Kep (B)

Breakfast at hotel – take the private car transfer to Kep. Stop en route for a swim at the beautiful Kbal Chhay waterfalls before continuing to Kampot, a sleepy riverside town with many French colonial buildings and magnificent views over the Elephant Mountain Range. After lunch, continue the drive to Kep where seaside views and peaceful scenery surround your resort.

Overnight in Kep

 

Day 14: Kep/Phnom Penh (B)

Enjoy the morning relaxing at the beach or taking a boat to the palm-fringed sands of Rabbit Island. This afternoon transfer back to Phnom Penh, driving past scenes of rice paddy fields and dramatic limestone formations.

Overnight in Phnom PenhPhnom

 

Day 15: Phnom Penh/Chau Doc (B, G)

Your journey to Vietnam is a unique chance to cross borders via a river. Depart from Phnom Penh in the morning along the Mekong River reaching the border midday. After completing the departure and arrival formalities on land, continue by boat to Chau Doc, a small trading town in the Mekong Delta. Catch the sunset over the plains from the top of temple-dotted Sam Mountain, on the outskirts of Chau Doc

 

Day 16: Chau Doc/Can Tho (B, G)

After breakfast, board a small sailing boat to visit floating houses farming Basa fish, Cham ethnic minority villages and a mosque.

In the afternoon, drive to Can Tho for your overnight stay.

 

Day 17: Can Tho/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)

Boat cruise to Cai Rang floating market on the Mekong Delta (views of rural lifestyle). Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon return to Ho Chi inh city for overnight

 

Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City departure (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you’ll start your city tour including the History Museum (special exhibition of the 5thC ‘Oc Eo’ civilisation), the Museum of War Remnants (very partial, but riveting, recollections of the ‘American War’.

In the afternoon, free until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Price in US$ per person:

Price includes:

  • Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.
  • All pick up and transfer.
  • One way domestic flight tickets in Cambodia: Siem Reap – Phnom Penh including domestic airport taxes.
  • Other one way international flight tickets: Yangon – Bangkok, Bangkok – Siem Reap excluding airport taxes.
  • Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
  • Boat cruise as mentioned in the program
  • Hydrofoil ticket: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
  • Lunches, as specified
  • VAT and other taxes.

 

Price does not include:

  • International flight tickets and airport tax.
  • Visas.
  • Dinners.
  • Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Insurance

 

Hotel list for Five Star standard:

  • Yangon: Trader Hotel (***** sits at the centre of the capital, the perfect base for taking in the city’s distinctive and fascinating culture) or similar
  • Bangkok: Amari Watergate Hotel (***** overlooking views of the city centre) similar
  • Siem Reap: Angkor Palace Resort (***** first Cambodian-owned premier luxury five-star resort accommodation) or similar
  • Phnom Penh: Intercontinental Hotel (***** the centerpiece of a secure integrated commercial and retail complex overlooking a lush Khmer inspired garden, highly recognized levels of service) or similar
  • Sihanoukville: Sokha Hotel and Resort (***** set amidst 23.5 hectares of beautifully landscaped beachfront and garden with its own 1.5 kilometer pristine white sandy beach)
  • Kep: Knai Bang Chatt (***** Located in Kep, right on the southern east coastline of Cambodia)
  • Chau Doc: Victoria Chau Doc Hotel (**** French Colonial architecture, on the banks of the Bassac River)
  • Can Tho: Victoria Hotel (***** on the bank of Mekong River, Superior Room) or similar
  • Ho Chi Minh City: Renaissance Riverside hotel (*****the city’s finest location) or similar

 

Hotel list for Four Star standard:

  • Yangon: Grand Plaza Park Royal (**** in the heart of the city’s prized cultural attractions) or similar
  • Bangkok: Hotel Century Park (**** city centre) or similar
  • Siem Reap: Tara Angkor Hotel (**** 5km to Angkor, short ride to the centre of town) or similar
  • Phnom Penh: Sunway Hotel (**** surrounded by prestigious locations and avenues) or similar
  • Sihanoukville: Independence Hotel (**** Sihanoukville’s most luxurious and elitist accommodation)
  • Kep: Veranda Natural Resort (**** good location in Kep)
  • Chau Doc: Victoria Chau Doc Hotel (**** French Colonial architecture, on the banks of the Bassac River)
  • Can Tho: Golf Hotel (**** city centre, Deluxe Riverview Room) or similar
  • Ho Chi Minh City: Grand Hotel (****located in the city centre, walking distance to major commercial and entertainments places) or similar

 

Hotel list for Three Star standard:

  • Yangon: Summit Parkview Hotel (*** short distance from the business district and major sightseeing places) or similar
  • Bangkok: Bangkok Palace hotel (*** centrally located at the heart of Pratunam, Bangkok’s commercial shopping and entertainment district) or similar
  • Siem Reap: Casa Angkor Hotel (*** conveniently location, 10 minutes drive to the world famous Angkor Temples) or similar.
  • Phnom Penh: Lux Riverside (***ideally Located in the heart of the vibrant and most touristic street) or similar.
  • Sihanoukville: Seaside Hotel (*** located only 2 minutes walk to the beach across a small road)
  • Kep: The Beach House (*** good location)
  • Chau Doc: Chau Pho Hotel (** good location)
  • Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel (*** overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room) or similar
  • Ho Chi Minh City.: Elios Hotel (*** ideally located in the city centre) or similar

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.

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