Highlights of Myanmar, Vietnam & Cambodia 21 days

$3039 $3799
Duration
21 Days 20 Nights
Max People
12
Min Age
1+
Tour Type
Private tour, Join in tour

Overview

Indochina has always been well-known for its extraordinary culture, inclusive of diverse scents, sounds, and sceneries, bringing first-time Western travelers a unique experience. Let’s join our 21-day Myanmar, Vietnam & Cambodia tour to have an adventure of ancient traditions and historical stories.

Highlights
  • Admire the ancient beauty of shrine temples in Myanmar and its traditional one-legged fishing style in Inle Lake
  • Discover from North, Central to South Vietnam through the world-famous sites of Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Mekong Delta
  • Uncover the mystical Angkor temples and the unique Khmer culture in Cambodia

What’s Included

  • 20 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 1 Brunch, 2 Dinner
  • Airplane, Car, Cruise, Trekking
  • Hotel (19 nights), Overnight on board (1 night)
  • Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
  • All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
  • All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
  • Meals as indicated in the program
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Speed boat ticket Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
  • 6 Domestic flights: Yangoon – Bagan; Bagan –Mandalay; Mandalay –Heho; Heho - Yangoon; Hanoi – Hue and Danang – Ho Chi Minh (20kg luggage inclusion)
  • 1 International flight: Yangon - Hanoi
Policy

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

Notes:

  • *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Itinerary

Indochina has always been well-known for its extraordinary culture, inclusive of diverse scents, sounds, and sceneries, bringing first-time Western travelers a unique experience. Let’s join our 21-day Myanmar, Vietnam & Cambodia tour to have an adventure of ancient traditions and historical stories.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Yangon Arrival

Morning

Arrive in Yangon!

Our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in the city center. 

After doing some check-in procedures at your hotel, you will have free time to rest and explore Yangon for the remainder of the day

NOTE: The check-in time is 14:00. Any early check-in will be applied a surcharge

Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon
Day 2 Yangon City - Flight to Bagan

Morning

Check in at the airport early in the morning to take a domestic flight to Bagan. Once arrived in Bagan, you will be transferred to the hotel for accommodation

Begin a new exploration in Yangon by going to some highlight attractions:

  • Visit the colorful Nyaung U Market and some of Bagan's most famous pagodas, including the Shwezigon Pagoda
  • Explore Kyansittha Uhmin (Cave), Gupaukgyi Temple, which is a 13th-century cave temple with interesting fine frescoes of scenes from the Jataka

Afternoon

Around 13:00: Visit Htilominlo Temple to admire its old murals and friezes built from 1211 A.D. by King Nantaungmya

Discover Ananda Temple, which is a whitewashed masterpiece with four standing Buddha Images inside, regarded as a masterpiece in a fusion of Mon and adopted Indian architecture

Call on Thatbyinnyu TempleDhammayangyi Temple, and Old Bagan to witness ancient architecture and majestic Buddha images 

Stop by Shwesandaw Pagoda late in the afternoon to watch a beautiful sunset

Return to the hotel and stay overnight in Bagan

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan
Day 3 Bagan Discovery

Morning

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking part in an interesting excursion around the town

Enjoy the horse-cart riding experience to pass by the most beautiful spots in Bagan, it’s a wonderful way to explore its ancient yet attractive beauty

Afternoon

Witness the sunset while spending the evening on a cruise trip on the Ayeyarwaddy River

After the romantic boat trip,  you will stay overnight at your hotel in Bagan

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan
Day 4 Bagan - Mandalay - Amarapura

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, you will get transferred to the airport for the flight to Mandalay

Once arrived in Mandalay, the driver will transfer you directly to Amarapura

  • Visit the traditional hand-weaving silk workshop on the way
  • Explore some cultural attractions, including the Mahagandayon Monastery - a monastic college for young monks
  • Continue to the 1.2 km-long U Bein Bridge, which is believed to be the oldest and once the longest teakwood bridge in the world

Afternoon

Around 13:00, you will join the sightseeing tour of Mandalay:

  • The first stop will be the Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Burma, possessing an impressive design coated with gold leaf
  • Visit Mandalay Palace, the last royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy, entirely made from teak wood
  • Visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa in Mandalay. Surrounded by 729 inscribed marble slabs, the pagoda is known as “the world’s largest book”
  • Drop by Shwenandaw Monastery to observe Myanmar’s finest wooden architecture with beautiful wood carvings of motifs and mythical creatures, and see the Atumashi Monastery

The tour ends in Mandalay Hill, where you can watch the beautiful sunset. After that, you will return to your hotel and stay overnight in Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay
Day 5 Mandalay - Flight to Heho

Morning

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Heho. Upon arrival, you will begin a journey to the beautiful nature of Myanmar:

  • Visit Pindaya Cave - a natural limestone cave, and the Shwe U Min Paya - a pagoda full of Buddha images inside
  • Visit the picturesque Boutaloke Lake and a local handicraft workshop which is famous for crafting traditional Shan Paper and Umbrella

Afternoon

Take a fresh breath during sightseeing at the base of Pindaya Hill in the later afternoon. After that, you are transported to Nyaung Shwe jetty to take a boat transfer to a hotel in Inle Lake

Stay overnight in Inle Lake

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle lake
Day 6 Exploration By Boat In Inle Lake

Morning & Afternoon

08:00: After breakfast at the hotel, you will join a boat tour to explore major attractions in Inle Lake and the local lifestyle here:

  • Pass by a market (only on market day) that is located 1328 meters above sea level and 22 km long and 11 km wide, to see locals sell products and make a living
  • Witness the fisherman rowing in the one-legged style characteristic of Inle Lake boatmen, as well as the floating gardens used for growing vegetables
  • Stop by the most religious site Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, Silk Weaving Village of Inphawkhon, Burmese Cats House, Cheroot Making, and other cottage industries
  • The last stop is Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, a beautiful old teak wood building built on stilts around 200 years ago over the Inle Lake

At the end of the tour, you are transferred to a hotel in Inle Lake and stay overnight

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake
Day 7 Heho - Yangoon - Flight to Hanoi

Morning

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and get transferred to Heho airport for a domestic flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, you will take an international flight to Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam!

You will be greeted by our tour guide at the airport and transferred directly to the hotel in Hanoi to check in your room

Afternoon

During your free time in Hanoi, you can watch cultural shows such as Water Puppet Show or join a half-day tour (with an additional charge):

  • Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour FROM US $29 /pax
  • Sacred Night II: Live Like Flowers at Hoa Lo Prison FROM US $28 /pax
  • Hanoi Cooking Class Half Day FROM US $48 /pax
  • Hanoi Food Tour by Motorbike at Night FROM US $78 /pax

NOTE:

  • Please contact our travel consultant if you are interested in these services, and we are available 24/7 to assist you
  • Check-in time at the hotel in Hanoi is after 14:00, and you can order early check-in with an additional charge (depending on availability)
  • Please be present at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) to see our representatives as it can be very crowded at the airport. Contact us if you can not find our representatives.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8 Hanoi Half-day city tour

Morning/ Afternoon 

You can choose the time to start your journey at 08:00 or 13:30. The tour guide will take you to some historical and cultural sites of Hanoi including

  •  The Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam with a lush garden and old stone-scarved turtle statues
  •  The One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples
  • The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, and his modest house on stilts (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Jun - Aug)
  • The picturesque West Lake and the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda - constructed in the sixth century, where you can learn more about Buddhism in Vietnam

The tour ends in an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, where you can taste some delicious cuisines of the country

Free time at leisure for the rest of the day. You can stay overnight in Hanoi

NOTE: The tour departs in the morning or the afternoon, depending on availability. Routes can change subject to the client’s interest & customers have the option to travel either by car or motorbike.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 9 Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on cruise

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, the driver comes to pick up and transfer you to Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage with thousands of limestone islands’ outstanding natural beauty.

Once arrive in Ha Long, the boat crew welcomes you for the check-in procedures

After listening to the safety instruction, enjoy a cruise around Halong Bay with delicious local seafood lunch served on board while observing thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water

Afternoon

Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you’ll join some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visiting a cave, kayaking, or swimming in the ocean

Returning to the ship, you can relax and enjoy the sunset party on board

Then, you will be served dinner at the cruise’s restaurant and join other exciting night activities such as squid fishing, night movie, etc.

Stay overnight on the cruise

NOTE: The transfer from Hanoi to Halong will be around 08:00 - 08:30. It will take about 2.5 hours to reach the cruise port

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Day 10 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang

Morning

Start your second day in Halong with a Tai-chi class early in the morning, or watch the amazing sunrise on the bay

After a light breakfast, the cruise takes you to explore one of the most stunning caves in Halong, such as Trung Trang Cave, Dark & Light Cave, and Sung Sot Cave

Back to the cruise for brunch while the boat heads to the harbor

Afternoon

After departing from the boat, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for the flight to Da Nang

Once arrived in Da Nang, our tour guide will take you to the hotel in Hoi An to check in and relax for the rest of the day

Here are some optional tours for you to explore this charming town:

  • Cam Thanh Coconut Village Basket Boat Tour FROM US $44 /pax
  • Hoi An Motorbike Street Food Tour Half Day FROM US $58 /pax
  • Hoi An Evening Food Tour by Bike FROM US $45 /pax
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 11 Half-day Hoi An Ancient Town

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, you can discover Hoi An on a half-day city tour. Around 08:00: Start visiting some of the ancient monuments in the city:

  • Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall of Chinese, these spots aren’t only famous for their historical value but also for international design from Japan and China
  • Stop at a street-side shop to try a cold glass of a traditional herbal drink called ‘Nuoc Mot’, and enjoy the true taste of Hoi An on your tongue 

If time allows, you will pass some handicraft stores, at which you could directly see the creation of the most notable souvenirs in town, and take some of them back home

Afternoon

Enjoy your leisure time discovering the ancient town. You can wander along old streets, cross several old houses, see how the daily lives of local people are, and witness how historical elements of the town merge with modernity

Stay overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 12 Free & Easy Day

Free by your own for relaxing in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 13 Hoi An - Da Nang - Take flight to Ho Chi Minh

Morning

Enjoy your delightful breakfast in Hoi An then transfer to Da Nang Airport for the 1.5-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Upon arrival, get to Pole No.10 (outside the terminal gate) to meet our driver. You will be transferred directly to your hotel.

Afternoon

The rest of the day is yours. You can take a nap and relax for the next tour tomorrow, or explore the city in your own way.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 14 Full-day Cu Chi Tunnels and City Tour

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will pick you up for the full-day tour, then travel to Cu Chi Tunnels, which is located 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City

Coming to this underground tunnel system, you will have a chance to learn more about Vietnam during the war, crawl along some of the tunnels, or touch a real gun with the firing-gun services here (with an additional charge)

Enjoy a light lunch at a local restaurant on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City

Afternoon

Join the Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing Tour, visiting many famous tourist attractions of the city including:

The War Remnants Museum: Witness the exhibitions display atrocities of war crimes and consequences during and after the brutal Vietnam War

The Reunification Palace: Explore the symbolic site of the liberation of Saigon, the place that used to be the workplace of of the president of the Republic of Vietnam

The Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (currently under renovation) and the Old Post Office: Catch a glance at the distinctive design of French colonial architecture

Finishing the tour, you will stop at a local market where you can shop for souvenirs and cultural discovery, then return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Have free time for the rest of the day and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho

Morning & Afternoon

08:00: After breakfast at the hotel, check out and bring all your belongings with you for the tour of the Mekong Delta

  • Discover the local life of the Mekong Delta in the villages around the rivers and canals, and enjoy the fresh air. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the countryside, still untouched by tourism
  • Experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways as well as explore fish farms and exotic fruit farms by boat. That is the chance for you to taste delicious fresh fruits

Transport to Can Tho to stay overnight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 16 Cai Rang Floating Market - Chau Doc

Morning & Afternoon

08:00: Visit Cai Rang floating market, a great place to taste the seasonal fruits right from the orchard, and have an opportunity to interact with friendly locals

After the tour, you are transported to Chau Doc. Check in at the hotel and stay overnight

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Day 17 Chau Doc - Phnom Penh

Morning & Afternoon 

Have breakfast at the hotel, then head to the boat station, where you will take the speed boat to Phnom Penh (~6 hours). Once arrived, transport to the hotel for checking in.

You are free for leisure and recreational activities for the rest of the day

Stay overnight in Phnom Penh

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Day 18 Phnom Penh - Road Transfer to Siem Reap

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, at about 08:30, our tour guide picks you up at your hotel for the city tour in Phnom Penh:

  • The first tourist attraction in the city is the Independence Monument, marking the liberation of Cambodia from the French
  • Explore the Royal Palace to have a glimpse of Cambodian culture and heritage, and visit the Silver Pagoda to see the majestic Emerald Buddha
  • Explore the National Museum, the distinctive red building with beautiful Khmer architecture, which contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood, and others
  • The last stop of the Phnom Penh city tour is Wat Phnom, one of the oldest temples in Phnom Penh, with tranquil and peaceful atmosphere

You can finish the tour by climbing the stairs to the top of the hill to admire fabulous views of the city below. 

Afternoon

Transport to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap on a 6-hour drive.

Stop at a local restaurant for the restroom and where you can find your meals or snack. 

Upon arrival in Siem Reap, meet your guide at Borei Seang Nam station and transfer to check in at the hotel.

Free time to explore Siem Reap. You can visit night markets, relax with Khmer massage and spa treatments, or enjoy your drink at a variety of great cafes and restaurants... 

Stay overnight in Siem Reap.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 19 Full-day Angkor Tour

Morning

After breakfast at the hotel, around 08:30, you will spend a full day exploring Angkor Complex:

  • Visit the jungle Ta Prohm Temple, famous Tomb Raider’s Hollywood film location, which is embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers
  • Sightsee the antique capital of Angkor Thom, starting from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk
  • Explore Bayon Temple’s 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace, and the Terrace of the Leper King

Afternoon

Explore Angkor Wat, the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. You can enjoy the wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat at the of the day

Enjoy a buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at a restaurant

Stay overnight in Siem Reap

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 20 Free & Easy Day in Siem Reap

This day is free to explore Siem Reap by yourself. There are many recommendations: hit the markets for some delicious street food, indulge in a traditional Khmer massage, or get one final insight into the heart of Cambodia with a cooking class.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 21 Siem Reap - Kampong Phluk - Departure

Morning & Afternoon

08:00: Join a tour to visit Kampong Phluk Floating Village, a Khmer village located 16 km north-south of Siem Reap, and see a variety of wildlife here, including crab-eating macaques

    • From March to July (dry season), the buildings in the villages soar atop their 6-meter stilts exposed due to the lack of water. At this time of the year, many of the villagers move out onto the lake and build temporary houses
    • From August to February (wet season), the villagers move back to their permanent houses on the floodplain, the stilts now hidden under the water. Kampong Phluk's economy is, as one might expect, based on fishing, primarily in shrimp harvesting

Free time until transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for boarding home or next destination. Hope your journey is full of memorable adventures!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: NA

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