It doesn't matter whether this is your first or 51st visit to Myanmar: you won't fail to notice the energy, hope and possibilities for the future that hang in the air. Exiles are returning, joining others in rising to the challenge of bringing their country into the 21st century at the same time as preserving the best of the past. Myanmar has many problems to fix but its people remain as stoic and charming as ever. Slow down, sit, listen and connect with them – it's the best way to appreciate what's truly golden about this land.
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Take a walk through the sun-soaked, bustling city of Hanoi; a myriad of history and rich heritage spanning back hundreds of years. It’s been through wars, conflicts, and stood the test of time against politics. With a beautifully rich culture of preserving history for the curious and wonderful tourists who pass through the nation, it’s a fountain of knowledge to satisfy everyone! On your first day, you will warmly welcomed to the nation and driven to your hotel for check in and a stay in your comfortable hotel.
Around 08.00 am: We pick you up from your hotel to take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived on & off from 1958 to 1969. Next, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake. After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of West Lake. From there, it’s onto the Temple of literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Afterwards, you’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart and soul of Hanoi. Then stop at the Museum of Ethnology. This superb museum showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam.
Then transfer to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
You arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station at about 6:00am. Have breakfast & then transfer to Bac Ha Town to join Sunday Market with local people. Bac Ha is considered one of the most wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses... are all on sales. This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H'mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Leave Bac Ha Town for Sapa at 3:00pm. Arrive in Sapa at 5:30pm. Check in hotel & overnight in Sapa.
After breakfast at hotel, start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van). Lunch on the way.
In the afternoon, you come back Sapa, be ready for the night train back to Hanoi which departs about 7.30pm. Overnight on train.
Arrive in Hanoi around 5:00am. Have breakfast & take a short rest at a small hotel before departing for one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay.
Live, swim and sleep upon a relaxing emerald wave aboard an exquisite Vietnamese boat atop the calm waters of Halong Bay, dining in style with the comfort of the evening breeze gently brushing through your hair. Be served a lavish, lovingly cooked meal consisting of the very finest of Vietnamese and oriental cuisine by some of the Nation’s experts. Expand your palette and acquire the taste for something different! And for those who love the water, you can feel it around your body as you take an invigorating swim under a glowing afternoon sun in the quiet, peaceful bay, the tranquil, crashing waves and picturesque view accenting your indulgence perfectly...
You’ll spend the night in your own private cabin, complete with air conditioning and a very comfortable bed to get your head down after your busy schedule!
While you will wake with your head just atop the lapping waters, you’ll be enjoying a full breakfast atop the top deck of your ship before exploring the legendary Sung Sot cave and the natural beauty around it. You’ll head back to the glorious city of Hanoi once more to connect with your trip to Hue City...
07:50 – 08:10: You will be picked up at your hotel and then take a full day to discover Hue. Visit Emperor Khai Dinh’s tomb, Performing Programs of VO KINH VAN AN - Vietnam Traditional Kungfu and Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb. Stop on the way to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made. Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty, An Hien Garden House and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River.
Around 17:00: Arrive at your hotel.
Feel the sand between your toes and the sun on your back as you immerse yourself in the town of Da Nang. My Khe Beach awaits. Now’s the time to build up that beautiful sun kissed look beneath the sun with the beautiful, clear blue waves washing over your ankles. With several miles of golden beaches and fantastic shoreline for your feet to wander, there’s no shortage of places to kick back, collect the breeze and smile. Mingle with your friends, family, and your fellow tourists as you enjoy the sites and sun...
You’ll also get the chance to witness the most amazing collection of Cham sculptures available anywhere in the world! And full of riches and ancient buildings, including the 200 year old Tan Ky house, Assembly hall and even the former merchants’ houses, and it’s all yours to see!
You’ll find this day entire at your leisure to travel wherever you want to go... If there’s something that’s piqued your interest, you have the perfect opportunity to go back and indulge once more before your connecting flight to Ho Chi Minh City...
In the morning, start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975, and some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. Continue on to Chinatown, Thien Hau pagoda which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableaus and impressive incense coils make for some great photos. Then visit Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid.
After lunch, continue visiting the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. In courtyard massive military vehicles are for exhibition as well as tiger cages for the visitor to get a feel on how it was to be a prisoner during wartimes. In the museum building itself, each floor will represent a separate theme from the war and the war crimes committed towards the Vietnamese people. We end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale.
7:30 am: Depart for Cai Be, stopping to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields. On arrival in Cai Be, take a motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village, the green pearl of Vinh Long town, where you can immerse yourself in nature. Enjoy a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Take a delightful walk through the bonsai garden. Meet the driver again in Vinh Long. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. On arrival Yangon international airport, welcome by our tour guide. Transfer to the hotel for check in. After a shot rest at the hotel till late evening and then visit Chauk Htatt Kyi (the six storied in meaning but actually the huge reclining Buddha Image, and Shwedagon Pagoda, famous worldwide – its golden stupa is the ‘Heart’ of Buddhism Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
After having breakfast, flight to Bagan on the East bank of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. And transfer to hotel for check in. Sightseeing start to colorful Nyaung Oo Market, and Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture, then Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest building on the Bagan plain, after that visit to Htilominlo Temple , noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. In the afternoon observe the process of traditional lacquer ware, one of Myanmar’s best known handicrafts and a specialty of Bagan. Then visit Manuha Temple, Myingabar Gubyautgyi Temple , an early period Pyu-style temple of Hindu influence with some of the oldest mutual paintings in Bagan and Dhamanyangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Lastly enjoy the sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Buphaya or Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Today, you’ll be driven to Salay, known most famously for the ancient monastery to times of old and new. The home of Myanmar spirits awaits, and you might just find the hidden excitement of engaging with them, for those of with a supernatural belief!
Then drive to Mt. Popa where a house for Myanmar spirits. On the way you can observe toddy farm and ways of making Toddy Candy. Return to Bagan. Afternoon visit Bagan for the rests of the famous pagoda. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to Mandalay. The very centre of cultural tourism and pure commerce, it boasts of nothing more than to provide tourists just like yourself with the most exciting experiences you’ll ever have.
Arrive at Tada Oo International airport and direct sightseeing to the ancient city of Amarapura.
Dive head first into the religious history of Myanmar, and converse with the extremely wise monks of the Mahagundayone Monastery and observe the beautiful scriptures they study and base themselves upon. With so much in the way of religious history, it’s a fantastic way to bathe yourself in the pure wisdom these long following, devoted followers can enlighten you with. It’s an enriching perspective that’ll tantalise and inspire both mind and soul!
Visit U Bein Wooden Bridge (1.2km long) across Taung Tha Man Lake. And then drive to Sagaing and visit Kaung Mu Daw Pagoda which is the copy of Mahaceti Pagoda in Siri Lanka and Sagaing Hill the center of Meditation. Then drive to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
You’ll be taking to the calm, glorious waters once more, taking a boat to the town of Mingun, home to one of the world’s largest hanging bronze bells and the Myatheindan Pagoda. You’ll be sailing back to Mandalay after an enlightening voyage around the cultural plethora that is Mingun. Stop by and subject yourself to a soul-enriching observation of tapestry making, candy production and the construction of bamboo fans. It’s informative, and the native’s nimble fingers and physical prowess at their trade will leave you speechless. Explore the stone slabs which all tell their stories from the days of old atop the breathtaking views of the city from the very top of Mandalay Hill...
Your penultimate day will be spent exploring Bogyoke market, giving you a final opportunity to pick up the present of a lifetime among the hundreds of local run shops full of local products such as precious stones, gems, and authentic hand crafted jewellery, not to mention a range of traditional clothing! Learn the ways of living of the seasoned locals and spend the night in another comfortable hotel in Yangon before your final day...
Unfortunately, all good things much come to an end, and today is to be spent entirely at your leisure leading up to your final departure...
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