Charm of Southeast Asia

Welcome to Vietnam! On arrival at Hanoi airport, Viet Prestige travel’s tour guide will greet you and transfer to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or head out into the city for a little adventure on your own.

After breakfast, begin our visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. And next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first royal university built in 12 century.
In the late afternoon, head to visit the Museum of Ethnology, which has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples (or Hanoi Hilton prison, Amy Museum, History Museum, Fine Art Museum). Later on we will transfer to the town to take a pedicab trip around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter for some great fun. Add brilliance to our trip by attending a Water Puppet Show in the afternoon, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Today depart for Halong and embark on rich Halong Bay cruise. It starts with a 3-hour’s scenic drive from Hanoi to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay, nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea and traditional sampans and junks sail the glinting water, grottos, thick forests, and hidden coves. It will be a real ocean exploration! A variety of optional activities on board like kayaking, swimming, diving will definitely add more fun life on board.

Continue for further exploration on the bay until check out and disembark the cruiser. Our guide and driver will meet you at the pier then drive to Hanoi Airport (around 4 hours’ drive) to fly for the Imperial City – Hue. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel and free at leisure in the evening.

Following breakfast, go on for first visit the majestic Tomb of King Ming Mang erected in 1840. Then sail the Perfume River by Royal Dragon Boat to the serene Thien Mu Pagoda, which has seven storeys and is the tallest one in Vietnam. Transfer to visit Imperial Citadel with cobbled paths and tour the Forbidden Purple City, a walled fortress and palace in the former capital. Later on, absorb the energy, sounds and odors of the bustling Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

After hearty breakfast at the hotel, head for Hoi An while enjoying the view of the coast and Da Nang from the top of Hai Van Pass on the way. Visit Non Nuoc Beach, Cham Museum which has a fascinating collection of rare works of art, and last, the famous Marble Mountain.
We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon,visit the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, renowned Chinese Temple and former Vietnamese merchants’ houses. Our guide will tell you all the stories behind these historical relics. Enjoy the mix of peace and alive nightlight in Hoi An in the evening on your own. Overnight on Hoi An.

Follow breakfast at the hotel, we spend this whole day to discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of Vietnam. In the morning, begin a visit to My Son, the capital and religious center of the kingdom of Champa, and Tra Kieu (formerly known as Simhapura or the Citadel León) to see the ruins and artifacts of Cham. After the visit, transfer to Danang airport for flying to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in and overnight in the dynamic city.

Early morning, head for Hooc Mon District to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnel constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. This place surely will give you a comprehensive insight into amazing feat of engineering.
Then we will tour the former Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace). From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll. The last place we will visit today is market – shop till you drop because you can find anything there. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will be free at your leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight. Upon arrival, the local tour guide will pick you up and then transfer to the hotel for check in.
Overnight in Siem Reap.

Breakfast at your hotel and take the morning excursion to visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 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, visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. In the evening, enjoy Apsara Dinner Show.
Overnight in Siem Reap

Wake up early in the morning to Angkor Wat and enjoy stunning sunrise and brisk bird songs. You can also have a friendly talk with the monks and nuns at a nearby pagoda. After breakfast, we’ll drive to visit Bantey Srei Temple, which is renowned for its intricate decoration carved in pinkish sandstone. See some local villages on the way. Have lunch at a local restaurant then continue to visit Ta Prohm Temple bound by massive roots of huge trees and Takeo Temple, a pyramid of five levels reaching a total height of 40m. After the tour, have some leisure time on your own. Overnight in siem Reap.

Morning transfer to the edge of the Tonle Sap Lake through the countryside to board a local long tail boat to reach Kompong Phluk, an isolated community of three villages built on stilts. You will take a small boat through the flooded mangrove forests and observe rare wildlife.
After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the airport for your afternoon flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in, the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession back to hotel for breakfast
Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before we head out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek before we then return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving
This afternoon, we’ll visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, Khmu villages. This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang
Overnight in Luang Prabang

This morning, you will be escorted to airport for your ongoing flight to Yangon, Myanmar. Upon arrival, the tour guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel for check-in and free at your leisure in the remainder of the day.

Today’s journey begins with a morning tour to the colonial style Yangon City. Then start visiting Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda’s 70m-long reclining Buddha, Sule Pagoda with a 2000-year history, Maha Bandoola Garden housing independence monuments, India Town and bustling China Town. In the afternoon, you will visit Bogyoke Market (closed on Monday), where you can find all the souvenir items you are searching for and is the best shopping in Burma. Pay a visit just before sunset to the worldly famed golden Shwedagon Pagoda, the soul of Yangon for a breathtaking and colorful site admired by Buddhists from all over the country. Overnight in Yangon.

After early breakfast at the hotel, we will leave bustle Yangon city with flight to Bagan ( around 1 hour and 20 minutes). On arrival, welcome by our guide and start sightseeing. This sightseeing offers a close observation to the daily life of Myanmar people at a market and the rich architecture at the most famous pagodas in Bagan. At first, Bagan Sightseeing starts with busy Nyaung U Market, a very lively fair in the morning when people come and buy goods for life. Continue with tours to Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype for all Myanmar’s stupas, and Htilominlo Temple, which was built in 1211 and decorated with the finest plaster carvings.
In the afternoon, we’ll appreciate Myanmar’s most treasured handicrafts at a lacquerware workshop before exploring the Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi Temple famous for its well-preserved stuccos from the 12th century on the outside walls. Go watching the sunset over the Shwesandaw Pagoda, in which you can have a 360 degree view of the perfect sunset spot.
Overnight in Bagan.

Get up early for an incredible sunrise view from Bagan Viewing Tower. After breakfast, you will go cycling along beautiful temples and villages in this city. Visit Myinkaba Village, notable for the huge stacks of bamboo one sees everywhere, and Manuha Temple, a smallest temple built by an imprisoned King to show how he felt. In the afternoon, enjoy a 1.5-hour boat trip on the Irrawaddy River and visit Kyauk Kuu Umin, an 11th-12th century temple built on the bank. Enjoy the mind-blowing sunset by the riverside. Overnight in Bagan

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight to Mandalay (30 minutes). On arrival, proceed to Amarapura to visit Mahagandayon Monastery, an important center of Buddhist studies. Time permitted, observe the monks there having their last meal of the day in silence. Continue to visit City Harbor Bridge then enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, reach a special place in where thousands of nuns live and study the Buddha scriptures before we set out for Saggaing Hill. Stop at U Bein Bridge to enjoy the sunset, built of teak logs and planks over 200 years ago by the Mayor U Bein, which is listed as one of ‘the Top 20 Most Beautiful Sunset in the World’ by CNN.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Today you will cross Ayeyarwaddy River by boat to Mingun for a deep tour – Mingun Bell, the largest ringing bell in the world, and Mingun Pagoda, a monumental incompleted stupa, in the front of which is Settawya Pagoda. Stop off at Hsinbyume Pagoda, which stands out from other temples for its peculiar style.
Later, return to Mandalay to visit Mahamuni Pagoda, a major pilgrimage site, Golden Palace Monastery with 200-year-old teak carvings, Teak Monastery, once part of the royal palace area of Mandalay Fort, and Kuthodaw Pagoda that contains the world’s largest book. Cap off the day with a spectacular sunset viewing at Mandalay Hill.
Overnight in Mandalay.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Heho (30minutes). On arrival, proceed to Pindaya by car (about 2 hrs drive). This drive will give you delightful scenery of hill station by passing through picturesque landscapes. Huge Banyan Trees near Pindaya caves are also well known for photo stop. Then visit PINDAYA CAVES where one can enjoy countless number of Buddha images from late 18 centuries. Well known for its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Next stop are Traditional cottage industry of UMBRELLA MAKING and Pone Ta Lote Lake
Then transfer to the hotel in Inle for overnight.

Today starts Inle lake sightseeing by boat. This sightseeing offers an excellent opportunity to observe Myanmar rural life up-close. Inle lake sightseeing will be filled with visit to the
– PHAUNG-DAW-OO PAGODA, the most important symbol of religion of Shan State
– NGA-PHE-CHAUNG MONASTERY, attractive wooden monastery
– FLOATING VILLAGES (INNPAW KHONE, POUK PAR, YWA MA, KHAR TAW)
A visit to these sights provides deep insight into how the people on the lake make their livings. So you can enjoy Unique One Leg rower fisherman, Loctus and silk weaving, boat making and cheroot making.
After lunch proceed to Indein. And take a short trek to Indein Pagoda. On the way, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through artfully scattered 8th century Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes. Then observe Intha tribes Village lives and enjoy the local market along the shore. And then transfer to the hotel by boat.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and fly back to Yangon, then take another flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check in and free at your leisure in the remainder of the day.

This morning, we start our tour to the land mark of Thailand – Wat Phra Kaew (Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha). Then visit the city’s oldest temple – Wat Pho – home to Reclining Buddha.
In the afternoon, drive to the famous Jim Thompson House which consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses, teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought to the present location from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959. Evening leisure shopping at Paragon Mall, Central World and MBK, etc.
Overnight in Bangkok.

Pick up at your hotel early and depart from Bangkok to Mae Klong Railway Market. Visit the Railway Market of Mae Klong where you can see fresh market stalls lying on both sides of the railway tracks. During the Mae Klong rail maintenance, there is no train running through the market. Alternative to visiting the Railway Market, visit a rarely found and amazing temple at Wat Bang Kung, built since Ayutthaya period with a huge Banyan tree embracing the chapel with its roots. Arrive at a jetty pier to take a long-tailed boat ride for about 30 minutes to DamnoenSaduak Floating Market and pass through green plantation and Thai houses on both sides of the river and canals. At the floating market of DamnoenSaduak, you can witness an active daily life activity of local sellers and visitors, on numerous kinds of rowing boats. Visit Royal Thai Handicraft Center to see numerous impressive wood carvings and master craftsmen at work turning teakwood into beautiful carvings and furniture’s. Depart from the handicraft center for heading back to Bangkok
Overnight in Bangkok.

Free at leisure until the tour guide pick you up from the hotel and then transfer to the airport for your departure flight