6 Days Glimpse of Thailand and Myanmar Tour

This short trip enables you to taste the perfect mixture of culture and history of the two fascinating countries - Thailand and Myanmar within 6 days.

With a tight schedule, you will first experience a night cruise on the Chao Phraya River and the River of Kings in Bangkok. There are a ton of beautiful temples waiting for you to see the following day, for example, the Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew, etc.

Say goodbye to Bangkok and catch an early morning flight to Yangon. Here you get the chance to take a circular train ride to enjoy a variety of insights into the local life. By the end of the day, watch an amazing sunset shining on the Shwedagon Pagoda. Followed by the biggest highlight of this short trip, take time to explore the marvelous ancient temples scattered on the wide plain of Bagan!

Duration: 5 - 7 days

Country: Myanmar, Thailand, Multi Country

Theme: Multi Country Tours

Highlights of This Trip
This short trip enables you to taste the perfect mixture of culture and history of the two fascinating countries - Thailand and Myanmar within 6 days.

Itinerary in brief
Bangkok(2 nights)
Yangon(1 night)
Bagan(2 nights)

Why you'll love this trip?
Enjoy a temple tour in Bangkok, covering Wat Traimit, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew.
Visit Yangon downtown area to see Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, etc.
Explore the Ancient City of "Bagan", home to thousands of temples dating back to 1,500 years.

Day 1: Bangkok Arrival, Night Cruise on the River

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request

Welcome to Bangkok! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check-in and get some rest.

In the evening, enjoy a superb Asian-style dinner while slowly drifting along the Chao Phraya River and the River of Kings. You will get a first-hand impression of the lively night life at the riverside.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2: Bangkok City Highlights

Meals: B

After breakfast, you will have a full-day city tour of Bangkok. First visit Wat Traimit, known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha. It is the home to a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tons.

Then visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of the Dawn, which is one of the most published images of Bangkok. In the middle of the temple, an 82 metres high beautifully decorated Khmer-style tower stands, where you can walk up the steep stairs and admire the view of Bangkok and the rivers.

After that, explore Wat Pho, also called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Finally, head for the Grand Palace, one of the must-sees in Bangkok, followed by Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3: Bangkok to Yangon

Flight: Internal flight is on GTT arrangement

Meals: B

Today, you will flight to Yangon in the early morning. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the local guide at the airport ad then transferred to hotel for check-in.

Start the city tour with a circular train ride in Yangon. On the train, you can enjoy a variety of insights into the local life and interact with some locals to make the most of the journey. After that, visit the famous Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, home to a 66-meter long reclining Buddha, and shoot photos at the picturesque Karaweik Hall royal floating barge.

Have some rest after lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your free time to wander the Bogyoke Market. Then stroll around the busy streets of Yangon’s famous China Town and Yangon Jetty. Finally, end today’s tour with an amazing sunset view at Shwedagon Pagoda, the largest pagoda painted with real gold in Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 4: Yangon to Bagan

Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement

Meals: B

Transfer to Yangon airport for the domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, you will be welcomed by your local guide at the airport then transfer you to hotel.

In Bagan, you will be amazed by the thousands of Buddhist pagodas spread on the plain. These pagodas used to own by individual families during its prosperous time.

You will visit the Nyaung Oo Market where local people buying food in daily life and the Shwezigon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda in Bagan painted with real gold.

Have a rest at the hotel during the hottest time in the afternoon. Then it's time to enjoy a Horse Cart Ride for the sunset. You can climb up to the top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda for sunset and then take the horse cart back to the hotel. It will be an unforgettable memory of taking the horse cart ride to travel through the pagodas when it is quiet in the dusk.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 5: Bagan Excursion to Mount Popa

Meals: B

In the morning, drive to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with its golden shrines.

Situated 50 km southeast of Bagan, this solitary peak showcases the Popa Taungkalat shrine, the favored home of Myanmar's most powerful "Nats" (local spirits), statues of which can be found at its base. These spirits were once so important to the country's early Kings that it was essential for them to consult the Nats before commencing their reign. The shrine is located at the top of the mountain, and if you have the energy, climb to the top (well worth the climb!). Along the way, there are a multitude of monkeys expecting a treat!

On the way back, stop by a local village to learn about local culture and lifestyle. Then enjoy lunch at a hill resort. Also, visit a palm sugar workshop, where the harvested nectar from local trees is cooked into the sugar cubes that you see in teashops.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 6: Bagan to Yangon, Yangon Departure

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request

Meals: B

Today transfer to airport for the flight to Yangon and then connect to your flight home.

End of service.

HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

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

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

SERVICE INCLUSIONS
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.