15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Your Unforgettable Journey: The 14-Day Myanmar, Thailand & Laos Classic Tour
Embark on an extraordinary and truly immersive exploration of Southeast Asia with our meticulously crafted 14-Day Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos Classic Tour. This expansive multi-country adventure is designed for discerning travelers seeking an unparalleled and comprehensive experience, delving deep into the breathtaking beauty, profound histories, vibrant cultures, and spiritual heart of this enchanting region. Over two captivating weeks, you'll be transported through a rich tapestry of experiences, unveiling the ancient wonders and unique traditions of Myanmar, the dynamic spirit and diverse landscapes of Thailand, and the serene charm of Laos. This "Classic Indochina Discovery" promises an unparalleled exploration, showcasing the very best these captivating nations have to offer, moving beyond typical highlights to provide a truly extensive and deeply personal cultural journey across Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Your incredible journey begins in Myanmar (Burma), a land often referred to as the "Golden Land" due to its myriad of glittering pagodas and profound Buddhist heritage. Explore the bustling former capital of Yangon, home to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, a shimmering golden marvel considered the most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar. Witness the serene life of monks and nuns, and delve into the city's colonial architecture. Journey to the ancient plains of Bagan, where thousands of ancient temples and pagodas dot the landscape, offering breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over this archaeological wonderland. Explore revered sites like Ananda Temple and Shwesandaw Pagoda, immersing yourself in centuries of history. Discover the cultural heart of Myanmar in Mandalay, with visits to the U Bein Bridge, Mahamuni Pagoda, and traditional craft workshops. This segment offers an authentic and deeply spiritual introduction to a country rich in ancient traditions.
Next, your classic tour transitions to Thailand, a land of captivating contrasts, blending vibrant modernity with deeply rooted ancient traditions. Explore the dynamic metropolis of Bangkok, where magnificent golden-roofed temples stand in harmony with towering skyscrapers. Discover the grandeur of the Grand Palace, home to the revered Emerald Buddha, and marvel at the colossal Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, one of Thailand's largest and oldest temple complexes. Experience the bustling energy of local markets, and savor the incredible flavors of authentic Thai street food, a true culinary adventure for your senses. Take a traditional longtail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River, offering a unique perspective on the city's riverside life and historical sites. Travel north to Chiang Mai, the cultural heart of Northern Thailand. Here, you'll delve into ancient traditions, visit exquisite mountaintop temples like Doi Suthep, have the opportunity for ethical encounters with elephants at responsible sanctuaries, and explore bustling night bazaars, providing a unique and heartwarming experience. Your Thai experience may even extend to the fascinating Golden Triangle region, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, offering historical insights into its unique past and a scenic Mekong River boat trip.
Finally, your epic 14-day Southeast Asia journey culminates in Laos, a country of serene spiritual landscapes and gentle charm. Arrive in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage town gracefully nestled amidst lush mountains at the confluence of the mighty Mekong and tranquil Nam Khan rivers. Experience the spiritual heart of Laos by witnessing the traditional early morning alms giving ceremony to Buddhist monks – a truly humbling and photogenic experience as saffron-robed monks collect their daily offerings. Explore exquisite golden-roofed temples such as Wat Xieng Thong, considered one of the finest examples of Laotian temple architecture, and ascend Mount Phousi for breathtaking panoramic sunset views over the town and rivers. Discover the stunning turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim and relax amidst natural beauty, and gain insights into local life through visits to traditional villages, showcasing Laos's gentle and unhurried way of life. Further explore Laos with visits to the capital Vientiane, experiencing its laid-back charm, French colonial architecture, and significant Buddhist monuments like Pha That Luang, providing a peaceful conclusion to your grand adventure.
This 14-Day Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos Classic Tour is an expertly curated itinerary, blending rich cultural immersion, significant historical exploration, breathtaking natural wonders, and ample opportunities for unique encounters. From the golden pagodas of Myanmar to the dynamic energy of Bangkok, and the serene spiritual atmosphere of Luang Prabang, every day is a new adventure waiting to unfold. Discover the unparalleled beauty, rich heritage, and warm hospitality of Southeast Asia with Golden Trail Travel. Book your comprehensive multi-country Indochina adventure today and create memories that will last a lifetime
Detailed Highlights of Your 14-Day Myanmar, Thailand & Laos Tour
Myanmar Exploration (Burma's Golden Wonders):
Yangon's Spiritual Grandeur: Visit the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, and explore the bustling streets and colonial architecture of Yangon. Experience local life at Scott Market (Bogyoke Aung San Market).
Bagan's Ancient Plains: Marvel at the thousands of ancient temples and pagodas across the plains of Bagan. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the pagodas. Explore iconic temples like Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, and Shwesandaw Pagoda.
Mandalay's Cultural Heart: Discover Mandalay, including the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, the exquisite Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery), and the iconic U Bein Bridge at sunset. Explore traditional craft workshops (e.g., gold leaf, tapestry).
Thailand Exploration:
Bangkok's Dynamic Grandeur: Discover the vibrant capital, Bangkok. Visit the opulent Grand Palace and the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Marvel at the colossal Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho. Experience bustling floating markets (e.g., Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa), take a traditional longtail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River, and explore dynamic neighborhoods and culinary hotspots.
Chiang Mai's Northern Charm: Experience Northern Thailand's cultural hub, Chiang Mai. Visit ancient temples like the mountaintop Doi Suthep. Enjoy ethical elephant encounters at responsible sanctuaries. Participate in a Thai cooking class, explore local craft villages, and the vibrant Night Bazaar.
Golden Triangle Exploration (Optional/Flexible): Journey to the legendary Golden Triangle, the meeting point of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Gain insights into its history (Opium Museum), and take a Mekong River boat trip to view the three countries' borders.
Laos' Serenity & Culture:
Luang Prabang's Spiritual Essence: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Witness the traditional early morning alms giving ceremony to Buddhist monks. Visit exquisite temples such as Wat Xieng Thong and ascend Mount Phousi for panoramic sunset views.
Kuang Si Falls Natural Beauty & Bear Sanctuary: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the stunning turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, nestled amidst lush jungle scenery, and visit the adjacent bear rescue center.
Mekong River Excursions: Take a scenic boat trip on the Mekong River to visit the Pak Ou Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha images, and explore traditional local weaving villages and whisky villages.
Vientiane's Charm: Discover the laid-back capital of Laos, Vientiane. Visit Pha That Luang, the country's most important national monument, Patuxai (Victory Arch), and the beautiful Wat Sisaket. Explore local markets and enjoy the city's unique ambiance
HOTELS
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.
At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every getaway should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier Indochina holiday tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke coastal experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.
Our dedicated team—comprising experienced local experts, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate travel specialists—is committed to ensuring your escape is seamless, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.
Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian Indochina holiday. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.
Ready to start planning your dream Indochina holiday across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B / L / D
Welcome to Myanmar, the country just opened itself to the world and now waiting people to discover its unique Buddhist culture and heritage.
Upon your arrival in Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar but nowadays one of the most developed city in Myanmar, your local guide will welcome you at the airport then escort you to hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a Myanmar royal style welcome dinner on a floating marble boat.
Overnight in Yangon.
Meals: B / L / D
Rise early in the morning to visit the Shwedagon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda with painted real gold in Yangon. Benefit for visit the pagoda in early morning you will enjoy an quiet and extremely peaceful atmosphere to watch local people and monks pray in front of the Pagoda.
Transfer back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will visit the Reclining Buddha (Chaok-Htat-Gyi) and Mahabandoola Park.
Have some rest after lunch, in the afternoon, enjoy some free time wander around in Bogyoke Market and the then Bogyoke Market busy streets of Yangon’s famous China Town and Yangon Jetty. Finish your day off at the riverside where the road flanked by colonize style builds which will give you the impression of Myanmar in old time.
Overnight in Yangon.
Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Bagan in early morning.
Upon arrival in Bagan, you will be welcomed by your local guide at the airport then transfer you to hotel.
Bagan, where you will be amazed by its thousands of Buddhists pagodas spread in the area of the Ancient City of ‘Bagan’. These pagodas used to own by individual families during its prosperous time.
Your will visit the Nyaung Oo Market where local people buying food in daily life, visit the Shwezigon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda in Bagan painted with real gold.
Have a rest in hotel in the hottest time in afternoon. Then enjoy a Horse Cart Ride for the sun set, you will climb up to the top of the Shesandaw Pagoda for sun set then take the horse cart back to hotel. It is an unforgettable feeling of taking the horse cart ride on the off road treks through the pagodas when it’s quiet in dusk.
Overnight in Bagan.
Meals: B / L / D
This morning start your scenic 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, take off your shoes and socks to climb to the top (well worth the climb!) Along the way are a multitude of monkeys expecting treat!
Along the way, stop by a local village to learn about local culture and lifestyle. Then enjoy lunch at a hill resort. On the way back visit a palm sugar workshop, where the harvested nectar from local trees is cooked into the sugar cubes we see in teashops today.
Overnight in Bagan.
Flight: Internal flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Enjoy free time in the morning until transfer to airport for onward flight to Mandalay. Upon you arrive in Mandalay, your local guide will meet you in the airport and escort you to hotel.
After a rest in the hotel, you will visit Mahamuni Image where you will see local people pray and stick gold paper on the Buddha for blessing. You can also try to make your wish and donate money (buy) for gold paper to stick the gold paper on the statue (only man allowed to stick the gold). On the way to the Mahamuni Image, you will visit a gold paper factory to see how people made the gold leaf. Visit the Shwenandaw Monastery which means ‘Golden Palace Monastery” and was built in 19th century and well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths. Visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda which is a Buddhist stupa that contains the world’s largest book of Buddhism.
Finish your day at the top of Mandalay Hill for a stunning sun set..
Overnight in Mandalay.
Meals: B / L / D
In the morning, about 30 Mins drive to Sagaing, the capital of Sagaing Division in Myanmar and located on the Ayeyarwady River, 20 km to the southwest of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the river. Cross Innwa Bridge, built by British in 1934. Firstly you will visit the Maha Ganayon Kyaung Monastery to see hundreds of monks line up for daily meals at 10:15am. Then visit the U Bein Bridge which is 1.2 kilometers long and is the longest teakwood bridge in the world.
Continue to visit Kaung Mu Taw Pagoda; the dome shaped pagoda rises up to 46 meters. At the base of the pagoda there are 812 stone pillars, each one with a hollow and an image of a Nat in it. Continue visit to Sagaing Hill, the hill has a number of small pagodas and with many meditation centers and Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda; it is located on Sagaing Hill. You can stop at monasteries and nunneries and talk with them while taking green tea from hot tea pot and palm-sugar.
Lunch at local restaurant in Sagaing and take a short break, then continue visit Amarapura,"City of Immortality" situated 11 km to the south of Mandalay and the ancient temple of Pahtodawgyi which was built in 1820 in the Inva ancient town. Drive back to Mandalay and rest is your own leisure.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Flight: Internal flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
Today, enjoying your free morning until transfer to airport for flight to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival , your private guide will meet you at the airport and escort to your hotel for check in. Rest is your own leisure.
Overnight in Chiang Mai
Meals: B / L / D
In the morning, you will start your cultural tour of Chiang Mai. First stop at Kad Ton Payom Market, renowned for its fresh fruits and flowers, aromatic spices and northern Thai cuisine. You can participate in the local tradition of almsgiving — offering food to Buddhist monks. Continue to the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain. Learn about the Buddhist proverbs posted throughout the grounds in English and Thai before you head inside to see the impressive Buddha statue. You’ll also visit the 14th-century Wat Suan Dok, a white bell-shaped temple housing a 20-foot (6-meter) Buddha. See the large prayer hall and the unique open-sided chapel, then enjoy an opportunity to chat with a monk about Buddhism and temple life.
After lunch, visit the Meow Hill Tribe Village where locates on the Mountain Doi Pui and it was once famous for opium cultivation. Continue to visit the Temple Wat Doi Suthep where you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Chiang Mai City. If you like, here is also one of the best places to enjoy sunset.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: B / L / D
Enjoy a full day visit to Elephant Nature Park; a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, dogs, cats, birds and many other rescued animals.
Your visit starts with a picturesque drive through rural countryside to Elephant Nature Park. You will hear the personal stories of rescued and orphaned elephants. See how they became a proud herd and free from abuse for the first time in their lives.
Many find their visit to Elephant Nature Park rewarding and very relaxing. Observe free roaming elephants (no riding), and other rescued animals enjoying the natural surroundings of our sanctuary.
Your visit helps support their regional projects and offers an invaluable opportunity of helping elephant conservation.
Itinerary:
Starting From: 8:00am - 8:30am from your Chiang Mai city hotel or you must be at our office at 7:40am.
Feeding the Elephants. After unloading and distributing fruit treats you will have a chance to feed the elephants from the viewing platform.
Lunch: Enjoy a sumptuous and varied buffet of Asian and International dishes.
Walk with our staff and the elephants to the river that skirts the park. Bathe these gentle giants as they splash around. If going into the river is not for you then watch the elephants bathe and play while you stay dry on the river bank.
Late afternoon and it`s time for goodbyes to the elephants and to Elephant Nature Park before the hour-long drive back to Chiang Mai where you will be dropped off at your accommodations.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Flight: Internal flight include in quotation and will be on GTT arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
This morning, enjoying your free morning until transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, your private local guide from IndochinaTour.com will welcome you at the airport then escorts you to visit the Grand Palace, a beautiful example of an ancient Siamese court, and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha statue. Then, ride like a Local by tuk-tuk to Wat Pho temple, to behold the 150-foot-long Reclining Buddha statue. Next, explore the city’s renowned klongs (canals) by boat and cruise the Chao Phraya River. Also visit Wat Arun and the Royal Barge Museum.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: B / L / D
This morning visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where you will experience the traditional Thai market with numerous vendors selling local foods, fruits and products from their boats. Explore the market before continuing on to Kanchanburi to learn about the region's storied past and present-day culture. Made famous by the book and movie The Bridge on the River Kwai, the infamous bridge and railway is a notable part of the Kanchanaburi landscape. Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre to get an understanding of the deadly, Herculean task many Thais were faced with decades ago.
Take some time to just relax here, before making your way back to Bangkok hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Flight: Domestic flight will be on GTT arrangement
Meals: B / L / D
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to the ancient city of Luang Prabang. Upon arrival, you will escort to visit the Royal Palace Museum (closed on Tuesday), which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. See the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground and representing classical Laotian architecture. Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
In the afternoon, Visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before heading out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. Later this afternoon return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. Finally climb to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa and a sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. Finally visit the famous Night Market, where you’ll find handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe peoples living in the surroundings.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: B / L / D
This morning, embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River. Along the way, stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where Laos rice wine and rice whiskey is produced. . You'll be able to try some and learn about the process used to make it. Then on to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Lunch will be served near the caves. You'll have the opportunity to try a local dish called "Orlam" which is a soup with vegetables and features a spicy wood that is partially edible. On return, disembark to visit the traditional weaving village of Ban Phanom, famous for its hand woven textiles.
Continue to explore the beautiful Khouang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: B / L / D
Today transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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