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
Embark on an enchanting 17-day journey with Golden Trail Travel, meticulously designed to immerse you in the captivating allure and profound historical depth of three of Southeast Asia's most iconic nations: Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. This thoughtfully curated Indochina cultural immersion tour offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders, vibrant traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, providing an unforgettable experience for discerning travelers. From the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor to the serene plains of Bagan and the tranquil charm of Luang Prabang, prepare to delve deep into the heart of a region rich in spirituality, resilience, and unparalleled beauty.
Your adventure begins in Cambodia, the cradle of the mighty Khmer Empire. Here, you'll be transported back in time as you explore the magnificent Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and devotion. Beyond its most famous structure, you'll uncover the enigmatic smiling faces of the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom, wander through the atmospheric, tree-entwined ruins of Ta Prohm, and discover countless other hidden temples that whisper tales of a glorious past. The vibrant town of Siem Reap will serve as your gateway, allowing you to experience local life, from bustling markets to captivating Apsara dance performances, offering insights into the warmth and spirit of the Cambodian people.
Next, you'll journey to the spiritual heartland of Myanmar, a land renowned for its shimmering golden pagodas and deeply rooted Buddhist traditions. Your exploration will focus on Bagan, an archaeological wonderland featuring over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas scattered across an expansive plain. Witnessing a sunrise or sunset over this timeless landscape is an experience that will stay with you forever. Beyond Bagan, you'll discover the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, a glistening golden marvel, and experience the unique way of life on Inle Lake, where leg-rowing fishermen glide amidst floating gardens and stilt villages. This segment of the tour provides a profound connection to a truly spiritual culture where ancient customs continue to thrive.
Finally, your comprehensive journey culminates in the peaceful embrace of Laos, a country celebrated for its laid-back charm, lush natural beauty, and profound spiritual heritage. Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage town nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, will captivate you with its exquisite blend of colonial architecture and ancient gilded temples. Participate in the serene daily alms-giving ceremony as saffron-robed monks collect offerings, visit the stunning Kuang Si Falls with its multi-tiered turquoise pools, and cruise along the mighty Mekong River to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha images. Laos offers a tranquil and reflective conclusion to your expedition, allowing for a deeper appreciation of Southeast Asia's simple yet profound beauty.
Golden Trail Travel ensures a seamless and enriching experience throughout this 17-day expedition. You'll enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided by expert local professionals who bring history and culture to life, and benefit from carefully planned logistics that maximize your exploration and minimize hassle. This tour is meticulously crafted for travelers seeking an authentic and in-depth exploration of Southeast Asia's most iconic destinations, offering an ideal blend of historical discovery, cultural immersion, and breathtaking natural scenery. Prepare to forge unforgettable memories on this unparalleled Indochina cultural odyssey
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Exploration: Witness a breathtaking sunrise over the iconic Angkor Wat, then spend ample time exploring its intricate bas-reliefs and grand architecture.
Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple: Discover the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, including the captivating Bayon Temple with its enigmatic smiling faces.
Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple): Wander through the atmospheric, jungle-encased ruins of Ta Prohm, where ancient stone and colossal tree roots intertwine.
Siem Reap Cultural Immersion: Experience the vibrant energy of Siem Reap through its bustling markets, traditional Apsara dance performances, and local artisan workshops.
Phnom Penh Capital City: Explore Phnom Penh, Cambodia's vibrant capital. Visit the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and gain insights into the country's poignant past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.
Bagan Ancient City Exploration: Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Bagan. Explore hundreds of ancient temples and pagodas by e-bike, horse cart, or opt for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride for panoramic views.
Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon): Be awestruck by the majestic, glittering gold of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar's most sacred Buddhist site, particularly captivating at dusk.
Inle Lake Serenity: Discover the tranquil beauty of Inle Lake. Witness the unique leg-rowing fishermen, visit serene floating gardens, stilt villages, and local craft workshops.
Mandalay Royal City: Explore Mandalay, Myanmar's last royal capital. Visit the U Bein Bridge, the world's longest teakwood bridge, and ascend Mandalay Hill for panoramic city views.
Traditional Arts & Crafts: Engage with local artisans and witness the intricate process of creating traditional crafts, such as lacquerware in Bagan and silk weaving around Inle Lake.
Luang Prabang UNESCO World Heritage Town: Fall in love with the charming and serene atmosphere of Luang Prabang. Explore its blend of exquisite temples and French colonial architecture.
Mekong River Cruise & Pak Ou Caves: Embark on a scenic boat trip along the Mekong River to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha images.
Kuang Si Falls: Enjoy the stunning multi-tiered turquoise cascades of Kuang Si Falls, where you can swim in natural pools amidst lush surroundings.
Alms Giving Ceremony (Tak Bat): Witness the profound and spiritual daily alms-giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, observing saffron-robed monks collect offerings at dawn.
Mount Phousi Sunset: Climb Mount Phousi for breathtaking panoramic views of Luang Prabang and the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, especially picturesque at sunset
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 on requests.
Arrive in Siem Reap where you will explore world heritage landmarks. Upon arrival at the airport, our guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel. He’ll assist you with check in and then you’ll receive a short tour briefing in the lobby area. The rest of the day/evening is at your leisure.
Additional optional activities may be arranged this day depending on the arrival time of your flight.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: B / L
Rise up early in the morning. You will be escorted by a 1930s Citroen classic car through the jungles and the Angkor temple ruins. Feel free to stop for pictures on the way. Then visit Ta Prohm Ancient University which is worn by time, rain and overpowered by the jungle. This hidden temple will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into the set of an Indiana Jones movie. Return to your hotel for breakfast and relaxation (Our comfortable sedan/passenger van will pick you up after your visit to Ta Prohm).
After lunch, your exploits will continue with a visit to Angkor Thom and the temples throughout. Last, you will explore Bayon Temple which sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces. Enjoy sunset on Pre Rup Temple.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: B / L
In the morning, you will visit the Banteay Srei Temple which is built largely of red sandstone, medium that lends itself to the elaborate decorative wall carvings which are still observable today. Have lunch at a traditional Khmer style restaurant in a dragon fruit orchard nearby. Continue to visit Beng Mealea Temple in the afternoon. This temple was built in the early 12th century but has been abandoned for ages. It has not been restored allowing you to see it in much the same way it was originally discovered.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meal: B / L
Today, be prepared to enjoy the #1 Landmark in the World: Angkor Wat*. We recommend you rise up early for a magnificent sunrise followed by a visit to the temple while it is still quiet. You may also arrange with us a picnic breakfast behind the temple in an area relatively undiscovered by tourists.
*According to Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2015 World Landmarks
Continue visiting temples in the morning if you have the energy or transfer back to the hotel for relaxation.
In the afternoon, it’s time to enjoy a natural wonder by boat to Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water lake—The Tonle Sap. Here you’ll discover floating villages and the daily life of locals living on the lake much in the same way they have for many centuries.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Meals: B / L
Visit the Old Market in the morning where locals come daily to buy and sell food and products for their livelihood. This colorful market features local produce, meats, fish, rice, legumes, Khmer desserts, and, of course, Cambodian style coffee. Then join a cooking class with the most popular Cambodian cuisine where you’ll take back a few recipes which you can show off to your friends. For lunch, enjoy what you’ve prepared.
Continue to visit Artisans D’Angkor, a school of art dedicated to the preservation of traditional Khmer skills including silk-weaving, stone carving, woodcarving, etc. Afternoon is at leisure to relax.
In the evening, enjoy a beautiful Cambodian traditional dance—Dance of Apsara – while trying several courses of Cambodian dishes.
Overnight in Siem Reap.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or on requests.
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.
Meals: B / L
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 treets 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.
Flight: domestic flight on GTT arrangement.
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 a unforgettable feeling of taking the horse cart ride on the off road treks through the pagodas when its quiet in dusk.
Flight: domestic flight on GTT arrangement.
Meals: B / L
Transfer to airport for onward flight to Heho where you will be picked up and transfer you to your hotel by the lakeside of Inle Lake.
Inle Lake locates in the highland of Myanmar in an altitude of around 3,000 feet above sea level. Here you will enjoy different atmosphere and ambience from middle part of Myanmar.
After check in hotel, enjoy your day at leisure to relax.
Meals: B / L
Your Excursion today will be made by long tail boat to see life of In-tha (name of local ethnic people live on the lake), to discover their unique floating farms and life on floating village. You will also see how the local fisher to fish with only one leg paddling the boat and the Long Neck Ladies who were relocated from the Myanmar and Thailand border.
Rest of the day is at leisure to relax.
Flight: Domestic 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, you 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.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or on requests.
Your Indochina tour in Laos will start from its capital Vientiane.
Upon arrival in Vientiane airport, your private local guide from IndochinaTour.com will welcome you at the airport then escorts you to your hotel in Vientiane City.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax, you can have a relaxing walk around the hotel to discover the city or stroll along the river bank to enjoy sunset.
Meals: B / L
Vientiane, the charming capital city of Laos with rich heritage of Buddhist culture, is waiting for you to discover.
You full day city tour will take you to visit the highlights of Vientiane. Your will firstly get to know some more history of Laos by visiting the National Museum, then visit the temple Wat Sisaket which is the oldest surviving temple with thousands of Buddhist images. The temple Wat Prakeo which housing the famous Emerald Buddha image really amazed the Indochina tour makers. Your full day Vientiane city tour will also visit the symbolic site That Luang Stupa and Patuxay Monument.
The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement
Today you will continue your amazing Indochina Tour in Laos from Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer you to the airport for onward flight to Luang Prabang. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will meet your private local guide from Indochinatour.com and escort you to hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you can wander around the city and the night market to discover local life of Luang Prabang.
Meals: B / L
Luang Prabang, the city surrounded by Mekong River and well known for its golden city is well known for its beautiful decorated Buddhist temples, it is a place that you will keep appearing in your mind for long time after your Indochina tour.
Your memorable trip will starts from partaking in an alms ritual in the morning, you will accepts the blessing by monks who you give the alms. Have breakfast in the hotel and then start the half day excursion to Kuang Si Waterfalls, where you will enjoy beautiful natural scenery, have fun in waterfalls and relax.
Drive back to the town for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Xiengthong which is symbolic temple of the classic Laotian architecture, visit the Royal Palace Musem to learn some history of Laos. Then visit the Wat Aham Temple which means “Monastery of the Opened Heart” and the Stupa of Wat Visoun.
Rest of the day at your leisure to relax and explore the city, you can enjoy some drinks in one of the cafés or strolling along the beautiful riverside.
Meals: B / L
Today you will embark on a private boat for a 2 hours boat trip along the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave. Along the boat trip, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River and see daily life of local people in riverside fishing village.
Visit the Pak Ou Cave which locates by the Mekong River and you will discover numbers of gold-lacquered Buddha statues in the cave. After visiting, take the boat back to Luang Prabang and rest of the day at your leisure.
Enjoy relaxing time in the morning until transfer to airport for onward flight to continue your Indochina tour.
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