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
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Embark on an extraordinary 11 Days Essence of Thailand and Myanmar Tour, a meticulously crafted Southeast Asia cultural trip designed for travelers seeking an authentic and deeply enriching exploration of two of the region's most captivating and spiritually profound nations. This comprehensive 11-day Asia itinerary by Golden Trail Travel offers an unparalleled journey through vibrant cities, ancient wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and timeless spiritual traditions. It invites you to delve deep into the heart of authentic local experiences and discover the genuine rhythms of life in this enchanting part of the world. It's an ideal choice for those looking for a concise yet comprehensive Thai Burma essential trip that truly showcases the very best of both destinations, from dynamic metropolises to serene temple plains.
Your remarkable odyssey begins in Thailand, the "Land of Smiles," renowned for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and warm hospitality. You'll immerse yourself in the energetic pulse of Bangkok, exploring its magnificent temples like Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) and the glittering Grand Palace, navigating its bustling markets, and enjoying a traditional longtail boat ride through its canals. The journey then takes you north to Chiang Mai, the cultural capital, nestled amidst lush mountains. Here, you'll engage in responsible tourism with a visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary, learn about traditional Thai crafts, and explore ancient temples. You'll also have opportunities for soft adventure, from exploring the vibrant night markets to participating in a hands-on cooking class, truly experiencing traditional Thai culture beyond the typical tourist paths.
Next, your journey transcends into Myanmar (Burma), often referred to as the "Golden Land" due to its shimmering pagodas, timeless traditions, and incredibly warm hospitality. You'll delve deep into its spiritual heart, starting in Yangon, where the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda stands as a golden beacon of devotion. Witness its awe-inspiring beauty, the bustling spiritual life surrounding it, and the unique blend of colonial and local architecture. Journey to Bagan, a quintessential UNESCO World Heritage site, where thousands of ancient temples and pagodas dot the vast plains, creating an unforgettable sunrise vista. Explore these incredible structures, some dating back over a thousand years, by e-bike or traditional horse cart, soaking in the profound history of the Bagan temples and the tranquility of the ancient site. This extensive segment of the tour provides a rich exploration of Myanmar’s diverse heritage, from its bustling spiritual centers to its tranquil ancient landscapes, offering a truly immersive spiritual journey Asia experience and showcasing its captivating history and rich cultural tapestry. You'll have ample time to interact with local communities, providing a deeper insight into the everyday lives and traditions that define these lands.
This Golden Trail Travel itinerary is meticulously planned for a compact Indochina experience, ensuring comfortable transitions and maximum opportunities for authentic interaction, mindful sightseeing, and personal exploration. It's an excellent choice for those seeking a profound journey that combines historical wonders, natural beauty, and genuine local encounters for an unparalleled adventure through Thailand and Myanmar
Bangkok (Vibrant Capital & Royal Heritage):
Full-day exploration of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), understanding their historical and spiritual significance.
Visit Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), experiencing iconic Thai Buddhist architecture.
Enjoy a traditional longtail boat tour through Bangkok's canals (khlongs), observing local life along the waterways.
Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of local markets for unique souvenirs and street food, perhaps exploring Chinatown.
Optional: Traditional Thai massage or a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand (Cultural Heart & Nature):
Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary for a responsible and interactive experience with rescued elephants.
Explore Doi Suthep Temple, perched high on a mountain, offering panoramic city views and a deeper understanding of Northern Thai Buddhism.
Discover ancient temples within Chiang Mai's Old City, such as Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang.
Experience the vibrant Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for shopping, local delicacies, and cultural performances.
Hands-on Thai cooking class to learn the secrets of authentic Northern Thai cuisine, including a market visit for ingredients.
Yangon (Spiritual & Cultural Gateway):
Full-day exploration of Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, allowing ample time to observe rituals, local devotees, and the pagoda's shimmering beauty at different times of day, including sunset.
Visit Sule Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple (Reclining Buddha), and take a relaxed stroll through the unique blend of colonial and local architecture in downtown Yangon.
Experience local life at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market).
Bagan (Ancient Temple Kingdom):
Extensive, unhurried exploration of the Bagan temples and pagodas (over 2,000 ancient structures) spread across the vast plains, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
Witness a breathtaking sunrise over Bagan from a designated vantage point, allowing time for photography and reflection. Consider an optional hot air balloon ride (seasonal) for unparalleled aerial views.
Explore significant temples like Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, and Shwesandaw Pagoda at a comfortable pace, perhaps including visits to less-known temples for quiet contemplation.
Visit local lacquerware workshops to observe traditional crafts, with time for interaction with artisans.
Enjoy relaxed e-bike or horse cart rides through the temple plains, discovering hidden gems and serene spots.
Inle Lake (Peaceful Discovery & Unique Culture):
Enjoy a full-day boat trip on Inle Lake, with ample time to observe the unique leg-rowing fishermen of the Intha people.
Visit floating gardens, local villages built on stilts, and traditional workshops (silversmiths, weaving, cheroot making) at a leisurely pace, allowing for interaction with artisans and deeper understanding of local industries.
Explore Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (Jumping Cat Monastery).
Optional: Visit Indein Village with its ancient stupa complex for a more in-depth cultural insight, including leisurely walks through local markets
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
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.
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.
Flight: Internal flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B
This morning, enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for a flight to Mandalay, Myanmar. Upon arrival, the local guide will take you to hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is leisure for your own.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Meals: B
Today, you will have a city excursion in Mandalay.
Visit Mahamuni Image where you can see local people pray and stick the gold paper on the Buddha for a blessing. On the way to the Mahamuni Image, pay a visit to a gold paper factory to see how people made the gold leaf.
Then head to Shwenandaw Monastery, also known as the Golden Palace Monastery. It was built in the 19th century and well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths. Next, visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa that contains the world's largest book of Buddhism.
Finish your day at the top of Mandalay Hill for a stunning sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Meals: B
Today's tour will take you to have further exploration of Mingun and Amarapura.
After breakfast, head for Mingun, known for the unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi that holds the record for the biggest pile of bricks in the world. Then visit Mingun Bell which is the second-largest bell in the world, with a weight of 90 tons. After that, go to visit Hsinbyume Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and unusual temples in Myanmar.
Then, head to Amarapura for the enchanting U Bein Bridge. It is 1.2 kilometers long crossing the Taungthaman Lake and turns out to be the longest teakwood bridge in the world. The sunset over the bridge is gorgeous. You can take a boat on the lake to shoot the silhouette of U Bein Bridge. Before the sunset, take a tour to Taung Mingyi Pagoda, a beautiful pagoda near the U Bein Bridge.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Meals: B
After breakfast, drive from Mandalay to Bagan, taking around 3 and a half hours.
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 and selling food for daily life. Then head for 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.
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.
Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B
Drive to airport to board flight to Heho, where you will be picked up by local guide and driver 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 atmospheres and ambiance from the middle part of Myanmar.
Lives of In-Tha (name of local ethnic people) are centered on the lake. They live in stilted houses, grow fresh produce such as tomatoes, melons, and papayas in unique floating gardens, and eat fish as a staple. On the lake, you can see traditional fishing methods by using the leg-rowing technique.
Then you will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. After that, continue your boat ride to Nga Phe Chaung monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the lake. The Buddha statues are more than 200 years old.
Next, proceed to the floating garden - Kyun-Hmyaw, which was built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud. Finally, relax and enjoy spectacular sunset views over Inle Lake before returning to the hotel.
Overnight in Inle Lake.
Meals: B
Take a boat through the Inn Thein creek, and you’ll get to Indein village. There are two groups of pagodas ruins to explore, Nyaung Ohak and Shwe Inn Thein.
The pagoda complex of Nyaung Ohak dates back to the 16th century, and you can see the traces of time clearly. Plants and trees spring up over these pagodas. Slow down your pace to marvel at the detailed sculptures of celestial beings and mythological animals.
From Nyaung Ohak, a 700-meter covered walkway leads up to Shwe Inn Thein, where you can see hundreds of pagodas in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also get a stunning view of Indein village and the surrounding area.
Overnight in Inle Lake.
Flight: Domestic flight is on GTT arrangement
Meals: B
In the morning, transfer to Heho airport for the flight back to Yangon.
After check in the hotel, start your Yangon city tour at the historic Post Office, followed by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden and Independence Monument. Next, 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.
Then enjoy your free time to wander the Bogyoke Market. 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.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: B
Today transfer to Yangon International Airport for your flight home.
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