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Vietnam & Myanmar - 18 days

Discover Vietnam from the South to the North and his golden neighbor with this 15+3 days trip that will leave you speechless. Myanmar is an exquisite land, scattered with stunning pagodas covered with gold, diamonds and rubies. Former off-limits areas are opening up while the population remains true to its culture. This trip is actually the same as “Vietnam & Myanmar – 15 days” but with an exclusive 3 days extension in Phong Nha cave near Hue in Central Vietnam. Don’t miss out!

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Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most dynamic city. Depending on what time you arrive, you will check in or begin your visit of the city. Your guide will take you to Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the old Post Office inherited from the French colonial era, the War Remnants Museum and the market. If you are not too tired, enjoy the night life. Ho Chi Minh City is truly a bustling city. Night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi An (B)

In the morning, you will leave Ho Chi Minh City and continue your journey towards Central Vietnam. You will land in Danang and we will drive you to Hoi An, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An's picturesque wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty of things to see! In the afternoon, you will visit the famous Japanese Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market. Night in Hoi An.

Day 3: Hoi An – Hue (B, L)

In the morning, you will join a traditional cooking class. First, you will go to the market with the chef to know how to choose each ingredient. Then, the chef will do a demonstration and help you cook a few dishes which you will have for lunch. In the afternoon, you will go to Hue by car. Night in Hue.

Day 4: Hue city tour (B)

Hue is a beautiful town with a mysterious royal soul. After lunch, your guide will tell you all about Hue’s Imperial City, it’s Flag Tower, Ngo Mon Gate, the Forbidden Purple City and much more. Then, you will go to Dong Ba market. You will see the vibrant colors of vegetables, spices, fabrics, etc, and watch the daily life in Hue. Night in Hue.

Day 5: Hue boat tour – Dong Hoi (B)

At 8:00am, you will be transferred to the pier to sail across the Perfume River. You will stop on the way to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Hon Chen temple and Minh Mang mausoleum. After lunch, you will cycle to the tombs of Emperors Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. They include 50 monuments built by over 3000 soldiers and workers between 1864 and 1867. We will continue your visit at Tu Hieu pagoda, nested at the top of a hill. The last destination of the day is Hue handicraft village, famous for its conical hat making tradition. Hue conical hat is called "Poem hat" because it is very delicate.
In the afternoon, we will take you to Dong Hoi where you will spend the night.

Day 6: Dong Hoi – Phong Nha (B)

You will be picked up at the hotel between 08:00 and 09:00am and then taken down to the boat station located at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Center. A traditional Vietnamese dargon boat will take you down to the entrance of both the Phong Nha cave and the Tien Son cave. First off visitors will get the chance to discover the beautiful Tien Son cave by foot. However, to get there a steep set of stairs has to be climbed to get to the entrance of the cave (approximately 100 meters above Phong Nha cave entrance). Once the steps have been overcome it’s time to conquer the cave.
After embracing the beauty of the Tien Son cave it’s time to do the same with with Phong Nha Cave, however by different means! The Phong Nha cave, also known as the “The First Wonder” is famous for its subterranean rivier that flows through it for approximately 8 kilometres. You will discover the Phong Nha cave by boat, kayak, foot and swimming! This unique way of discovering the cave is a Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Center exclusive and will account for a unforgettable experience. After conquering the depths of the Phong Nha cave it’s time to head back to the village to recharge energy that’s needed for the following day. Night in Phong Nha.

Day 7: Phong Nha – Dark Cave (B)

This exciting day will kick off with a visit to Hang E Cave which lies deep in the dense forest of the National Park. Hang E Cave is known for its beautiful surroundings and stalagmite and stalactite formations, although these formations are smaller than in other caves they can’t be missed. You will get the chance to swim inside the cave as there runs a river inside of it. After visiting the Hang E cave it’s time to enter the Living Valley! The Living Valley is part of the National Park and known for its many ancient trees, exotic flowers, unique plants and animals such as monkeys and colourful birds. After a trek visitors will reach the entrance of the Thuy Cung Cave which is also known as the Nuoc Lan Cave. It is located at the back entrance of Dark Cave, here is where visitors will set up camp and spend the night with some games, food and drinks.

Day 8: Dark Cave (B)

The next morning it’s time to become true cave explorers and enter the depths of the dark cave, equipped with specialized equipment you will now travel throughout the entire cave and embrace its darkness…and beauty! There are many unique aspects to the Dark Cave compared to other caves. For instance: there is a natural Mud Bath inside the cave! After discovering the Dark Cave, you will go back to Dong Hoi where you will take an overnight train to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Night the train.

Day 9: Hanoi city tour (B)

Today, your guide will accompany you to Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s very first University), Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar pagoda and Ngoc Son Temple. After the visits, you will hop on a cyclo in the Old Quarter to discover its bustling 36 corporation streets. Before dinner, you will attend a traditional water puppet show at Thang Long Theater in the Old Quarter. Night in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda – Tam Coc (B)

We will come pick you up at your hotel at 7:30am to visit Chua Huong (Perfume Pagoda). The Perfume Pagoda is actually a vast complex of pagodas and shrines built with the limestone of Huong Tich Mountains. From the middle of the second lunar month to the end of the third lunar month, it is the site of a very popular religious festival which attracts large numbers of pilgrims. You will ride a boat on a river surrounded by beautiful karsts. Then, you will walk to the main sanctuary which is located in a cave sanctuary in a cave. Along the way, there are a great number of other worship places.
Then, you will enjoy a 1.30 hours boat trip on Yen stream to visit Trinh Temple before disembarking at Ben Duc. After a short trek, you will arrive at Thien Tru pagoda, the main pagoda. You will reach the top in a cable car to visit the pagoda located inside Huong Tich cave. You will return to Thien Tru Pagoda area on foot. After lunch, you will have time to explore Thien Tru Pagoda some more before returning to Yen Vi harbor on a boat. We will drive you to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province in the afternoon. Night in Tam Coc.

Day 11: Tam Coc (B)

Tam Coc is also known as “Halong Bay on land”. After breakfast, you will ride a bicycle to Bich Dong Pagoda. After lunch, you will take a boat on Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc caves. You will visit 3 water grottos and Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the X^th to the XI^th century. Night in Tam Coc.

Day 12: Tam Coc – Bai Tu Long Bay (B, L, D)

You will leave Tam Coc early in the morning to embark on a relaxing trip to Bai Tu Long Bay right in time for lunch. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Halong city where you will get on a Chinese-style junk for an overnight cruise through the absolutely stunning waters of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You will enjoy delicious seafood, chicken, pork and so much more just as we start sailing away from the shore.
This natural wonder doesn’t come up short on views: traditional sampans sail the crystal waters of the Gulf of Tonkin where nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea. While cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay you will admire the fascinating rock formations before relaxing, swimming or kayaking on a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Dinner and night on board.

Day 13: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

After breakfast, you will visit Vung Vieng fishing village with a rustic row-boat. You will enjoy a big breakfast on the boat before going back to Hanoi. Free time in Hanoi. Night in Hanoi.

Day 14: Hanoi – Yangon (B)

You will take a flight to Yangon, Myanmar. You will be welcomed by your English speaking local tour guide. If your hotel room is not ready, you will directly start your visit of the city. You will enjoy a walk through downtown Yangon to see the colonial buildings such as city hall, Mahabandoola park, high court and telegraphic office. You will stop at the Strand Hotel to get a feel of what is left of the British era. You will continue your visit to Pansoedan and the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling, one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin your trip in this “Golden Land”. After visiting Shwedagon pagoda, we will drive you to your hotel. Night in Yangon.

Day 15: Yangon (B)

In the morning, you will visit Botatoung Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Saint Mary’s Cathedral. You will also see Sule Pagoda and Yangon Central railway station. The rest of the day is free. Night in Yangon.

Day 16: Yangon – Bago (B)

This morning, your guide will take you to Bago (80km East of Yangon). You will discover Shwethalyaung Buddha, Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, Shwemawdaw Paya – the tallest pagoda of the city, Kambazathadi Golden Palace and you will walk to the top of Mahazedi Pagoda. Careful though, only men are allowed to climb to the top of Mahazedi Pagoda to enjoy the nice view. Night in Bago.

Day 17: Bago – Kyaikto – Yangon (B)

Today, your guide will take you to Kyaikto to visit Kyaktiyo pagoda (Golden Rock) which is located at the top of Mount Kyaiktiyo. It is a small pagoda built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on by devotees. The rock seems to defy gravity, as it perpetually appears to be on the verge of rolling down the hill. Legend says, the Golden Rock is perched on a strand of the Buddha's hair. After the visit, you will return to Yagon. Night in Yangon.

Day 18: Yangon – Departure (B)

We will transfer you to the airport. Enjoy your last hours in Myanmar and have a safe trip home!

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi An (B)

Day 3: Hoi An – Hue (B, L)

Day 4: Hue city tour (B)

Day 5: Hue boat tour – Dong Hoi (B)

Day 6: Dong Hoi – Phong Nha (B)

Day 7: Phong Nha – Dark Cave (B)

Day 8: Dark Cave (B)

Day 9: Hanoi city tour (B)

Day 10: Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda – Tam Coc (B)

Day 11: Tam Coc (B)

Day 12: Tam Coc – Bai Tu Long Bay (B, L, D)

Day 13: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

After breakfast, you will visit Vung Vieng fishing village with a rustic row-boat. You will enjoy a big breakfast on the boat before going back to Hanoi. Free time in Hanoi. Night in Hanoi.

Day 14: Hanoi – Yangon (B)

Day 15: Yangon (B)

Day 16: Yangon – Bago (B)

Day 17: Bago – Kyaikto – Yangon (B)

Day 18: Yangon – Departure (B)

We will transfer you to the airport. Enjoy your last hours in Myanmar and have a safe trip home!

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