Vietnam And Myanmar Highlights

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of the most interesting sites in Saigon City. Today’s experiences include: Cu Chi Tunnels – The War Remnant Museum – Reunification Hall – Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby – Ben Thanh Market. Afterwards return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

You are up early for an early boat ride - visit the Cai Be floating market – visit the traditional cottage industry - return to the hotel for breakfast – board your car for your transfer back to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be met and transferred to Hoi An. Check in the hotel for refreshments before a delicious dinner in the ancient town. The rest of the day is yours.

After breakfast you will drive north along the coastal road toward Hue city. Along the way you will: visit Marble Mountain - Cham Sculpture Museum - stop at Red Beach II (where the US Marines made their famous amphibious landing 1965) - Nam O Bridge - head up the Hai Van with a stop at the top of the Pass to explore old French bunkers and take in a parting view of Da Nang and the bay. After the pass, you will proceed to Hue city. Upon arrival in Hue, check in the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

After breakfast you will take an in-depth tour of this historical city. The itinerary includes visits to: Cau Ngoi Village – the countryside market - The Hue Old Citadel, which contains the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City – Thien Mu Pagoda – Minh Mang Tomb. Afterward transfer to the airport for your short flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel, where you spend your night

You will take a 4 hour drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – attend a short cooking class - settle down on the upper deck for some drinks whilst watching the sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.

After breakfast, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Bagan. On arrival, transfer to hotel and proceed for sightseeing, starting with the busy local market and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important Pagodas and temples, such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Kubyanuk Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, and Ananda Temple with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior. Lunch is followed by a visit of a lacquer craftsmen’s workshop in near by Myinkaba village. Continue sightseeing to Manuha Temple, built in Mon Style in 1095, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and Myingaba Gu Byaukgyi Temple,noted for its ancient mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO. Proceed to Bupaya Pagoda or Mingalazedi Stupa to watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River. Dinner and overnight in Bagan.