This tour has been designed to allow visitors to experience the best of all Cambodia's wonders, whether it`s cycling along rural country roads, swimming around some of Asia's finest waters, or trekking in the area's lush forests and jungles.
Continue your adventure and travel to the mystical Myanmar. The Golden Land, formerly known as Birma, offers a variety of historical treasures, natural beauty and the unique cultures of different ethnic groups.
Day 1. Siem Reap – Arrival (L/D)
Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, welcome and transfer to hotel and then according to arrival time, you can visit the handicraft of the sculpture center « les Artisans d'Angkor », the finest authentic Khmer arts and crafts, stone & wood carving, lacquer ware, furniture making, silk weaving & accessories. Lunch at a local restaurant
In the afternoon, start to visit the temples in the small circuit such as Thommanun with some very nice walled-doors and stylish devata, Chau Say Tevoda, Takeo one of the first to be build out of sandstone, Ta Prohm invaded by the roots of giant banyan, Banteay kdei( Citadel of the Cells) used to be a religious monastery, and Sras Srang artificial lake used for ceremonies and royal baths.
Day 2. Siem Reap (B/L/D)
Morning time- visit the South Gate, Angkor Thom, This Royal city was first built under the reign of Udayadityavarman II in the 11th Century. The famous Bayon Temple, temple mountain built by Jayavarman VII is situated in the centre of the city of Angkor Thom. It is a three-tiered pyramid with its entrance facing east. The central shrine is surrounded by 54 towers all crowned by gigantic faces, representing Lokiteshvara but with the features of Jayavarman VII, Baphuon. Phimean Akas, constructed late 10th – early 11th century by Jayavarman V. Elephants and Leper King Terraces. The first owes its name to the outstanding depiction of elephants, while the second gets its name from the magnificent sculpture of King Yasovarman, popularly known as the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to the miraculous "Angkor Wat" built early – mid 12th century by King Soryavarman II. The temple is one of the largest monuments to religion ever built and is truly one the wonders of the world. Believed to have been constructed as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of the 12th century, Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples. And then watches sunset view from the top of Phnom Bakheng. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3. Siem Reap (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit to the famous Banteay Srei (Citadel of Women) about 30 km from Siem Reap town, a magnificent temple of pink sand stone, very finely sculpted with a luxuriance of details.
Return to the city and extend excursion by taking boat on Tonle Sap Lake, visit floating Village, mangrove forest and exhibition on fresh fish. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4. Siem Reap - Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Phnom Penh. Welcome and transfer with your guide to the hotel and then tour in Phnom Penh City, capital of Cambodia situated at the conjunction of four branches of the Mekong River "Chaktomuk" , visit Independence Monument, which commemorate the end of Cambodia ruled by France in 1953, Wat Phnom the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and the center of many forms of the leisure activities, National Museum displays many artifacts from the Pre-Angkor as well as Angkor Period made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood, ceramic
Afternoon visit to Royal Palace, built in 1866 located just opposite the four branches of the Mekong River. The Palace is actually a number of structures within a pagoda-style compound. You will see the Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound. Besides this name, the Vihear(temple) is better known to Cambodians as Wat Preah Keo Morokot (the Emerald Buddha Temple). The majority of treasures on display have been supplied by the King of Cambodia, such as gifts from various countries. Lunch and dinner will be served at a delicious restaurant in the city.
Day 5: Phnom Penh – Kampong Som (Sihanouk Ville) (B/L/D)
Transfer with guide by the beautiful national road toward Sihanouk Ville (or Kompong Som), 230 km of Phnom Penh through the villages, the markets and local culture. Sihanouk Ville is a beautiful and charming city bordered to the seaside with 7 beautiful tropical beaches with clear waters, white sand and superb rocky formations. These beaches are ideal for the bathing, sunbathing or to taking a well deserved rest after the visits of the temples. It is an international and local tourist place. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free time at the beach. Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 6. Sihanouk Ville – REAM (National Park) (B/L/D)
Full day excursion to the Ream national park, promenade by boat visiting mangrove forest, the bird sanctuaries, pepper and durian Farms and relaxation on the beach - Lunch en route and then return to Sihanouk Ville – Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 7. Sihanouk Ville – Tres – Chralos & Roeu Sey Island (B/L/D)
Full day excursion to Kos Roeu Sey Island via Tres and Chralos Island, swimming and discovering coral and water life in the sea - Picnic lunch on the beach of Kos Roeu Sey, relaxing on the beach and return to the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 8. Sihanouk Ville – Phnom Penh (B/L/D)
Transfer to Phnom Penh hotel and free leisure in hotel or shopping by your own.
Day 9. Phnom Penh & Departure (B)
Transfer to Phnom Penh International Airport for flight departure.
End of services.
Program 1: Yangon- Bagan- Yangon (4 days / 3 nights)
Day 9 - Arrival Yangon (B/L/D)
Welcome by the Grand Lotus representative on arrival at Yangon international airport and transfer to the hotel. After a brief fresh up at hotel, begins the orientation tour of Yangon.
Explore the commercial capital city Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar with a population of 5 millions. Its tree lined wide avenues, its shady green parks, and the beautiful huge lakes give Yangon the reputation of one of the most charming and lively cities in Asia.
The orientation tour of Yangon includes Sule Pagoda (landmark in city centre), the City Hall & Colonial buildings, Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda – which includes an enormous reclining Buddha, photo stop at Karaweik Hall & Royal Barge on the Kandawgyi Royal Lake.
At sunset, visit the marvelous Shwedagon Pagoda, the glistening golden stupa that towers over the capital and one of the wonders of the world, is the spiritual centre of the country. Over night
Day 10 - Yangon - Bagan (Flight) (B/L/D)
Early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan.
Arrival at Bagan one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia and considered as one of Asia's holiest cities along with Varanasi and Jerusalem by archaeologists, historians and photographers thanks to the greatest collection of Buddhist sculptures, lavishly decorated with mural paintings and plaster carvings from the 11th to 13th centuries.
During its golden age in the 12th century, Bagan was known as "the city of four million pagodas". While Kublai Khan and several massive earthquakes have reduced that inflated number drastically, what remains is quite incredible.
Over the next days we'll visit the principal pagodas, several small villages and the museum including: Shwezigon Pagoda - was the first monument built in Myanmar Style, the prototype for later pagodas is one of the oldest and loveliest temples and remains an important place of devotion for the Burmese; Ananda Temple –is the masterpiece of the early style temple architecture Built in 1066, the gilded and whitewashed Ananda is among the most elegant temples, with delicate decorations in glazed tiles along its base and terraces; Gubyaukgyi Temple – displays a strong influence of Indian culture; Shwesandaw pagoda- displays a strong influence of Mon influence with a steep stairway directed to the terraces for a superb view from the upper level.
Late this afternoon, climb on top of one of the tall temples; and watch the sun drop into distant hills and experience peaceful, tranquil moment and indescribable magical power of Bagan. Over night.
Day 11 - Bagan (B/L/D)
This morning after breakfast, visit Nyaung Oo Market, then proceed to Sulamani temple, Shwegugyi Temple, and Minanthu village.
Bagan is also famous as the centre of Myanmar's thriving lacquer-ware industry. In the afternoon, the tour includes a stop at a local lacquer -ware workshop to watch the skilled artisans at work on the various stages over a period of six months.
Then proceed to old Bagan for a pony cart tour among the temples; Tayokpye, Htilominlo and Thatbyinnyu Temple before sunset. Evening enjoy Bagan's most popular sunset at Bu Paya overlooking view to Ayeyarwaddy River to have a miraculous view of the archaeological site. Enjoy these magical moments. Over night
Day 12 - Bagan - Yangon (Flight) Yangon Departure (B)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Yangon.
Arrival in Yangon; visit to one of Yangon's fabulous bazaars- an endless jumble of color, clamor, heady aromas and contraband goods. The Bogyoke Aung San Market has an enormous array of consumer goods. This will be a wonderful opportunity to pick up some handicrafts. You will be transferred back to the airport in time for your flight back home. Please note that you will be required to pay an international departure tax of $10 USD (per person).
