Cambodia and Myanmar Holiday - 11 Days

Welcome to Phnom Penh – the city was once called “Paris of the East”. A mixture of Asian exotica, the famous Cambodian hospitality awaits visitors to the capital of Cambodia.  Despite its rapid development, it has retained a lot of its rustic charm and elegance. It is an amazing town to bespeak centuries of incredible history and culture which can still be felt at many street corners.
Upon arrival, you are greeted by our local tour guide and transferred by private car to hotel to check in. Enjoy your free time to cover from jetlag.
Meals: N/A.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

After having breakfast at the hotel, start the day learning about the Cambodia’s past tragedy with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Choeung Ek “Killing Fields.” Next, enjoy the introduction of the ancient Khmer art and civilization when browsing in the National Museum. Continue to the Royal Palace overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Rivers. Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the palace is now home to the royal family. Within the palace grounds you will find the Silver Pagoda, its floor covered by 5,000 silver tiles that give the pagoda its name.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh.

Breakfast at hotel, then check out hotel and transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Siem Reap – the heart of the Khmer Kingdom and gateway to the Angkor Temples ruins. Upon arrival in Siem Reap airport, you will be welcomed by our guide who then transfers you by car to the city centrally located hotel for check in.
In the afternoon, transfer to explore the famous Angkor Thom, first with its South Gate which is best known with its majestic doors and artifacts. Then, you will visit the monumental temple of Bayon, the heart of Angkor Thom. The huge enigmatic stone faces of Bayon have become some of the most iconic and recognizable features associated with the ancient Khmer Kingdom and its architecture. Next, move to the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King and Takeo “Jewel of Crystal”, which is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and was erected at the end of the 10th century.
Later this afternoon, transfer back to the hotel. Time for relax then.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Rise early to pick up the most beautiful, haunting and spiritual moment for a visit of the magnificent Angkor Wat at dawn. This special activity is designed also to help you see “the Temple reflex on the water” when it’s much cooler and less crowded. Angkor Wat, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was constructed by Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century and dedicated them to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys and ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction.
For your most convenience, a table with hot tea or coffee and breakfast box arranged by Cambodia Travel will be served at a local restaurant nearby Angkor Wat.
This is our way to avoid the crowd when tourists go back to their hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we will head up to Ta Prohm Temple, a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty with its giant trees that have grown there for centuries. Not like temple-pyramid design, this temple is a typical flat Khmer temple with five rectangular enclosing walls surrounding a central sanctuary. Ta Prohm is a popular photographed spot with iconic trees growing out of the ruins, and it became more famous after appearing on several scenes of the film Tomb Raider.
In the afternoon, transfer to Tonle Sap. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a “floating village” – boats have been converted to look like houses and the “village” move from place to place following water levels. 
In the late afternoon on the way back to your hotel, we will stop to watch the sunset from the foot of Phnom Krohm Mountain 
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Kbal Spean was the refuge of 11th – 13th century religious hermits and over the centuries they carved lingas stands, animals and sacral friezes into the surrounding rocks and riverbeds. Today, a well-marked path leads up the forested hillside to the central area that contains most of the carvings. The trek takes about 45 minutes. In addition to the carvings there is also a variety of fauna at Kbal Spean and the trees and rock pools attract a colorful array of butterflies.
After lunch, drive to Banteay Srei, regarded as the women’s citadel and home to Angkor’s finest stone carvings. Your trip continues to Preah Khan (Sacred Sword): one of Angkor’s largest temples, constructed in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII.
Later this afternoon, you will return to the hotel where you will spend your time on your own.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

This morning is your own leisure to explore the town or just relax at hotel before the transfer to Siem Reap International Airport to catch up the flight to Yangon – former colonial capital of Burma (transit at Bangkok airport). On arrival, meet local tour guide and take airport pick up and hotel transfer. Check in and free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon.

Breakfast at hotel followed by a transfer to the airport to fly to Bagan, the archaeological wonderland of over 3,000 ancient temples. On arrival, you will be met and transferred by our guide to the beautiful Shwezigon Pagoda for the interesting knowledge of Burmese Buddhism. Follow up is a visit to Ananda Temple, one of the finest, largest and best preserved in Old Bagan. Along the way, stop by some surrounding temples. We offer a beautiful sunset cruise on Ayeyarwaddy River to end this day tour.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Bagan.

* Optional tour with surcharges: For the early risers, we offer the optional sunrise balloon tour to see the temples in the distance and get a spectacular aerial view of Bagan. Sometimes you may fly over villages and see people on their early morning rounds, feeding their animals. Please contact our travel consultant to check rate and availability for this unique activity.
The main day tour starts with a visit to Nyaung U Market where you have great chance to meet and talk with the friendly locals. Then, visit Nan Paya Pagoda, one of the biggest temple of Bagan. On this day, you will enjoy the uniqueness of a horst cart ride, head to Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, and continue your day to Manuha Temple. Another highlight of the day is local lacquer ware workshop and learn how this traditional piece of art is made.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Hotel in Bagan.

Following the breakfast, you will be transferred to Bagan airport for a short flight to Heho. On arrival, your another local guide will pick you up and transfer you to Nyaung Shwe town where you take the boat ride to beautiful temple of Indein on the western side of the Inle Lake which is located 900m above sea level and best known as the second largest one in Myanmar. Enjoy your stroll around the hundreds of ruined pagodas in many shapes and sizes before arriving to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake.

Breakfast at hotel then go to 5-day market. On each day, the market is held in one of 5 different places around the lake. It is the place where you have chance to see the local people sells and buy their daily stuffs. It is also the great way to meet many tribes such as the ethnic Intha with their colorful clothing.
The boat trip continues to Phaungdawoo Pagoda, which is believed as the holiest pagoda of Inle Lake. Now, you go to Ngaphechaung monastery – an impressive wooden monastery over the lake. The monastery is also called “jumping cat pagoda” as in the past the cats were trained to jump through the hoops. The next stop is Nam Pan village where you will visit the cotton and lotus weaving factory, cigar making houses, interact with the Intha people.
At the end of the tour, car transfer to Heho airport for flight back to Yangon. Meet private car and transfer to hotel in city center for last night in this country.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon.

After having breakfast at hotel, join us on the full day sightseeing tour in Yangon which is one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South East Asia with the combination among the charming and densely sides.
The first stop on your visit will be the Central Yangon Railway Station where you will catch the circular train. The 1-hour ride offers the best way to discover Yangon. Continue exploring Sule Pagoda to the exotic streets of Yangon downtown with the British colonial buildings such as Emmanuel Church and Inland Water buildings. Then, visit Chaukhtayi Pagoda famous for its Reclining Buddha. Conclude the day with the visit to most outstanding Shwedagon Pagoda from where you will see the gorgeous sunset over the 99 meter high gold plated stupa topped with diamond – one of the most magical moments within a day in Yangon.
Enjoy your shopping time in Bogyoke Market (Scott market) – one of the biggest markets in Yangon (closed on Mondays and public holidays) before transferring to airport for departure flight. Goodbye & Safe Travels!
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: N/A.