9 Days Classic Vietnam and Myanmar Tour
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Be happy with this 9-day classic Vietnam Myanmar itinerary this time! Accompanied by our nice guides, start from the capital city of Vietnam, and make a stop at the beautiful Halong Bay. Finally, enjoy the allure of Myanmar’s pagodas and mountains.
Vietnam: Hanoi city tour (2 nights)
Vietnam: Saigon city with Halong Bay cruise (3 nights)
Myanmar: Yangon city with Mandalay pagodas (2 nights)
Myanmar: Bagan hot air balloon & Mt. Popa (1 night)
Highlights of This Trip
Discover the best parts of the journey - the highlights that will make your trip truly memorable.
Never miss out on the Hanoi city exploration, Vietnam's capital city.
Explore historic temples, taste delicious street food, and experience the local culture. From ancient pagodas to bustling markets, we will show you the best of this vibrant city on this unforgettable trip.
Get ready for an amazing adventure in Vietnam's Halong Bay.
Hop aboard a cruise ship and sail through emerald waters surrounded by thousands of towering limestone islands. You'll explore caves, go kayaking, and savor delicious meals while soaking in the breathtaking natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground world used during the Vietnam War.
Then, explore the vibrant streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), filled with iconic landmarks, markets, and delicious food. This adventure combines the past and present of Vietnam.
This old city has so many incredible temples which record the past of Myanmar. It's a great place to visit and explore how people lived centuries ago. When you visit Bagan, it's like going back in time. People work in the fields, and carts pulled by oxen carry things on the dusty paths.
As you soar high above the ancient city of Bagan, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of thousands of pagodas, capturing the beauty and history of this remarkable place. Get ready for a thrilling journey that will leave you with memories to cherish!
This train takes you on a unique ride around Yangon, where you can see the city and its people up close. As you journey through its neighborhoods and landscapes, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Yangon, creating lasting memories along the way.
Explore the allure of Royal Capital Mandalay City, where history unfolds in every corner. Delight in cultural wonders, from ancient traditions to modern marvels. Join us on a journey through this city of timeless beauty, where the past and present seamlessly converge.
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
Hanoi Arrival
See moreWelcome to Hanoi!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Note: If your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we’ll recommend one of our suggested activities like enjoying the Hanoi food tour by motorbike at night, or having a half-day cooking class, or walking around the Hanoi food street.
Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
See moreEnjoy your breakfast. In the morning at 8:00 am-8:30 am, you will be met by our tour guide at your hotel, start to explore the city of Hanoi. The morning’s activities include:
1. Tran Quoc Pagoda: located on the shores of West Lake, this pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism, a must-see for any of Hanoi city tour.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: one of the most famous works in Vietnam. With great cultural and historical value, it will expand your understanding of the country.
3. One Pillar Pagoda: Hanoi’s iconic landmark not to be missed, famous for its extraordinary architecture. This Pagoda is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.
4. Temple of Literature: one of the top historical attractions in Hanoi, which is the first university in Vietnam. The temple represents Vietnamese ancient architecture and traditional fondness for learning.
End of the sightseeing, you will have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, and then take a rest.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the following activities:
1. Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple: famous for its peaceful beauty, cultural as well as historical values.
2. Taking a traditional cyclo tour through the Old Quarter: the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter and experience the daily life of the local.
3. Savor the best street food in the world: never miss out the Vietnam food
After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)
See moreIn the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at about 8:00 am, and then head to the cruise port of Halong Bay. It takes about 3 hours to arrive. Upon arrival, the cruise staff will help you with the check-in at around 12:00 am.
Welcome onboard in Halong Bay! You will be greeted with a welcome drink and the introduction and guidelines. Then, you will enjoy the lunch onboard in the elegant dining room.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy some exciting activities such as sightseeing, kayaking, or swimming according to each cruise’s itinerary.
While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure time of the Spa, Beauty, and Massage services surrounded by the stunning scenery around you. Besides, you can also join in the chef’s cooking class and learn the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
In the evening, an elegant dinner is ready with a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
After dinner, enjoy a leisurely evening onboard, such as joining in board games, squid fishing, a night movie, or bars & karaoke.
Halong Bay Cruise; Flight to Saigon (B, L)
See moreYour second day of Halong Bay Cruise will start with a Tai Chi class for 20 minutes to breathe the fresh air and brighten the day.
After breakfast, continue with the exploration of the tourist sites on Halong Bay. At around 10:00 am, it’s time to pack your luggage for checkout.
At about 11:30 am, your cruise boat will sail back to the port and you will enjoy an early lunch on the way. Then, our driver will pick you up at the port, heading to the airport of Hanoi for your flight to Saigon.
Welcome to Saigon! Your tour guide will take you to the hotel for Check-in. You can have the rest of the day to yourself.
Saigon City Tour; Flight to Yangon (B, L)
See moreAfter breakfast, at about 8:30 am, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels, where you discover these amazing systems developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You will see various weapons used in the war on display. It will take the whole morning to explore and enjoy.
After lunch at a local restaurant, back to Saigon city to explore the iconic highlights, including:
1. Notre Dame Cathedral: honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia, seen as the architectural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City
2. Old Saigon Post Office: Vietnam’s largest post office and oldest colonial structure, is one of the must-sees, attracting visitors with its aesthetic and historical values
3. Cholon: the largest Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh with many traditional shops, markets, and local food stalls.
4. Emperor Jade Pagoda: a sacred place of Saigon, built by a Chinese merchant named Liu Daoyuan, where people pray and seek blessings.
End of the sightseeing tour, you will be escorted to the airport and take a flight to Yangon. It takes about 2.5 hours.
Welcome to Yangon!
Our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport upon arrival. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Yangon City Exploration; Flight to Mandalay (B, L)
See moreAfter morning breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up at 8:30 am to Yangon Railway Station. Taking the local circular Train journey to the outskirts of town (20-30 minutes ride).
1. Circular train journey: observing the lively and colorful life of the rural Burmese people.
2. Kyi Myin Daing Market: a variety of street vendors sell colorful wares, where you can explore the market and meet friendly locals.
Go back to the downtown area of Yangon to enjoy Myanmar cuisine, you’ll continue your tour in the afternoon. You’ll explore:
1. Old City Hall: A well-balanced blend of Western and Burmese architectural styles, listed on the Yangon City Heritage List.
2. Botahtaung Pagoda: features golden decorations inside and houses a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.
3. Bogyoke Market: sells many Burmese traditional handicrafts including stone, wood, bronze carvings, and much more.
4. Kandawgyi Park: famous Karaweik, a concrete replica of a Burmese royal barge built in 1972, near Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha Image.
5. Shwedagon Pagoda: an important Buddist icon, which has been described as one of the wonders of the world, plays a very important role in old Burmese history.
Enjoy the sunset over the Shwedagon pagoda, and then you’ll get back to the airport and take a flight to Mandalay. It takes about 1 hour.
Welcome to Mandalay! Upon your arrival in Mandalay, your local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check-in. You can have a good rest then.
Half-day Mandalay Tour; Drive to Bagan (B, L)
See moreToday, after breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up at 8:00 – 8:30 am to have a half-day Mandalay tour. You will visit remarkable sights like:
1. The Golden Palace Monastery: famous for its exquisite wood carvings.
2. Kuthodaw Pagoda: housing the “Biggest book in the World”.
3. Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda: famous for its huge Marble Buddha.
After a local lunch and take a break, you’ll be transferred by private van to Bagan after enjoying breakfast. The total distance is 112 miles and will take about 4 hours. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel for check-in.
Arrive in late afternoon, you can enjoy a fun horse cart ride to a little village called Taung Phi for a view of a teak monastery. Keep riding in the horse cart around temples and winding roads, while the sun moves toward the horizon, making interesting shadows from the temples on the ground. You’ll visit Shesandaw Pagoda and watch one of the best sunsets in Southeast Asia.
Hot Balloon Ride & Mount Popa (B)
See moreToday, you need to get up early at 5:00 am to experience a beautiful hot air balloon flight over Bagan’s temples.
Drifting over a panorama of a thousand ancient pagodas, silent in the shadow of low-slung mountains and against the banks of the mighty Irrawaddy River, you will have a wonderful overhead perspective of Bagan. It's a fantastic and interactive experience.
The entire experience will last about 2.5 hours. On landing, our fully trained Myanmar ground crew will pack the balloon whilst passengers enjoy a glass or two of celebratory champagne. You’ll receive a flight certificate signed by the pilot.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you have free time on your own until your tour guide picks you up at 1:00 pm-1:30 pm to Mount Popa.
1. Mount Popa: a dormant volcano in central Myanmar and the highest point of the Pegu Range.
2. Popa Taungkalat Monastery: a special monastery high up on a big rocky hill, offering beautiful views of the fields nearby and Mount Popa.
3. Nat Shrine: mannequin-like figures representing the 37 Nats, which is dedicated to animist spirits.
Note: You need to climb 777 steps to get to Popa Taungkalat Monastery. If you don’t want to do that, you can choose to visit the sandalwood forest and medical herb garden with plenty of flora and fauna.
After touring Mount Popa, a stop will be made at a palm tree plantation on the way back to the hotel in Bagan. Villagers earn money from these palm trees. It's a nice break where you can watch them work with palm trees.
Bagan - Mandalay (B)
See moreIn the morning, after breakfast, your tour guide will escort you to Mandalay.
Tour service ends here.
Hope you enjoyed a great trip with us and we look forward to seeing you next time. .
Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring the Indochina region, like Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, please never hesitate to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
✓Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
✓Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
✓Private English speaking tour guide service.
✓Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
✓Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).
-International air tickets.
-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
-Meals are not listed in itinerary.
-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
-Services not stated in the itinerary.
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9 Days Classic Vietnam and Myanmar Tour
- Tour Code:INT-VM-VM09
- Length: 9 days & 8 nights Days
- Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Saigon – Yangon – Mandalay – Bagan - Mandalay
- Price: USD
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