Take a leisurely boat ride on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River and observe life along the Thonburi klongs (canals). Then fly to Mandalay, the last royal capital of the Burmese kingdom, watch the sunset from a boat on Taungthaman Lake and view the U Bein Bridge. You’ll also visit Mahamuni Paya, one of Myanmar’s most revered Buddhist places of worship, and Shwenandaw Monastery, the last remaining building of the ancient Mandalay Palace. Fly to Bagan, the 11th-century capital of Myanmar, with its remains of over 2,000 pagodas, temples and stupas, many of which can be seen by bicycle or hot-air balloon. Observe the floating gardens and unique methods of farming and fishing on Inle Lake and see the lighting of oil lamps around the golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Then discover Cambodia’s world-famous Angkor Wat, the “City of Temples” and capital of the Khmer empire.
Language
Burmese, Cambodian, Thai
Time Zone
Myanmar: GMT +6:30
Cambodia & Thailand: GMT +7
Currency
Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Thai Baht (THB)
Average Temp
81° F
Myanmar, Cambodia & Thailand Expedition
Triple Delight
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – BANGKOK, THAILAND
Arrive in Bangkok
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Anantara Riverside Bangkok
Day 2 – BANGKOK
Full-day private tour:
- Thonburi Klongs (canals) by private boat
- Grand Palace – Emerald Buddha
- What Pho – Reclining Buddha
- Jim Thompson’s House
Accommodations: Anantara Riverside Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – BANGKOK / MANDALAY, MYANMAR
Private transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay
Private tour of Mandalay:
- Shwenandaw Monastery
- Kuthodaw Pagoda
Panoramic view from Mandalay Hill
Accommodations: Hilton Mandalay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – MANDALAY – AMARAPURA
Morning visit to artisans:
- Gold-leaf making, Bronze-casting, Jade market
Afternoon visit to Amarapura:
- U Bein Bridge
- Silk weaving workshop
Mahamuni Pagoda en route
Accommodations: Hilton Mandalay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – MANDALAY – AVA & MINGUN
Ferry ride across the river (shared)
Tour of Ava by oxcart
- Teak Monastic school & Watchtower
Boat trip on the Ayeyarwady River to Mingun
- Mingun Bell
- Myatheindan Pagoda
Mingun Pahtodawgyi stupa
Accommodations: Hilton Mandalay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – MANDALAY / BAGAN
Private transfer to airport for flight to Bagan
Private tour of Bagan:
- Htilominlo Temple
- Village of Taung Bi
- Monastery & Tea House
- Horse cart ride to Ananda Temple
- Lacquerware workshop
Accommodations: My Bagan Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – BAGAN – RURAL VILLAGES
Optional early morning Balloon ride over Bagan
(supplement applies)
Private tour of rural villages:
- Nandamanya Temple
- Weaving workshop & Brick-making factory
Bicycle tour of Min Nan Thu village
Myinkaba village:
- Traditional handicrafts
- Manuha & Nanpaya Temples
Accommodations: My Bagan Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – BAGAN / HEHO – INLE LAKE
Private transfer to airport for flight to Heho
Private transfer to Inle Lake hotel via Nyaung Shwe
Private boat tour of villages & floating gardens:
- Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda
Unique farming & fishing on the lake
Accommodations: Pristine Lotus Spa Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 – INLE LAKE
Optional early morning Balloon ride over Inle Lake
(supplement applies)
Village & winery tour by bicycle:
Nyaung Shwe village:
- Tomato warehouse & Bamboo weaving factory
- Shan Royal Palace – Buddhist Cultural Museum
- Red Mountain Winery
- Heritage Bamboo School
Boat ride to Indein Village – Shwe Indein Pagodas
Optional Cooking Class (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Pristine Lotus Spa Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 – INLE LAKE – HEHO / YANGON
Private transfer to airport for flight to Yangon
Private tour of Yangon:
- Bogyoke Aung San Market
- Sule Pagoda
- Reclining Buddha Pagoda
- Shwedagon Pagoda
Accommodations: Yangon Excelsior Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 – YANGON / BANGKOK / SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Private transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap
VIP Fast-track arrival & visa service
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Treeline Urban Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 – SIEM REAP
Private tour of Angkor temples & landmarks
Angkor Thom – ancient walled city:
- Bayon, Baphuon & Phimeanakas Temples
- Terrace of the Elephants & Terrace of the Leper King
- Ta Prohm Temple
Private tour of Angkor Wat
Sunset over Angkor Wat & Dinner
Optional Sunset Gondola ride (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Treeline Urban Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 – SIEM REAP
Private tour of Tonle Sap Lake floating villages
- Stilted community visit by private boat
- Local silk workshop
Private tour of Banteay Srei Temple
Optional evening Phare Circus performance
Accommodations: Treeline Urban Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 14 – SIEM REAP / HOMEWARD BOUND
Private transfer to airport for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $4,650 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
We never have a concern when we turn over our travel plans to NEI because we know they will always provide the best service there is.
Fran & Larry S.
Scottsdale, AZ
When to go:
Year-round (best times are from October to May)
What to eat:
Myanmar: Tea Leaf Salad, Mohinga (fish soup with rice noodles), Burmese Curry
Cambodia: Fish Amok (fish curry in banana leaf), Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles), Green Mango Salad
Thailand: Guam Teow (noodle soup), Som Tam (green papaya salad), Gaeng Keow Wan (green curry)
What to pack:
Light-weight conservative clothing, light jacket or sweater; shawl or scarf; swimwear, comfortable walking/slip-on shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; universal adapter
