Myanmar and Northern Vietnam’s Exotic Retreat in 14 Days

When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport of Hanoi, IDC Travel will welcome and take you to the hotel for check-in.

Hanoi is the Capital of Vietnam, where more than seven million people are now living. The city has a lot of interference between eastern and western architecture due to the stages of history. You will have free time to explore the city’s boulevards and tranquil lakes around the city. You will see a lot of the remains of French- Indochinese’s architectures in the city center.

Hanoi Opera House

Do not miss the bustling Old Quarter. Enjoy the colorful life of locals. You may come across many food vendors and carry street vendors selling their merchandise on the sidewalk.

Transfer to Halong for your luxury cruise for 2 days – 1 night. After a 2 hours of road trip, you will arrive at lunchtime. Check-in for your cabin. Enjoy a special lunch on the cruise.

Halong Bay scenery

Your cruise will begin the journey to Halong Bay through the overlapping limestone mountains. The clear blue water of Halong sparkles in the sun will make you feel like you are lost in a fairy tale world.

Overnight and dinner on board.

We suggest that you should wake up early in the morning to admire the sunrise, enjoy the fresh air of the bay or participate in morning exercise with a Master of Tai Chi.

Cockfight Stone- Halong Bay

Have breakfast on board while your cruise heading back to the port. Have lunch on board and check out from your cabin.

Transfer to Ninh Binh by car in a journey of 4 hours through the beautiful landscape.

Overnight at the hotel in Ninh Binh.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Today you will visit the Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh province. This was the Ancient Royal capital of  the 3 dynasties Ding, Former Le and Ly in the 10th century. You will explore the long line of heroic history of the nation.

Tam Coc – Ninh Binh

Transfer to Tam Coc which is situated 10 km from Hoa Lu. In Vietnamese, Tam Coc means “Three Caves”. Enjoy a delicious lunch atone of the local restaurants. Boarding a bamboo boat to visit Tam Coc- theHalong Bay on land with a beautiful view of the limestone mountains surrounding the golden rice fields.

Transfer to Hanoi by car.

Night at the hotel in Hanoi

In the city tour, you will visit the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Notice that the Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, as well as from October to November. You will visit the symbols of Hanoi: The unique One Pillar Pagoda,  Ngoc Son temple, Hoan Kiem Lake (the Restored Sword Lake) and Temple of Literature.

The Temple of Literature

Have a delicious lunch at a Hanoi’s fancy restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will join a cooking class to learn about Vietnamese’s traditional special dishes.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

From Hanoi airport, you will take the flight to Yangon International Airport.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Yangon- Myanmar

In Yangon, you will visit Karaweik Hall on the Royal lake. Then explore the Pagoda of reclining Buddha – Chaukhtatgyi.

Karaweik Hall

In the downtown, you will discover the colonial buildings and the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Stop here for a while to admire the beautiful sunset at the golden dome

Overnight in Yangon.

Free time to relax and discover local cuisine.

Overnight at the hotel.

Yagon’s Cuisine

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mandalay in the morning.

A local tour guide will welcome you and move to Amarapura. You will visit the Mahagandayon Monastery. The Golden Palace is famous for its exquisite wood carving. Here, thousands of young novices (Sanga) learn Buddhist literature while strictly adhering to the Monastery’s rules and regulations based on Buddha’s teachings.

U Bein Bridge

Visit the beautiful long wooden U Bein Bridge. Then visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and Kuthodaw Pagoda which is known for its stone slabs Buddhist scriptures as the World’s Biggest Book.

Enjoy the magnificent view of the sun set on the Mandalay Hill.

Overnight in Mandalay.

From Mandalay, you will take a boat to travel along the Ayeyarwaddy River. On the way, you can visit the Mingun, a village on the river’s west bank. Visit Settawya Pagoda and Mingun Pahtotawgyi. Afterward, explore the world-famous Mingun Bell and Myatheintan Pagoda.

Myatheindan Pagoda– The White Temple in Mingun Mandalay

Transfer back to Mandalay.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport, then fly to Bagan. You will visit the vibrant Nyaung U Market. Head to the Shwezigon Pagoda to explore its magnificent golden stupa. Then discover the Ananda Temple with an architectural masterpiece. Afterward, visit the Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colors paintings.

Ananda Temple

Enjoy the breathtaking sunset here.

Optional activity: You can take  a hot-air balloon trip to admire the beauty of  Bagan from above (price excluded)

Overnight in Bagan

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

After attending the lacquerware workshop, direct to Manuha Temple which was built in Mon style in 1059. Then to Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument used to be the palace of King Manuha.

Mount Popa Myanmar

Afternoon trip to Mount Popa- an unmissable destination when visiting Bagan. Mount Popa, an extinct volcano that houses the Popa Taungkalat Monastery, is one of Myanmar’s most famous pilgrimage sites. Popa was once known as the “Mountain of Spirits”. Nowadays, it is still revered as a haven for ‘nats,’ or ancestral spirits.

Transfer back to Bagan.  .

Free time in the afternoon.

Overnight in Bagan.

Take the morning fly to Mandalay, pick up on arrival

Overnight in Mandalay.

Mandalay Hill – Myanmar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport. You can take your return flight or move to your next destination.

End of IDC Travel service.

Goodbye and see you soon!

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