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Day 1
Arrival in Mandalay, checking into a hotel, walk through the central part of the city and first acquaintance with local cuisine.
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Day 2
In the morning we will go to the suburb of Mandalay - the ancient capital of Mingun. We will visit an amazing stupa, carved into the rock, and make a photo near the most beautiful Hsinbyume pagoda. In the evening we go by bus to Bagan (5.5 hours on the way).
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Day 3
Arrival in Bagan, checking into the hotel. We will explore one of the oldest temple complexes in the world - thousands of pagodas and stupas scattered over a vast territory. We will enjoy sunset on one of the most beautiful pagodas of the ancient Pagan kingdom.
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Day 4
We get up before dawn and go to meet the first rays of the sun among the mysterious stupas and buildings of Bagan. In the evening we take a bus to Inle Lake - one of the wonders of modern Myanmar (7 hours on the way).
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Day 5
We will spend the day riding a boat on an incredibly beautiful lake. We will look at the life of people living on the water, see floating vegetable gardens and fields, "one-legged" fishermen of the Inta tribe, women from the long-necked tribe, ancient temple complexes and golden stupas. We will also visit a unique factory of threads from the stems of the lotus, and have lunch in a floating restaurant.
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Day 6
In the morning we will take a short flight (1 hour) to the south. After lunch, we check into a hotel on the beach.
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Day 7
We enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia - Ngapali. Kilometers of white sand, turquoise sea, massage, spa, seafood - everyone will find something to their liking.
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Day 8
In the morning we will make a short flight to Yangon (50 minutes). We check into a hotel and walk in one of the most colorful cities in the world. Closer to sunset, we will go to one of the wonders of the Buddhist world - the incredible golden pagoda Shwedagon.
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Day 9
Morning flight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Checking into a hotel.
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Day 10-11
Early in the morning we go to Angkor Wat complex 5 km from Siem Reap. We will spend two days marveling at the stunning temple complexes and grandiose monasteries built in the 12th century!
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Day 12
Free day. You can continue to explore Angkor Wat, take biking tours in the countryside or take a trip to Tonle Sap lake - the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. There we will be explorig the lake on the boat, visiting the villages on the water.
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Day 13
Morning flight to Luang Prabang. Checking into a hotel. We will visit the local night market known for its unique handicrafts.
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Day 14
Luang Prabang is one of UNESCO world heritage sites, an old royal capital with grand temples and cozy streets. We will visit all most prominent sites, participate in early morning alms giving ceremony and enjoy Kuang Si Falls.
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Day 15
In the morning we take a bus to Vang Vieng (8 hours) where we check into a hotel. Dinner in a riverside restaurant.
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Day 16
In the morning we will visit the famous cave on the outskirts of Vang Vieng and after lunch go to Blue lagune - an amazing place for swimming and rest.
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Day 17
Bus ride to Vientiane (4-5 hours), checking into a hotel. We will explore the old city, visiting temples, and the river front.
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Day 18
Flight to Hanoi in Vietnam, checking into a hotel in the historic disctrict and walks in the center.
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Day 19
We continue to explore Hanoi, a chaotic, colorful city. We will visit the Catholic Cathedral, the oldest Temple of literature, try the most delicious Vietnamese coffee with eggs and the famous pho soup. We will see the railway street, visit some unusual pagodas and enjoy sunset on West Lake.
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Day 20
In the morning, we take the bus to Halong Bay. At noon we board the ship, where we will spend this day and night, enjoying stunning landscapes. We will explore caves and bays, take part in a culinary master class, and enjoy dinner.
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Day 21
Around 11 a.m. we leave the ship and take a bus back to Hanoi where we check into a hotel.
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Day 22
Morning departure by bus to Sapa (on the way about 6 hours). After lunch, we check into the hotel and go for a walk to the village of Cat-Cat, where we will meet people from the tribe of black Hmongs.
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Day 23
If the weather permits, we will walk to the top of Fansipan, the tallest mount in Indochina. We will also take walks, visiting local villages.
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Day 24
Brunch in one of the best cafes in town. Bus ride back to Hanoi (around 6 hours on the way). Night flight to Danang (1 hour).
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Day 25-27
We enjoy the beaches of Danang and visit Hoi An, the most romantic town of the country, known for its architecture and a mixture of Japanese, Vietnamese and European heritage.
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Day 28
Flight to Ho Chi Minh, checking into a hotel. Walks in the center.
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Day 29
Flight back home.