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New Year in Myanmar and Cambodia. Famous temples, tribes and wild beaches

Days
13 +2 to transfer

Tour description

New Year trip to the two most authentic countries of Asia, known for their very unusual shrines, famous throughout the world. We will see them all and celebrate the magical New Year on the quiet Ngapali beach. Did we mention the local food? It makes you want to sing! 

  • Walk around the world famous temples of Angkor, where the "Lara Croft, Tomb Raider" was filmed
  • Ride boats on Inle Lake, observing the unusual life of people who have never lived on land
  • Meet the long-necked women in the village of the Padaung people 
  • Enjoy the unforgettable dawn next to thousands of ancient stupas of Bagan in the capital of the Pagan kingdom 
  • Enjoy the quiet beaches of Ngapali, where few tourists get

Tour departures

The price of the tour includes

Three flights; Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels during the entire trip; Breakfasts in some hotels; All transportation including buses, boats, taxi; Professional guiding services.

What is NOT included

Flight to Mandalay and from Siem Reap back home. (Let us know if you need help finding the best deals); Visa to Myanmar ($50) and Cambodia ($30); Insurance (mandatory); Entry tickets to temples, parks and other attractions; Food.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1-2

Royal capital Mandalay, Royal palace, Mandalay hill

We arrive in Mandalay - the former capital of Myanmar and check into a hotel in the center. Our group trip to Myanmar and Cambodia begins here! The name of this city is known even to people who have never been to Asia - after all, Rudyard Kipling wrote his famous poems about Mandalay and Frank Sinatra and Robbie Williams sang about it in their songs. Our acquaintance with the city begins with a walk through the royal palace of the 19th century. The last Burmese king who lived here - Thibaw Min lost the war with the British and on November 25, 1885 was walked along with the queen Supayalat and two children from this palace through the southern gate. The family was moved to India. The palace was used by the British colonialists as a fortress. The queen was able to return to Myanmar only decades later, but she was never allowed to return to Mandalay. 

But the main local shrine - of course, is the sacred hill of Mandalay Hill. It is famous for dozens of monasteries and stupas, and Buddhists from all over the country come here to climb to the top on foot. We observe Buddhist rituals and prayers of parishioners, get acquainted with curious boys-monks who play with the ball right on the territory of their monasteries. 

Enjoy the local cuisine. We will definitely try the most popular local dish - mohinga fish soup with chickpeas, rice noodles and coconut milk, as well as traditional salad from fermented tea leaves. This guided tour to Myanmar and Cambodia will be delicious.

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Day 2-3

Ancient capital Mingun, Mingun-Paya stupa, Bagan

In the morning we go to the suburb of Mandalay - the ancient capital Mingun. It boasts an unusual Buddhist stupa Mingun-Paya, carved out of a huge rock. You will not see anything similar in Myanmar, or anywhere else in the world! They began to build this stupa in 1790, but the work was never finished, because the king was predicted that he would die as soon as Mingun-Paya was finished. The king nevertheless died, and the stupa resembling a huge rock remained standing, covered with large cracks along its body. 

We look at another unusual Burmese pagoda, which is often called the Burmese Taj Mahal. This is the snow-white Hsinbyume Pagoda, whose walls symbolize the waves of the ocean. Why the Taj Mahal? Like the Indian mausoleum, this pagoda was built by order of the ruler in honor of his wife, who died in childbirth. 

In the evening we leave for Bagan (about 5.5 hours on the way). We arrive early in the morning and check into a hotel. We are in the capital of the ancient Pagan kingdom, which is world-famous for one of the oldest temple complexes of the Earth! It boasts  thousands of pagodas and stupas on a vast territory. Awesome sight! We walk among buildings of all styles and sizes, built in the 9th - 13th centuries. We meet an unforgettable sunset, watching the sun pouring golden light over the red earth and ancient silent buildings ...

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Day 4-5

Sunrise in old Bagan, Inle lake, Fishermen of Inta tribe, Padaung village

This day of our guided tour to Myanmar and Cambodia will be very special! We wake up very early to meet the unforgettable sunrise among the mysterious stupas and buildings of Bagan. Those who wish can ride a hot air balloon in the first rays of the sun. Walking around Bagan - we will visit the Shwezigon Pagoda, covered with pure gold, wooden houses of locals and buffaloes grazing near the old stupas. Local life is very simple and practically unchanged for centuries. 

In the evening, we take a bus to Inle Lake (about 7 hours on the way). We arrive in the morning and check into a hotel. We will spend the day on the boat, traveling on the lake and watching the life of people living on the shores and islands. We will see floating gardens and fields, observe "one-legged" fishermen of the Inta tribe and visit a unique factory, where threads are weaved from lotus stalks. We promised, that this group trip to Myanmar and Cambodia will be full of unusual experiences!

We visit the village of the Padaung tribe. Women of this nation are known for wearing rings around the neck from the age of five, which create the effect of lengthening the neck. New rings are added to the girl's neck until she gets married. Some women wear tens of rings weighing several kilograms around their necks! Contrary to popular myth, rings do not bring any harm and at any time they can be removed without negative health consequences.

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Is this trip for you?

This trip is of light physical grade. It includes walks in cities and natural places, three night trips in comfortable buses, and three short flights. Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels, all will have hot water and wi fi internet.

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