21 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS VIETNAM MYANMAR

THREE-WEEK VACATION  VIETNAM TO MYANMAR  - PRIVATE TOUR
Hanoi - Sapa - Coc  ly  Tribe market -  Ha Long Bay - Yangon Myanmar-  Bagan Ancient City - Mandalay - Mingun – Sagaing – Amarapura - PyinOoLwin -Heho – NyaungShwe – Inle Lake - Hanoi
Three-week highlights of Vietnam & Myanmar  tours , you travel from  North  Vietnam and  from Hanoi to Ha  Long Bay  and the mesmerizing Halong Bay  to To  Sapa and Bac Ha  for  Coc ly tribe market on Tuesday  then to Myanmar. Yangon  with an amazing at Shwedagon Pagoda which is one of the wonders of the world. It was built 2500 years ago and enshrined with hair relics of Buddha and  also incredible an Ancient city of Bagan with golden ShwezigonPagoda,first and prototype monument, which was built in Myanmar style in 1087. Then, visit to Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple north to Mandalay. Mandalay is Myanmar's cultural capital. The nature focus of the city is an abrupt hill, rising above a vast moated and walled square. So attractions of Mingun's gigantic stupa stub, Sagaing's temple-studded hills and  famous U Bein's Bridge in Amarapura. And also  to Inle Lake to Indein  visit of ethnic Padaung (“long neck women”). From here you can see in covered alley lined on both sides with a thousand pagodas. Learn of the rich both countries culture and tradition as you meet peoples the people that live in these beautiful places in this combination trip.
DETAILS  ITINERARY:
DAY 01: PICK UP ON IN AIRPORT TO HOTEL IN HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. Time permit you can walk around on your own in the center area in Old Quarter Street of Hanoi.O/N in Hotel.
Includes: transfer with English speaking guide, hotel room.
Information Hanoi:
The city of Hanoi has a distinct atmosphere. It has a French colonial character through the beautiful historic buildings and villas from the time of French rule. The Old  Quarter has numerous narrow streets, each with its own craft; you will find hairdressers, mask makers, leather is worked, silk sold, you name it. Many tradesmen earn a living here. The embassy district, where the old citadel and many beautiful colonial buildings are, is particularly beautiful for walking. With its lakes, tree-lined boulevards, colorful markets, venerable pagodas and beautiful buildings, Hanoi is a very fascinating city. A must is the morning gymnastics around the Hoan Kiem lake. Early on, but very nice; you see many Vietnamese practicing Tai Chi. Hanoi also has beautiful museums, such as the museum of fine arts, where mainly modern painting can be found. The history of the turbulent country is reflected in many historic buildings. Go once in the evening to a show at the Water puppet show Theater, a typical Vietnamese folk game. A central point of the city is Hoan Kiem Lake, in which the Ngoc Son Pagoda is built. There are several nice restaurants on the lake where you can enjoy a Vietnamese specialty: 'Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee'.
DAY 02 ; FUILL-DAY VISIT HANOI - EVENING NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI - SAPA
You will be picked up by your guide and driver for a half-day excursion in Hanoi. You visit a number of highlights. First you drive to the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. From the beginning of September until the beginning of November the body is cleaned, then mausoleum is not accessible; The mausoleum is also closed on Mondays (you visit the Tran Quoc pagoda or Hanoi Hilton, the former prison). Then to the 'House of Uncle Ho' behind it. Ho Chi Minh has lived in this simple house on stilts, beautifully situated in the shady park, on a carp pond. You can also admire the beautiful presidential palace (on the outside), dating from the French colonial era. In the same environment, the unique wooden pagoda is on one pillar, in the middle of a lotus pond. Then to the Temple of Literature, the oldest part of which dates back to the 11th century. The temple site is divided into five walled temple courts. The Old Quarter with its numerous (36  streets) Artisan streets and the Ngoc Son temple in the Hoan Kiem Lake  form the fascinating final piece of this excursion. After the excursion, you will be transferred to the hotel for packing luggage for night train to Sapa - Train Depart at 21h15 PM
Includes:  Breakfast, and train ticket to Lao Cai - private cabin - transfer, English speaking guide.
DAY 03: SAPA TREKKING - LOCAL  MARKET DAYS
Morning arrival at the Lao Cai , meet our  driver  and tour guide for  Coc  ly  market on Tuesday , if on Saturday  for  Can Cau Market ,  Sunday Bac Ha market,  in  afternoon to Sapa mountain hill station. Afternoon check in then your trek through the magnificent mountains and local villages. The first leg of the trek is on the road, but you will soon branch off onto a small path which leads down into the valley. Here you can see the Muong Hoa River and visit the Black H’mong village of Cat Cat. It's located in the basin of the Muong Hoa Valley, near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of the H'Mong ethnic group which has retained the unique customs and practices that have been lost in many in other villages.
Once you leave the crowds of Sapa, you'll be stunned by the beauty of the mountains, some of which stand at over 3140m height. The views of the bright sunshine illuminating the rice paddies H'Mong houses scattered in the valley are ones you will never forget. The Black H’mong are one of the largest minority groups in the Sapa area. They have their own language and wear traditional, handmade indigo blue clothing. After exploring Cat Cat Village, you will return to Sapa with time to visit Sapa daily market in the afternoon. You will have dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Sapa. - A 5-7 km trek.
Includes:  Breakfast and transfer + tour guide
DAY 04: SAPA TREKKING
Today you will trek to rice paddy fields, flower valleys and Black Hmong villages, located in the mountains with amazing panoramic views. You will visit a local house to meet the villagers and discover their daily life. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will continue through the rice terrace fields to Ta Van Village of Zay people to discover their culture. This is the biggest valley and features most impressive rice terrace fields in the whole of Sapa. You will have dinner and spend the night in a home stay in Giang ta Chai village . 15-17 km trek.
Includes:  Breakfast, Dinner  in home-stay, English speaking guide.
DAY 05: SAPA - HANOI
After breakfast, you will trek to Giang Ta Chai Village. You will meet some of the Red Dao community and learn about their lives here in the mountains before the car collects you to return to Sapa Town. You will stop for lunch at a restaurant and then have free time in the afternoon in Sapa until 15:00 when you will be get on the bus  by Limousine Bus  back to back to Hanoi. You will arrive back in Hanoi at 20:30.- Arrival hotel check in and  stay in Hanoi - A 7-10 km trek.
DAY 06 : HANOI - HA LONG BAY CRUISE
Information about Halong bay:
The large bay is near the border with China and has an area of ​​1,500 km². Halong Bay is one of the most picturesque places in Vietnam. In the bay there are more than 3,000 limestone islands that emerge perpendicularly from the water of the Gulf of Tonkin. Legend has it that the islands originated because a dragon landed here in the sea and took part of the land with its tail and then submerged it underwater. Only the higher parts of the coast have remained protruding above the water. In reality, the erratic shapes of the rocks are caused by the centuries-long influence of wind, rain and waves. It is part of the Karsts Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:
Sailing in the world-famous Halong Bay. You will be picked up by your driver from your hotel and taken to Halong Bay in about three hours, a distance of 160 km. You will be on board around noon. After a welcome drink, followed by the briefing of the crew, it is lunchtime. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch buffet as you sail towards the famous rock peaks with names like Cho Da (stone dog) and Ga Choi (fighting cock). It is a beautiful bay. You pass several small islands and the fantastic karst mountains, which just rise from the sea, all around you. When the bat cave is near you can go to it with a smaller boat. If you prefer to go kayaking, this is also an option. Around 5.15 pm you return to the ship to relax on board. A cooking demonstration is held on the sun deck to teach you the tricks of Vietnamese cooking. At the same time it is happy hour (with a drink the second is free). Dinner consists of a well-kept barbecue. Mainly fish dishes are prepared on board. At 21:30 there is a film shown for the fans, but you can also relax in your comfortable cabin. If you are in need of a traditional massage, ask for one of the employees (for a fee and reserve on arrival). You will spend the night somewhere in the bay, the boat will be stationary. Includes kayak, lunch and dinner, guide of the cruise company.
Includes:  Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner , and transfer sharing bus + Guide on Junk + 1 Cabin room + Boat tickets + Entrance fee + Kayaking
DAY 07: HA LONG BAY - HANOI
Early Morning for “Tai Chi” If you want: tai chi-les on deck (in good weather), before breakfast, you start the day fit. Breakfast around 7 am. You sail along the islands, Trong, Trinh Nu, Coc Ngoi and the Me Cung cave. You will also visit the beautiful Suprise cave. After this the junk sails back to the harbor of Halong Bay, meanwhile you enjoy a delicious brunch. You will arrive at the port around 11:30. From there you drive back to Hanoi for   check in your hotel in Hoian. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can walk around on your own in the center.
Includes:  Breakfast, Lunch  + transfer + Hotel room
DAY 08: HANOI FLIGHT TO  YANGON - MYANMAR (BURMA)
Morning  our    driver pick up transfer to Airport for flight from Hanoi to Yangon, upon arrival, you'll greet by your guide who will accompany and transfer you to your hotel. Check in  and  you have to walk around on your own in the center. Overnight in Yangon.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room + Air ticket from Hanoi flight Yangon
DAY 09: YANGON VISIT
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia. 
After breakfast, we'll take a tour around the city center which is filled various historical and colonial buildings partly by car or partly on foot. We’ll first visit to Sule Pagoda which is a 2200-year-old temple surrounded by government buildings and commercial shop. Then, you'll pass along the way to Mahabandoola Park where Independent Monument exists. Continue your tour by passing City Hall, a little india and a little china.
Continue to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods (Note: closed on Mondays and public holidays). 
Then, we'll visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, one of Myanmar's more beautiful reclining Buddha’s which is topped by a crown encrusted with diamonds and other precious stones. The feet of the statue carved with traditional symbols and often many locals gathering to pay homage and pray. 
From Here, end your day at Shwedagon Pagoda which is one of the wonders of the world. It was built 2500 years ago and enshrined with hair relics of Buddha and a place where to meet devoted Buddhists meditating and praying. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point. Overnight in Yangon.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room  
DAY 10: YANGON FLIGHT TO BAGAN
This morning, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (NyaungOo).
Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
On arrival, your journey begins with a visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.
Continue with a visit to the golden ShwezigonPagoda,first and prototype monument, which was built in Myanmar style in 1087. Then, visit to Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple @ Wetkyi-Inn Village which is well-known for its exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. 
This afternoon begin with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples.  Built in the early Mon-style, Ananda contains two unique Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed.                                                                                     
From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple.
Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples. Overnight in Bagan. 
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room + Domestic flight
DAY 11: BAGAN DAY VISIT
OPTION: Balloons OverBagan - Start your morning with an incredible hot-air balloon flight over Bagan’s temple-studded plains. This is a truly unforgettable and unique experience. (Note: available only from late- October to late-March; all flights weather permitting) [Supplement - USD275 per person]         
After breakfast at your hotel, we'll visit NyaungOo Market where villagers gather every day to buy and sell their produce and other goods.  Continue to Myinkaba village and take a short walking tour to explore the temples of Manuha and Nan Paya. 
Explore more temples in the area, visit more craft shops or return to your hotel for a break to relax from the midday heat. 
This afternoon, continue to the rural village of Minnanthu, one of Bagan’s least visited areas.  Here you will explore temples such as Payathonzu, Lemyentha and Nandamannya before heading to the riverside pier.  Board a local boat for a slow cruise down the Irrawaddy River.  As you cruise the waters, observe the lifestyle of the fishermen and riverside villagers as well as enjoying the unique perspective of Bagan’s temples. Return to your hotel this evening. Overnight in Bagan. 
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room  
DAY 12: BAGAN - POPA - BAGAN
Take a break from temple touring in Bagan to visit Mt Popa, an extinct volcano standing 1518 metres high. Mount Popa has played an important role in Myanmar culture, religion and history since earliest times. Its shrine is dedicated to the worship of the 37 Nats, the Burmese ancient animist spirits. (Climb is optional!)
In the afternoon, we’ll then begin the drive to Bagan, a one-hour journey. Along the way we will stop in a local village where the people use the fruit of the palm tree to make wine and molasses. Witness the incredible production process. Then transfer to your hotel and take time to relax. Overnight in Bagan.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room  
DAY `13: BAGAN - FLYTO MANDALAY
This morning fly north to Mandalay. Mandalay is Myanmar's cultural capital. The nature focus of the city is an abrupt hill, rising above a vast moated and walled square.
En-route to city center, we'll first stop at Ava which is one of the ancient cities and a remarkably rural backwater of empty fields sparsely dotted with widely spaced ruins, monastic buildings and stupas. Explore Ava by plodding horse cart to visit BagayaKyaung (a wonderful teak monastery), MahaAungmyeBonzan monastery (built of stucco-covered brick, royal monastery temple) and Nanmyin (a leaning watchtower of Ava)
This afternoon, we'll visit MahamuniPogada, 13ft-high sated Buddha image which is one of Myanmar's most famous. Continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda, whose 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures have earned it the title ‘World’s Biggest Book’. Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19^th century Royal Palace. This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving. 
Head to the top of Mandalay Hill as the sun begins to set to enjoy magnificent views of the city and Irrawaddy River. Overnight in Mandalay.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room + Domestic flight
DAY 14: MANDALAY - MINGU - SAGAING - AMARAPURA
Today we'll explore the historic sites around Mandalay. Visiting to iconic attractions include Mingun's gigantic stupa stub, Sagaing's temple-studded hills and U Bein's Bridge in Amarapura.
This morning we'll take a short river journey to visit Mingun Pagoda. Then, continue your visit to the world's largest uncracked bell called Mingun Bell. Across the road, you can visit a Buddish nursing home for family-less elderly folk which is always glad of donations. (donation is own account)
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. (own account)
Return to dry land by boat and take a drive to Sagaing by crossing a bridge over the Irrawaddy River. Uncountable white-and-gold stupas are highlights of Sagaing.Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar.  It is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centers and you will visit pagodas such as Swan OoPonNya Shin and U Min ThoneSae. We’ll also visit Sagaing’s local market, a typical Burmese market that few tourists visit. Here you will find a range of items for sale includinglocally made pottery, silver and other handicrafts. We will also stop at a small pottery village to see the process of making the ubiquitous water pots found throughout Myanmar.
Return toward the city and stop at Amarapura, a former capital whose name means ‘City of Immortality’. First visit a silk weaving workshop which produces exquisite handmade products and then visit Mahagandayon monastery, when over one-thousand monks reside. After touring this tranquil site, continue to U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest and 200 year-old teak bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the bridge and the fabulous views of the surrounding farms and streams. Overnight in Mandalay.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room
DAY 15: MANDALAY - PYINOOLWIN
This morning, leave Mandalay for a scenic two-hour drive to the former British hill station of PyinOoLwin (also known as Maymyo) located on a plateau 1,000m above sea level. Many reminders of the colonial era are still present in PyinOoLwin, including brick and timber houses.
PyinOoLwin is home for many ethnic tribes as well as a considerable numbers of Nepalese and Hindu who migrated during the British occupation, famous for its climate weather.
Stop at the Botanical Gardens, 432 acres of leafy gardens home to a diverse mix of botanical species from around the world. The Gardens were established by Sir Harcourt Butler, former Governor of Burma.
Continue to the local market to see the multicolor flowers and vegetables on sale. Drive back to Mandalay and Overnight in Mandalay.
Includes:  Breakfast,  + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room
DAY 16: MANDALAY - FLY  HEHO -NYAUNGSHEW - INLE LAKE                     
After breakfast, transfer to Mandalay Airport for a flight to Heho. 
From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to NyaungShwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Along the way, stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which is an elegant ancient monastery with its oval-shaped windows. We will also stop in NyaungShwe for a short walk around town and visit to the colorful market if it is being held that day. Upon reaching the edges of Inle Lake, board a private motorboat to head out to Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s most spectacular sights. Pass villages built on stilts over the lake, observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water. Visit PhaungDawOo Pagoda, famous for the 800 years old Five Buddha statues which are covered in gold leaf.
Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
If time permits, there may be time to enjoy a short walk through one of the lakeside villages. Overnight on Inle Lake. 
Includes:  Breakfast, Boat trip + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room + Domestic flight
DAY 17: INLE LAKE - IN DEIN - LONG NECK VILLAGE
After breakfast, visit the lake’s morning market. The market rotates its location around the lake’s villages in a 5 day rhythm and is visited by lake inhabitants and surrounding hill tribes who come to sell and trade their wares. (Note: market is daily except on dark moon day and full moon day). 
From the middle of the lake, continue down a small canal leading to Indein populated by ethnic Padaung (“long neck women”). You’ll walk on a covered alley lined on both sides with a thousand pagodas. Continue on foot by a long covered staircase to discover the magnificent complex of AlaungSithu in a beautiful scenery of ancient stupas buried in vegetation with a panoramic view of the lake. This afternoon is your leisure at hotel. Overnight on Inle Lake.
Includes:  Breakfast, + tour guide/ transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room  
DAY 18: FREE DAY EXPLORING BY OWN
Includes:  Breakfast,
DAY 19: INLE LAKE - HEHO - YANGON
After breakfast, drive to the Heho Airport for the flight to Yangon and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in subjected to room availability)
Today is free visit day in Yangon where your car and guide will be at your hands for any additional sightseeing or shopping that you may wish to do. Overnight in Yangon.
Includes:  Breakfast, transfer private car/Van  + Hotel room + Domestic flight
DAY 20: YANGON - HANOI
Today is your leisure at hotel before transfer to airport for your departure flight. Arrival pick up to Check in Hotel
Includes:  Breakfast, transfer private  car/Van  + Hotel room + flight  ticket  Yangon - Hanoi
DAY 21:  HANOI DEPARTURE
Today is your leisure at hotel before transfer to airport for your departure flight home - End of trip  
Includes:  Breakfast, transfer private  car/Van 

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