Timeless Cultures of Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
19 days
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Gain a deeper understanding of the cultures of Southeast Asia, as you visit four countries to discover ancient temples, natural wonders, traditional villages and unique traditions.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Board a traditional boat for a two-day voyage on the Mekong River and experience life in riverside villages
- Attend a shinbyu ceremony during which Buddhist boys, clad in colorful royal clothing, become novice monks
- Walk among the ruins of the Khmer Empire including Angkor Wat and the “jungle temple” Ta Prohm
What's this trip about?
Gain a deeper understanding of the cultures of Southeast Asia, as you visit four countries to discover ancient temples, natural wonders, traditional villages and unique traditions.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
En Route
In Flight
Day
3
Yangon, Myanmar, Program Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Yangon D Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon
Activity note: Hotel check-in available at 2:00 p.m. Transfer time from the airport to the hotel may be approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Please...
Day
4
Burmese Politics, Meet University Students, Shwedagon Paya
Yangon B,L,D Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon
Activity note: Walking approximately 1.5 miles; mostly even terrain; watch out for occasional potholes; one bridge with 25-30 steps. Visitors to Shwedagon Pay...
Day
5
Early Morning flight to Bagan, Discover Bagan Early Period
Bagan B,L,D Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Breakfast: Boxed breakfast from the hotel with fruit, pastry. Coffee and tea will be provided at the airport.
Morning: Check out of the hotel and depa...
Day
6
Explore Temples in Bagan: Ananda, Htilo Minlo, Sulamuni
Bagan B,L,D Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Activity note: Optional, sunrise balloon ride for an additional fee. Cost is not included in your program fee. Information about balloon ride listed in the fi...
Day
7
Bagan Novice Initiation Ceremony, Sunset Cruise Irrawaddy
Bagan B,L,D Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Activity note: This initiation ceremony is sponsored by Road Scholar. The Group Leader will advise us in advance how to participate. This traditional ceremo...
Day
8
To Mandalay, Nunnery and School Visit, Sagaing Hill
Mandalay B,L,D Rupar Mandalar Resort
Activity note: Driving time is approximately 5 hours with stops along the way.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Check out of our hotel and take a motorcoach to Man...
Day
9
History of Mandalay, Mandalay Palace, Local Crafts
Mandalay B,L,D Rupar Mandalar Resort
Breakfast: Includes eggs, toast, butter, jams, juices, coffee, tea, water, and more.
Morning: We begin the day with a motorcoach discovery of Mandalay City and the last B...
Day
10
Fly to Tachileik, Cross Border into Thailand
Chiang Rai B,L,D Laluna Hotel and Resort
Activity note: Flight time from Mandalay to Tachileik is 1 hour. Flight time is not yet published but it will be sometime in the late morning or early afternoon. Schedules will...
Day
11
Lecture, Karen Hilltribe Village Visit, Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai B,L Laluna Hotel and Resort
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Early morning, attend a lecture by an expert lecturer about Southeast Asian economy and politics. Then transfer to the pier to t...
Day
12
Border Crossing into Laos, Day Cruise Down to Pak Beng
Pakbeng B,L,D Pakbeng Lodge
Activity note: Motorcoach from Chiang Rai to Laos border approximately 1.5 hours. At the border, a passport and passport photo is required to obtain a Laos visa at the border.. Al...
Day
13
Cruise Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang B,L,D Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel
Activity note: Cruise this day is approximately 7 hours with stops along the way. You must be able to walk on planks with makeshift railings to get off and on the ...
Day
14
Morning Alms, Cooking Class, Arts & Ethnology Museum
Luang Prabang B,L Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel
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Breakfast: Before breakfast, take a motorcoach to town ...
Day
15
Discover Luang Prabang, Silk Weaving Workshop, Free Time
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Activity note: Walking up to 1 mile or mostly flat level surfaces. Entrance to temples require walking up stairs with no handrails.
Breakfast: At the ho...
Day
16
Fly to Siem Reap, Dance Performance
Siem Reap B,D Tara Angkor Hotel
Activity note: Flight duration 1.5 hours.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: After checking out of the hotel, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Lunc...
Day
17
Ta Phrom, Sras Srung, Banteay Srey, National Museum
Siem Reap B,L,D Tara Angkor Hotel
Activity note: Walking up to 1.5 miles at Ta Phrom, along dirt wooded path with wooden made pathway through the temple. In Banteay Srey, walking for 1/2 mile without a lot of s...
Day
18
Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Tonle Sap Lake
Siem Reap B,D Tara Angkor Hotel
Activity note: Walking in Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom will be physically straining today. You will spend the whole morning at these ruins which will have uneven steps and stairways...
Day
19
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out 12:00 noon.
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Prepare for check out. Program concludes. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If...
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Last Updated: 2/8/2022
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Meals Included
- 42 Meals
- 16 Breakfasts
- 13 Lunches
- 13 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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