Depart early to take a flight to Bagan - the land of more than 3,000 ancient temples. First, we will visit the traditional market of Nyaung U which exists for centuries. After that is the gilded pagoda of Shwezigon and the magnificent temple of Ananda as we venture to the farther parts of the plain. Here in Bagan, you will surely have a comprehensive look at Burmese Buddhist traditions.

After that, visit a local lacquerware workshop to have a deeper understanding of the technique involving lacquer painting.

Meals on your own account.

Stay overnight in Bagan.

Make your trip to Bagan more interesting by visiting Nan Paya Pagoda – one of the four Bagan’s monuments which was built of sandstone, as well as other magnificent places of interest nearby. We will also pay a visit to MinkabaGubyaukyi temple and the special architecture and sculpture of Myazedi Pagoda, Manuha Temple as they will draw your curiosity with a heartfelt impression. Of course, Shwesandaw Pagoda, one of the best landmarks in Bagan which is famous for the magical sunset, is also on our list.

Meals on your own account.

Stay overnight in Bagan.

You will have a flight to Heho this morning. It is known as the entrance to the wonderful Inle Lake. Enjoy your boat ride around the lake and explore is timeless charm.

Admire the luxuriant floating gardens with a variety of plants and vegetables. This is also an opportunity to discover the simplicity and uniqueness in the lifestyle of local villagers. You will be surprised by the scene of fishermen controlling the boat with just one leg. This is a one-of-a-kind rowing technique in the world.

We will also visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda in the afternoon where is home to five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaves.

Also, visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, an attractive wooden structure on the lake. It was built at the end of the 1850s and is considered as the biggest and oldest monastery on the lake.

Finish your today’s trip with a visit to the cotton and lotus weaving factories and cigar making houses in Nam Pan village for a closer look at the local life and craft.

Stay overnight in Inle.

Explore Indein – an ancient complex of temples. It is one of the most famous sites near Inle Lake that holds great cultural and religious value.

You will be transferred to the airport in the afternoon for flight to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon, check in and relax.

Meals on your own account.

Stay overnight in Yangon.

Firstly, we visit Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda where is home to an enormous reclining Buddha statue.

After that, head to Shwedagon Pagoda. It is a wonderful golden pagoda located on the top of Singuttara Hill. People said that the pagoda was built 2500 years ago and it kept the hair relics of the Buddha. Nowadays, the location is the most magnificent religious place in the world and the pride of Myanmar.

Ultimately, savor the day by visiting Scott Market aka Bogyoke Market, which is the best place to go shopping in Yangon offering a wide range of products from foods, fabrics, lacquer wares to jewelleries. This is definitely a great chance to select some lovely gifts for your friends and family back home.

Head to Yangon Airport for your evening flight to Phnom Penh. When you arrive, your local guide will be waiting and ready to take you to the hotel for check in.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Morning: Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda & National Museum

Your day begins at the Royal Palace, the official residence of King Norodom Sihamoni. Built in 1866, the palace complex is a stunning example of Khmer architecture, with golden spires and ornate roofs. Your guide will lead you through the Throne Hall, used for royal ceremonies, and the Moonlight Pavilion, a graceful open-air building where classical dance performances are held.

The highlight is the Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo), so named for its floor covered with over 5,000 silver tiles weighing one kilogram each. Inside, you will see the Emerald Buddha of Cambodia (a Baccarat crystal Buddha) and a life-sized gold Buddha weighing 90 kilograms, adorned with 2,086 diamonds.

National Museum: Immerse yourself in Cambodian history and art at the National Museum. Explore fascinating exhibits showcasing artifacts from the Angkor era and other periods, providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia.

Next, we head to visit Wat Phnom: Ascend the scenic Phnom Penh Hill, where Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple with a long history, sits atop. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and experience the tranquillity of the temple grounds.

Lunch: A Cambodian lunch at a local restaurant, where your guide can recommend regional specialties.

Afternoon: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)

This former high school was converted into a prison and torture center by the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979). Over 17,000 prisoners passed through S-21; only seven survived. Your guide will lead you through the classrooms-turned-cells, the photographs of victims lining the walls, and the iron bed frames still in place. It is a harrowing but essential stop for understanding modern Cambodian history. The Khmer Rouge's radical communist revolution led to the deaths of nearly two million Cambodians through execution, forced labor, and starvation.

Afternoon: The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek

Located 15 kilometers outside Phnom Penh, Choeung Ek is one of hundreds of "killing fields" where the Khmer Rouge executed and buried victims. The centerpiece is the Memorial Stupa, a glass-walled monument filled with over 8,000 human skulls sorted by age and gender. A path leads you past mass graves, and the audio tour (by former S-21 survivor Vann Nath) plays as you walk. The site is peaceful today, but the weight of history is palpable.

Evening: Return to your hotel to freshen up. Consider a quiet dinner to process the day's emotions, or enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River.

Overnight in Phnom Penh.

Transfer to Phnom Penh airport for flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, meet your local guide and transfer to city.

We depart to Tonle Sap Lake. We will visit the floating village of Kampong Phluk, which means "Port of Tusks", located 20 km east of Siem Reap. It is a village built on stilts on the Tonlé Sap. The community largely depends on fishing for a living, spending Cambodia's rainy season (June-October) fishing. During the dry season (November-April), when the waters of the lake go down, many of them work in agriculture to supplement their income. The excursion will take you to explore the floating village and allow you to see how people live and trade.

You will go to local pagoda, where you should change to clothes you can get wet in as here you will experience the ceremony “SrouchTeok”, which roughly translates into “Water blessing”. A monk will chant in ancient Pali as he splashes water over you, washing away your sins and bad luck so you can start fresh and by being a good person can increase your good luck.

Dinner with Apsara Dance show at local restaurant. For those travelers thirsting for cultural highlights of Cambodia, No visit to Cambodia is complete without attending at least one traditional Khmer dance performance, often referred to as 'Apsara Dance' after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance better described as 'dance-drama' in that the dances are not merely dance but also meant to convey a story or message.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Drive to the rural outskirt 35km from Angkor area to visit the smallest, but magnificent, Banteay Srei built in the 10th Century and dedicated to Shiva. The temple was the birthplace of Khmer classical style architecture and the bas-relief work is the best example of Khmer classical art remaining. The pink sandstone structure bears a series of striking and beautiful sculptures, lintels, pediments and friezes. Khmers say the temple must have been carved by women for the details are too fine for the hands of a man.

We will visit the Landmine Museum where Mr. Aki Ra, a child soldier in the Khmer Rouge, has dedicated his life to helping those in need. Having spent most of his childhood fighting for the Khmer Rouge, Mr. Aki Ra was trained by the United Nations to detonate land mines; His fantastic work earned him a nomination for CNN Hero of the Year in 2010. They will stop at a local village to visit the families that are producing palm sugar.

We stop at Pradark Village, where you will see the villagers making palm sugar, handicraft for selling to tourist. It’s a nice chance for you to see the local people living at the country side with their struggling for daily life.

We depart to Preah Khan Temple. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom and just west of the Jayatataka baray, with which it was associated. It was the center of a substantial organization, with almost 100,000 officials and servants. Next is Neak Poan, “the entwined snakes” is a small temple located on an island in the center of the now dry Jayatataka baray, a water reservoir 3,500-meter-long and 900 meter wide.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

We start very early in the morning so we can capture the iconic picture of the pre-dawn facing Angkor Wat temple. Sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a busy venue especially during the months of December, January, February and March.

After sunrise, we will explore the vast and rich of Angkor Wat temple, taking pictures at different angles, playing with light and shadows and capturing the most beautiful devatas carved in sandstone.

Next destination will be the Ta Prohm "Tomb Raider" fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri Mouhout in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the surviving stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.

Next, will be the impressive Bayon temple with its 54 towers and 216 faces overlooking the defunct city of Angkor Thom. The final stop will be at one of gate of Angkor Thom to capture sunset over the moat.

Overnight in Siem Reap.

Free till pick up by driver and transfer to Siem Reap International airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.