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World Traveler Small Ship Cruising
HOTEL INFORMATION:  La Residence Phou VaoHotel Class: Deluxe Located in Laos, guests of La Residence Phou Vao experience the beauty of the area and have opportunity to explore unpolluted nature. All guest rooms have satellite TV, telephone, minibar, and air-conditioning. Additional amenities include restaurant, bar, spa, cycling, and swimming pool.
Day 1 - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Arrive in Siem Reap and check-in to your luxury hotel, an intimate resort surrounded by lush tropical gardens in the heart of town. La Residence d’Angkor Day 2 - Siem Reap – Temples of Angkor#WHS# Explore the stunning temples and monuments of Angkor, a vast complex of jungle ruins that stand as testament to the power, wealth and artistry of the Khmer Empire. Your in-depth exploration includes Angkor Wat, the largest, best-preserved and most religious-significant of the Angkor temples and Angkor Thom, an ancient royal city filled with resplendent monuments. You’ll ascend to the upper terraces of an ancient temple to watch the sun set over the lovely countryside and visit the Artisans d’Angkor, to watch apprentices learning century-old skills like stone sculpting and wood carving. Meals B Day 3 - Siem Reap – Temples of Angkor#WHS# Continue your exploration of Siem Reap. Meals B Day 4 - Siem Reap / Luang Prabang, Laos Fly to Luang Prabang and check-in to your luxury spa hotel, with breathtaking views of forested mountains dotted with pagodas and stupas. La Residence Phou Vao – Meals B Day 5 - Luang Prabang Surrounded by rivers and mountains, this enchanting town of historic temples and colonial architecture was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995. Your touring includes the 16th century Wat Visoun and the exquisite mosaics and goldstenciled murals of Wat Xieng Thong. You’ll cross the Mekong River to explore the small town of Ban Xiengmane. A pleasant walking tour ends at Wat Chomphet, overlooking the Mekong and Luang Prabang on the opposite shore. Meals B Day 6 - Luang Prabang / Yangon, Myanmar Fly to Yangon in Myanmar and transfer to your luxury hotel, the Governor’s Residence. Built in the 1920’s, this teak mansion in the elegant Embassy Quarter has been fabulously restored to the golden-age grandeur of the British Empire. Governor’s Residence – Meals B Day 7 - Yangon / Bagan – Embark Ship Fly to Bagan and board the deluxe Road to Mandalay river vessel, gracefully appointed with teak decks, finely woven Burmese textiles and beautifully crafted furnishings. This afternoon promises to be one of the most inspiring experiences of your vacation, as you explore the golden plains of Bagan. Here, across a wooded expanse of 40 square miles, you can gaze upon thousands of ancient temples that reflect centuries of Buddhist faith. A guided orientation tour introduces the most significant temples. In the late afternoon, your guide will take you to a vantage point to watch as the sun sets across the shimmering field of glowing pagodas. Dine this evening in the bright and elegant dining room, choosing from a tempting menu of skillfully prepared and artfully presented Eastern and Western cuisines. Afterward, relax on deck, sip a digestif in the Piano Bar or enjoy local entertainment in the warm, colonialthemed Observation Lounge. Road to Mandalay river ship – Meals B,L,D Day 8 - Bagan / Cruising Join your guide this morning to explore the colorful local markets of Bagan, where vendors sell wood carvings, textiles and Myanmar’s famous lacquerware. Or, you may hire a bicycle or horsedrawn cart to explore on your own. Enjoy lunch onboard and a leisurely afternoon of cruising as you glide peacefully toward Mandalay. You can relax on deck or join your guide for a shipboard lecture on local sites and customs. This evening, join fellow guests for a cocktail party and dinner. Meals B,L,D Day 9 - Sagaing Explore the quaint riverside village of Shwe Kyet Yet, a glimpse into the timeless rhythms of life on the Ayeyarwady. Later in the afternoon, visit the deeply spiritual town of Sagaing, the living center of the Buddhist faith in Burma, and also famous for its skilled silversmiths. After dinner onboard, enjoy entertainment in the Lounge. Meals B,L,D Day 10 - Mingun & Mandalay Your escorted excursion in Mingun includes the lovely Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world’s largest intact bell. In the late afternoon, you arrive in Mandalay, the nation’s cultural and spiritual heart where touring includes the monasteries and pagodas for which the city is famed. Meals B,L,D Day 11 - Disembark / Yangon Transfer this morning to the airport for your flight to Yangon and your onward arrangements or discover more of Asia with our FreeStyle Travel! Meals B
World Traveler Small Ship Cruising
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