Asean Travel And Tours

Day 1 - Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhto (L,D) After breakfast, depart for Bago (1.30 hours drive), it is an ancient capital known as Ramadesa. En-route visit at Shawnyaung Bin Nat Shrine to appeal for a safe journey and allied war memorial at Htauk Kyant. After that, proceed to Bago, visit Kyaik Pun; built by King Dhamazedi, it consist of four 30 m high Buddha images, Shwemawdaw Pagoda- is said to be over 1000 years old and originally built by the Mon King. Then, visit Shwethalyaung Buddha- it is huge reclining Buddha image and longer than Buddha image at Wat Pho in Bangkok. After lunch, commence your trip to Kyaikhto (approx. 2.30 hours drive). Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy your day leisurely and freely with some activities like swimming or soothe your skin and muscle with traditional massage. Dinner and overnight stay at Sane Le' Tin Garden Hotel.  Day 2 - Kyaikhto - Golden Rock (B,L,D) After early breakfast, drive to Saung Daing Gyi village; it is

Day 1: Arrival - HANOI (-/-/-) On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then, a tour by cyclo around the old quarter streets to discover the local people life. O/N in Ha Noi. Day 2: FULL DAY HANOI CITY TOUR (B/-/-)  Morning: A half day city tour includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with its house on stilts and One pillar pagoda. An orientation drive via colonial quarter to the West lake before taking a visit to Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam?s first university. Drive back to hotel. Afternoon: Transfer to visit the Ethnology museum. Enjoy your time to learn about 54 ethics in Vietnam. Then continue visiting to the Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son temple. The rest of time for a walk to do shopping. Evening: Water puppets show, the unique Vietnam traditional art. O/N in Ha Noi Day 3: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B/L/D) 08h30: We are picked up at your hotel, and then transferred to Halong Bay. 12.30 We are welcome on the traditional

I was headed to Mandalay with Lauren, Yana, and Nathan, the Aussies I met in Yangon, via a 12-hour overnight bus ride. The bus was first class meaning it had air conditioning, no toilet, though. We didn’t know that when we signed up. After arriving at the bus station, the agent showed me a seating chart. My seat was in the back row. I looked at the bus and saw it was old and rickety, not what I would consider first class. I noticed also that the back seat was just a long seat you’d see on a city bus. The others were reclining bucket seats, what I expected. I started getting uncomfortable. The thought of sitting on a bus for 12 hours, shoulder to shoulder with the other unfortunate souls in the back without the ability to recline, no armrest between us, was a future I wasn’t looking forward to. Little did I know my fears would pale in comparison to what actually took place. We boarded the bus after our bags were loaded, and only after constant pestering. The

Halong Bay, Vietnam   A land of dense jungle, beautiful bays and fields of rice patties, Vietnam has spectacular scenery and a rich cultural history. Despite the many occupations, invasions and wars that have been fought within its borders over the last several centuries, Vietnam has retained its beauty, mystique and exotic flavor. From eating bowls of steaming pho to walking the streets of Hanoi, tourists’ senses will be overwhelmed with natural beauty and rich culture of Vietnam. If you have been dying to venture to Vietnam, but aren’t sure where to go or the best places to see, a great solution is signing up for a great adventure tour. In 3 weeks or less, you can see and do all of the greatest things in Vietnam with the help of local and knowledgeable guides. So, ok, I know what you are thinking, and no, travel tours aren’t just for old ladies on big buses anymore. The truth is travel tours have come a long way since the days of giant air-conditioned buse

Burma or Myanmar? A lot can be read into what you choose to call the country. Burma is the historic British name, but the old ruling military junta officially renamed it Union of Myanmar in 1989. The NLD does not recognize the legitimacy of that government to have changed the name. Many countries, including the UK, continue to use Burma, viewing use of Myanmar as tacit approval of the government, whereas the UN has adopted Myanmar as it believes all member states have the right to choose their names. However, Burma is not an inclusive term, but refers to the Bamar people, ignoring the many other peoples living within the borders. However, for the most part, local people call it Myanmar. In 2010, Myanmar received only 300,000 foreign visitors (excluding border tourists  on visa runs). Contrasted with Thailand’s 14 million tourists, you could be forgiven for thinking that you are headed to an undiscovered paradise. However, visitor numbers to Burma have exploded t

Day 1: ARRIVAL – HO CHI MINH CITY (-/-/-) Upon arrival, you will be welcome by our guide & driver at airport then driven to your hotel for the check-in. The rest of time, you will be free on your own to refresh after a long flight. O/N in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2: HALF-DAY OF SIGHTSEEING + CU CHI TUNNELS (B/-/-) In the morning, after having breakfast you will be picked up at hotel then take a half-day of city tour around Ho Chi Minh City with visits of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, a lacquer-ware factory, and the bustling Chinatown with Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda is not be missed as well. In the afternoon, you will be transferred about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground

  As this lunar new year draws to a close and the year of the Snake is upon us, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our many wonderful guests who stayed in out properties during 2012.  The Year of the Sname (2013) is already proving to be a very busy year as we work hard to complete two new properties.  The first is our TET Decor Cafe in Hanoi on the banks of West Lake, the second property is a stunning property in Hoi An located 50 metres from the beach… Stay tuned for more information shortly.   We would like to thank you for your interest in our properties. and would like to inform our properties are closed on the following dates . 6 on Sixteen boutique hotel Hanoi Thursday 7 February 2013 reopen Friday 15 February 2013 Sapa Rooms boutique hotel and restaurant Wednesday 6 February 2013 reopen Wednesday 20 February 2013 The Village Noshery mountain lodge and restaurant Wednesday 6 February 2013 reopen Wednesday 20 February 2013 Hmon

Overview In 1431, King Min Saw Mon established as the capital of the last unified Arakanese Kingdom. An important trading port with links to Portugal, the Netherlands, Arabia, Persia and India, the city eventually reached a size of 120,000 in the mid sixteenth century. The city offers the visitor many chances to study the cultural and a proud heritage handed down to the present day Rakhine generation by their forefathers. Mrauk U can rightfully be claimed as the "Open-air Museum" of the arts and culture of the people of Rakhine. Starting from Sittwe, capital of the Rakhine state, you will uncover the traditional local lifestyles in this town that is located at the mouth of the Kaladan River by the Bay of Bengal. Often overlooked as a convenient stopping point for Mrauk U , Sittwe will reward you with visions of a colorful hinterland seaport with abundance of fish and crops. Cruising upstream along the Kaladan River on a private boat, you will arrive at Mrauk U