Get an insider’s perspective into Yangon as we skip the standard sightseeing, and instead, hit the streets using a variety of transport to go where the locals go.
Diving to Pemuteran Underwater Temple
Early morning set off Pemuteran, in the northwest of the island. This laid-back coastal village has become popular with visitors due to its waterfront resorts and the extreme natural beauty of the surrounding area – both inland and at sea. It is also home to the largest artificial biorock reef project, a marine conversation effort that is not only extremely effective but is also creating unusual and beautiful underwater art.
Hanoi Street Eats and Market Visit
Visit the bustling Chau Long market located just off of Truc Bach Lake. Enjoy the walk through the narrow and busy passages with a crowd of vendors’ stores displaying all sorts of colourful groceries and foodstuffs. There is a good deal of chances for great photos with vibrant colors from a vegetable shop or a butcher’s store. If you are keen to see some exotic stuff, you will find a corner with kicking frogs, eels, silkworms and so forth and so on.
Khmer Culinary Experience
Highlights
- Learn to cook traditional and authentic home-cooked Cambodian dishes.
- Select your fresh vegetables and herbs from the organic garden.
- Visit the bustling old market and mix and mingle with the stall owners.
Novitiation Ceremony
In several Southeast Asian countries, it is common for males (and some females) to spend some part of their lives serving as a Buddhist monk. This service can last anywhere from one day, up to a lifetime.
Three members of the ICS Travel Group team in Yangon, Myanmar recently entered the monkhood. Myo Thar Htet, Soe Moe Aung and Wunna Kyaw – all of whom work in the ICS Travel Group Operations department – celebrated their Novitiation Ceremony last weekend. During this ceremony, the “novice” monk has his head shaved.
Our team members will be monks for 7 days and then return to daily life.
Art Insider and Cruise
Highlights
- Get an insight of art scene and the history of Cambodia’s 2nd largest city
- Enjoy a delectable lunch in the stylish Jaan Bai where staff been trained by Michelin star chef David Thompson
- Discover the local lifestyle along the banks of the river
A Perfect Family Day in Angkor
Highlights
- Have a water blessing morning by a monk at one of the ancient temples of Angkor Thom.
- Get on an adventurous and fun day doing treasure hunt around the ancient temples and experience exhilarating zip ride through tropical jungle with your family.
Trekking to the Hidden Waterfall of Munduk
Highlights
- Photograph volcanic crater lakes and mountain peaks.
- Trek through bamboo, banana and mangosteen plantations.
- Cool off with a refreshing dip in a natural waterfall pool.
The Art of One-Legged Rowing
Highlights
- Learn the traditional Intha skill of one-legged rowing.
- Enjoy a typical Intha lunch in the home of a local family.
- Get an in-depth look at the authentic life of Inle Lake.
Pedal and Paddle in Ben Tre
Highlights
- Escape to the sleepy picturesque province of Ben Tre.
- Cycle to the home of an antique and ceramic collector.
- Explore the shady streams and tributaries by rowing boat.