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PASSION OF MYANMAR
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Code: |
MYP 04 |
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Routes: |
Yangon - Bagan
- Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura -
Sagaing. |
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Duration: |
5 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL - YANGON
Day 2 : YANGON - BAGAN
Day 3 : BAGAN - MANDALAY - AMARAPURA
Day 4 : MANDALAY - MINGUN - SAGAING - YANGON
Day 5 : YANGON - DEPARTURE
We highly recommend this program that takes
travelers to all of Burma's most popular highlights.
After a night in Yangon, you fly to Bagan, one of Asia's
best-preserved ancient cities, for an unforgettable day
touring the magnificent ruins then continue on to
Mandalay, where you will tour the city's craft
districts, monasteries, and the nearby towns of
Amarapura, Sagaing, and Mingun.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL -
YANGON
Arrive at Yangon International Airport.
Meet and transfer to Hotel. After check-in hotel, lunch
at a restaurant. After lunch, start orientation tour of
Yangon City including visits to: Sule Pagoda - the heart
of the Yangon City surrounded by various colonial style
buildings, Botataung Pagoda - the land mark of Yangon's
river-front, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image - a
colossal reclining Buddha Image, and end of the tour at
Shwedagon Pagoda - over 2500 years old the world famous
stupa. Dinner and your first night of stay in capital of
Myanmar.
DAY 2: YANGON - BAGAN
An early morning transfer to airport for
a short flight to Bagan which boasts one of the most
impressive archeological wonders of Asia. This
enchanting town flourished from the 11th
till 13th century when religious fervors
launched a 200 year building of thousands huge stupas
and temples, many of which are still standing today on
the banks of the Irrawaddy River. We visit the vibrant
market of Nyaung U before we take a short drive to the
archeological zone. The sightseeing tour enables us to
explore many magnificent structures including Shwezigon,
Gubyaukgyi, Htilominlo, Ananda, Thatbyinnyu, Sulamani,
Dhammyangyi. These temples and pagodas bear statement to
a glorious past. The perfect way to round off the day is
watching the spectacular sunset from the upper terrace
of Myaukguni Temple. O/N in Bagan. (B)
DAY 3: BAGAN - MANDALAY
- AMARAPURA
The great cultural city of Mandalay was
a former capital of Burma; however many outlaying towns
could lay claim to the same title at some stages in the
past. After a short flight , we arrive in Mandalay and
drive straight to one of these ancient cities,
Amarapura. The spectacular teak bridge of U Bein and the
famous Mahaganda Monastery are a highlight of our visit
to Amarapura. We then transfer back to Mandalay. Here is
plenty to see, some of which are the Mahamuni Pagoda,
the fabulous Kuthodaw Pagoda often called “ the
world's largest book “ and the wooden monastery of
Shwenandaw Kyaung. This structure is still standing over
centuries, despite all vicissitudes of the city. We
include these sights in a half day city tour which also
gives us a chance to climb Mandalay hill for a beautiful
sunset view of the surrounding areas. O/N in Mandalay.
(B)
DAY 4: MANDALAY - MINGUN
- SAGAING - YANGON
Heading out of the town, we transfer to
the jetty for a boat trip on the mighty Irrawaddy River.
The lively waterfront with working buffaloes offers a
spectacular backdrop as we cruise upriver towards
Mingun, home to the unfinished huge pagoda, the
world’s largest bell and the beautiful white Hsinbyume
Pagoda. After exploring this site we continue our boat
trip down the river via the Ava Bridge to Sagaing Hill.
This ancient city is covered in 600 white painted
pagodas and monasteries, and is therefore considered as
the religious centre of Myanmar. Returning to Mandalay
we also have time to visit some handicraft workshops
until transferring to airport for a short flight
back to the capital city. O/N in Yangon. (B)
DAY 5: YANGON -
DEPARTURE
The sightseeing tour of today is all
depending on your departure flight. If time permits, we
visit the colossal reclining Buddha of Chaukhtatgyi in a
quiet, open air pavilion and the National Museum which
displays a lovely collection of artefacts reflecting the
richness of Burmese culture. The reminder of the day is
free for your own visit to Bogyoke Market, full of
traditional art and craftwork as well as souvenirs from
all over the country. The trip ends after transfer to
Mingaladon airport for departure. (B)
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HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP |
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CITY/ AREA
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Standard Class
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First Class
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Superior Class
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Yangon
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Panorama hotel, Yuzana Garden hotel or
similar one
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Summit Park View hotel or similar one
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Grand Plaza Park Royal
, Kandawgyi Palace or Nikko hotel
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Bagan
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Thirimarlar hotel or similar one
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Thazin Garden hotel or similar one
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Bagan Golf Resort , Bagan hotel
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Mandalay |
Wood Land Hotel or similar one
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Swan hotel or similar one
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Mandalay Hill Resort, Sedona hotel
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HOTEL NOTES
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+ The higher hotel category in Yangon, Bagan
, Madanlay and Inle Lake can be
arranged upon request.
+ The hotels in Inle Lake and Bagan do not
match tour classification since some of them
may be simple but remember that Myanmar is a
developing country.
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