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MYANMAR EXCLUSIVE
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MYP 06 |
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Routes: |
Yangon - Bagan
- Pakkoku - Pindaya Cave - Mandalay -
Mingun - Amarapura - Sagaing - Inle Lake |
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Duration: |
7 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL - YANGON
Day 2 : YANGON - BAGAN
Day 3 : BAGAN - PAKKOKU - MANDALAY
Day 4 : MANDALAY - MINGUN - MANDALAY
Day 5 : MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE
Day 6 : INLE LAKE - YANGON
Day 7 : YANGON - DEPARTURE
Spend seven days visiting most places of
interest in Myanmar. A full day touring of Bagan
includes many magnificent temples with its panoramic
views of the Irrawaddy plains we will explore on our
cruise to Mandalay, considered by many to be the
country's cultural and spiritual heart. This trip is
perfect combination of adventure and relaxation.
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 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 taking a short drive to the archeological zone.
The sightseeing tour enables us to explore many
magnificent landmarks 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 - PAKKOKU - MANDALAY
Today we
board a boat for a leisurely trip on the mighty
Irrawaddy River , passing through the picturesque
countryside to Pakkoku. 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. On arrival in Pakkoku we meet
up with our vehicle and drive towards the picturesque
Sagaing Hill. This lush area is covered in 600 white
painted pagodas and monasteries, and is therefore
regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar. After
Sagaing, we cross over the Irrawaddy River to Mandalay.
Along the way, we stop at Amarapura, one of these
ancient cities. The spectacular teak bridge of U Bein
and the famous Mahaganda Monastery are a highlight of
our visit to Amarapura. O/N in Mandalay. (B)
DAY 4: MANDALAY - MINGUN - MANDALAY
Heading
out of the town, we transfer to the jetty for a boat
trip on the 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
return to Mandalay and commence our city tour. 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 of all vicissitudes of the city. The sightseeing
tour completes with a walk up Mandalay hill to observe
the beautiful sunset over the surrounding areas. O/N in
Mandalay. (B)
DAY 5: MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE
LAKE
After
breakfast we board a short flight to Heho where we meet
up with our vehicle for a two hour drive into the Shan
Plateau, through the picturesque countryside and the
rolling hills towards Pindaya. This magnificent cave in
a tranquil setting of limestone outcrops and scenic
lakes, houses thousand Buddha images of various shapes
and sizes, all brought there by devoted pilgrims. On
arrival we enjoy a walk exploring this sacred cave and
seeing the traditional production of Shan paper and
parasols at a nearby village. The journey continues on
to Inle Lake, a famous wonder of Myanmar. O/N in Inle
Lake. (B)
DAY 6: INLE LAKE - YANGON
The
picturesque scenery blending with the sky and floating
gardens rising from the clear water of the lake is
nothing short of spectacular. Today we board our boat
for a leisurely trip on Inle Lake to explore some
gardens and catch a glimpse of the local Intha fishmen
famous for their rowing technique. These people power
their narrow boats by twisting their legs around their
oars, a remarkable feat of agility and control. Along
the way, we also anchor to visit the Phaung Daw Oo
Pagoda, the Jumping Cat Monastery with a beautiful
collection of antique Buddha statues and the rotating
rural market. This colourful congregation is held in
different villages every five days, and attracts
numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the
surrounding villages to trade their goods. In the late
afternoon we take a flight back to the capital city. O/N
in Yangon. (B)
DAY 7: 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 with a lovely
collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of
Burmese culture. The reminder of the day is free for
your own exploration and strolling around Bogyoke
Market, formerly Scott’s Market . 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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Mandalayy
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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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Inle Lake
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Paradise Ny. Shwe hotel, Royal Orchid hotel
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Shweinntha hotel or similar one
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Paradise Inle Resort, Golden Island Cottages
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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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