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Myanmar Classical Tour
Combination of Northern and Eastern
Myanmar
(Yangon, Putato, Myitkyina, Bamaw, Muse, Thispaw, Pyinoolwin
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Mandalay, Bagan , Mt. Popa, Pindaya, Inle)
 Day 1: Yangon
Welcome you at the Yangon international air port. Drive
downtown to central post office where you will start your
walking tour and walk along the Strand Road , the jetty to
observe the ways of life of the people on Yangon River. Then
walk in the Pansoedan Street, famous for the most impressive
colonial buildings to be found in Yangon. And then to Sule
Pagoda, City Hall, the high court, Mahabandola Garden. In
the afternoon, visit to Bogyoke( Scott ) market where a lot
of food, clothing, handicrafts, and gems stores are located.
Visit to the hand made glass blowing factory and explore
the natural warehouse. Enjoy the sunset to Shwedagon Pagoda,
one of the world's most spectacular monuments. Overnight in
Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon - Putao (by flight )
Fly to Putato and transfer to hotel. Excursion to
Mulashidi (1 hour drive). Back to Putato and overnight in
Putao.
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Day 3: PutaoMorning visit to central market and drive to Machanbaw
village (2 hours drive) to observe the ways of life of the
hill tribe. Sightseeing around Putato. Putao is
characterized by subtropical, broadleaf, evergreen forest up
to 2000m; temperate, broadleaf rainforest from 2000m to
3000m. And it has green, coniferous and sub-alpine snow
forest above 3000m. There is a clear view to the surrounding
snowcapped peaks. Sightseeing includes Mulashidi Suspension
Bridge which is allowed only on foot, Mulashidin area which
is mainly populated by Rawang and some Lisu ethnics.
Overnight in Putao.
 Day 4: Putao - Myitkyina (by flight)
Fly to Myitkyina. Myitkyina is situated on the northern
part of Myanmar bording India and China to the north east.
This is the origin of the major rivers with panoramic views.
It is famous for MANO feasting festival in January. Fly to
Myitkyina then transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in Myintkyina
include visit to the Ayeyarwaddy River confluence (2 hours
drive) and back. Then take a stroll in the downtown and
overnight in Myitkyina.
Day 5: Myitkyina - Bamaw ( by land)
Drive to Bamaw (135 miles, 10 hours drive). On the way,
Visit to the central market in the morning then sightseeing
into Theindawkyi Pagoda, Shwekyinar Pagoda, hot springs and
around the villages. Overnight in Bamaw.
Day 6: Bamaw - Muse (by land)
Morning drive to Muse (10 hours drive). By taking the
well known Ledo road explore the way to the rocky mountain
region of Kachin State to China. On the way, visit to the
villages of Kachin and Shan hill tribes. Overnight in Muse.
Day 7: Muse - Thispaw
Morning drive to Thispaw (6 hours drive). On the way,
enjoy the beautiful landscape, nice weather, and visit to
the Shan hill tribes villages. Thispaw is a small little
charming town with dramatic sunsets. It is a small, quaint
town with narrow footpaths snaking through rice paddies.
Thispaw was the centre of a small Shan State. There is a
small river which is called Daut Hta Waddy winding around
the valley and passing through just beside the town.
Overnight in Thispaw.
 Day 8: Thispaw - Pyinoolwin - Mandalay
Morning drive to Pyinoolwin (3 and half hours drive ). En
route observe the Gohteik viaduct. Pyinoolwin sightseeing
include Peikchinmyaung natural cave, Pwekauk waterfall, and
National Kandawkyi garden. Continue to Mandalay. Overnight
in Mandalay.
Day 9: Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
Morning excursion to Mingun by boat (11km up river ) from
Mandalay on the opposite bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour
highlights includes the huge unfinished
 Mingun Pagoda with
marble footprint of Buddha, Mingun Bell which weights 90
tons, and Myatheindan Pagoda with seven concentric terraces
at the base. In the afternoon, visit to the venerable
Mahamuni Pagoda, Myanmar traditional handicraft workshops:
marble works and wood carvings, gold-leaf making and
tapestry works, Shwe Kyaung (Golden Palace) Monastery,
Atumashi (incomparable) Monastery, Kuthotaw Pagoda, a large
Buddha Image carved out of a single block of marble. Enjoy
the sunset at the Mandalay for a panoramic view of the city.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 10: Mandalay - Bagan (by flight)
In the morning, fly to Bagan to discover the richest
archeological site of Asia with more than 2000 temples and
stupas. Sightseeing to the busy local Nyaung-U market,
Shwesigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar to stupas,
Htilomilo Temple noted for its plaster carvings, Anada
Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek
cross, Anada Okkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th century
mural paintings. After lunch, visit to lacquer ware
industry, Manuha Temple, built in Mon style in 1059, Nan
Phaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument. Observe the
sunset in the vicinity of Bagan's ancient monuments.
Overnight in Bagan.
 Day 11: Bagan - Mt. Popa - Pindaya
Morning visit to Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano with
natural forest, which is known as the home of the legendary
spirit(Nat). It is like a tropical oasis emerging from the
plain. At the top of the mountain, there are monasteries and
pagodas and enjoy the panoramic view of the region looking
down towards the arid plain in the direction of Bagan. On
the way pass through palm tree farms and observe the ways of
life of the palm tree climbers. continue to Pindaya ( 5
hours drive ) Scenic drive over the hills of the Shan
plateau, passing through colorful vegetables farms, mustard
and wheat fields, through the countryside of magnificent
beauty. Overnight in Pindaya.
Day 12: Pindaya - Inle
Morning visit to Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves
in which countless Buddha images of different types and time
exist and a handmade traditional Shan umbrella factory. And
then transfer to Inle lake (92km, 2 hours drive ) from
Pindaya famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty.
Overnight in Inle lake.
 Day 13: Inle - Heho - Yangon (by flight)
Morning visit to colorful market where one can see
several hill tribes selling and buying fresh vegetables and
regional products. Visit to Paungdawoo Pagoda, Ngaphe Chaung
Monastery, silversmith workshops , traditional weaving
industry , blacksmiths and cigar making factory, etc. After
lunch to Heho Airport to fly to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 14: Departure
Price in USD per person
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Category |
1 Person |
2 - 3 Person |
4 - 5 Person |
6 - 12 Person |
13 -25 Person |
x' sgl supp |
| 1 Star |
70 |
65 |
40 |
35 |
20 |
18 |
| 2 Star |
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| 3 Star |
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Hotel
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City |
2 Star |
3 Star |
4 Star |
5 Star |
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Mandalay |
Great Wall |
Mandalay City |
Sedona |
Mandalay Hill Resort |
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Yangon |
Thamada |
Summit Park View |
Grand Plaza |
The Strand |
| Bagan |
Arthawka |
Thazin Garden |
Bagan |
Hotel@Tharabar Gate |
Service inclusive
• Accommodation with breakfast
• All internal transfer & transportation
• English Language station guide fees
• Sightseeing & excursion
• Entrance fees
• Mineral water & fresh towel
Service exclusive
• Visa fee
• International airport departure tax
• Drinks/Meals(lunch&dinner)
• personal expenses
• video & camera fee
Tour Summary
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Where: |
trip start from Yangon and finish at Yangon. |
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When: |
the whole year. |
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Hotel: |
classic hotel |
| Transportation: |
private car/coach/flight/boat |
| Meals: |
Breakfast |
Note: This rate are valid
from 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
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24 hours emergency client support phone
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