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Myanmar Highlight Tour
YANGON - BAGAN - Mt Popa - MANDALAY -
INLE LAKE - SITTWE - MRAUK U -
YANGON (10 Days / 9 Nights)
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1: Yangon sightseeing
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. |
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 Day 2: Yangon - Bagan (by car/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.
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3: Bagan - Mt Popa - Bagan (by car)
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. Overnight in Bagan.
 Day 4: Bagan - Mandalay (by car/flight)
MANDALAY - AMARAPURA - SAGAING - INNWA - MANDALAY(BY CAR)
Mandalay was the last royal capital of Myanmar where you
can still find ancient Burmese tradition. In the morning,
fly to Mandalay, Visit to Amarapura, Myanmar's penultimate
royal capital, Mahargangaryoni
Monastery to observe the way of life of the monks. Sagaing
which was an ancient city in the 15th
century. Sightseeing includes Kaungmutaw Pagoda, an enormous
solid dome shaped pagoda, Ywadaung
Village, traditional silver wears village and picturesque
Sagaing Hill, a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous
pagodas and monasteries. Afterward proceed to Amarapura,
U-Pein wooden bridge (1.2 km long) to get unforgettable
sunset. Enjoy the beautiful sunset from the boat on your
back to Mandalay.
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5: Mandalay - Heho - Inle lake (by car/flight/boat)
In the morning, transfer to Mandalay international airport
to Heho. Transfer to Inle lake. Scenic drive over the hills
of the Shan plateau, passing through colorful vegetables
farms, mustard and wheat fields, through the countryside
of magnificent beauty. Then visit to colorful morning market
where one can see several hill tribes selling and buying
fresh vegetables and regional products. Visit to Paungdawoo
pagoda, Ngaphe Chaung Monastery, silversmith's workshops,
traditional weaving industry, blacksmiths and cigar making
factory. Overnight in Inle lake.
 Day 6: Inle - Heho - Sittwe - Mrauk U (by car/flight/boat)
In the morning, transfer to the Heho Airport to Sittwe,
the capital of Rakhine State. Sittwe is a beautiful port
town beside the Andaman Sea a couple of hundred years old.
It was a British colonial town in the 19th century with
some fine colonial mansions but most of them were destroyed
during WWII. When you arrive at Sittwe Airport, transfer
to the jetty, to Mrauk-U which takes about 5 hours by boat
along the Kaladan river, increasing narrow waterway and
enjoy the sunset from the boat. You will arrive there in
the late evening and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in
Mrauk-U.
 Day 7: Mrauk-U
Mrauk-U was the last ancient capital Rakhine for 354 years.
At it's peak it was a free port trading with Holland, Portugal
and Spain. At that time it was comparable to London or Amsterdam.
It was one of the richest cities in Asia. Morning sightseeing
in Mrauk-U, and ancient capital of Rakhine dynasty. Sightseeing
includes Shittaung Temple which was built by using mainly
stones, Htauk-kan-thein Temple, Yandanapon
stupa which were all built in the Mrauk-U period. Then visit
to the old palace site surrounded by ruined walls. Afternoon,
visit to the Vesalli, old capital of Rakhine State which
is situated 6 miles from Mrauk-U. And proceed to Kyauktaw
town to visit the famous Mahamuni Buddha image and drive
back to Mrauk-U. Overnight in Mrauk-U.
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8: Mrauk-U (Chin Village)
In the morning, take about 1 hour to drive to the jetty.
Sailing to Hpapho village takes about 2 and half hours.
The river scenery is beautiful due to the mountain ranges
and forest. On the way back, explore Chin villages and observe
their culture and their way of life of one of the Chin ethnic
hill tribes. One of the main attractions are Chin women,
who still have traditionally tatooed faces and copper and
bronze ornaments though it is a fast fading custom.
Overnight in Mrauk-U.
Day 9: Mrauk-U – Sittwe (by boat)
Morning visit to a colourful mixture traditional local market.
After lunch, return to Sittwe by boat. In the evening, visit
to light house point and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in
Sittwe.
Day 10: Sittwe – Yangon (by flight)
Morning, transfer to Sittwe Airport to Yangon. Overnight
in Yangon.
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 |
| 2 Star
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1278 |
777 |
714 |
682 |
655 |
96 |
| 3 Star |
1343 |
813 |
751 |
719 |
691 |
132 |
| 4 Star |
1506 |
891 |
828 |
797 |
768 |
201 |
| 5 Star |
1609 |
947 |
885 |
853 |
824 |
259 |
Hotel
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City |
2 Star |
3 Star |
4 Star |
5 Star |
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Yangon |
THAMADA |
MYAYEIKNYO |
SUMMIT |
KANDAWGYI |
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Bagan |
ARTHAWKA |
THAZINGARDEN |
BAGAN |
The hotel@Tharabar
Gate |
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Mandalay |
HONGTA |
GREAT WALL |
MANDALAY CITY |
MANDALAY HILL |
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Inle Lake |
PARAMOUNT |
PARADISE |
INLE LAKE VIEW |
INLE LAKE VIEW |
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Sittwe |
NOBLE |
NOBLE |
NOBLE |
NOBLE |
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Mrauk U |
VESALI |
VESALI |
VESALI |
VESALI |
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
number 095131926
