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Myanmar Highlight Tour

HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR TOUR I
( 8 Days/7 Nights)

Day 1: Yangon sightseeing (by car)
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 - 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 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.

Day 5: Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay (by car/boat)
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 bamboo mat weaving village and explore the ways of life of the local inhabitants. 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 and panoramic view of Mandalay Hills. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 6: Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (by flight)
Morning fly to Heho then drive to Pindaya. 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 Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves in which countless Buddha images of different types and times exist and a traditional Shan umbrella factory. Overnight in Pindaya.

Day 7: Pindaya - Inle (by car/boat)
Morning to Inle Lake (92km, 2 hours drive), famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic 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, Ngaphae chaung Monastery, silversmiths workshops, traditional weaving industry , blacksmiths and cigar making factory. Overnight in Inle lake.

Day 8: Inle - Heho - Yangon (by flight)
In the morning, visit Indein Village (45 mins) on the western shore of the lake to visit ancient Shweinndein Pagoda, a moundering maze of stupas. The ruined stupas were found in the bushes years ago. After lunch, transfer to Heho Airport to fly back to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon.

 

Price in USD per person
     
Category 1 Person 2 - 3 Person 4 - 5 Person 6 - 12 Person 13 -25 Person x' sgl supp
2 Star 858 516 461 423 407 69
3 Star 938 554 499 461 445 107
4 Star 1100 643 587 550 534 184
5 Star 1250 715 660 623 607 261


Hotel
 
City 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
Yangon THAMADA MYAYEIKNYO SUMMIT KANDAWGYI
Bagan ARTHAWKA THAZINGARDEN BAGAN The hotel@Tharabar Gate
Mandalay HONGTA GREAT WALL MANDALAY CITY MANDALAY HILL
Pindaya CONQUEROR CONQUEROR CONQUEROR CONQUEROR
Inle Lake PARAMOUNT PARADISE INLE LAKE VIEW INLE LAKE VIEW

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
Where: trip start from Yangon and finish at Yangon.
When: the whole year.
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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