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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. |
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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
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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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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
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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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Pindaya |
CONQUEROR |
CONQUEROR |
CONQUEROR |
CONQUEROR |
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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
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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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