Best of Burma Tour
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Tour Code :
MTS-BBT-161
Tour Duration : 16 days / 15 nights
Route : Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Mandalay – Mingun –
Mandalay – Sagaing – Monywa – Bagan – Mt.Popa – Bagan – Heho–
Pindaya – Inle – Heho – Thandwe – Ngapali Beach - Yangon
Vacation Type : Tour and Leisure |
This program is specially designed for you to visit around
Myanmar for its main tourist destinations. Start from Yangon – the garden city
and the main gate way to Myanmar to Mandalay – the culture canter and its
environs, Amarapura – city of immortality, Sagaing – the Best Place of
Meditation and Mingun - home to the world biggest ringing bell. And Monywa –
highly famous for its caves namely Po win Taung & Shwe Ba Taung and Bagan – the
richest archeological sights in Asia. The villages near Bagan are really
interesting and where you can find the making process of an old noodle cottage,
betel shops, barber shop (if you wish to, you can try it) and way of local
people daily life.
Pindaya - a cozy town and famous for its Shan paper parasol
and Inle – the tranquil lake of the leg rowers and Ngapali Beach - It is only
conjectural that it is named after the Naples of Italy or a local fish. But one
thing sure is that the beach is really beautiful with unspoiled setting, crystal
and blue sea, snow-white sand and gradual slope, among other things. You will
find the local peoples and landscape beyond your imagination.
Charter boat from Mandalay to Mingun and Pakokku – Bagan are
made of wood and traditionally built. It is pleasant, interesting trip with
plenty to see along the way – fishing villages, bullock carts, corn fields,
market boats, and people doing their washing.
The majority of overland in Myanmar is bumpy and not so good.
However, our skillful drivers and experienced guides will take you along the way
not to inconvenience and we may stop in several places for shooting the photos
or knowing the people.
Transportation between each destination by domestic flight on
Air Mandalay or Yangon Airways or Air Bagan (F-100 or ATR-72/42) can be done
throughout the year except to Ngapali which is operated from October to May.
Detailed Tour Program
Day 01: Arrival Yangon
Arrive Yangon international airport, welcome by tour guide.
Transfer to the hotel for check in. Visit Chauk Htatt Kyi (the six storied in
meaning but actually the huge reclining Buddha Image, Sule (the eight sided
stupa located at the center of Yangon, the Independent Monument. Visit Shwedagon
Pagoda, famous worldwide – its golden stupa is the ‘ Heart ’ of Buddhism
Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in
surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. And
overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon
Mandalay
Amarapura
Inwa
Mandalay (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Yangon
International airport for flight to Mandalay. Mandalay, the commercial centre
and cultural tourism site, was established in 1857 by King Mindon, Arrive at
Tada Oo International airport and direct sightseeing to the ancient city of
Amarapura. Visit to Mahagundayone Monastery to study the daily life of the monks
observing Buddha scriptures, U Bein Wooden Bridge (1.2km long) across Taung Tha
Man Lake. Proceed to Ava (Inwa). Sightseeing inclusive of Maha Aungmye Bonzan
Monastery , the hand-made workshop industry producing lacquer alms for Monk.
Then drive to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mandalay
Mingun
Mandalay (B)
 After
early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the jetty to take a boat trip to
Mingun. Visit Mingun Unfinished Pagoda, Mingun Bell, one of the world largest
hanging bronze bells and Myatheindan Pagoda. After sightseeing in Mingun, sail
back to Mandalay. Afternoon visit Mahamuni Buddha Image, Zegyo Market and some
of Mandalay’s cottage industries, such as weaving and tapestry making, Burmese
candy making, Bamboo fan making near Eindaw Yar Pagoda, Atumahsi Monastery and
Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw (Maha Lawkamarazein
Pagoda) which is famous as the world largest book of many stone slabs on which
is inscribed the whole Buddhist Literature.. Enjoy the panoramic view of the
city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 04: Mandalay
Sagaing
Monywa (B)
 After
early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Monywa. On the way, a visit to Sagaing
Hills (21km south-east of Mandalay) and western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river,
Kaung Mu Daw Pagoda which is the copy of Mahaceti Pagoda in Siri Lanka. Tour
continues to Monywa located in the Valley of Chindwin River and a pleasant
destination for the visitors. Sightseeing inclusive of Thanbode where a half
million of Buddha images exits. Bode Tahtaung where a thousand of Bo trees or
Banyan trees and a 300 foot long reclining Buddha image would be visited.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Monywa
Powin Taung
Monywa (B)
After breakfast at hotel, cross Chindwin River and drive to
Hpo Win Taung and Shwe Ba Taung by local pick-up taxis. The caves contain
Buddhist statues, wood carvings and murals dating to 17th and 18th centuries.
Return to Monywa and overnight.
Day 06: Monywa
Pakokku
Bagan (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Pakokku – famous for
cotton blanket. Visit local market, weaving industry, peanut snacks making
cottage. And then transfer to the jetty cruise by charter private to Bagan
situated in Central Myanmar, on the east bank of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River.
Arrive at Bagan in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Bagan.
Day 07: Bagan
(B)
 Option:
Balloon Over Bagan (BOB)
It is a unique opportunity to see the Bagan with ‘BALLOONS OVER BAGAN’. You get
a magnificent birds-eye view of thousand year-old pagodas, temples and the
mighty Ayeyarwaddy River as it has never been seen before. The balloon is guided
by gentle winds not exceeding 24 km/h. Eight/Six passengers plus a pilot fit
into the balloon’s basket. The champagne flights at sunrise last just under an
hour and take off daily from October through March. Price is US $ 250 / pax. Due
to the limited capacity, advance bookings at an early stage are highly
recommended.
After breakfast, start whole day sightseeing of Bagan’s most
important temples and pagodas ranging from the temples with the earliest wall
paintings to the prototype pagada the influenced the designs of later Buddhist
monuments. Tour highlights include colorful Nyaung Oo Market, and Shwezigon
Pagoda – built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious
shrine, then go to Ananda Temple – King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the
crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture, next is
Thatbyinnyu Temple – the highest building on the Bagan plain, after that visit
to Htilominlo Temple – the largest temple of Bagn – noted for its fine plaster
carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. In the afternoon observe the process
of traditional lacquer ware, one of Myanmar’s best known handicrafts and a
specialty of Bagan. Then visit Manuha Temple, Myingabar Gubyaugyi Temple – an
early period Pyu-style temple of Hindu influence with some of the oldest mutual
paintings in Bagan and Dhamanyangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork.
Lastly watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Buphaya or Shwesandaw
Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 08: Bagan
Salay
Mt. Popa
Bagan (B)
After breakfast, drive to Salay (famous for its ancient
monastery). Then drive to Mt. Popa where a house for Myanmar spirits. On the way
you can observe toddy farm and ways of making Toddy Candy. Return to Bagan.
Afternoon visit Bagan for the rests of the famous pagoda. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Bagan
Heho
Pindaya
Inle (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to leave for Heho.
Arrive at Heho Airport and drive to Pindaya (65 km). Sightseeing inclusive of
Pindaya Cave with thousands of Buddha Images placed there by pilgrims over many
centuries and Umbrella workshop which is made from pulp, stroll underneath the
old Banyan trees which are said over 200 years. Take fresh breath and photos.
Drive to Nyaung Shwe and transfer to hotel by boat to Inle Lake. Being located
at the 900 meters above sea level, Inle Lake is the second largest natural lake
in Myanmar with hazy blue mountains as backdrop. Overnight stay at hotel in Inle.
Day 10: Inle
Indein
Inle(B)
After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing by foot around the
Botaloke Lake and local market. After lunch, visit Indein Village, located at
the western side of the lake. Passing Nyaung Ohak Monastery and follow a stair
path lined up with many hundreds o wooden columns, you finally will reach the
impressive Shwe Indein Pagoda Complex. From the hillside you have great view
over the lake area. On the way back to the boat, walk through a romantic bamboo
forest at the riverside, where you may observe local people having a bath.
Overnight in Inle lake region.
Day 11: Inle
(B)
In the early morning, breakfast at hotel and visit Phaungdaw
Oo Pagoda, the most famous pagoda of the Shan State. Ywa-Ma village, gold and
sliver smiths’ workshop. After lunch, visit Jumping Cat Monastery and floating
gardens, local methods of fishing, village life and the famous leg rowers. In
the evening, enjoy the sunset while visiting the Inle Lake by boat. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 12: Inle
Heho
Thandwe Ngapali
(B)
After breakfast, transfer to the Heho Airport and flight to
Thandwe. Transfer to the beach by shuttle bus. Leisure at beach. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13 & Day 14: Ngapali Beach (B)
 Breakfast
at hotel. You can visit the near by fishing villages, where you can find the
fishermen begin setting and drawing drift nets before dawn and continue into the
late morning, when they load their catches in baskets. Women carry the baskets
of fish on foot, and then return with lunch for the men. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Ngapali
Thandwe
Yangon (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport by shuttle bus
and flight back to Yangon. On the way to the hotel, visit Kabar Aye (the World
Peace pagoda) and Maha Pasana (the great cave for Buddhist synod) and check in
at the hotel. After lunch shopping at Bogyoke Market (Scott’s Market) of
hundreds of shops where you can find local products such as Gems & Jewelry ,
slippers, cloth, and so on. Evening stroll along the China Town and study the
ways of living of Yangon citizens (which can observe the tradition and modern
costume). Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 16: Departure Yangon
(B)
Breakfast at hotel. Leisure till the flight time. Transfer to
Yangon International Airport for your departure flight to conclude this unique
experience.
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