Exclusive Myanmar Tour
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Tour Code :
MTS-EMT-141
Tour Duration : 14 days / 13 nights
Route : Yangon – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin – Naung Pein - Mandalay –
Monywa – Bagan – Heho – InleLake - Yangon
Vacation Type : Tour |
This program is brought to you for your visit around Myanmar
for its main tourist destination. Explore from Yangon – the garden city and the
main gate way to Myanmar to Mandalay – the culture canter and its environ,
Amarapura – city of Immortality, Sagaing – the Place of Meditation and Mingun -
home of the world biggest ringing bell. And Pyin Oo Lwin – the city of flowers
stands on a plateau, 1000 meters up in the Shan hill and Naung Pein – on the
road side of Mandalay Lashio and on the way exciting passing the twisty roads,
Bagan – the richest archeological sights in Asia, Pindaya - a cozy town and
famous for its Shan paper parasol and Inle – the tranquil lake of the leg
rowers.
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, people doing their washing.
Local trains are operated by Government – owned Myanmar
Railways. The experience of journey by train around Myanmar will be unique. Even
though it is not so comfortable, the trip is so interesting and it has many
opportunities to explore untouched places.
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.
  
Detailed Tour Program
Day 01: Yangon Arrival
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, our tour guide
would welcome and transfer to hotel. Visit to 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. There are always many Myanmar
People praying and making offerings at Shwedagon, and it’s a fascinating place
to spend time watching the world go by. Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon Sightseeing
(B)
After early breakfast at the hotel, full day seat in coach
tour in Yangon. Until 1755 it was the river side village of Dagon, which was
conquered by King Alaungphaya and renamed Yangon, meaning no more enemy.
Sightseeing inclusive of Chauk Htatt Kyi (the six storied in meaning but
actually the huge reclining Buddha Image, Kabar Aye (the World Peace pagoda) and
Maha Pasana (the great cave for Buddhist synod). Visit Naga Glass Factory where
you can observe hand blow glass processing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Yangon
Mandalay
Amarapura
Ava
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 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. Tour continues to Ava (Inwa). Sightseeing inclusive of Maha Aungmye
Bonzan Monastery , the hand-made workshop industry producing lacquer alms for
Monks. Then tour to Mandalay by land. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 04: Mandalay
(B)
After early breakfast at the hotel, tour starts to 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. Lunch at Local restaurant. Tour continues to Kuthodaw (Maha
Lawkamarazein Pagoda) which is famous as the world largest book of many stone
slabs on which is inscribed the whole Buddhist Literature. And then proceed to
Atumahsi Monastery and Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery). In the
evening, enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight stay
at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 05: Mandalay
Pyin Oo Lwin (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, drive to the hills from
Mandalay for a visit of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo), a former British Hill Station.
The road winds steeply through flower, fruit and vegetable gardens. Arrive at
Pyin Oo Lwin and check in hotel. Visit the National Kandawgyi Gardens, which
were laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler, the former governor of Burma - flowerbeds
are similar to those you would find in an English country garden! The garden is
recently renovated and the name has changed to "Kandawgyi National Botanical
Garden". Drive through Pyin Oo Lwin on a horse drawn "pony cart", giving you the
chance to admire the brick and timber houses, complete with English style
gables, turrets and chimneys Overnight stay at the hotel in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 06: Pyin Oo Lwin
Naung Pein
Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. transfer to train station and depart to Naung Pein by
first class to enjoy the most spectaculars scenic views of the Shan plateau
traveling one way by winding road with elbow crossing hilly drive. You will find
the local peoples and landscape beyond your imagination. Arrive Naung Pein and
visit around. And return back to Mandalay by land. Overnight stay at hotel in
Mandalay.
Day 07: Mandalay
Sagaing
Monywa
Po Win Taung
Monywa (B/ L/ D)
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. In the afternoon, drive to Hpo Win Taung and Shwe Ba Taung by local
pick-up taxis. Return back to Monywa. Overnight stay at hotel in Monywa.
Day 08: 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 Ayeyawaddy River.
Arrive at Bagan in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Bagan.
Day 09: 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 early breakfast at the hotel, full day sightseeing in
Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia. Firstly tour
proceed to Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupa, Kyansittha
Cave, a tunnel with an interesting feature of paintings, Wetkyi Inn Gubaukkyi
Temple with fine mural paintings of Jataka Scenes. Lunch at local restaurant.
Tour continues to Andana Temple, the architecture masterpiece, Thatbyinnyu
Temple, the tallest in Bagan, Gawdapalin Temple, Htilominlo Temple, noted for
its plaster carving and Tharaba Gate. In the evening, enjoy the transparent
picturesque sunset from Mingalarzedi Temple by taking house cart. Overnight stay
at hotel in Bagan.
Day 10: Bagan
(B)
After early breakfast at the hotel, tour proceeds to Nyaung
Oo busy local market to observe traditional ways of life, Manu Ha Temple,
Nanpaya Temple and Dhamayasika Temple. Visit traditional handicraft workshops
near the Myinkaba Village, Payathonzu (three pagodas) and Nandamnya Temple. In
the evening, enjoy the sunset from Tayoke Pyay Temple. Overnight stay at hotel
in Bagan.
Day 11: Bagan
Heho
Inle
(B)
After breakfast, transfer to Nyaung Oo airport for domestic
flight to Heho. Arrive at Heho airport and transfer to Inle Lake. And then,
drive to hotel by boat to Inle Lake. Check in hotel. 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 12: 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 stay at hotel
in Inle Lake.
Day 13: Inle
Heho
Yangon
(B)
In the early morning, breakfast at hotel and transfer to Heho
airport and to leave for Yangon. Arrive at Yangon and Arrive at Yangon and
transfer to hotel. 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. Sule (the eight sided stupa located at the center of Yangon,
the Independent Monument. 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 14: 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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