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Myanmar Holiday Extensive Tour
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Tour Code :
MTS-MHE-141
Tour Duration : 14 days / 13 nights
Route : Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Heho -
Sittwe - Mrauk U - 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 Bagan – the richest archeological sights in Asia,
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, Pindaya - a cozy town and famous for its caves and Shan paper parasol and
Inle – the tranquil lake of the leg rowers, Sittwe – the capital of Rakhine
State and Mrauk U – once a center for one of Myanmar’s most powerful kingdoms.
The Village near Bagan is really interesting and where you
can find an old noodle cottage, betel shops, barber shop (if you wish to, you
can try it) and way of local people daily life. You will find the local peoples
and landscape beyond your imagination.
The boat from Sittwe to Mrauk Oo is private and most of them
are fishing boats.
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. In Myanmar, Mid May from September are Monsoon Season and
the coastal areas get heavy rain and boat trip is so risky. Recommended season
is from October to April.
  
Detailed Tour Program
Day 01: Arrival Yangon
Upon arrival at Yangon international airport, our tour guide
would welcome you and transfer to the hotel for check in. After that sightseeing
start in Yangon, including Sule Pagoda in the heart of the city, Chauktatgyi
Pagoda, one of the biggest colossal reclining Buddha image in Myanmar. Special
evening visit to the massive 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. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon Bagan
(B)
 After
breakfast at the hotel, early morning flight to Bagan (domestic schedule flight,
~ 1 ½ hour flying) situated in Central Myanmar, on the East bank of the mighty
Ayeyarwaddy River, to discover its glorious past and histories. Arrive at Nyaung
U Airport and transfer to hotel for check. Whole day sightseeing of Bagan’s most
famous temples and pagodas ranging from the temples with the earliest wall
paintings to the prototype pagoda 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 Bagan – 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 enjoy the sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Buphaya or Shwesandaw
Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 03: 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, visit tropical village to visit an old Noodle Cottage and
observe the daily life the people in Taung Bi Village. Afternoon visit Kyaugu
Umin Temple, which is an interesting rock cave tunnel, and Nagayon, an elegant
and well preserved temple containing many Buddha images, the main one which is
twice life size and shelters under the hood of a huge serpent. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 04: Bagan
Mandalay
Amarapura
Sagaing
Mandalay (B)
 After
breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the 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 LakeProceed to Sagaing and visit Kaung
Mu Daw Pagoda which is the copy of Mahaceti Pagoda in Siri Lanka and Sagaing
Hill the center of Meditation. Then drive to Mandalay and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: 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 at hotel.
Day 06: Mandalay
Heho
Pindaya (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. Even stroll underneath
the old Banyan trees which are said over 200 years. Take fresh breath and
photos. Overnight stay at hotel in Pindaya.
Day 07: Pindaya
Inle
(B)
After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing by foot around the
Botaloke Lake and local market. 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.
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.
Day 08: 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 09: Inle
Heho
Yangon
(B)
After breakfast, transfer to the Heho Airport 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 10: Yangon
Sittwe
Mrauk U (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Sittwe.
Arrive Sittwe. Directly proceed to Mrauk U by charter boat. Transfer to the
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Mrauk U (B)
After breakfast, visit to Chin ethnic group villages near Mrauk U to see their
village lives and traditional customs like tattoo on their faces. Drive back to
Mrauk U in the afternoon. Continue to visit most famous Shit-thaung Pagoda,
shrine of 80,000 holy Buddha images. Visit Andaw Pagoda, an eight sided
monument, Dukkantnein "ordination hall", a construction of literate and
sandstone bricks. Enjoy sunset at Shwetaung from where there is a good view over
Mrauk U. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Mrauk U
Sittwe (B)
After breakfast, morning visit to Mrauk U Market, and proceed
to Kothaung Pagoda. Return to Mrauk U. Then transfer to the jetty and take a
boat trip back to Sittwe. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Sittwe
Yangon (B)
After breakfast at hotel, visit to Sittwe Market, Lawka Mar
Razein Pagoda, Sittwe Port and View Point. Transfer to the airport for flight
back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel.
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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