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Grand Burma Tour
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Tour Code :
MTS-GBT-101
Tour Duration : 10 days / 09 nights
Route : Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Inle - Lake – Heho
– 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,
Salay – famous for its wood carving monastery, 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 Shan paper parasol and Inle – the tranquil lake of the leg
rowers. You will find the local peoples and landscape beyond your imagination.
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: 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. Then visit Bupaya Pagoda,
on the bank of majestic Ayeyarwady River and visit the Mahabodhi Temple,
resemble of Mahabodi Temple in Bodaghaya. In the afternoon visit Abeyadana
Temple, with very interesting paintings, showing a Mahayana influence; the
Nagayon Temple, an elegant and well-preserved temple, built by King Kyanzittha;
the Ashe & Anauk Pagoda, with hundreds of unglazed terracotta tiles illustrating
scenes from the jatakas and Lowkananda Pagoda, built in 1059 by King Anawrahta.
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 Lake. Proceed 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.. In the evening, enjoy the panoramic
view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.
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 and around the Botaloke
Lake. Evening stroll underneath the Banyan Trees which are said over 200 years
old. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Pindaya
Inle
(B)
Breakfast at hoel. Drive to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is
located. Then transfer to hotel. 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. Check in at the hotel. Afternoon 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. Afternoon continue sightseeing on the lake. 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: 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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