Easy Flight Tour

Tour Name : Easy Flight Tour
Tour Duration : 5 days/4 nights
Tour Route : Yangon-Bagan-Heho-Inle-Heho-Yangon
Tour Price : USD per person
Tour Code :  MTS-EFT-051

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Yangon

Arrive Yangon international airport, welcome by tour guide. Transfer to the hotel for check in. After that start City tour in Yangon, includes 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. 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 Mandalay (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay (domestic flight 30 minute flying). Mandalay, the commercial centre and cultural tourism site, was established in 1857 by King Mindon, Arrive at Tada Oo International airport and drive to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. 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 04: Mandalay Heho Inle Lake (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to leave for Heho (domestic flight 30 minute flying_. Arrive at Heho Airport and drive to Nyaung Shwe (, ~30 km, 1 hour driving) 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. 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. and overnight.

Day 05: Inle Lake Heho Yangon Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight back to Yangon (domestic flight, 1 ½ hour flying). Arrive at Yangon and visit to Bogyoke Market (Scott’s Market) where you can find local products such as Gems & Jewelry , slippers, cloth, and so on. Then transfer to the Yangon International Airport for the departure flight to conclude this unique experience.

Tour price net per person in US $
(Validity : 1st October 2010 to 30th April 2011,
except 24th Dec 2010 – 07th Jan 2011 & 12th April – 21st April 2011)

Service Included:

• Accommodation in twin or double sharing room with daily breakfast
• Meals : Daily breakfast at hotel
• 4 domestic flights : Yangon – Bagan - Mandalay - Heho - Yangon
• Transfer and transportation with private air-coned coach
• Charter boat charges for Inle as per program
• Entrance fees for the sightseeing spots as per program
• Experienced and fluent English speaking through out guide fees

Complimentary Service: a bottle of drinking water, 2 refreshment tissue per day per person
 

Service Excluded:

• Meal : Lunch and dinner
• International Airfares and Airport Tax (US $ 10 / Pax)
• Travel Insurances
• Extra Tours not mentioned in the program
• Visa on arrival fees
• Personal Expenses such as Drinks, Tips, Camera Fees, Laundry Service, Phone Charges, etc…

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