Tour Name : Myanmar Group Tour – I

Tour Code : LM-GT-001

Tour Duration : 10 days / 09 nights
Route : Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Inle - Lake – Heho – Yangon
Vacation Type : Group Touring / On Request Year Round

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 Air Bagan (F-100 or ATR-72/42) can be done throughout the year.

Detailed Tour Program

Day 01: Arrival Yangon (L,D)

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. Lunch at local restaurant. 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. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon – Bagan (Flight) (B,L,D)

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. After lunch 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. Then we will return to hotel for dinner and overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 03: Bagan (B,L,D)

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. 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, after lunch 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. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 04: Bagan – Mandalay (Flight) - Amarapura – Sagaing - Mandalay (B,L,D)

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. After lunch, 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. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Mandalay – Mingun - Mandalay (B,L,D)

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. After lunch, we will 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. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 06: Mandalay – Heho (Flight) - Pindaya (B,L,D)

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. Lunch at local restaurant. Evening stroll underneath the Banyan Trees which are said over 200 years old. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Pindaya.

Day 07: Pindaya - Inle Lake (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel. 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. After lunch, we will 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 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. And then continue sightseeing on the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Inle lake.

Day 08: Inle Lake (B,L,D)

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. And then we will return to hotel for Dinner and overnight.

Day 09: Inle Lake – Heho - Yangon (Flight) (B,L,D)

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). Dinner at local restaurant and overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.

Day 10: Departure Yangon (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. Leisure till the flight time. We will have lunch at local restaurant. Then transfer to Yangon International Airport for your departure flight to conclude this unique experience.

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Tour Price: Available on Request

Services Included:

• 09 Nights accommodation on twin or double sharing room basic with daily breakfast
• 4 Domestic Airfare (Yangon – Bagan– Mandalay– Heho - Yangon)
• Meals (Lunches and Dinners)as per program
• All transfers and excursions with air-conditioned luxury vehicles
• English-speaking guide service throughout the trip
• Horse cart tour in Bagan
• Private local boat for Mingun excursion
• Private local boat for Inle Lake excursions
• Porter fees at airports
• Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
• Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Tips and porters at the hotels
  

Services Excluded:

• International ticket to/from Yangon
• Visits not mentioned in the program
• Drinks and personal expenses
• International departure Airport Tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)
• Any other items not mentioned