DAY 01 : Bangkok - Yangon
Our
representative will meet on arrival at Yangon International
Airport by morning
flight. Transfer to hotel. An afternoon sightseeing tour includes the old
colonial-style city center with the Sule Pagoda, tranquil Kandawgyi Lake
with the Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge, an ideal spot to take pictures
of that beautiful lake with its shores lined with gardens and trees. An
extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular
religious monuments, will conclude the tour of this picturesque Garden City.
The golden dome of the Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is
covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight in Yangon.
(no meal)
Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 02 :Yangon - Bagan (B)
Transfer to
Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Ancient
capital Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and sightseeing
starting with the busy local market. Continue visits to a diverse selection of
the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King
Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Gu Byauk Gyi, a temple with
exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, Khay Min Ga Temple, noted for its
spectacular panoramic view of the area’s many monuments and Ananda Temple with
four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around
the galleried interior.
Afternoon, a visit of a lacquer craftmen’s workshop in nearby MYINKABA village
and sightseeing to MANUHA TEMPLE, built in mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a
unique sandstone monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and
MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, noted for its ancient mural painting. Board a
small local boat in the late afternoon for a sunset cruise on the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River(or) Sunset on the one of the
ancient temple.
Overnight
at Bagan
DAY 03 : Bagan - Heho - Pindaya - Inle Lake
(B)
Breakfast
at hotel.
Transfer to Nyaung Oo (Bagan) Airport for domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival
in Heho, proceed by road to Pindaya (95 km - 2 ½ hours) to visit PINDAYA CAVES, unique for the thousands of
Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries. Afternoon, drive by
road to INLE LAKE (60 km - 1 ½ hour). Transfer by
boat to the hotel on the lake.
Overnight on Inle
Lake
DAY 04 : Inle
Lake (B)
An
excursion by boat on the scenic Inle
Lake will include sights
of the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing
and village life. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA, the weaving village of INPAWKHON and other sights.
Overnight
in Yangon
DAY 05 : Departure Yangon (B)
Breakfast
at hotel.
Morning visit to a colorful market in the Inle
Lake region, then proceed to Heho Airport.
Return flight to Yangon. Our car and guide
will be at clients’ disposal for further sightseeing or shopping, opportunity
to visit Bogyoke (Scott’s) Market, until departure by international flight in
the evening.
END OF SERVICE
Included Price:
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Accommodation
with breakfast at hotels
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All
domestic airfares
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Transfers
and tours with good tour class car with air-conditioned
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English
speaking local guide
Surcharge for guides with other languages apply. See below
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Boat
rental at Inle Lake
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Sunset
boat fees in Bagan
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1Tour
leader FOC of 15 full paying participants
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Service
charges, room tax and baggage handling
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International
air tickets Bangkok - Yangon - Bangkok
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Entrance
fees
Not included
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Insurance
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All
meals (Lunch & Dinner) Visa fee for Myanmar-Visa on arrival:USD 45/- p/pax,
Visa stamp at related embassy: USD 20/- p/pax
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Other
meals than specified in the itinerary
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International
airport departure tax at USD 10.00 per person
Expenditure
of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc