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Guidepost Discovery amp Cultural Tours in Myanmar
Essential Myanmar 10 days ndash MY-SIC-01
YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON
Day 1 Yangon
Arrival in Yangon
Transfer
- Overnight in Yangon
Day 2 Yangon - Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)
Sightseeing in Yangon
Visit colonial heart of Yangon
Start the day in the heart of Yangon which features an interesting selection of monuments and colonial buildings Among others
you will see the Independent Monument the High Court the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda (view from the outside only)
Visit Shwedagon Pagoda
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The highlight of any visit to Yangon the Shwedagon Pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred
hairs of the Buddha Its original shape has changed beyond all recognition over the centuries Its bell-shaped superstructure
resting on a terraced base is covered in about 60 tons of gold-leaf which is continuously being replaced
Visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market (Close on Mondays and public holidays)
Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market also known as Scott Market which contains over 2000 stalls and is the best place in
Yangon to browse through the complete range of local handicrafts
Transfer
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Transfer
- Overnight in Bagan
Day 3 Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)
Discover the Beauty of Bagan
Explore the vast and fascinating area of Bagan and discover temples with unique stories features and architecture The
spectacular plain of Bagan stretches away from the Ayeyarwaddy River and is dotted with over 2000 temple structures dating
back over 800 years Spend the day exploring the temples and hearing the fascinating history and stories behind these imposing
structures Have a chance to visit a lacquerware workshop to learn about the intricate process of lacquerware making and
decoration At the end of the tour enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the ancient
pagodas A selection of temples will be visited including Shwezigon Paya a beautiful golden pagoda containing relics of Buddha
The site was started by Anawrahta but not completed until the reign of Kyanzittha between 1086 and1090 The pagodas
graceful bell shape served as a prototype for later stupas built throughout the country Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn an
early 13th century temple with an Indian-style spire The ceiling is covered with paintings depicting the previous life of Buddha
Ananda Pahto one of the largest most beautiful and best preserved of the Bagan temples It was built around 1105 by King
Kyanzittha who was inspired by Indian architecture During the 1975 earthquake Ananda suffered considerable damage but has
been totally restored Gubyaukhyi Temple at Myinkaba a 12th century Buddhist temple famous for its well-preserved frescoes
considered to be the oldest original paintings to be found in Bagan Manuha Temple which was built according to inscriptions
by the captive Mon King Manuha in 1067 It contains three seated Buddha images along with an image of Buddha entering
Nirvana Shwesandaw Paya a graceful white pyramid-style pagoda dating back to 1057 This 328-foot-high imposing structure is
visible from far away rising from the plains of Bagan Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya
(Shwesandaw Pagoda is not allowed to climb up until further notice due to some old bricks was fallen down)
Watch sunset over Bagan
Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms - Overnight in Bagan
Day 4 Bagan - Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Bagan to Mandalay
- Overnight in Mandalay
Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )
Sightseeing in Mandalay
The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre
Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out
the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the
most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the
morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-
Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop
specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry
The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the
Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay
Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its
monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds
biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these
slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old
monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)
This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and
visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and
food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries
temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns
retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min
Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya
Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a
quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful
teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans
make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak
bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as
they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya
Visit Pindaya Caves
Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha
images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth
throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya
Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -
Overnight in Pindaya
Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake
Transfer by boat
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein
Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore
of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake
Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and
slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts
mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local
fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the
enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung
Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery
Transfer by boat
By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Transfer
- Overnight in Yangon
Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Hotel Var A Var B Var C
Yangon
Grand Laurel Hotel
Deluxe
Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch
Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View
[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct
17]
Jasmine Palace Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9 room]
Rose Garden Hotel Yangon
Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate
for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra
Bed)
Lotte Hotels amp Resorts
Superior
Chatrium Hotel Royal
Lake Yangon
Deluxe Room ROH
[FIT 1-8 room]
Sule Shangri-La Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9
room]
Bagan
Ruby True Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]
Razagyo Hotel
Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra
Bed)
Bawga Theiddhi Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Aye Yar River View
Resort
Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]
Bagan Thiripyitsaya
Sanctuary Resort
Deluxe Garden View
Mandalay
Shwe Ingyinn Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay
Superior
Hotel Hazel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Bagan King Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)
Mandalay Hill Resort
Superior Palace View
[FIT 1-9 room]
Pindaya
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort
Hotel
Superior Room (No
Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra
Bed)
Inle Lake
Paramount Inle Resort
Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)
The Serenity Inle Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Ananta Inle Resort
Deluxe
Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake
Deluxe Lake View
Inle Resort amp Spa
Royal Villa Lake Front
View
Amata Garden Resort
Inle Lake
Amata Villa
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply
- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF
- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight
- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
The highlight of any visit to Yangon the Shwedagon Pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred
hairs of the Buddha Its original shape has changed beyond all recognition over the centuries Its bell-shaped superstructure
resting on a terraced base is covered in about 60 tons of gold-leaf which is continuously being replaced
Visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market (Close on Mondays and public holidays)
Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market also known as Scott Market which contains over 2000 stalls and is the best place in
Yangon to browse through the complete range of local handicrafts
Transfer
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Transfer
- Overnight in Bagan
Day 3 Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)
Discover the Beauty of Bagan
Explore the vast and fascinating area of Bagan and discover temples with unique stories features and architecture The
spectacular plain of Bagan stretches away from the Ayeyarwaddy River and is dotted with over 2000 temple structures dating
back over 800 years Spend the day exploring the temples and hearing the fascinating history and stories behind these imposing
structures Have a chance to visit a lacquerware workshop to learn about the intricate process of lacquerware making and
decoration At the end of the tour enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the ancient
pagodas A selection of temples will be visited including Shwezigon Paya a beautiful golden pagoda containing relics of Buddha
The site was started by Anawrahta but not completed until the reign of Kyanzittha between 1086 and1090 The pagodas
graceful bell shape served as a prototype for later stupas built throughout the country Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn an
early 13th century temple with an Indian-style spire The ceiling is covered with paintings depicting the previous life of Buddha
Ananda Pahto one of the largest most beautiful and best preserved of the Bagan temples It was built around 1105 by King
Kyanzittha who was inspired by Indian architecture During the 1975 earthquake Ananda suffered considerable damage but has
been totally restored Gubyaukhyi Temple at Myinkaba a 12th century Buddhist temple famous for its well-preserved frescoes
considered to be the oldest original paintings to be found in Bagan Manuha Temple which was built according to inscriptions
by the captive Mon King Manuha in 1067 It contains three seated Buddha images along with an image of Buddha entering
Nirvana Shwesandaw Paya a graceful white pyramid-style pagoda dating back to 1057 This 328-foot-high imposing structure is
visible from far away rising from the plains of Bagan Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya
(Shwesandaw Pagoda is not allowed to climb up until further notice due to some old bricks was fallen down)
Watch sunset over Bagan
Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms - Overnight in Bagan
Day 4 Bagan - Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Bagan to Mandalay
- Overnight in Mandalay
Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )
Sightseeing in Mandalay
The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre
Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out
the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the
most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the
morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-
Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop
specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry
The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the
Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay
Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its
monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds
biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these
slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old
monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)
This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and
visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and
food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries
temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns
retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min
Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya
Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a
quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful
teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans
make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak
bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as
they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya
Visit Pindaya Caves
Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha
images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth
throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya
Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -
Overnight in Pindaya
Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake
Transfer by boat
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein
Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore
of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake
Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and
slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts
mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local
fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the
enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung
Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery
Transfer by boat
By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Transfer
- Overnight in Yangon
Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Hotel Var A Var B Var C
Yangon
Grand Laurel Hotel
Deluxe
Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch
Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View
[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct
17]
Jasmine Palace Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9 room]
Rose Garden Hotel Yangon
Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate
for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra
Bed)
Lotte Hotels amp Resorts
Superior
Chatrium Hotel Royal
Lake Yangon
Deluxe Room ROH
[FIT 1-8 room]
Sule Shangri-La Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9
room]
Bagan
Ruby True Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]
Razagyo Hotel
Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra
Bed)
Bawga Theiddhi Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Aye Yar River View
Resort
Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]
Bagan Thiripyitsaya
Sanctuary Resort
Deluxe Garden View
Mandalay
Shwe Ingyinn Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay
Superior
Hotel Hazel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Bagan King Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)
Mandalay Hill Resort
Superior Palace View
[FIT 1-9 room]
Pindaya
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort
Hotel
Superior Room (No
Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra
Bed)
Inle Lake
Paramount Inle Resort
Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)
The Serenity Inle Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Ananta Inle Resort
Deluxe
Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake
Deluxe Lake View
Inle Resort amp Spa
Royal Villa Lake Front
View
Amata Garden Resort
Inle Lake
Amata Villa
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply
- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF
- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight
- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )
Sightseeing in Mandalay
The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre
Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out
the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the
most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the
morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-
Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop
specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry
The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the
Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay
Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its
monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds
biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these
slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old
monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)
This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and
visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and
food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries
temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns
retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min
Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya
Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a
quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful
teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans
make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak
bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as
they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay
Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya
Visit Pindaya Caves
Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha
images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth
throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya
Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -
Overnight in Pindaya
Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake
Transfer by boat
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein
Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore
of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake
Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and
slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts
mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local
fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the
enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung
Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery
Transfer by boat
By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Transfer
- Overnight in Yangon
Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Hotel Var A Var B Var C
Yangon
Grand Laurel Hotel
Deluxe
Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch
Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View
[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct
17]
Jasmine Palace Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9 room]
Rose Garden Hotel Yangon
Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate
for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra
Bed)
Lotte Hotels amp Resorts
Superior
Chatrium Hotel Royal
Lake Yangon
Deluxe Room ROH
[FIT 1-8 room]
Sule Shangri-La Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9
room]
Bagan
Ruby True Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]
Razagyo Hotel
Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra
Bed)
Bawga Theiddhi Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Aye Yar River View
Resort
Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]
Bagan Thiripyitsaya
Sanctuary Resort
Deluxe Garden View
Mandalay
Shwe Ingyinn Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay
Superior
Hotel Hazel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Bagan King Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)
Mandalay Hill Resort
Superior Palace View
[FIT 1-9 room]
Pindaya
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort
Hotel
Superior Room (No
Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra
Bed)
Inle Lake
Paramount Inle Resort
Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)
The Serenity Inle Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Ananta Inle Resort
Deluxe
Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake
Deluxe Lake View
Inle Resort amp Spa
Royal Villa Lake Front
View
Amata Garden Resort
Inle Lake
Amata Villa
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply
- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF
- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight
- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya
Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -
Overnight in Pindaya
Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)
By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake
Transfer by boat
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein
Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore
of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake
Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Excursion by boat on Inle Lake
Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and
slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts
mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local
fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the
enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung
Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery
Transfer by boat
By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Transfer
- Overnight in Yangon
Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)
Transfer
Hotel Var A Var B Var C
Yangon
Grand Laurel Hotel
Deluxe
Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch
Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View
[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct
17]
Jasmine Palace Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9 room]
Rose Garden Hotel Yangon
Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate
for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra
Bed)
Lotte Hotels amp Resorts
Superior
Chatrium Hotel Royal
Lake Yangon
Deluxe Room ROH
[FIT 1-8 room]
Sule Shangri-La Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-9
room]
Bagan
Ruby True Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]
Razagyo Hotel
Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra
Bed)
Bawga Theiddhi Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Aye Yar River View
Resort
Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]
Bagan Thiripyitsaya
Sanctuary Resort
Deluxe Garden View
Mandalay
Shwe Ingyinn Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay
Superior
Hotel Hazel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Bagan King Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)
Mandalay Hill Resort
Superior Palace View
[FIT 1-9 room]
Pindaya
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort
Hotel
Superior Room (No
Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra
Bed)
Inle Lake
Paramount Inle Resort
Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)
The Serenity Inle Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Ananta Inle Resort
Deluxe
Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake
Deluxe Lake View
Inle Resort amp Spa
Royal Villa Lake Front
View
Amata Garden Resort
Inle Lake
Amata Villa
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply
- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF
- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight
- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
room]
Bagan
Ruby True Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]
Razagyo Hotel
Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra
Bed)
Bawga Theiddhi Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Aye Yar River View
Resort
Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]
Bagan Thiripyitsaya
Sanctuary Resort
Deluxe Garden View
Mandalay
Shwe Ingyinn Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay
Superior
Hotel Hazel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Bagan King Hotel
Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)
Mandalay Hill Resort
Superior Palace View
[FIT 1-9 room]
Pindaya
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort Hotel
Superior Room (No Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)
Conqueror Resort
Hotel
Superior Room (No
Extra Bed)
Pindaya Inle Inn
Bamboo Hut (No Extra
Bed)
Inle Lake
Paramount Inle Resort
Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)
The Serenity Inle Hotel
Superior (No Extra Bed)
Ananta Inle Resort
Deluxe
Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake
Deluxe Lake View
Inle Resort amp Spa
Royal Villa Lake Front
View
Amata Garden Resort
Inle Lake
Amata Villa
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply
- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF
- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight
- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Mandalay to Heho
Flight from Heho to Yangon
- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date
- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle
- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels
per person per full day tour
- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary
- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket
EXCLUDED SERVICES
- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected
category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the
public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking
Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation
We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge
GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours
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