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'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR
FEATURING YANGON, INLE LAKE, MANDALAY AND BAGAN
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Myanmar is truly the land that time forgot. After three decades of self-imposed isolation, the unspoiled beauty and tranquility of Myanmar is to be treasured. The larger cities are bustling centers. In the countryside, however, time seems to have stood still. Here hundreds of pagodas dot the landscape, farmers dressed to their traditional garb tend to their emerald green rice paddies the way their ancestors have for centuries before and the pace of life seems perfectly in tune with the slow changing of the seasons. Plenty of magical sights, incredibly friendly people and a glimpse of the bizarre is some of the things this country will offer.
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Day 1 ARRIVE YANGON (LD)
Today we arrive into Yangon. Afternoon tour includes a drive through the downtown area, Chinatown and the Indian quarter. Tour continues to Chauk Htat Gyi, a huge
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reclining Buddha image with photo stops at the gilded Sule Pagoda, Chauk Htat Gyi and the Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. Later visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments.
TRADERS HOTEL |
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Day 2
YANGON- HEHO- INLE LAKE (BLD)
Today we fly to Heho and continue drive down into the valley to Inle Lake visit en route Shweyanpyay wooden monastery. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Inle Lake - a photographer's dream. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in southern Shan State.
INLE LAKE VIEW RESORT
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Day 3
INLE LAKE- INDAING- INLE LAKE (BLD)
Morning visit one of the 5-day market (on market day only) to get an insight into the life-style of the ethnic inhabitants. Enjoy a boat tour to Indaing, at the western end of the Lake. In the afternoon, see traditional handicrafts - silk weaving on wooden handlooms and a blacksmith shop. Later visit Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries on the lake. |
Day 4
INLE LAKE- HEHO- MANDALAY (BLD)
Today we fly to Mandalay. Later walk over 150-year-old U Bein teak Bridge, built in 1851 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then drive to Mandalay and visit Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery. Continue to see the 'world’s largest book', being the Buddhist Scriptures |  |
inscribed on marble slabs, at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Enjoy spectacular views at sunset from Mandalay Hill.
SEDONA HOTEL.
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Day 5
MANDALAY (BLD)
Enjoy a boat trip on the Ayeyarwaddy River to Mingun and visit the Mingun Bell. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the unfinished Mingun Paya In the afternoon, visit some of Mandalay's cottage industries.
Day 6
MANDALAY- BAGAN (BLD) |
Today we fly to Bagan. Sightseeing tour includes visit to Shwezigon Pagoda and also visit Kyansittha 'Cave' Temple. Continue to Gubyaukgyi, another 'cave' temple with fine frescoes of the 'Jataka Tales'. Later visit Htilominlo and Shwegugyi temples. In the afternoon, visit the Tharaba Gateway and visit Ananda Temple. Later visit Dhammayangyi, a massive-looking temple dating from 1170. Enjoy sunset view over the Bagan’s ancient monuments.
THIRIPYITSAYA SAKURA HOTEL
Day 7
BAGAN (BLD)
Today’s Bagan tour starts with Gawdawpalyin Temple and then explore the Myinkaba village area. Continue to Lemyethna Temple and also visit Nandamannya Temple with fine frescoes. Later explore the village of Minnanthu to see how the local people live. Enjoy sunset on Ayeyarwaddy River. |
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Day 8
BAGAN- YANGON (BLD)
Today we fly to Yangon. In the afternoon visit the famous Bogyoke (Scott) Market, China town and the Indian market, where all kind of spices are sold.
TRADERS HOTEL
Day 9
DEPART YANGON (B)
Transfer to the airport for departure flight |
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