Tour Code : Classic Myanmar ( GB - TN 04 - 2007 - 2008 )
( Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Yangon )  
7 Day / 6 Night

Day 1 ( Yangon Arrival )

Meet on arrival at Yangon International Airport . Welcome & transfer to hotel. Sight seeing tour to old colonial style city centre with the gilded Sule Pagoda & surrounding area, Karaweik Hall - Royal floating barge on a lake for photo stop. Lunch. The tour continue to Chaukhtatgyi - a huge reclining Buddha Image & extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda - one of the world's most spectacular religious monuments. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.


Day 2 ( Yangon - Bagan )

Early breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. Sites to visit in Bagan are Nyaung U market, Shwezigon Pagoda - built in ( 1084 - 1113 ), Kyansittha Umin near Nat Hlaung Kyaung, Wetkyi-in, Gubyaukgyi Temple - with fine mural painting of Jatakas scenes in Nyaung U area. Then proceed to visit Htilominlo - to see its well known plaster carvings, Ananda - an architectural masterpiece, Tharabar Gate, Shwegugyi Temple & Thatbyinnyu Temple - highest in Bagan. Lunch. Continue to Myingaba Village monuments which are Manuha - with gigantic Buddha image, Nanpaya Temples - an early style with the finest stone carving. Back to Bagan to visit lacquer ware industries, Dhamayangyi Temple & enjoy sun set from Mingalar Zedi or Shwesandaw Pagoda.
Dinner. Overnight at hotel.  

Day 3 ( Bagan )

Morning sightseeing to Minnanthu village area. Sulamani Pagoda, Laymyetnha Temple , Payathonezu Temple with colorful paintings & Thanbula Pagoda. Then proceed to see the daily life style of Bagan people, Dhamayazika Pagoda and Su Taung Pyay Oak Kyaung in Pwar Saw Village , Lawkananda Pagoda - a landmark of Bagan in Thiripyitsaya village.Gawdawpalin Temple , Shwegugyi Temple & sunset from Bupaya - standing close to Irrawaddy River .
Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 ( Bagan - Mandalay )

After breakfast, transfer to airport to leave for Mandalay . Arrive at Mandalay International Airport ( at Tada Oo which is an hour drive from Mandalay ). Check in hotel. Whole day visit to famous sites --- Mahamuni Pagoda with its spectacular Buddha image covered in thick layers of gold leaves, stone / wood carving, bronze casting industries, gold leaf making & Zaycho market. Lunch. Afternoon visit Mandalay Palace, Silk weaving industry, Shwenandaw ( Golden Palace ) Monastery famous for its wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world's biggest book & sunset from Mandalay Hill. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 ( Mandalay - Amarapura / Sagaing / Innwa - Mandalay )

After breakfast, sightseeing to Amarapura, Innwa & Sagaing. Bagaya Kyaung - a famous collection of Buddha images, Maha Gandayon Monastery, Sagaing Hill, Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda, silverware industries. Lunch. Then proceed to Innwa Maha Aung Myay Bon Zan Monastery, Me Nu Brick Monastery, Old watch Tower. Sunset from U Bein Wooden Bridge. Drive back to Mandalay . Dinner . Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 ( Mandalay - Yangon )  

After breakfast check out hotel & drive to Mandalay airport. Arrive Yangon & check in hotel. Afternoon tour start after lunch.

Kaba Aye Pagoda ( World Peace ), Mahapasana Cave - when sixth Buddha Synod took place, the glass factory, 80 years old colonial style buildings near famous the Strand Hotel & Yangon jetty with Botataung Pagoda. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 ( Departure Yangon )

Transfer to Yangon International airport for departure flight.

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Above tour cost includes Hotel accommodation(twin sharing) with breakfast, transfer and transportation with air conditioned car, Meals, Baggage handling and 24/7 English speaking Guide

Exclusive of visa fees, Entrance fees, Airport tax (US$ 10 per person), Travel insurance, Personal expenses (telephone call, beverages, laundry, .) and non specified expenditure.

AS OF 04 SEPT. 07 ALL THE TOUR COST OF GOLD BACKED TOURS WILL BE INCREASED BY FLAT 15 % ON IT'S EXISTING RATES.