Tour Code : Introducing Myanmar ( GB - TN 07 - 2007 - 2008 )
( Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Heho - Yangon )
10 Day / 9 Night

Day 1 ( Yangon Arrival )

Arrive Yangon by international flight. Welcome & transfer to hotel. Some highlights of Yangon sightseeing - Sule Pagoda at the heart of city, Maha Bandoola Park with Independence monument, photo stop at Karaweik hall - a royal floating barge, National Museum to the 8 meters high Golden Lion Throne & Mandalay Royal Regalia, Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha, Bogyoke Market with hundreds of stores, the old colonial style city & dating back over 2000 years Shwedagon Pagoda.
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 Popa - Bagan )

After breakfast, excursion visit to Mt. Popa , 37 miles from Bagan, an extinct volcano, 1500 meters, 700 steps, scenic beauty from the mountain is unforgettable. You can observe the true life style of upper Burmans & Nat Pwe will be holding twice each year .Come back to Bagan & lunch. In the evening, visit 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 is an hour drive from Mandalay ). Check in hotel. Whole day visit to famous sites --- Mahamuni Pagoda, stone / wood carving, bronze casting industries, gold leaf making & Zaycho market. Lunch. Afternoon visit Mandalay palace, silk weaving industry, Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda & sunset from Mandalay Hill. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.  

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

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 cross the river by boat to visit Maha Aung Myay Bon Zan Monastery, Me Nu Brick Monastery, Old watch tower. You can enjoy the sunset from U Bein wooden bridge. Drive back to Mandalay . Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 ( Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya - Nyaung Shwe / Inle )  

After breakfast, transfer to airport for Heho flight. Direct drive to Pindaya. On the way, enjoy the scenic beauty & cool climate of Shan State . Visit Pindaya Cave with 2000 Buddha Stupas, Shan umbrella home industry. Drive back to Nyaung Shwe / Inle ( 90 km . ) . Check in hotel.
Dinner. Overnight at hotel.  

Day 7 ( Inle )  

After breakfast, visit Inle by boat. Depend on your day we can arrange to visit market day which will be held surrounding villages of Lake Inle everyday. The famous sites are typical floating garden, leg rowers, local methods of fishing, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, jumping cat monastery - where the cats are trained to jump in loops, the weaving village of Inpawkhon .
Dinner. Overnight at hotel.  

Day 8 ( Inle )

Excursion by boat to the western shore of the Inle Lake . In that area there are 17 villages built on stilts mostly inhabited by the Intha people. Proceed to Inndain Pagoda & surroundings. You can also visit the traditional cheroot making industry & silver smith industry. Dinner & overnight at hotel.  

Day 9 ( Nyaung Shwe - Heho - Yangon )

After breakfast check out hotel & visit Nyaung Shwe. Drive to Heho airport to fly Yangon . Arrive Yangon & transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour start after lunch. Kaba Aye Hillock Pagoda ( World Peace ), Mahapasana Cave - when sixth Buddha Synod took place, 80 year old colonial style buildings near famous The Strand Hotel with the bustling jetty & China Town along walking the streets. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.  

Day 10 ( Yangon Departure )

After breakfast transfer to Yangon . Int'l 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.

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