GBS 14 / 07 - 08
Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo - Bago - Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Heho - Inle - Yangon ( 9 Day / 8 Night )

Day 01 - Arrival Yangon

Arrive Yangon by International flight in the morning. Transfer to hotel. Start to visit the heart of city centered Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Park with Independence monument.  Then photo stop at Karaweik hall - a royal floating barge with tranquil Kandawgyi Lake & Chaukhutgyi Recling Buddha. 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 Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo

Proceed to Kyaikhtiyo. We arrange public conveyance from the Kinpun Camp ( base camp / bus stop ) to Yathaetaung. Our quotation are also calculated with this public conveyance system. If the guest would like to take a special chartered car to take them to Yethaetaung they can do so with their own expense & our allotted amount will be refunded to the guest. Climb the top of Kyaikhtiyo, an 11 km uphill climb for the hikers from Kinpun Base Camp, the mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perished on the edge of the hill. There is also a steep winding road. Then either climb on foot or take the sedan chair to Pagoda. Visit The Golden Rock Pagoda & surroundings area to see the legends of pagoda & the " nats ' or " sprits ". You can enjoy the scenic beauty of amazing view & cool climate. Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 - Kyaikhtiyo - Bago - Yangon

Breakfast. Enjoy the amazing view from pagoda & you will notice the unusual pagoda sites. You will see many people praying & offering soon ( breakfast ) to the Lord Buddha which is an amazing sight. Climb down to base camp & change back to our car. Proceed to Bago. Lunch at a local restaurant in Bago. Bago, an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom ( 15 th . century ), is situated 80 km northwest of Yangon . The worthy sites are Shwemawdaw Pagoda - one of the most venerated pagoda in Myanmar , Kanbawza Thadi Palace , 55 m long reclining Shwe Tha Lyaung Buddha Image, Maha Klyani Sima ordination hall and Mahazedi " Great Stupa " offering panoramic views. Drive back to Yangon . & transfer to hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 - 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 Shwesandaw Pagoda. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 - 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 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 carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world's biggest book & sunset from Mandalay Hill. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 - Mandalay - Mingun - Sagaing - Amarapura - Mandalay

Breakfast Morning visit to Mingun village by boat. Proceed to Mingun village, the site of the world's largest bronze ringing bell, 3.7 meters high and 90 tons in weight. Also visit the huge but unfinished Mingun Paya built to be the world's largest pagoda and beautiful Shinphyume Paya. Drive back to Mandalay . Lunch. Sightseeing to Amarapura & Sagaing in the late afternoon. Visit Bagaya Kyaung - a famous collection of Buddha images, Sagaing Hill, silverware industries & sunset from U Bein Wooden Bridge. Drive back to Mandalay. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 - Mandalay - Heho

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Heho. Direct 90 mins. 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. Proceed to Taunggyi, over 1,440 meter above sea level is the capital of Shan State . ( famous for the fire balloon festival held annually at the full moon of Tazaungmone / November ). Check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 - Heho - Yangon

After breakfast you can observe the ways if life of various tribes in traditional colorful costumes in Market Day Place. Proceed to Alodaw Pauk Paya & Cheroot factory in Nam Pan or Inndein stupas & surrounding. Check out hotel & drive to Heho airport. Arrive Yangon & check in hotel. To see the people life in China Town by walking street stalls. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 - Yangon Departure

Transfer to Yangon International airport for departure flight.

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