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Tour Name |
Discover Myanmar (Burma) |
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Tour Code |
GXP - 5 |
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Destinations |
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay (Amarapura), Inle Lake |
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Duration |
5
Nights / 6 Days |
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Day 01 Arrival
Yangon (By Car)
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 Welcome to a unique experience.
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and
transferred to your hotel to drop off your luggage. If you arrived by mid day
flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, explore Yangon, a diverse mix of
faded colonial architecture from the British times, Sule Pagoda, built in the
early 3rd century is a landmark of the city center.
Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the
world. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the
stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as
the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 02. Yangon – Bagan (By Flight)
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 After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for the
flight to Bagan, the Ancient city. Check in
at the hotel and depart for a sightseeing
excursion around the Bagan Archaeological
Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive
exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo
market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of
later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn
Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural
painting of 13th century and Htilominlo
Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to
lacquerware workshops; continue to Manuha
Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya,
said to have been the residence of King
Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural
masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery
decorated with multi colour mural paintings.
Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of
the temple of Bagan. Dinner will be enjoyed
with traditional puppet show. Overnight at
the hotel in Bagan. |
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Day 03. Bagan - Mandalay via Amarapura
(by flight)
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 After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport for flight to Mandalay.
When you arrive at Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the
city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of
Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the
Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousand of monks who take
their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and
check in at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes
Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and
that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts.
Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being
made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds;
Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book for its 729 marble slabs
inscribed with the Buddha's Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its
exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay
Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay. |
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Day 04. Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake by (flight+car+boat)
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After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight
to Heho on the Shan plateau. Transfer by
road to Inle Lake and transfer to our hotel
by long tail boat across the lake. Upon
arrival, check in at hotel. In the
afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting
villages and sampling the spectacular array
of traditional handicrafts. You will see the
unique method locals use to row their boats,
fishermen with their own style of fishing,
floating farms and gardens and a handloom
weaving cottage with its own showroom. You
will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses
the five most revered Buddha Images in the
southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel
on Inle Lake. |
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Day 05. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (by
flight)
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 We are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our
flight to Yangon. Our route takes us back to Heho and down the escarpment to
Nyaung-Shwe for a busy local market. Check in at airport and fly back to Yangon.
Upon arrival, check in at hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir
shopping. Afterward, we plan to visit by car to Karaweik, a royal barge for
fantastic photo shot along the “pilgrims” causeway across the Royal Lake with
stunning views of Shewdagon Pagoda and dinner at Karaweik Palace restaurant with
traditional dance show. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon. |
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Day 06. Departure Yangon
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 After
breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred
to Yangon International airport for your
return international departure flight. |
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Rate for Asian
travelers, contact us for European
travelers. |
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Hotel
Class |
2pax |
3pax
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6pax |
11pax |
16pax |
21pax |
26pax |
30up |
SGL
Supplement |
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3 Star |
825 |
740 |
621 |
591 |
580 |
564 |
547 |
544 |
160 |
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4 Star |
861 |
778 |
659 |
628 |
617 |
600 |
584 |
582 |
230 |
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5 Star |
950 |
859 |
740 |
713 |
702 |
685 |
670 |
667 |
390 |
Price per person ( twin sharing basic ) and quoted in USD. Valid till April 30, 2010.
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Hotel
Categories |
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Hotel
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Hotel in
Yangon |
Hotel in
Bagan |
Hotel in
Mandalay |
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***** |
Traders Hotel |
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate |
Sedona Hotel |
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**** |
Chatrium Hotel |
Bagan Thante Hotel |
Mandalay Hill Resort |
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*** |
Summit Park View Hotel |
Thazin Garden Hotel |
Mandalay City Hotel |
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Services included
- Meet and assist service at
Yangon International Airport as
soon as you arrives Myanmar.
- 4 sector domestic air
tickets.
- Boat rental in Inle Lake.
- All land transport by
private car.
- English language guide
- Entrance fees
- 5 nights hotel
accommodation.
- Meals
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Services excluded
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International air tickets
and visa fees
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International Airport tax
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Personal insurance
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Tips and
Beverages
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Personal expenses
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