2016-09-21

Tour Code

SYM-17

Coverage

Yangon – Pyay – Bagan – Mt. Popa – Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura – Sagaing – Ava – Monywa – Pyin Oo Lwin – Kalaw – Pindaya – Inlay – Yangon – Bago – Kyaikhtiyo – Yangon

Duration

(20 Days / 19 Nights)

Day- 01: Yangon (- / L / D)

Arrive at Yangon International air-port; meet the native English speaking guide. Transfer to check in hotel. Lunch Break: Start sightseeing of Yangon city center, such as Sule Pagoda, City hall, high Court, Independence monument where you can see the bustling life of the city. Then proceed to the well-known Bogyoke (Scott) Market famous market of Yangon and to the most magnificent and spectacular religious edifice Shwedagon Pagoda for day break sunset. Overnight in Yangon

(Remarks: Bogyoke (Scott) Market closes on every Monday & Government holidays.)

Day-02: Yangon – Pyay (by coach ), (B / L / D)

After breakfast drive to Pyay (5 hours). On the visit the famous ShweMyet Mann Buddha image: – A Buddha image with spectacle which has a strange historical back ground, include the Payagyi and Payama: – style of influential Indian arts, Srikshetra:- an old ruined ancient capital of Pyu Kingdom, Shwe San Daw;- the Pagoda enshrined with Lord Buddha hair relic and enjoy the sunset and panoramic view near the Ayeyarwaddy river for day break sunset. Overnight in Pyay.

Day- 03: Pyay – Bagan (by coach), (B / L / D)

After early breakfast at hotel start proceed to Bagan. Check in hotel. Enjoy the sunset and panoramic view at Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.

Day-04: Bagan (by coach) (B / L / D)

Start visiting Nyaung Oo market which full of local products, Proceed to Gold gilded Shwezigone Pagoda: – built by the founder of Myanmar Bagan dynasty king Anuradain 11th century, Ananda temple:- A accredited Mon ethnic architecture and most beautiful temple in Bagan. Manuha temple: – Constructed by a captured Mon King Manuha while in custody of Bagan King. Thatbyinnyunt Temple: – an attractive architecture brick mason in South- East Asia. Gawdawpalin Temple: – The finest structure built in Bagan, and visit Bagan most famous lacquer ware industry and their process works. Nanda restaurant with Puppet show Dinner. Overnight in Bagan.

Day-05: Bagan (by coach) (B / L / D)

After breakfast, visit the major Temples and Monuments, Monasteries, Fresco and Mural painting caves of Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.

Day-06: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Mandalay (by coach) (B / L / D)

Morning after breakfast journey to Mandalay by car via to Mt Popa; – an extinct volcano shrines dedicated to home of the spirits known as living being spirits. For your energetic climb the 777 steps to the shrine top of the dead volcanic.Lunch Break: Than proceed to Mandalay City day break. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-07: Mandalay – Amarapura – Mandalay (by coach), (B / L / D)

After breakfast start Amarapura highlight sightseeing; – famous Mahag and ayone Monastery: -Where you can see nearly hundreds of monks while they are having their 2nd or last meal of the day and practicing the Buddha scripture teaching. Proceed to 1.2 Km long U-Bein teak bridge; – which was recuperated from the waste of abandoned Ava palace, Wood carving, Marblecarving, Bronze cast. Lunch Break: return to visit Mandalay Mahamuni Bronze Buddha Image: -A spectacular Buddha image of Rakine feather, Gold-leaf processing method, Shwe Nandaw Kyaung:-(Royal Golden Palace Monastery) a traditional teak architect handicraft design, Kuthodaw Pagoda:- known as the world’ s biggest Buddhist scriptures book, consisting 729 marble slabs, Tapestries&Silk weaving of Mandalay. Sunset would be spent at Mandalay hill for day-break. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-08: Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay (by coach/boat), (B / L / D)

Take a boat trip to Mingun village. Explore by bullock cart the Mingun Phahtodaw:- The unfinished monument of 18 century, Mingun Bronze bell;- world second largest Bronze bell that weighs 90 tons, return to Mandalay for daybreak. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-09: Mandalay – Innwa[Ava]- Sagaing – Monywa (by coach/horse cart), (B / L / D)

After breakfast, excursion by car to the former Royal Capital of Innwa [Ava], take a few minutes sampan ride and visit Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery, ruins of ancient Ava Watch Tower, fort walls and brick causeway and Bargaya:- Teak wood Monastery. Then precede to Sagaing across the Ayeyarwaddy river to Sagaing Hills: – which represents numerous Pagodas and monasteries and a retreat center for Buddhist devotees. Then drive to Monywa for day break. Overnight in Monywa.

Day-10: Monywa – Mandalay (by coach), (B / L / D)

After breakfast, proceed by car to Hpo Win Taung & Shwe Ba Taung impressive sandstone caves containing Buddha statues, Wood carving and fine mural paintings mainly in Ava-style, some dating back to 15th century. Dozens of large and small caves with about 45,000 images are hidden in the area of the Hpo Win Taung. Thanboddhay Temple; – small Buddha Images are richly decorated niches which reminds of Borobudur of Java. Then proceed to Boditataung;- a thousand Banyin or Bo tree trees placed with Buddha statues in seated position, enjoy the view of Aung Setkaya Pagoda, standing 130 meter high on the Po Khaung hills. Then drive back to Mandalay for day break. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-11: Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin (by coach), (B / L / D)

After breakfast at hotel, drive (80km-2hrs) on a beautifulscenic road to the cool hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). Which represent beautiful lake and waterfalls, botanical garden named Kandawgyi. British style colonial buildings. Sightseeing around the famous Peik Chin Myaung Caves;- an natural cave Buddhist shrine that exits thousands of years since ancient stone age, then proceed to Pwe Kaukwater fall, a favorite picnic spot for local people. Return back to Mandalay for day break. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day-12: Mandalay – Kalaw (by coach), (B / L / D)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then drive to Kalaw, maneuvering around the Shan ridge beautiful zigzag road. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day-13: Kalaw Trekking (by coach), (B / L / D)

After breakfast, take a soft trekking to explore the Palaung, Danu, Pa-o ethnichill tribe villages cultural, ways of life near Kalaw environ and their colorfulcostumes. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day-14: Kalaw – Pindaya (by coach), (B / L / D)

Morning after breakfast journey to Pindaya cave; – where nearly more than 8000 of Buddha images are stored. Visit the Shan Paper processing workshop, Bambooumbrella manufacturing process. Overnight in Pindaya.

Day-15: Pindaya – Taunggyi (B / L / D)

After breakfast drive for Taunggyi Highlights;- Shan Tribal Museum, Local market, Yat Taw Mu Pagoda;- which features a large standing Buddha in the East- west direction. A market day in this region is been conducted every 5 days taking place at individual town. Wish fulfilling Pagoda and colorful Taunggyi market. Overnight in Taunggyi

Day-16: Taunggyi – Inlay Lake (by boat), (B / L / D)

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion sightseeing by car to the gateway of Inle Lake, which locates 900m above sea level for the home of unique one leg rower. Explore the beautiful landscape by boat, Floating market, Floating garden, Conical fishing method, Famous Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Nga Phe Kyaung(Jumping cat) Monastery; – a beautiful collection of antique Buddha statues stored in an ancient teak monastery, Silver smith designs of Inlay. Overnight in Inlay.

Day-17: Inlay – Heho – Yangon (by flight)(B / L / D)

After breakfast, enjoy a boat tour to Indein at the western of the Lake, where you can watch the farmers cultivating their products. Visit the 16th century pagoda complex of Indein. Lunch break: Transfer to airport for Yangon flight. Upon arrival, transfer for dinner. Overnight in Yangon.

Day-18: Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (by coach)(B / L / D)

After early breakfast, drive to Kyaikhtiyo Kin Pun (base camp), which situates (180km- 5 hours) North- East of Yangon. Golden Rock: – a huge boulder completely covered by gold leave, which lies on the edge of a cliff. At base camp ride a public transportation open truck that will lead you to the upper staging point, travelers can also walk to the final stage. Visitors can be carried in sedan chairs by four porters at an extra cost. Lunch Break: – will be served at the base camp or on precinct. Watch the beauty sunset from the Golden Rock precinct for daybreak. Overnight in Kyaikhtiyo.

Day-19: Kyaikhtiyo – Bago – Yangon (by coach)(B / L / D)

After breakfast return to Yangon via Bagohighlight sightseeing:- include Kan Baw ZaThardi Royal Palace: – Once aFamous Royal palace ruled by King Bayinnaung (1551-1581 A.D.), during second Myanmar dynasty. Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda: – was originally built by the Mon king modeled same to Buddha Gaya, the highest Pagoda in Myanmar. Shwe Tha Lyaung Buddha image: – A reclining Buddha image built at a length of 180 ft & 52ft in height, a huge gigantic Buddhaimage in Myanmar. Kyeik Pun Pagod: – built by King Dhamma Zedi in 1476 A.D, four gigantic Buddha images seated posture facing the four cardinal points. Overnight in Yangon

Day-20: Departure, (B / – / -)

After breakfast at hotel, leisure time to pursue individual interest until your transfer to the airport for departure from Yangon.

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Tour Price
USD
Per Person
Validity July 01, 2016 – September 30, 2017

Categories

2

3-5

6-9

10-14

15-19

20 & UP

Single Supplement

(Superior)
3 star

4110

3595

3085

2715

2640

2520

800

(Deluxe)
4 Star

4580

4185

3655

3360

3330

3265

1350

(luxury)
5 star

4800

4300

4000

3500

3400

3300

1500

Remark: (All prices are subject to change be in case of increase of air fares, fuel, entrance fees etc…)
***Tour leader of a group of minimum 15 full paying persons is free of charge ***

Includes

Excludes

19 night accommodations half twin sharing with daily breakfast

Sightseeing and transfer by private coach with driver

Domestic airfare (HEH-RGN)

Boat transfer and transportation as mentioned

Sightseeing by horse cart in Ava (Inwa)

All entry and zone fees as per mentioned

Sightseeing with English speaking guide

Trekking guide service

Porter fee during trekking day

Truck charges in Kyaikhtiyo (up/down)

Government tax and service charges

Arrival gift

Visa arrangement & visa stamp fee

International flights

Personal expenses( drinks / laundry / souvenirs)

Tipping at hotels and guides

Airport departure tax (USD 10 per person, at present)

Potter charges at airport and jetty

Sedan chair (up/down)

X’mas and New Year Eve’s compulsory dinner

Surcharges if any upon booking and increasing of fuel charges

Meals (Lunch & Dinner)

City Name

SUPERIOR HOTEL

DELUXE HOTELS

LUXURY HOTEL

Yangon

Hotel Grand United

Taw Win Garden Hotel

Sedona Hotel

Bagan

Bagan Umbra Hotel

Bagan Thande Hotel

Aureum Bagan

Mandalay

Hotel Queen

Rupar Mandalay Hotel

Sedona Hotel

Inlay

Hupin Khaung Daing Hotel

Myanmar Treasure

Pristine Lotus & Spa resort

Monywa

Win Unity Resort

Kalaw

Pine Hill Resort

Pindaya

Conqueror Hotel

Kyaikhtiyo

Mountain Top Hotel

Pyay

Mingalar Garden Hotel

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