MYA - T 05: MYSTERIES OF MYANMAR, 6 days (S)

Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake - Nyaung Shwe - Heho – Yangon

 

Day 1              Yangon

 

Arrival at Yangon airport, meet on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Your journey begins with sightseeing in Yangon: visit Sule Pagoda - the 48 meter high golden dome, dating back over 2,000 years ago, the magnificent reclining Buddha at Kyaukhtatkyi Pagoda and after a photo stop at the floating barge (Karaweik Hall) on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake. Afternoon stroll through the Bogyoke Aung San Market with hundreds of food, clothes, handicrafts and gems stores. Complete your first day in Myanmar with an extended visit to one of the world’s most spectacular monuments the Shwedagon Pagoda and watch the effects of the setting sun before transfer back to hotel.

Overnight in Yangon

 

 

 

Day 2              Yangon – Bagan

 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. After refreshment, continue the day with visit to the most significant pagodas and temples of Bagan including Shwezigon Pagoda - built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine, Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn - the great colorful painting about the previous life of Buddha and the distinguished architecture make this temple an interesting site for a visit. Ananda Pahto - one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples, Gubyaukgyi Temple - a temple with superb murals of Jataka scenes, Manuha Temple - was built by King Manuha in 1059, it enshrines the unusual combination of 3 seated and one reclining image Buddha and visit Shwesandaw Paya to enjoy significant view over Bagan.

Overnight in Bagan

 

Day 3              Bagan – Mandalay

 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for domestic flight from Bagan to Mandalay.

Upon arrival, excursion to Sagaing to visit Thabyedan Fort - built by the Burmese as their final resistance against the British forces in the third Anglo-Burmese war in 1886. Kaungmudaw Paya - the most important temple in Sagaing. Tupayon Paya, Aungmyelawka Paya - builds in 1783 on the site of his home before he became king. It is built of sandstone and based on Shwezigon Pagoda, Datpaungzu Paya and Pagoda of Many Elephants (Hsinmyashin Paya) before process to Mandalay

 

Afternoon, you will experience the sights and sounds of Mandalay including one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar - the Mahamuni Paya, Maha Gandayon Monastery - a superb example of a traditional wooden building, Mandalay Palace and Shwe In Bin - a monastery was built by Chinese merchant, it is built of teak, has Burmese carved doors and paintings depicting General Prendergast negotiating with court ministers prior to King Thibaw's exile.

Overnight in Mandalay

 

Day 4              Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake

 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for domestic flight from Mandalay to Heho. Upon arrival, process by road to Nyaung Shwe (25km – 1 hour) an excursion by boat on Inle Lake.

Overnight in Inle Lake

 

Inle Lake, located in Shan State, is beautiful, with very calm waters dotted with patches of floating vegetation and busy fishing canoes. High hills rim the lake on all sides. The lakes shore and islands bear 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the skilled fishermen using their “leg-rowing” technique to propel themselves around the lake. Visit a local market and an Intha village around the lake.

 

Day 5              Nyaung Shwe - Heho – Yangon

 

After breakfast, transfer by boat to visit Nyaung Shwe Market, after a stroll through the colorful local market continue drive from Nyaung Shwe to Heho - Journey north along Highway 43 and then west from Shwenyaung on Highway 4.

Transfer to the airport for flight from Heho to Yangon. Upon arrival Yangon, transfer to the hotel 

Afternoon at leisure or shopping

Overnight in Yangon

 

Day 6              Yangon

 

After breakfast at the hotel and free time at leisure before transfer to the airport for departure

 

 

End of Services    **Note: Itinerary subject to change due to flight schedules.

 

US$

Per pax

1 Pax

2 Pax

3-6 Pax

7-11 Pax

12-15 Pax

16-20 Pax

21+ Pax

SIC

Single

Supplement

Standard

1,152

791

756

673

598

571

571

756

61

Superior

1,169

803

766

684

609

583

585

782

68

Deluxe

1,371

898

861

779

704

678

681

859

176

 

- Valid from 1 Jan 05 to 30 Sep 05

- The above rates are in USD per person base on twin sharing room

- Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room: US$23 for Standard; US$38 for Superior; US$117 for Deluxe

- Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

 

Hotels

Standard

Superior

Deluxe

Yangon

Liberty Hotel 2-3*
Superior

Thamada Hotel 3*
Superior

Nikko Royal Lake Yangon 5*
Superior

Bagan

Kaytumadi Dynasty 2*
Superior

Thazin Garden Hotel 3*
Superior

Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel 4*
Superior

Mandalay

Treasure Hotel 2*
Superior

Mandalay Swan Hotel 3-4*
Standard

Mandalay Hill Resort 4-5*
Superior

Inle Lake

Shwe Inn Tha Hotel 2-3*
Standard

Paradise Inle Resort 3*
Superior

Inle Lake View Resort 4*
Deluxe

 

Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority.

 

Included services:

- English or German-speaking guide.

- Meals according to itinerary.

- Flight ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary.

- Boat ticket(s) according to itinerary.

- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water).

- Sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary.

- Accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.

 

Excluded services:

- International and domestic airport tax. **Airport tax information**

- Visa fees, drinks, and personal expenses.

 

 

Tour Dates

16 Apr 2005

23 Apr 2005

30 Apr 2005

07 May 2005

14 May 2005

21 May 2005

28 May 2005

04 Jun 2005

11 Jun 2005

18 Jun 2005

10 Jul 2004

17 Jul 2004

24 Jul 2004

31 Jul 2004

23 Jul 2005

30 Jul 2005

06 Aug 2005

13 Aug 2005

20 Aug 2005

27 Aug 2005

03 Sep 2005

10 Sep 2005

17 Sep 2005

24 Sep 2005

01 Oct 2005

08 Oct 2005v

15 Oct 2005

22 Oct 2005

29 Oct 2005

05 Nov 2005

12 Nov 2005

19 Nov 2005

26 Nov 2005

03 Dec 2005

10 Dec 2005

17 Dec 2005

24 Dec 2005

31 Dec 2005

07 Jan 2006

14 Jan 2006

Note: All Seat In Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax

 

 

Remarks:

 

1. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period. Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.

 

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