Travels Myanmar Services Co., Ltd. Myanmar -- Monywa

Day 1 (Bangkok -Yangon -Mandalay)
Arrival to Yangon Int'l Airport in the morning. We can arrange the transit domestic flight to Mandalay ETD1730 ETA 1900. Depend on your relax time short sightseeing or relax in Season's of Yangon airport Hotel. Transfer to Hotel in Mandalay. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 (Mandalay)
The whole day sightseeing to Sagaing, Innwa & Amarapura. Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda, Sagaing Hill, U Bein wooden bridge, Me Nu Brick Monastery and Bagayar Monastery are famous heritage places. In Mandalay, the great Mahamuni Image and Zaycho Market are also famous. Mandalay is the last Capital of the third Kingdom Myanmar. If you have more time, also visit to cottage industries in Mandalay like weaving, Ivory/ stone / woodcarving, making gold leave etc. Evening visit to surrounding Mandalay Hill. You can visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, Shwe Kyaung (Golden Monastery) & sunset at Mandalay Hill. Dinner. Overnight at hotel. (Time limit)

Day 3 (Mandalay -by boat -Bagan)
Early breakfast. Transfer to jetty leaving for Bagan at 0600. 12-ms. Journey Ayerwaddy downstream. ETA Bagan 1800. Transfer to hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 (Bagan)
After breakfast you start to visit the temples, stupas, pagodas & handicraft workshops, the most impressive of Myanmar greatness. Bagan is situated on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River & one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Ananda Temple, Dhamayangyi, Manuha Temple, Nanpaya, Thatbyinnyu, Bupaya & Lacquer ware industry are the most famous in Bagan & it is a must for you to visit. Panoramic sunset view from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Mingalar Zedi. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 (Bagan -Popa -Meikhtila -Kalaw)
On this day, morning visit by coach to Mt. Popa first after breakfast. Mt. Popa, Popa Taungkalat, 37 miles from Bagan, an extinct volcano. On top of the mountain there are monasteries, pagodas & Nat shrines. Scenic beauty from mountain is unforgettable. You can observe the true lifestyle of upper Burmans. Popa, also as a forest clad landmark Then proceed by coach to Kalaw via Meikhtila. Lunch & dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at hotel in Kalaw.

Day 6 (Kalaw -Pindaya)
Kalaw, a very beautiful hill station with cool climate. It is 1400 meters above sea level. After breakfast visit to market & see hill tribes in their colourful costumes & friendly faces. Surrounding area of Kalaw, many pine trees, forests & the Palaung Pa-O villages. Then proceed to Pindaya, enjoy the magnificent beauty of countryside along the trip. Lunch on the way at local restaurant. Check in hotel in Pindaya. Visit Pindaya, the small town famous for its caves in which thousands of centuries -old Buddha images are seated. A 15-meter high Shwe U Min Pagoda stands at the entrance. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 (Pindaya -Shwe Nyaung -Nyaung Shwe lnle Lake)
After breakfast drive back to Heho -Shwe Nyaung -Nyaung Shwe. Just visit to market day in Pway Hla village, which is on the way to Heho. From Pindaya to Nyaung Shwe 1 Inle is 55 miles. Half day sightseeing in Inle by boat. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 (lnle Lake)
Visit Inle Lake by boat. The Inle Lake, 22 KM long & 10 KM wide, has a population of some 150,000. Inle Lake is famous for its scenic beauty, the unique leg -rowing Inthas, floating Islands, daily floating market, Inle Spa, Phaung Daw 00 Pagoda, Jumping Cat Monastery, Silk Weaving etc. ---Lunch & Dinner at Shan traditional restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 9 (Nyaung Shwe -Shwe Nyaung -Heho -Thandwe / Ngapali)
As the schedules of market day in southern Shan State, 24 Nov market will be in Nyaung Shwe & Nan pan. Nan Pan is far away from Nyaung Shwe. But you should be there for market day. You can see many tribes from nearby villages of Inle Lake. Mine Thauk is also famous village to visit its situated on the shore of Inle Lake. Check out from hotel at noon & transfer to Heho airport. Lunch at Heho. Then fly from Heho to ETD 1510 -ETA 1610. Transfer to hotel in Ngapali. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Day 10 (Ngapali)
Relax in Ngapali. It’s located in Thandwe (Sandoway) an ideal place for everyone who loves sea, sand, sun or swimming. Lunch & Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel. There is a nine-hole golf club only three miles from the Ngapali Hotel. Lunch & Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 (Ngapali -Yangon)
Relax in morning time till the time for the transfer to Thandwe airport for flight to Yangon. ETD 1625 -ETA 1710. Transfer to hotel in Yangon. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 (Yangon)
After breakfast start the morning sightseeing. First visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world. Then the reclining Buddha, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda & central city tour to Town Hall & Independence Monument. Lunch at Myanmar cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon visit to Bogyoke market (formerly named Scott Market) for shopping Myanmar arts & crafts, pure hand made, silk & cotton fabrics, shoulder bags etc. Dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 (Yangon)
After breakfast visit to Zoological Garden, People’s Square & People's Park, National Museum & Gem Museum in the morning. Lunch. Afternoon visit to Kaba Aye Pagoda (World Peace), Buddhist Art Museum & Maha Pasana Cave & Allied War Memorial at Htaukkyant about 32 KM from Yangon. 27,000 stone -graves of Allied Soldiers was kept beautifully. Dinner at good restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 (Yangon -Bangkok)
Breakfast. After breakfast transfer to Yangon Int'l Airport for departure flight.

Price Hikes

Due to increase in local air fares, hotel rates, guide fees & transportation charges, the package tour prices of these 12 itineraries will be increased from the current rate by flat 5 % starting from 01 June 2005.