Day
1 (Bangkok -Yangon)
Meet on arrival at Yangon airport. Transfer to hotel. Morning tour
includes Chaukhtutgyi Pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image followed
by a photo stop at Karaweik Hall, a royal floating barge; National
Museum to see the 8 meters high Golden lion Throne & Mandalay
Royal Regalia. Lunch. Afternoon tour includes Bogyoke Market with
hundreds of stores; The old colonial style city center with Sule Pagoda,
dating back over 2000 years, Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's
most spectacular religious monuments. Dinner. Overnight in Yangon.
Day
2 (Yangon)
Morning visit to Kaba Aye Pagoda (World Peace); Mahapasana Guha Cave,
where sixth Buddhist Synod took place. Continue to Meilamu Pagoda,
where the life like Buddha Images can be seen. Tooth replica Pagoda,
a replica tooth presented by the Chinese. Lunch. Afternoon visit to
Botataung Pagoda, where a Buddha's hair enshrine in the temple, visit
China Town & Indian Town to see their living way. Dinner. Overnight
in Yangon.
Day
3 (Yangon)
Morning visit to Thanlyin, once a major port; the centuries old Roman
Catholic Church with an Orphanage, some colonial buildings, centuries
old monastery of teak, the Kyaik Khauk Pagoda, visit Yele Paya "Mid-Stream
Pagoda, set on a tiny island in the river. Lunch. Drive back to Yangon.
Dinner. Overnight in Yangon.
Day
4 (Yangon -Bagan)
Transfer to Yangon airport for Bagan flight. Arrive Bagan and visit
Nyaung U market; Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawratha in the
early 11th century; Gubyaukgyi Temple, a temple with exquisite murals
of Jatakas scenes; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with 12th century mural
paintings; Htilominlo temple, the place where the temple builder was
chosen king. Lunch. Afternoon tour include Tharaba Gate, a palace
gate with two guardians; Ananda Temple, famous for its unique perfect
Greek cross; Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan; Bupaya, dome
shaped stupa on the river side; lacquer ware industry. Dinner. Overnight
in Bagan.
Day
5 (Bagan)
After breakfast. Visit to Mt. Popa, Popa Taungkalat, 37 miles from
Bagan, Nat Shrine, You can observe the true lifestyle of upper Burmans.
Also as a forest clad landmark. We drive back to Bagan. Evening sightseeing
with sunset. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day
6 (Bagan -Mandalay)
After breakfast transfer to airport for leaving Mandalay. Check in
Hotel. In Mandalay visit Mingun village by boat, on the way, stop
at Kywezun where the buffalos load the timber. Proceed to Mingun village,
the site of the world's largest bronze ringing bell, 3.7 meters high
87 tons in weight. Also visit the huge but unfinished Mingun Paya
built to be the world's largest pagoda and beautiful Hsinpyume Paya.
Drive back to Mandalay. Lunch. Evening sightseeing in Mandalay. Than
visit to surrounding area, Kuthodaw Pagoda& Shwe Kyaung &
sunset at Mandalay Hill. Over night at hotel.
Day
7 (Mandalay)
Breakfast. Sightseeing in Amarapura and Sagaing. You can visit Kaung
Hmu Daw Pagoda, Sagaing Hill, U Bein Bridge, and Bagayar Monastery.
In Mandalay, the great Mahamuni Image and Zaycho Market are famous
sites. If you have more time visit to cottage industries like weaving,
ivory/ stone/ woodcarving, making gold leave etc. Over night at hotel.
Day
8 (Mandalay -Pindaya -Inle)
Transfer to Mandalay airport for Heho flight. Arrive Heho and drive
to Pindaya (60km). Lunch on the way & enjoy the scenic beauty
of the Shan States. Arrive Pindaya Cave, unique for the thousands
of the Buddha Images place there by pilgrims over many centuries.
A 15-meter high Shwe U Min Pagoda stands at the entrance. Travelling
by car along the winding road, you have to pass Shwe Nyaung - Nyaung
Shwe -Inle. Check in Hotel (Nyaung Shwe). Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day
9 (Inle 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
Day
10 (Inle -Kalaw)
After breakfast check out hotel. Proceed to Shwe Nyaung -Heho -Kalaw
by coach. Kalaw is a very beautiful hill station with cool climate.
It is 1400 meters above sea level. Hill tribes from surrounding villages
come to Kalaw. Check in at Kalaw Hotel. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day
11 (Kalaw -Bago)
Early breakfast. Sightseeing to Kalaw market in the morning &
proceed to Bago by coach. Evening check in Hotel in Bago. Visit Shwe
Maw Daw. Dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Day
12 (Bago -Kyaikhtiyo)
Breakfast. Sightseeing in Bago in the morning. Travel on to Kyaikhtiyo
(Golden Rock). Climb up to Pagoda. Check in Kyaikhhto Hotel. Night
view from pagoda. Very cool climate you will enjoy. Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 (Kyaikhtiyo -Yangon)
Breakfast. Early morning view around the Pagoda. You will see many
people praying & offering soon (breakfast) to the Lord Buddha.
An enchanting & amazing sight. Check out hotel. Climb down to
foothill where the car has been waiting. Drive back to Yangon. Check
in hotel. Dinner at good Myanmar restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14 (Yangon -Bangkok)
Breakfast. Transfer to Yangon International 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.