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5-Day Trip To The Heritage Land Of Myanmar

Yangon is the former capital and a sprawling city, lined by the Yangon River on the west and the Bago River on the south. Visit many attractions, such as the Golden Sule Pagoda, Green Mahabandola Park, Mount Popa, and enjoy a sightseeing experience of Yangon and Bagan. Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
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DAY 1: Yangon
Upon arrival to the Yangon international airport, you will be welcomed by Thai speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. (Note: Early check in at hotel is subject to availability.)
Yangon is the former capital and a sprawling city, lined by the Yangon River on the west and the Bago River on the south.
Your journey begins to explore through the colonial-style city center area with colonial building still standing elegantly, and the busy harbor.
First visit golden Sule Pagoda built over 2,000 years ago. And see the impressive city hall of Yangon from green Mahabandola Park (Former Fythch Square). And continue through others impressive colonial buildings.
And then visit Botataung Pagoda located on the banks of the river in downtown Yangon is one of the city’s most highly revered temples. The 40 meter high golden pagoda enshrines a sacred hair relic of the Buddha. And continue drive to see famous for some of Yangon’s most impressive colonial buildings. Visit through the Bogogyoke (Scott’s) Market (closed on Mondays and public holidays) where hundreds of gemstone, clothes, handicrafts, arts, clothes and food stores are busy day with colorful.
Proceed then to the enormous 65 meters long Reclining Buddha image at Chauk Htat Gyi.
Complete the day with an extended visit to one of the world’s most spectacular monuments, one of the wonders of the world the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Lunch and dinner will be served at local restaurants.

DAY 2: Yangon – flight to Bagan & Sightseeing
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
In the morning, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Nyaung Oo airport, transfer to the hotel.
Bagan, the ancient city alongside the mighty Ayarwaddy River holds over 2000 temples and pagodas is remarkable archaeological site of Asia represents the spiritual heritage of the country.
Visits to the most section of significant pagodas and temples of Bagan including Shwezigon Pagoda. Continue to Gu Byauk Gyi at Wetkyi Inn village, another ‘cave’ temple with superb murals of Jataka scenes; Next stop is Htilominlo, the last Bamar style temple built in Bagan, with old murals and friezes. And Ananda Temple, masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddha images. Visit next to Thabyinnyu Temple. And visit Dhammayangyi Temple widest temple in Bagan which not uncompleted to built. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit one of Myanmar’s most treasured handicrafts, a lacquerware craftsmen’s workshop in nearby Myinkaba village. You will continue to Manuha Temple, built in the Mon style in 1059 and follow on to Nanbaya Temple. Proceed to one of the temple to watch the panoramic view of sunset over the famous Ayeyarwaddy River. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

DAY 3: Excursion to Mount Popa
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Start the day in Bagan stroll through busy colorful Nyaungo market.
And scenic drive 1 ½ hours overland trip to Mt. Popa where also known as “the mountain of flowers”, in ancient times. This is the 737 meter high extinct volcano.
The place is home to animist spirits known as “nats”. The 777 steps and path climb steeply up to the shrine at the top of the peak. And energetic climb rewarded by fabulous views from the top till Bagan. Return to Bagan and stop at a typical local village as well as at a toddy palm plantation.
Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In the late afternoon, drive down to Ayeryarwaddy River for a private sunset boat where views of the riverside temples and bustling shore can be accompanied by served sunset drink on board. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

DAY 4: Bagan – flight to Mandalay & sightseeing
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
In the morning, transfer to domestic airport for flight to Mandalay.
Mandalay is the last capital of the Burmese kingdom and second largest city, nowadays cultural and arts as well as the trade center of the country.
Experience and comprehensive sightseeing in Mandalay visit one of the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar, the Mahamuni Pagoda, with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves. Mandalay is well known for handmade arts, craft and its skilled of craftsmen and traditional workshops, visit the process of pounding gold-leaf and also visit how bronze and marble Buddha statues are carved, cast and molded. And the production of wood carvings, kalaga tapestries are made. We observe the process of pounding gold leaf, detailing teakwood carvings and embroidering Myanmar tapestry. We also see how bronze and marble Buddha statues are carved, cast and molded. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
And continue visit to Shwe Inbin Monastery, is over 100 years old and can see beautiful wood curving. the Golden Palace Monastery, a superb ancient wooden building with intricate carvings, and Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the world’s largest book made of 729 marble slabs, inscribed with Buddhist teachings. And Kayuk Taw Gyi Pagoda to view the huge marble Buddha.
Enjoy spectacular views at sunset from Mandalay Hill, where the great views of the surrounding countryside, Irrawaddy River and city center. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

DAY 5: Bagan – flight to Mandalay & sightseeing
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
In the morning excursion to Amarapura, 15 km from Mandalay. Visit Mahagandayon, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study.
And proceeding to Bagaya Monastery, with a superb collection of Buddha statues.
Continue to 200-year-old U Bein teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was Royal capital. Visit a traditional hand-woven silk workshop as town also famous for silk- and cotton weaving. Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
And then transfer to the airport for departure flight from Myanmar.

- What To Expect

- Golden Sule Pagoda
- Green Mahabandola Park
- Bagan sightseeing
- Mount Popa
- Yangon sightseeing

- What Is Included

- Accommodation in stayed single room (or) shared twin room with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing tour and transfer services with private air conditioned car
- All entrance fees for the places as mentioned in the program
- All meals as specified in the program on table d’hôte basis (five lunches and four dinners)
- Transfers and tours with Thai-speaking local throughout guide
- Domestic airfares for 2 sectors (Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay)
- One Tour leader is free of charge as of a minimum of 11 full paying pax
- Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

- What Is Not Included

- International airfare to / from Myanmar and airport tax
- Travel Insurance
- Myanmar visa fee
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Drinks with meals
- Services, which are not mentioned above

- Transfers

The tour starts and ends in Yangon. We will pick you up at the airport.

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Price per person: 974.00 

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