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BRIEFING AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY 

Day 1
YANGON ARRIVAL

You will meet your guide on arrival, transfer and check-in to your hotel. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Yangon (Rangoon), answer any questions you have, and make arrangements for the following day. Enjoy free time for the remainder of the first day.

Located in the fertile delta region of central Burma (Myanmar), the former capital and waterfront city of Yangon with its crumbling British colonial mansions and ancient stupas, thriving restaurants and lively bars, is a melting pot of old and new. Home to over four million inhabitants, it’s a sprawling city, the streets interspersed with parks and lakes, much of its allure stemming from the colourful street life. Marvel at the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda, wander the cobblestone streets of Bogyoke Market or simply watch the rickshaw drivers in their striped longyis (sarongs) peddle lazily through the streets as you sip on a cup of tea at a roadside tea stall.

Yangon has a good choice of restaurants serving both authentic Burmese cuisine and international choices. Ask your guide for personal recommendations.

Included meals: None
Accommodation in YANGON

Day 2
YANGON > FLY TO BAGAN

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport. Flight to Bagan.

Arrive Bagan, we will visit one of the top temples, Shwezigon Pagoda, one of Myanmar’s holiest sites. The gilded stupa-shaped pagoda became the prototype of the ‘typical’ Myanmar stupa. Observe Bagan Lacquerware work shop to learn 18 to 21 steps of tradition method.

Then, explore to Min Nan Thu Bagan Cultural Village where the villagers are open & friendly & an agricultural village which specializes in the production of sesame and peanut oil. Visit to Ananda Temple that is considered to be one of the most surviving masterpieces of the Mon architecture and also known as the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. Horse cart or ox cart (limited number of ox cart) ride (45 Minutes) around the temples, amazing sunset at one of the famous monuments or hills where is perfect to watch sunset over of 3000 temples of wonderful Bagan.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in BAGAN

Day 3
BAGAN > FLY TO HEHO-KALAW

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport. Flight to Heho.

Arrive Heho airport, drive to Aung Ban Railway Station (Train schedule is always changing. So, railway station may be changeable).

Myanmar has the longest rail network in Southeast Asia and the train is a fascinating way to travel in Shan State because the gentle pace allows time to really appreciate the scenery. The train gives you an interesting insight into the lives of local people in the Shan hills. After 30 minutes ride, arrive Kalaw – an old hill station in Shan State founded by British civil servants escaping the heat of the country’s plains.

Start with a visit to Myin Ma Hti Cave, the winding complex of natural caves and tunnels is filled to bursting point with Buddha Images in an astonishing variety of shapes and sizes. The Myin Ma Hti cave is 1028ft (313m) long from the entrance. Then, proceed visit to Hnee Pagoda in the south west of the town, a 500 year old pagoda home to a bamboo Buddha statue.

Enjoy the sunset from Thein Taung Pagoda and Monastery which offers great views of Kalaw and the surrounding hills. The monastery at the top of the hill is very peaceful and a beautiful place to relax, or interact with friendly monks.

Transfer to the hotel for check in and enjoy peaceful night.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in KALAW

Day 4
KALAW – INLE – INDEIN

Breakfast at hotel.

Today, drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to majestic Inle Lake (nestled amidst hazy blue mountains is the beautiful Inle Lake 900 meter above sea level) where you can study Inthar tribes’ and their ways of life.

Boat trip to witness the iconic scenery of Inle Lake including: Shwe Indein Pagoda complex, one of the small villages of Inle Lake located on the western bank of the Lake & The pagoda and hundreds of stupa built in the 8th century and rows of shops are famous, then, PhaungDawOo Pagoda (Holly 5 Buddha Images).

After that, proceed to Inphawkhone to visit Silk Weaving, and you can learn how to make cigar in different flavor together with local girls, Padaung Family House (Long neck tribe), small cannel to the Floating Gardens & Plantation. Locals grow vegetables and fruit in large gardens that float on the surface of the lake. The floating garden beds are formed by extensive manual labor.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in INLE

Day 5
INLE – LOCAL LIFE COOKING CLASS

Breakfast at hotel.

Heading to an Inthar home, stepping into another scene of local life. Join the hosts in the kitchen for an interactive cooking class. Learn how to cook Inthar favourites like fish steamed in banana leaf, tomato salad, stuffed potato rice balls and more. Then sit down to enjoy the tasty meal and soak-up the experience of dining in a family house. Say farewell to the host family.

After having your self-cooking lunch, transfer to your hotel. Free & relax at hotel swimming pool.

You also have chance to step into a small but sturdy canoe boat. Enjoy the scenery. It is also a lot of fun to try paddling for a while. Wind through the maze of canals and waterways that form the ‘streets’ of the village. Get up close to the famous stilted houses of Inle. Although the use of motorized boats on Inle Lake is ever-increasing, many people still use their non-motorized wooden canoes to get around and this provides a unique opportunity to step back into this traditional way of life on the lake.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation in INLE

Day 6
INLE-HEHO > FLY TO YANGON

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport. Flight back to Yangon.

Arrive Yangon. We will bring you downtown area; City Hall, Independent Monument at the MaharBandula Park near Sule Pagoda, the Court Office and the Customs House, located along the Strand Road where most colonial buildings stand today as colonial heritage sites.

Then, enjoy visiting at Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market; where there is time to browse through dozens of stalls and shops. This is Yangon’s best market for handicrafts and other goods, so be sure to pick up some souvenirs (Note: Market is closed on Mondays and public holidays).

Visit world famous dazzling Shwedagon Pagoda. It is the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas. Your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in YANGON

Day 7
YANGON DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure.

Your guide and private car will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Included meals: Breakfast

TOUR PRICE(S):

Standard 3*:     from US $ 877
Superior 4*:      from US $ 985
Deluxe 5*:         from US $ 1,118

* Prices are based on twin/ double share for group of at least 02 passengers travelling together and depend on availability and season.

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