Alluring Myanmar 15 Days 14 Nights

Myanmar is the homeland of many famous highlights that makes it eminent and competent enough to please even the most fastidious tourists. This alluring Myanmar tour has designed for the travellers who want to experience the country as a whole. Our journey will lead you to different places and sites. For a true explorer this tour will give a comprehensive picture of this diverse country, of course without forgetting the comforts of well-organized tour.

15 days 14 nights

Myanmar

Classic Highlights

Attractions

Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan - Inle Lake

Duration

15 days 14 nights

Code

MCT6

Overview

Overview
Myanmar is the homeland of many famous highlights that makes it eminent and competent enough to please even the most fastidious tourists. This alluring Myanmar tour has designed for the travellers who want to experience the country as a whole. Our journey will lead you to different places and sites. For a true explorer this tour will give a comprehensive picture of this diverse country, of course without forgetting the comforts of well-organized tour. From the city Yangon and Golden Rock tour to the sightseeing enjoyment over the religious sites of both Bagan and Mandalay, you witness the famous pagodas and temples. A short excursion to Inle Lake, known for its floating gardens, leg rowers and colorful markets before round off your trip with the beautiful paradise Ngapali beach. Crystal clear water, white sand and delicious sea food will refresh you and conclude for your amazing trip

Highlights

Explore the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, towering over the city of Yangon
Loose yourself in the stunning of pagodas and temples
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Inle and explore the lake, local lifestyle, traditional workshop, floating gardens and markets by boat.
Capture the unique one leg rowing fishermen
Stroll around U Bien teakwood bridge – an amazing 1.2 kms long
Bargaining for your souvenir at Indein market
Admire the architecture marvels of Bagan and Mandalay
Relaxing on tropical paradise Ngapali beach with pristine sand, clear blue waters and groves of picturesque coconut palms

Itinerary

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Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, Meet and greet with our driver and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Yangon

After breakfast you are picked up at your Yangon hotel and driven to Bago (84 Km, 1½ hours). En route visit a tree shrine dedicated to legendary animist spirits known as ‘nats’. Then visit the impressive and moving Allied War Graves cemetery near Htauk Kyant, the last resting place of over 6300 Allied soldiers and home to a memorial to 27,000 more. A stop is made in the handicraft village that produces woven bamboo wares. Continue to Kin Pun (110 km, 3½ hours) where you start in the trucks and on foot for Kyaiktiyo (the Golden Rock). On arrival, watch the beauty of a sunset at this important pilgrimage site. Accommodation at hotel near Kyaiktiyo

After breakfast, walk 4 Km downhill where you continue in an open truck to Kin Pun, and rejoin your car and driver. Drive to Bago. Here you visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which is over a thousand years old, and whose tip is even taller than that of Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda. Continue to the 55-metre-long reclining Shwe Thalyaung Buddha image, one of the country's most revered objects. Visit the Maha Kalayani Sima (ordination hall) and Mahazedi (Great Stupa), offering panoramic views. Lastly, continue to Yangon, with a brief stop at Kyaik Pun Pagoda, famous for its four giant Buddha figures. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to your hotel for overnight

This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes NyaungOo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; KyansitthaUmin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi-color mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan

After breakfast at your hotel, we drive to Mount Popa – 48 km from Bagan. Mount Popa has been a significant part of Myanmar’s culture, religion and history since the earliest times. Its shrine is dedicated to worship the 37 Nats, an old Burmese animist spirit. As you climb the stairs to the top with your local guide, you will gain very interesting knowledge about nats and nat worship. From the top of the peak you can have an amazing view over the Myingyan Plain (note that the climb is optional). After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, en route stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Do not miss out the chance to try the palm juice. Overnight in Bagan

After early morning breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start your exploration with a visit to gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. In the afternoon continue to Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda; a large Buddha image carved out of single block of marble. And enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay

After breakfast, transfer to the jetty for a boat excursion across the Ayeywarwaddy River to visit Mingun- site of the world's largest intact bronze bell, 3.7 meters high and weighting 87 tons and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Followed to visit the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries and visit Mahagandayone monastery, the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar where you can learn about the monastic life of the monks. The evening, enjoy a walk through 200 years old U Bein Wooden Bridge and fantastic sunset over the bridge. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Mandalay Airport for your flight to Heho. Upon arrival at Heho, drive about 2 hours to the small quite town of Pindaya and enjoy the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya. Visit Pindaya Lake and Pindaya Caves: these caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake. Inside the cave, there are more than 8000 Buddha Images-made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer and cement and are arrange in such a way as to from a labyrinth throughout the various cave chambers. Then proceed to Shwe U Min Paya and pay a visit to bamboo- umbrella domestic workshop. Overnight at Hotel in Pindaya

Today you will transfer to Nyaungshwe and board a private motorboat heading to Inle Lake. Along the way we will pass through some floating villages which are inhabited by the local Intha people. Here is also famous for its unique leg-rowers and the beauty scenery. You will also visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery (Jumping cats), which houses loads of early Shan Buddha Images. Continue to PhaungdawOo Pagoda – the lake’s main haven and contains five sacred images of Buddha decorated in gold leaf. There are also many traditional crafts in Inle Lake, you might wish to stop for a visit to boat builders (depending on the time of year), silversmith workshops, traditional weaving industry, blacksmith and cigar making factory. The day will come to a close with a return trip by boat back to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Inle Lake

After breakfast you’ll pay a visit to the lake market in a 5 day schedule. The lake’s inhabitants as well as the surrounding natives come here to sell and trade their goods. Then you will take an hour boat ride down a small canal to Indein, located on the western shores of Inle Lake and populated by Padaung ethnic (called female giraffes). Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the village before ascending a rural road to the top of a hill. From the peak, you will be rewarded with alluring views of the placid surroundings. The Indein Pagoda complex is undoubtedly one of the most amazing sites around the shore of the lake and it consists of hundreds of small stupas which are overrun by moss and greenery. On your boat ride back, if time permits, you'll stop at the Inthar Heritage House to learn more about the history and culture of the lake's indigenous people. Overnight at the hotel in Inle Lake

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Thandwe. Meet and greet at Thandwe Airport and transfer to Hotel at Ngapali Beach. Check in to your hotel and enjoy your beach break and relaxing on the beach all day. Overnight at Ngapali Beach

Breakfast at hotel and free and leisure day on the beach. Enjoy the local life and fishing market, fishermen villages along the beach. Overnight in Ngapali

After breakfast, enjoy a few hour at the beach before transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Upon arrival at Yangon, our guide and car will pick you up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image. Scott Market. Stop alongside Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake to take photographs over the lake towards Shwedagon. Enjoy the sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, famous worldwide - its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. It is always full of people praying and making offerings, and is a fascinating place to spend time watching the world goes by. Accommodation at hotel in Yangon

After breakfast at your hotel you have free time until the transfer to the airport for a flight back to Yangon International Airport, where you take your departure flight.

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Private local boat trip in Inle Lake, Mingun
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge
NOTES: Tour price is excpet for the peak period (Dec 16 2018 - Jan 10 2019)
Tour Price in USD net per person valid from 01.Oct.2018 to 30.Apr.2019 except for the peak period (16.Dec.2018-10.Jan.2019)Tour Price in USD net per person valid from 01.Oct.2018 to 30.Apr.2019 except for the peak period (16.Dec.2018-10.Jan.2019)
Tour Price in USD net per person valid from 01.Oct.2018 to 30.Apr.2019 except for the peak period (16.Dec.2018-10.Jan.2019)
Tour Price in USD net per person valid from 01.Oct.2018 to 30.Apr.2019 except for the peak period (16.Dec.2018-10.Jan.2019)
Tour Price in USD net per person valid from 01.Oct.2018 to 30.Apr.2019 except for the peak period (16.Dec.2018-10.Jan.2019)

Tour excludes:

Myanmar Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Balloons Over Bagan (optional)
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary