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Tour Packages
10 DAYS / 09 NIGHT
EMT 01 - 10
YANGON-MANDALAY-BAGAN-MT.POPA-KALAW-PINDAYA-SHWENYAUNG-INLE-YANGON
(10 DAYS / 09 NIGHT) COACH
DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL
 Arrival
at Yangon Int’l Airport, and then transfer to Hotel Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called
Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon
means “End of Strife”. Later, Yangon City was modeled and
implemented by Liertenant Fraser of the British engineering corps,
who had also drawn the city plan of Singapore. After check-in to the
Hotel, visit to Shwe Dagon, religious significance, artistic beauty
and it's association with Myanmar culture. Ngahtatkyi Pagoda, the
sitting Buddha Image, Chaukthatkyi Pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha
Image, the glided Sule Pagoda dating back over 2,000 years, Bogyoke
Market known as Scott Market, and the China Town fruit market.
Overnight at Yangon.
DAY
02.YANGON-MANDALAY-AMAPURA-SAGAING-AVA(INWA)-MANDALAY SIGHTSEEING
(BY FLIGHT/CAR)
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to
MANDALAY. Upon arrival at Mandalay, proceed directly to AMARAPURA
for sightseeing. Visit Mahagandaryone Monastery, a famous Buddhist
monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study Buddhist
literature, and the 200-years-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782
at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then, drive to
SAGAING HILLS over AVA Bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING,
once an ancient capital, lies 21 km south west of Mandalay, besides
the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING HILLS are dotted with pagodas and
there are over 500 monasteries and meditation centers, a retreat for
6000 monks and nuns. Visit Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, U Min Thonese
Pagoda. After that, proceed sightseeing to the former royal capital
of INWA (Ava), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn
carriage include Nan Myint Watch Tower, the remains of a palace
building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHAAUNGMYE BONZAN
MONASTERY (built of bricks and stucco) and BARGAYAR MONASTERY,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. And
then drive back to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 03. MANDALAY-MINGUN-MANDALAY SIGHTSEEING (BY
BOAT/CAR)
 After
breakfast, boat excursion (one hour each way) up the AYEYARWADDY
RIMVER to MINGUN, site of the world's largest intact bronze bell,
3.7 meters high and weighting 87 tons. Also visit the huge but
unfinished MINGUN PAYA (built with the intention of being the
world's biggest pagoda) and the beautiful HSINBYUME PAYA, SETTAWYA
PAGODA, MYATHEINDAN PAGODA with seven concentric terraces at the
base. Transfer to the hotel in Mandalay. After lunch, sightseeing
includes MAHAMUNI BUDDHA IMAGE with its spectacular buddha image
covered with thick layer of gold leaves, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG (or
GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY), a superb example of a traditional wooden
building, and KUTHODAW PAGODA (known as the world's largest book),
consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
DAY 04. MANDALAY-BAGAN (BY SHWEKEINARY BOAT) /
ETD 06:00
After early morning breakfast, transfer to Jetty
around 6 0' clock in the morning. Upon arrival at Bagan in the
evening, transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Bagan.
DAY 05. BAGAN SIGHTSEEING (BY CAR)
 Morning
breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for flight
to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed on a
sightseeing tour, starting with the busy LOCAL MARKET (NYAUNG U
MARKET) and continuing with visit to a diverse selection of the most
important pagodas and temples such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by
King Anawrahta in the early 11th Century, the prototype of later
Myanmar Stupas; KYANSITTHA U-MIN, a tunnel with interesting
paintings; WETKY-IN GU BYAUK KYI, a temple with exquisite mural of
Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular
panoramic view of the area's many monuments, and ANANDA TEMPLE, with
its four huge standing – Buddha images and numerous seated figures
arrange around the interior gallery. HTILOMINLO TEMPLE, noted for
its plaster carvings and THARABAR GATE, the only remaining gate of 9
Century A.D.
Lunch is followed by visit to a lacquer craftmen's workshop in near
by MYINKABA Village. sightseeing continues with visits to MANUHA
TEMPLE, built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique
sandstone monument that is such to have been the palace of King
Manuha, and MYINGABA GU BYAUK GYI TEMPLE (under the protection of
UNESCO) , noted for its ancient mural paintings. DHAMAYANGYI TEMPLE,
a massive temple with the finest brickworks; MINGALA ZEDI PAGODA,
the last pagoda in Bagan dynasty and SHWESANDAW PAGODA, its
especially for the sunset. Observe a sunset in the vicinity of
Bagan's ancient monuments. Overnight in Bagan.***As Bagan is the
richest archaeological site in Asia, there are over 2000 pagodas and
temples.If you have something special in your thought apart of
above, you could discuss with your guide for your interest.
DAY 06. BAGAN-MT.POPA-KALAW (BY CAR)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to
Mt.Popa. On the way, observe the beauty of tropical area. Upon
arrival at the base, climb up to the top of Mt.Popa Cliff Temple to
enjoy the natural scenery. Come down and proceed to Kalaw. Check in
at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight at the hotel in Kalaw.
 DAY
07. KALAW-PINDAYA-AUNGBAN-SHWENYAUNG-INLE (BY CAR)
After breakfast at the hotel, visit colourful market in the town and
lacquer Pagoda. And then drive to Inle, famous On the way visit to
Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves in which countless Buddha
images of different types and also visit the villages to explore
ways of life of Pa O village; vegetable plantation and Shwe Yan Pyay
Monastery. And then arrive at Nyaung Shwe Jetty and take a boat trip
to hotel. Overnight on the lake.
DAY 08. INLE SIGHTSEEING (BY BOAT)
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will
include seeing the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and
local method of fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local
restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO
PAGODA, NGA PHE CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village
of INPAWKHON and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds
roots in the bushes. Overnight in Inle.
 DAY
09. INLE-HEHO-YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
Morning breakfast at the hotel. And then visit to
LOCAL MARKET in the Inle lake region, where one can see several hill
tribes selling and buying fresh vegetables and regional products.
Then transfer to Heho for flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in
Yangon, take some leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 10. YANGON DEPARTURE
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Take some leisure
all of the day. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for
departure flight.
EMT 02 - 10
YANGON-MANDALAY-BAGAN-MT.POPA-KALAW-PINDAYA-SHWENYAUNG-INLE-YANGON
(10 DAYS / 09 NIGHT) COACH
DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL
 Arrival
at Yangon Int’l Airport, and then transfer to Hotel. Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called
Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon
means “End of Strife”. Later, Yangon City was modeled and
implemented by Liertenant Fraser of the British engineering corps,
who had also drawn the city plan of Singapore.
After check-in to the Hotel, visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, religious
significance, artistic beauty and it's association with Myanmar
culture. Ngahtatkyi Pagoda, the sitting Buddha Image, Chaukthatkyi
Pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha Image, the glided Sule Pagoda dating
back over 2,000 years, Bogyoke Market known as Scott Market, and the
China Town fruit market.
Overnight at Yangon.
DAY 02. YANGON SIGHTSEEING (BY CAR)
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Morning
sightseeing includes Kabaaaye (World Peace) Pagoda, Mahapasana Guha
Cave, where sixth Buddhist synod took place; Chaukthatkyi Pagoda, a
huge reclining Buddha Image, Ngahtatkyi Pagoda, the sitting Buddha
Image, the glided Sule Pagoda and dating back over 2,000 years,
Hotel Strand, Bogyoke Market known as Scott Market; Myanmar famous
gems and jewellery sales centres, Botahtaung Pagoda, and the China
Town fruit Market.
DAY 03. YANGON-BAGAN (BY FLIGHT)
 Morning
breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for flight
to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed on a
sightseeing tour, starting with the busy LOCAL MARKET (NYAUNG U
MARKET) and continuing with visit to a diverse selection of the most
important pagodas and temples such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by
King Anawrahta in the early 11th Century, the prototype of later
Myanmar Stupas; KYANSITTHA U-MIN, a tunnel with interesting
paintings; WETKY-IN GU BYAUK KYI, a temple with exquisite mural of
Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular
panoramic view of the area's many monuments, and ANANDA TEMPLE, with
its four huge standing – Buddha images and numerous seated figures
arrange around the interior gallery. HTILOMINLO TEMPLE, noted for
its plaster carvings and THARABAR GATE, the only remaining gate of 9
Century A.D.
Lunch is followed by visit to a lacquer craftmen's workshop in near
by MYINKABA Village. sightseeing continues with visits to MANUHA
TEMPLE, built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique
sandstone monument that is such to have been the palace of King
Manuha, and MYINGABA GU BYAUK GYI TEMPLE (under the protection of
UNESCO) , noted for its ancient mural paintings. DHAMAYANGYI TEMPLE,
a massive temple with the finest brickworks; MINGALA ZEDI PAGODA,
the last pagoda in Bagan dynasty and SHWESANDAW PAGODA, its
especially for the sunset. Observe a sunset in the vicinity of
Bagan's ancient monuments. Overnight in Bagan.
***As Bagan is the richest archaeological site in Asia, there are
over 2000 pagodas and temples.If you have something special in your
thought apart of above, you could discuss with your guide for your
interest.
DAY 04. BAGAN-MT.POPA-MANDALAY (BY CAR)
After breakfast, visit MT.POPA, an extinct
volcano and 60-km south-east of Bagan and 1500-meters high. Well
known as the oasis of the central Myanmar dry zone and with a shrine
dedicated to animist spirits known as "Nats". For the energetic,
time to climb 777 steps to a shrine at the top of the volcanic plug
accompanied by a crowd of monkeys. This effort will be rewarded many
times by the extraordinary panoramic view of the surrounding
landscape. Popa National Park with dense sandal wood forest and rare
species of birds and butterflies, Local market are worth to see. And
then proceed to Mandalay and upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 05. MANDALAY-MINGUN-MANDALAY (BY BOAT)
 After
breakfast, boat excursion (one hour each way) up the AYEYARWADDY
RIMVER to MINGUN, site of the world's largest intact bronze bell,
3.7 meters high and weighting 87 tons. Also visit the huge but
unfinished MINGUN PAYA (built with the intention of being the
world's biggest pagoda) and the beautiful HSINBYUME PAYA, SETTAWYA
PAGODA, MYATHEINDAN PAGODA with seven concentric terraces at the
base. Transfer to the hotel in Mandalay. After lunch, sightseeing
includes MAHAMUNI BUDDHA IMAGE with its spectacular buddha image
covered with thick layer of gold leaves, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG (or
GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY), a superb example of a traditional wooden
building, and KUTHODAW PAGODA (known as the world's largest book),
consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
DAY 06.
MANDALAY-AMARAPURA-SAGAING-AVA(INWA)-MANDALAY (BY CAR)
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay, proceed directly to AMARAPURA
for sightseeing. Visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY, a famous Buddhist
monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study Buddhist
literature, and the 200-years-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782
at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then, drive to
SAGAING HILLS over AVA Bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River. Sagaing,
once an ancient capital, lies 21 km south west of Mandalay, besides
the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING HILLS are dotted with pagodas and
there are over 500 monasteries and meditation centers, a retreat for
6000 monks and nuns. Visit SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA, U MIN THONESE
PAGODA. After that, proceed sightseeing to the former royal capital
of INWA (Ava), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn
carriage include NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of a palace
building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHAAUNGMYE BONZAN
MONASTERY (built of bricks and stucco) and BARGAYAR MONASTERY,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. And
then drive back to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 07. MANDALAY-HEHO-PINDAYA-KALAW (BY
FLIGHT/CAR)
 Morning
transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to HEHO. Upon
arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (92 km, 2 hours drive)
and visit downtown to observe traditional hand-made paper and
umbrella making workshops. And then visit BOTALOKE LAKE, the unique
PINDAYA CAVES, where pilgrims placed thousands of Buddha images over
the span of many centuries, SINGAUNG SHAN MONASTERY. Sightseeing
includes, Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves in which
countless, Buddha images of different types and times exist. And
then drive to KALAW. Time to explore Kalaw, a charming hill station
that is a marketing center for hill-tribe folk from surrounding
regions. Ovenight in Kalaw.
DAY 08. KALAW-TAUNGGYI-INLE (BY CAR)
After breakfast, drive to Taunggyi. Upon arrival at Taunggyi, visit
the local market, the Shan State Museum, the Sutaungpye Pagoda.
Return to INLE and check in at the hotel. After lunch, take a boat
excursion on INLE LAKE to see the famous leg rowers, wonderful
floating gardens, floating farms, floating villages, PHAUNGDAW OO
PAGODA, natives method of fishing and village life, traditional
weaving industry, jumping cats monastery (NGA PHE KYAUNG MONASTERY),
the weaving village of INPAWKHON and other sights such as Lotus
fiber weaving workshop and if the time permits, watch birds roots in
the bushes. Transfer to hotel and leisure. Overnight in Inle Lake.
 DAY
09. INLE SIGHTSEEING-HEHO-YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to Heho Airport for
flight back to Yangon. On the way, if time is enough, excurse to
Shwe Nyaung local market. Arrival Yangon, transfer and check-in
Hotel, and take some leisure time. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 10. YANGON DEPARTURE
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Take some leisure
all of the day. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for
departure flight.
EMT 03 YANGON-BAGAN-SALAY-MT.POPA-MANDALAY-HEHO-PINDAYA-INLE-YANGON
(10 DAYS / 09 NIGHT) COACH
DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL
 Arrival
at Yangon Int’l Airport, and then transfer to Hotel. Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called
Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon
means “End of Strife”. Later, Yangon City was modeled and
implemented by Liertenant Fraser of the British engineering corps,
who had also drawn the city plan of Singapore. After check-in to the
Hotel, visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, religious significance, artistic
beauty and it's association with Myanmar culture. Ngahtatkyi Pagoda,
the sitting Buddha Image, Chaukthatkyi Pagoda, a huge reclining
Buddha Image, the glided Sule Pagoda dating back over 2,000 years,
Bogyoke Market known as Scott Market, and the China Town fruit
market.
Overnight at Yangon.
DAY 02. YANGON SIGHTSEEING
Morning sightseeing includes KABAAYE (World
Peace) PAGODA, MAHAPASANA GUHA CAVE, where sixth Buddhist synod took
place; CHAUKHTATGYI, a clossal reclining Buddha Image, DRAGON
(Nagar) GLASS FACTORY (glass factory driven by hand), KYAUK TAW GYI
PAGODA (Marble Image) and White elephant. And then Sint O Den jetty
to see the ways of life of Myanmar People and Yangon river.
Overnight in Yangon.
 DAY
03. YANGON-BAGAN SIGHTSEEING-SALAY (BY BOAT)
Morning breakfast, transfer to Yangon
International Airport for flight to Bagan. Upon arrival at Bagan,
visit the local Market, the Shwezigon Pagoda, the Htilominlo Temple,
the Dhamayangyi Temple, the Sulamani Temple, the Gubyaukgyi Temple &
Lacquerware workshop. And then dirve to Sale (2 hours). Overnight in
Sale.
DAY 04. SALAY SIGHTSEEING-MT.POPA (BY CAR)
After breakfast, visit the Yokesone Wooden Monastery, Lacquerware
Buddha Image, the Shinbinsargyo Pagoda. And then prceed to Mt.Popa
which rises 1518 meter from the flat surroundings. It is a core of
an extinct volcano and believed to be the abode of the legendary
'Nats' or the Spirit gods which the annual festival is held during
the Myanar month Nayon (May/ June).On top of the mountain, there are
monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Overnight in
Mt. Popa.
DAY 05. MT.POPA-BAGAN (BY CAR)
 Morning
breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bagan. Upon arrival at Bagan, visit
of local market, the KYANSITTA U MIN CAVES TEMPLE, the NANPAYA
TEMPLE, the MANUHA TEMPLE, the NAGAYON TEMPLE, the ABYEYADANAR
TEMPLE. In the late afternoon, visit MINANTHU VILLAGE to observe the
life of the people. In the late afternoon, enjoy the sunset on top
of a pagoda or temple chosen by our guide. Overnight at the hotel in
Bagan.
***As Bagan is the richest archaeological site in Asia, there are
over 2000 pagodas and temples.If you have something special in your
thought apart of above, you could discuss with your guide for your
interest.
DAY 06.
BAGAN-MANDALAY-AMARAPURA-SAGAING-MANDALAY (BY FLIGHT/CAR)
After breakfast, transfer to Airport for domestic flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay, proceed directly drive to
AMARAPURA for sightseeing. Visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY, a famous
Buddhist monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study
Buddhist literature, and the 200-years-old U BEIN teak bridge, built
in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then,
drive to SAGAING HILLS over AVA Bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Sagaing, once an ancient capital, lies 21 km south west of Mandalay,
besides the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING HILLS are dotted with pagodas
and there are over 500 monasteries and meditation centers, a retreat
for 6000 monks and nuns. Visit SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA, U MIN
THONESE PAGODA. Transfer to the hotel in Mandalay. After lunch,
sightseeing includes MAHAMUNI BUDDHA IMAGE with its spectacular
buddha image covered with thick layer of gold leaves, SHWE NAN DAW
KYAUNG (or GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY), a superb example of a
traditional wooden building, and KUTHODAW PAGODA (known as the
world's largest book), consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with
Buddhist scriptures. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
DAY 07. MANDALAY-MINGUN-AVA (INWA)- MANDALAY (BY
BOAT)
 After
breakfast, boat excursion (one hour each way) up the AYEYARWADDY
RIMVER to MINGUN, site of the world's largest intact bronze bell,
3.7 meters high and weighting 87 tons. Also visit the huge but
unfinished MINGUN PAYA (built with the intention of being the
world's biggest pagoda) and the beautiful HSINBYUME PAYA, SETTAWYA
PAGODA, MYATHEINDAN PAGODA with seven concentric terraces at the
base. After that, proceed sightseeing to the former royal capital of
INWA (Ava), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn
carriage include NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of a palace
building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHAAUNGMYE BONZAN
MONASTERY (built of bricks and stucco) and BARGAYAR MONASTERY,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Return
to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 08. MANDALAY-HEHO-PINDAYA-INLE (BY
FLIGHT/CAR)
Morning transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to HEHO.
Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (92 km, 2 hours
drive) and visit downtown to observe traditional hand-made paper and
umbrella making workshops. And then visit BOTALOKE LAKE, the unique
PINDAYA CAVES, where pilgrims placed thousands of Buddha images over
the span of many centuries, SINGAUNG SHAN MONASTERY. Sightseeing
includes, Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves in which
countless, Buddha images of different types and times exist. And
then drive to INLE LAKE (90 km – two and half hours). Overnight in
INLE LAKE.
 DAY
09. INLE SIGHTSEEING
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will
include seeing the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and
local method of fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local
restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO
PAGODA, NGA PHE CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village
of INPAWKHON and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds
roots in the bushes. Overnight in Inle.
DAY 10. INLE-HEHO-YANGON DEPARTURE
Morning visit to a colorful market in the Inle
Lake Region, then proceed to Heho Airport. Return flight to Yangon.
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
EMT 04 - 10 YANGON-MANDALAY-BAGAN-HEHO-PINDAYA-INLE-YANGON (10 DAYS
/ 09 NIGHT) COACH
DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL .
 Arrival
at Yangon Int’l Airport, and then transfer to hotel. Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called
Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon
means “End of Strife”. Later, Yangon City was modeled and
implemented by Liertenant Fraser of the British engineering corps,
who had also drawn the city plan of Singapore. After check-in to the
Hotel, visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, religious significance, artistic
beauty and it's association with Myanmar culture. Ngahtatkyi Pagoda,
the sitting Buddha Image, Chaukthatkyi Pagoda, a huge reclining
Buddha Image, the glided Sule Pagoda dating back over 2,000 years,
Bogyoke Market known as Scott Market, and the China Town fruit
market.
Overnight at Yangon.
DAY 02. YANGON-MANDALAY-MINGUN-MANDALAY (BY
FLIGHT/ BOAT/ CAR)
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport for
domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon Arrival at Mandalay, proceed boat
excursion (one hour each way) up the AYEYARWADDY RIMVER to MINGUN,
site of the world's largest intact bronze bell, 3.7 meters high and
weighting 87 tons. Also visit the huge but unfinished MINGUN PAYA
(built with the intention of being the world's biggest pagoda) and
the beautiful HSINBYUME PAYA, SETTAWYA PAGODA, MYATHEINDAN PAGODA
with seven concentric terraces at the base. Transfer to the hotel in
Mandalay. After lunch, sightseeing includes MAHAMUNI BUDDHA IMAGE
with its spectacular buddha image covered with thick layer of gold
leaves, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG (or GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY), a superb
example of a traditional wooden building, and KUTHODAW PAGODA (known
as the world's largest book), consisting of 729 marble slabs
engraved with Buddhist scriptures. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
DAY 03.
MANDALAY-AMARAPUR-SAGAING-AVA(INWA)-MANDALAY (BY BOAT/CAR)
 After
breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay, proceed directly to AMARAPURA
for sightseeing. Visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY, a famous Buddhist
monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study Buddhist
literature, and the 200-years-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782
at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then, drive to
SAGAING HILLS over AVA Bridge across the Ayeyarwa dy River. Sagaing,
once an ancient capital, lies 21 km south west of Mandalay, besides
the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING HILLS are dotted with pagodas and
there are over 500 monasteries and meditation centers, a retreat for
6000 monks and nuns. Visit SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA, U MIN THONESE
PAGODA. After that, proceed sightseeing to the former royal capital
of INWA (Ava), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn
carriage include NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of a palace
building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHAAUNGMYE BONZAN
MONASTERY (built of bricks and stucco) and BARGAYAR MONASTERY,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. And
then drive back to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 04. MANDALAY-BAGAN (BY BOAT)
After early morning breakfast, transfer to Jetty
around 6 0' clock in the morning. Upon arrival at Bagan in the
evening, transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
 DAY
05. BAGAN-PAKKOKU-BAGAN (BY CAR)
Morning, breakfast on board. Sightseeing
Pakkoku-an ancient city, famous for its cotton weaving looms. Upon
arrival Bagan, transfer and check in at the hotel. Visit the
SHWEZIGON PAGODA, the HTILOMINLO TEMPLE, the ANADA TEMPLE, the
DHAMAYANGYI TEMPLE, the SULAMANI TEMPLE, the GUBYAUKGYI TEMPLE &
lacquerware workshop. In the late after noon, enjoy the sunset on
top of a pagoda or temple chosen by our guide. Overnight in Bagan.
DAY 06. BAGAN-MT.POPA-BAGAN (BY CAR)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Mount Popa – an extinct volcano.
It is also well known as a holly place for all the nats (spirits) of
Myanmar. Sightseeing Mount Popa and its lovely oasis environs. Lunch
at popa Mountain Resort Hotel where one could see the panoramic view
of the surrounding. After lunch, will drive back to Bagan. On the
way, stop at a roadside stall to witness the local way of climbing
up the palm tree the making the jaggery. On arrival to Bagan, visits
of local market, the Kyansitta U Min Caves Temple, the Nanpaya
Temple, the Manuha Temple, the Nagayon Temple, the Abyeyadanar
Temple. In the late afternoon, visit MINANTHU VILLAGE to observe the
life of the people. Finally, take the boat ride on mighty
Ayeyarwaddy River during the sunset time. Overnight at the hotel in
Bagan.
***As Bagan is the richest archaeological site in Asia, there are
over 2000 pagodas and temples.If you have something special in your
thought apart of above, you could discuss with your guide for your
interest.
DAY 07. BAGAN-HEHO-PINDAYA-INLE (BY FLIGHT/CAR)
Morning transfer to Nyaung U Airport for domestic
flight to HEHO. Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (92
km, 2 hours drive) and visit downtown to observe traditional
hand-made paper and umbrella making workshops. And then visit
BOTALOKE LAKE, the unique PINDAYA CAVES, where pilgrims placed
thousands of Buddha images over the span of many centuries, SINGAUNG
SHAN MONASTERY. Sightseeing includes, Pindaya stalactite and
stalagmite caves in which countless, Buddha images of different
types and times exist. And then drive to INLE LAKE (90 km – two and
half hours). Overnight in INLE LAKE.
DAY 08. INLE SIGHTSEEING
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will
include seeing the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and
local method of fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local
restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO
PAGODA, NGA PHE CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village
of INPAWKHON and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds
roots in the bushes. Overnight in Inle.
DAY 09. INLE-HEHO-YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will include seeing the
famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and local method of
fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on
the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA, NGA PHE
CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village of INPAWKHON
and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds roots in the
bushes. Overnight in Inle. Then transfer to Heho for flight back to
Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, transfer to hotel. Overnight in
Yangon.
DAY 10. YANGON DEPARTURE
After Breakfast, transfer to Yangon Int’l Airport
for departure, after check out of Hotel.
EMT 05 - 10 YANGON-MANDALAY-BAGAN-HEHO-PINDAYA-INLE-YANGON (10 DAYS
/ 09 NIGHT) COACH
DAY 01. YANGON ARRIVAL
 Arrival
at Yangon Int’l Airport, and then transfer to hotel. Yangon was
founded by King Alaungpaya on the site of a small settlement called
Dagon when he conquered lower Myanmar in 1755. The name of Yangon
means “End of Strife”. Later, Yangon City was modeled and
implemented by Liertenant Fraser of the British engineering corps,
who had also drawn the city plan of Singapore. After check-in to the
Hotel, visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, religious significance, artistic
beauty and it's association with Myanmar culture. Ngahtatkyi Pagoda,
the sitting Buddha Image, Chaukthatkyi Pagoda, a huge reclining
Buddha Image, the glided Sule Pagoda dating back over 2,000 years,
Bogyoke Market known as Scott Market, and the China Town fruit
market.
Overnight at Yangon.
DAY 02.
YANGON-MANDALAY-AMARAPURA-SAGAING-MANDALAY (BY FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport, for
domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay, proceed drive
to AMARAPURA for sightseeing. Visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY, a famous
Buddhist monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study
Buddhist literature, and the 200-years-old U BEIN teak bridge, built
in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Then,
drive to SAGAING HILLS over AVA Bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Sagaing, once an ancient capital, lies 21 km south west of Mandalay,
besides the Ayeyarwaddy River. SAGAING HILLS are dotted with pagodas
and there are over 500 monasteries and meditation centers, a retreat
for 6000 monks and nuns. Visit SOON U PONYA SHIN PAGODA, U MIN
THONESE PAGODA. Transfer to the hotel in Mandalay. After lunch,
sightseeing includes MAHAMUNI BUDDHA IMAGE with its spectacular
buddha image covered with thick layer of gold leaves, SHWE NAN DAW
KYAUNG (or GOLDEN PALACE MONASTERY), a superb example of a
traditional wooden building, and KUTHODAW PAGODA (known as the
world's largest book), consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with
Buddhist scriptures. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
DAY 03. MANDALAY-MINGUN-AVA(INWA)-MANDALAY (BY
BOAT/CAR)
 After
breakfast, boat excursion (one hour each way) up the AYEYARWADDY
RIMVER to MINGUN, site of the world's largest intact bronze bell,
3.7 meters high and weighting 87 tons. Also visit the huge but
unfinished MINGUN PAYA (built with the intention of being the
world's biggest pagoda) and the beautiful HSINBYUME PAYA, SETTAWYA
PAGODA, MYATHEINDAN PAGODA with seven concentric terraces at the
base. After that, proceed sightseeing to the former royal capital of
INWA (Ava), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn
carriage include NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of a palace
building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHAAUNGMYE BONZAN
MONASTERY (built of bricks and stucco) and BARGAYAR MONASTERY,
famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Return
to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 04. MANDALAY-BAGAN (BY SHWEKEINNERY BOAT)
After early morning breakfast, transfer to Jetty
around 0530 Am in the morning. Upon arrival at Bagan in the evening,
transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 05. BAGAN SIGHTSEEING (BY CAR)
 Morning
breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to the airport for flight
to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed on a
sightseeing tour, starting with the busy LOCAL MARKET (NYAUNG U
MARKET) and continuing with visit to a diverse selection of the most
important pagodas and temples such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by
King Anawrahta in the early 11th Century, the prototype of later
Myanmar Stupas; KYANSITTHA U-MIN, a tunnel with interesting
paintings; WETKY-IN GU BYAUK KYI, a temple with exquisite mural of
Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular
panoramic view of the area's many monuments, and ANANDA TEMPLE, with
its four huge standing – Buddha images and numerous seated figures
arrange around the interior gallery. HTILOMINLO TEMPLE, noted for
its plaster carvings and THARABAR GATE, the only remaining gate of 9
Century A.D.
Lunch is followed by visit to a lacquer craftmen's workshop in near
by MYINKABA Village. sightseeing continues with visits to MANUHA
TEMPLE, built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique
sandstone monument that is such to have been the palace of King
Manuha, and MYINGABA GU BYAUK GYI TEMPLE (under the protection of
UNESCO) , noted for its ancient mural paintings. DHAMAYANGYI TEMPLE,
a massive temple with the finest brickworks; MINGALA ZEDI PAGODA,
the last pagoda in Bagan dynasty and SHWESANDAW PAGODA, its
especially for the sunset. Observe a sunset in the vicinity of
Bagan's ancient monuments. Overnight in Bagan.
***As Bagan is the richest archaeological site in Asia, there are
over 2000 pagodas and temples.If you have something special in your
thought apart of above, you could discuss with your guide for your
interest.
DAY 06. BAGAN-HEHO-PINDAYA (BY FLIGHT/CAR)
Morning transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to HEHO.
Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (92 km, 2 hours
drive) and visit downtown to observe traditional hand-made paper and
umbrella making workshops. And then visit BOTALOKE LAKE, the unique
PINDAYA CAVES, where pilgrims placed thousands of Buddha images over
the span of many centuries, SINGAUNG SHAN MONASTERY. Sightseeing
includes, Pindaya stalactite and stalagmite caves in which
countless, Buddha images of different types and times exist.
Overnight in Pindaya.
 DAY
07. PINDAYA-INLE (BY CAR)
Drive to NYAUNG SHWE (90km-two and half hours).
An excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will include seeing the famous leg
rowers, typical floating gardens and local method of fishing and
village life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on the lake.
Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA, NGA PHE CHAUNG
(Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village of INPAWKHON and other
sights. If the time permits, watch birds roots in the bushes.
Overnight in Inle.
DAY 08. INLE SIGHTSEEING (BY CAR)
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will
include seeing the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and
local method of fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local
restaurant on the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO
PAGODA, NGA PHE CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village
of INPAWKHON and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds
roots in the bushes. Overnight in Inle.
DAY 09. INLE-HEHO-YANGON (BY FLIGHT)
Morning excursion by boat on INLE LAKE will include seeing the
famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens and local method of
fishing and village life. Lunch is served at a local restaurant on
the lake. Further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA, NGA PHE
CHAUNG (Jumping cats) MONASTERY, the weaving village of INPAWKHON
and other sights. If the time permits, watch birds roots in the
bushes. Overnight in Inle. Then transfer to Heho for flight back to
Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, transfer to hotel. Overnight in
Yangon.
DAY 10. YANGON DEPARTURE
Morning breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to
Yangon International Airport for departure flight after check out
from the hotel.
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