Meet on arrival at Yangon International Airport. Transfer to hotel.

Today sightseeing tour that includes the old colonial-style city center with the gilded SULE PAGODA Mahabandoola Park. Then visit to strand road by Car and Yangon Jetty. The tour continues to CHAUK HTAT GYI 70m long reclining Buddha.

Afternoon, visit to SHWEDAGON PAGODA, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments, will conclude today's sightseeing tour of this picturesque Garden City. The golden dome of the Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold.

v  Overnight in Yangon.

Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed for sightseeing starting with the busy local market and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11^th century, KU BYAUK GYI, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular panoramic view of the area’s many monuments and ANANDA TEMPLE with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior.

Afternoon a visit of a lacquer craftsmen’s workshop in nearby MYINKABA village and sightseeing to MANUHA TEMPLE, built in mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, noted for its ancient mural paintings.

v  Overnight in Bagan.

Proceed on a scenic overland journey to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with its shrine dedicated to animist sprits, known as "Nats". For the energetic, there is time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top of the volcanic plug. Return to Bagan and overnight.

v  Overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast, fly to Mandalay, on arrival transfer to hotel for check in. Proceed to directly to Amarapura. Visit MAHAGANDAYON, a famous Buddhist monastery, where more than a thousand monks live and study; continue to the 200-year-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time when Amarapura was the royal capital. Visit of BAGAYA MONASTERY, with a superb collection of Buddha statues. En route stop at a traditional hand-weaving silk workshop.

Afternoon sightseeing tour including MAHAMUNI PAGODA with its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves, visit to Gold Leaf Making Workshop and Tapestry Workshop. SHWE INBIN, one of the most outstanding monasteries in the country, 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. Sunset on the Mandalay Hill.

v  Overnight in Mandalay.

Excursion to the former royal capital of INWA (AVA), reached by a short boat trip. Visits by horse-drawn carriage to NANMYINT WATCH TOWER, the remains of the palace building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", MAHA AUNGMYE BONZAN MONASTERY, built of brick and stucco and BARGAYAR MONASTERY, famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Continue to SAGAING HILLS, a retreat for Buddhist devotees, for sunset.

v  Overnight in Mandalay.

After breakfast, boat trip on the AYEYARWADDY RIVER to MINGUN about 11 km (1 hour) upriver from Mandalay with visits to the MINGUN BELL, weighing 90 tons and being the largest uncracked bell in the world, to HSINBYUME PAYA and the unfinished MINGUN PAYA, built as one of the world’s largest chedis by King Bodaw Paya.

v  Overnight in Mandalay.

Transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (90 km - 2 ½ hours). Visit of the unique PINDAYA CAVES with thousands of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries.

v  Overnight in Pindaya.

Drive by road to INLE LAKE (120km-3 hours). Transfer by boat to Hotel. An excursion by boat on Inle Lake will include sights of the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and village life. In the afternoon, further visits are made to PHAUNGDAW OO PAGODA, the weaving village of INPAWKHON and other sights.

v  Overnight on the lake.

Excursion by boat to the western shore of Inle Lake to visit the INN DEIN PAGODA complex, found after following a stair path lined up with magnificent columns.

v  Overnight on Inle Lake.

Excursion by boat to sagar passes by clean and prosperous Pa O villages here and there on the banks, their fishing boats moored on the banks.

v  Overnight on Inlet Lake.

Visit a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region, and then proceed to Heho Airport. Afternoon domestic flight to Yangon and transfer to hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to pursue individual interests.

v  Overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast, (car and guide at disposal for individual interest as more sightseeing in Yangon or shopping). Transfer to Yangon international airport for departure.

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TOUR COST:

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

Extra cost

v  Surplus for Full board (11 lunch and 11 dinner): USD 198/-

v  Surplus for Half board (ABF+11 Lunch): USD 88.00/-

Child Policy :

v  Child under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 30% of package cost.

v  Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost.

v  Child from 6 - under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost.

v  Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 90% of package cost.

v  Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Accommodation with breakfast at hotels

v  Domestic flight (with airport tax)

v  (Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho(Inle Lake)- Yangon)

v  Transfers and tours with good tour class car with air-conditioned                                                               

v  Boat on Inle Lake & Mingun

v  English speaking local guide

v  Entrance fees

v  Local Guide Fee in Sagar

v  Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  Insurance

v  All meals (Lunch & Dinner)

v  Visa fee for Myanmar-Visa on arrival’s 45/- p/pax,

v  Visa stamp at related embassy: USD 20/- p/pax

v  Other meals than specified in the itinerary

v  International air tickets to/from Yangon

v  International airport departure tax at USD 10.00 per person

v  Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc

ACCOMMODATION