Arrive in Yangon. Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon excursion to Myanmar’s holiest monument the Shwedagon Pagoda with its golden stupa covered with 60 tons of pure gold leaf. Continue to Bogyoke Aung San Market (formerly Scott’s market, close on Monday and public holidays) for shopping and free time. Visit the colorful local Theingyi Market where fish, fruit and vegetables are sold. In the afternoon continue to Yanogn’s oldest Chinese temple, Kheng Hock Keong, in China town.

v  Overnight in Yangon.

A full day tour to discover the colorful capital of Myanmar with a close looks at the local life of this historical city. By car and partly on foot this tour takes in the Sule pagoda in the middle of the city, walk around to see the Mahabandoola Park, the colonial courthouse and the city hall. From there a rickshaw tour around the colonial area with the historical buildings will start, breaking at a local teashop to enjoy Burmese tea and the typical atmosphere. Continue by rickshaw along the famous Strand Road and visit the bustling Yangon harbor.

v  Overnight in Yangon.

Leave after breakfast by road to take the ferry across the Yangon River. It is an interesting journey to Twante, offering a glimpse of life in the countryside passing rice fields, small villages of bamboo huts and banana plantations. After 45 minutes stop to visit a market. Continue by horse and carriage to visit a ceramics making area where more then twenty family workshops produce ceramic pots using centuries old methods. Also visit the pottery market from where the pots are shipped to Yangon. After walking around in the village transfer by horse and carriage to the ferry terminal for the two hour ferry crossing back to Yangon. From the boat you can enjoy the scenery along the river where boats are being loaded with local goods, women are washing clothes and children are playing by the riverside. Back in Yangon transfer to the hotel and free time.

v  Overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave Yangon and enjoy a scenic journey by road to Bago. Bago, 80km to the north west of Yangon, is an ancient capital of a former Mon kingdom dating back to the 6th century. Sightseeing in Bago includes the beautiful 55 meter long reclining Buddha, Shwethalyaung and the Mon style Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated in Myanmar. Its spire stands 114m high and is taller even than the Shwedagon Pagoda. End the tour of Bago with a walk around the colourful Bago Market. On the way back to Yangon, visit the Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyan, the final resting place for over 27,000 allied soldiers, and also visit a local woven bamboo factory. Transfer to the airport.

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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 Lunch USD 8.00/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

v  Surplus for Dinner USD 10.00/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

v  There is EXTRA for compulsory New Year eve (or) X’Mas eve dinner depends on travelling time.

*Compulsory X’Mas eve dinner is;

+USD 60 p.pax for 5 Star hotel,

+USD 30 p.pax for 4 Star hotel

+USD 25 p.pax for 3 Star hotel

*Compulsory New Year eve dinner is;

+USD 80 p.pax for 5 Star hotel

+USD 60 p.pax for 4 Star hotel

+USD 50 p.pax for 3 Star hotel

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

v  Breakfast at hotels

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

v  English speaking local guide.

v  Ferry fees, horse-cart rental (Twante trip)

v  Jeep can rental (to Twante trip)

v  Entrance fees

v  1 Tour leader FOC of 15 full paying participants

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:USD 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 IS EQUIVALENT IS TO CITIES IN THE LIST: