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Myanmar - Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake
14:00
Yangon
Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, is still the business hub and multicultural city with over 5 million people.
Welcome at the Yangon international airport and then transfer to your hotel for check-in. (Official check-in time is 14:00). Meals on your own account.
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
08:00
Yangon
Today you get on a circular train and explore authentic daily life of people in Yangon. Your exploration starts at the Yangon main train station. The train is moving and people are getting on and off very quickly as the train stops for very few minutes. After about 30 minutes ride, you enter into the Hledan station. Get off and visit the local market.
In the afternoon, visit to the Kandawgyi park and the Karaweik Hall. The park is green and the best place to take a snapshot of the Shwedagon Pagoda from distance. Then head to the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, one of the biggest reclining Buddhas in Myanmar.
In the evening you will visit the Great Shwedagon Pagoda. The great Shwedagon Pagoda is fully gilded with tone of gold leaves. Pilgrims from all regions come and pay respect to the pagoda. You can watch it how they are offering water, flowers and etc. to the Buddha. While enjoying the sunset light, your guide will explain how the Buddhism influences the daily life of local people.
Overnight in Yangon. Lunch and Dinner on own account.
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
06:00
Yangon - Inle Lake
In the morning, transfer to the Yangon Airport for your flight to Heho. Welcome on your arrival at the Heho Airport. Afterwards visit the Pindaya Cave, the most famous highlight of the town, where you can see about 8000 Buddha images in different sizes and shapes. As the next destination, you will head to a workshop of making Shan paper und umbrella. Then, drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gate of Inle Lake. Make a stop at Shwe Yan Pyay monastry.
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe. Lunch and Dinner are on your own arrangement.
Pindaya Caves, Myanmar (Burma)
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Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
Today early morning, visit Khaung Daing Village to experience the way of life of local people. Khaung Daing
village is famous for its products made of beans Afterwards, you will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda on Inle Lake. The Buddha Images are completed gilded and it is even hard to recognize as Buddha Images. Inle Lake is famous for silk and lotus weaving and also production of cheroot. You will also visit some workshops and learn their production process in person. While visiting on Inle Lake, you will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, floating gardens and Inthar who is steering his boat by rowing with one leg.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride to Indein. Indein is the village of Pa-O ethnic group. During boat ride, enjoy the beautiful landscape. Walk up along the stair to the Indein Pagoda while meeting with people. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Nyaung Shwe. Lunch and Dinner are on your own account.
Myanmar (Birma)
08:00
Inle - Mandalay
In the morning, visit local market in Nyaung Shwe. Afterwards, transfer to Heho Airport for your flight to Mandalay. Welcome at the Mandalay Airport and then transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit to a gold leaf making workshop. Mandalay is the main place of gold leaf production for the whole country. Your next stop is the stone carving quarter (Kyauk-Sit-Tan). Then visit the Shwenandaw Kaung (the golden palace monastery), an amazing Monastery in the 19th century which is decorated with finest wood carving. Visiting to Kuthodaw Pagoda is a must. The entire Buddhist canon are summarized by inscribing on 729 stone tablets in the pagoda compound. The Kuthodaw Pagoda is the world biggest book in the world and in 2013, it is registered as one of the UNESCO World heritages.
Continue with the visit to Mandalay Hill. The Mandalay Hill is located 240 Meter height above the city. From the top of the Mountain, you enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery and also panoramic view of the Shan Hill in the east, the Mandalay City and the Mandalay Palace in the south and the Irrawaddy River on the west. Overnight in Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay. Lunch and Dinner are on own arrangement.
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
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Sagaing - Mingun - Amarapura
In the morning, drive to the Sagaing hill covered with over 500 stupas and Buddhist monasteries. Visit Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda and U Minthonesel cave on the top of the hill. Visit also Tilawkaguru Monastery which is built around 1670. The monastery is filled with the most impressive cave paintings which are believed 400 years old. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Mandalay city and the beautiful Ayeyarwaddy River from Sagaing Hill.
In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Ayeyarwaddy river (approximately an hour) for excursion to Mingun, a village on the bank of the Irrawaddy River. Along the way, enjoying the beautiful scenery and landscape along the Irrawaddy river. In Mingun, you will take a walk to explore the Mingun Pagoda which was intended to be built as the world largest brick temple by King Bodawpaya. However the pagoda was unfinished as the king passed away during the construction process. Afterwards,visit to the Hsinbyume Pagoda and the Mingun Bell which weighs 90 tons and is one of the world largest Bells. After sightseeing, walk back to the jetty to take a boat to Mandalay.
In the evening, visit Amarapura, a former capital situated 15km north of the Mandalay. In Amarapura, visit a silk weaving workshop. Afterwards, head to the Mahagandayon Monastery to experience the life of over 1000 novices and monks who live and study Buddhism at the monastery. In the evening, enjoy beautiful sunset while walking on the world longest teakwood bridge “ U Bein”(1,2 km) which was built in 1782.
Overnight in Mandalay. Lunch annd Dinner are on own arrangement.
Rangun, Myanmar (Birma)
06:00
Mandalay - Bagan
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty. Get on the boat and enjoy the boat ride on the Ayeyarwaddy River (approximately 8 hours depends on water level).
Arrive jetty in Bagan and tranfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Bagan. Light Lunch on board and Dinner is on your own account.
Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
08:00
Bagan
After breakfast, begin to explore the amazing temple world with the visit to Shwezigon Pagoda and Ananda temple. The Shwezigon pagoda was completely built by King Kyansittha in 11th century. The architecture of the Ananda temple is impressive and it is a must-see destination for visitors. You will also explore other temples including Dhammayangyi Temple which is famous for its huge size.
In the afternoon, visit Myinkaba village and the mural paintings in the Gubyaukgyi temple. If time permits, you can visit Manuha und Nan Paya Temples. Bagan is famous for lacquare production. If you may want, visit some workshops for your experience. In the evening, you will enjoy the spectacular beautiful sunset from a nice place or on a temple.
Overnight in Bagan. Lunch and Dinner are on your own account.
Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
08:00
Bagan - Yangon
After breakfast, transfer to the Nyaung Oo Airport for your flight to Yangon. On arrival, welcome at the Yangon Airport. If the time allows, visit Scott market. A car with driver is at your disposal till your international departure flight. It is time to say good-bye to the Golden Land.
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
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