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Yangon – Bagan – Inle Lake -Yangon
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Myanmar - Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake, Popa
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Yangon – Bagan by flight (B,-,-)
This morning, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo).
Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
On arrival, your journey begins with a visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.
Continue with a visit to the golden Shwezigon Pagoda, first and prototype monument, which was built in Myanmar style in 1087. Then, visit to Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple @ Wetkyi-Inn Village which is well-known for its exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
This afternoon begin with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. Built in the early Mon-style, Ananda contains two unique Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed.
From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple.
Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.
Overnight in Bagan.
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Popa Sightseeing (B,-,-)
This morning, take a break from temple touring in Bagan to visit Mount Popa and Salay. Mount Popa is an extinct volcano that is believed to be home to the "nats ", ancient Burmese animist spirits. Climb to the top for stunning views of the surrounding countryside before continuing to the village of Salay, an important Buddhist center. Visit the ancient wooden monastery before returning to Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan
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Bagan-Heho by Morning flight (B,-,-)
In this morning we will fly to Heho. Drive to you to Nyaung Shwe and we will visit to Inle Lake, board a private motorboat to head out to Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s most spectacular sights. Pass villages built on stilts over the lake, observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, famous for the 800 years old Five Buddha statues which are covered in gold leaf.
Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant. (Own Account)
Explore the local crafts of the Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
Overnight on Inle lake.
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Indein Sightseeing (B,-,-)
In this morning, we are going to visit indein is situated in the shallowest part of the Inle Lake, you will pass scenic rice fields where farmers and water buffalos exist, and take a relaxing stroll through a bamboo forest, with photo opportunities a plenty. Climb a hill top and be rewarded with sprawling panoramas of the surrounding countryside, peppered with pagodas and villages against the backdrop of soaring mountain ranges.
Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant. (Own Account)
Overnight on Inle Lake.
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Heho-Yangon by Morning flight (B,-,-)
In this morning, you will be transferred to Heho airport. Flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in subjected to room availability)
Today is free visit day in Yangon where your car and guide will be at your hands for any additional sightseeing or shopping that you may wish to do.
Overnight in Yangon.
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Depart Yangon (B,-,-)
Today is your leisure at hotel before transfer to airport for your departure flight.