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tour program
| Tour Name: |
Central
Myanmar discovery |
| Tour Code: |
MVTT
001 |
| Duration: |
13
days / 12 Nights |
| Brief itinerary: |
Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing – Mingun – Heho – Pindaya – Inle Lake – Ngapali – Yangon |
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Two unforgetable nights in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar and
two memorable night in Bagan, one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia,
two delightful nights in Mandalay, Myanmar last capital and
one cool night in Pindaya,
two peaceful night in the Inle Lake, which is well known for its floating villages and gardens and three beautiful nights in Nagapli beach.
DAY 1 : Arrive Yangon
Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local guide. Then, transfer to the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel or Grand Plaza Parkroyal or (****) or similar in Yangon. Highlights of today tour include Shwedagon Pagoda,one of the wonders of the world, Chaukhtatkyi, a colossal reclining Buddha and stroll around the China town in the evening.
DAY 2 : Flight to Bagan
Pleasant morning flight to Bagan, known as 'city of four million pagodas'. Upon arrival,be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Today's excursion takes us first to the local market of Nyaung Oo. Tour highlights includes Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Wetkyi Gubyaukgyi, fine murals paintings of Jataka scenes; and Htilominlo Pagoda, noted for its plaster curving , Ananda Temple, the best preserved masterpieces of Mon architecture, the Tharaba gate and will have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, free time to rest in the hotel as it is quite hot during the mid-day. Later in the afternoon, visit lacquerware workshop and then have the fantastic sunset view of Bagan from Shwe sandaw temple or Mingalar Zedi. Overnight in
Bagan.
DAY 3 : Bagan Sighting and at leisure
The city of first Myanmar Empire Bagan will be visited again upon your choice. Tour highlights include Manuha Temple - built by King Manuha - the defender of Mon Kingdom, Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi Temple - known for its wall paintings depicting scenes from the Jataka, Dhamanyangyi Temple - the most massive temple, and will have lunch at a local restaurant before a break. You can enjoy swimming in your hotel or rest in your room during the day. Then, in the evening, watch the world famous sunset view of Bagan from the boat riding on the Ayarwadi River. Dinner and puppet show at a famous restaurant. Overnight in the
Bagan.
DAY 4 : Flight to Mandalay & Mandalay sightseeing & at leisure
Early morning, transfer to airport and flight to Mandalay . Transfer to your hotel on arrival in Mandalay, the Myanmar's last dynasty.Then, you have time to relex or begin to expore this fascinating city; such as Kuthodaw Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi-Kyaung, Mahamuni Image. Sunset from Mandalay hill . Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 5 : Mandalay ( Mingun - Amarapura – U Pein bridge )
Transfer to the jetty and departure by boat to Mingun, 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River.The 45 minutes boat trip to Mingun is a very pleasant way to see the life along the River. Our morning sightseeing includes the Mingun Pagoda, unfinised pagoda which might have been the biggest pagoda in the history of Buddhism, Mingun bell , and Pondawpaya and Myatheindan Pagoda. Then, back to Mandalay . In the afternoon, visit Amarapura, an ancient capital and sunset from U Bein Bridge, 1208 m long teak bridge which is the longest bridge of that kind. Over Night in
Mandalay.
Day 6 : Flight to Heho and drive to Pindaya
The air port of Shan State and then take a drive to Pindaya, a peacefdul town famous for its caves in which thousands of centuries – old Buddha images are seated. Overnight in Pindaya.
Day 7 : Continue to Inle Lake
A drive to Naungshwe , a gate way to the Inle Lake, is the ancient capital of Shan State. With its numerous shops, restaurants and the five- day market, it is a lively little town. From, Naungshwe, take a boat to reach your hotel. At your convenience, excursion by private boat on the lake : visit of floating villages and gardens, traditional handicrafts and silk weaving and colourful markets and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Over night on the Inle Lake.
Day 8 : Full day Inle lake Tour
Excursion to In Dein village, which is a new archaeological site is situated and visit of the local market. then, back to Inle Lake and have lunch at one of the Lake restaurant. Continue visiting the near by villages or free time at your hotel and over night on the Inle Lake.
Day 9 : Flight to Thandwe
End of visit of Inle Lake and transfer to the airport and fly to Sandwe. The hotel car will come and pick you up to your hotel.
DAY 10 : Free stay in Ngapali Beach
Day 11: Free stay in Ngapali Beach
DAY 12 : Flight back to Yangon
Flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival,you can transfer to a hotel to rest. Then, free time to shop at Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott Market and enjoy your sightseeing tour of capital. You can go to the downtown to visit Strand Jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon's River. Over night in
Yangon.
DAY 13 : Yangon - International departure
After your breakfast at the hotel, a vehicle will be at your disposal for the airport transfer and then international flight departure with your flight. *End of our services.*
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