Discovering Myanmar
10 Days / 09 Nights Overland Tour (Private)
Yangon – Mandalay – Bagan – Inle Lake – Yangon

Day 1 Arrive Yangon

Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Yangon – Mandalay (by overland)

Breakfast. This morning start visiting Shwedagon Pagoda, towering almost 100 meters above the green cityscape of Yangon. One of the wonders of the world it was believed to have built over 2500 years ago where the Buddha’s relics were enshrined. Drive down to the downtown area, colonial styles building and India quarter. Visit Sule Pagoda, lies smack in the middle of the city. Then visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) is the largest market in Yangon and it is one of the best for souvenir shopping. In the evening, transfer to High Way Bus Station to leave to Mandalay. Overnight on the trip.
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Day 3 Mandalay

This morning, arrive Mandalay and transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon, visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, home to Mandalay’s holiest Buddha statue. Then, visit to the finely carved Shwenandaw Monastery, which was once famous King Mindon's home. Continue visit to the Kuthodaw Pagoda, famous for its world largest book, surrounding it with 725 marble slabs inscribed with the Tipitaka text (the Three Baskets of the Buddhist Pali canon). Continue to the Kyaukdawgyi Pagoda, famous for its large Buddha statue carved out of a single block of local marble. Enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mandalay Hill, 230 metres in elevation, commands a magnificent view of the city and surrounding countryside. Accommodation at hotel, Mandalay.
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Day 4 Mandalay  – Sagaing – Ava – Mandalay

Breakfast. This morning, take a ferry boat and continue to In-Wa (Ava), Ava was the ancient capital, known as the Kingdom of In-wa during the Second Myanmar Empire. Visit Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, Bagaya Monastery and if time allows visit Lacquerware Industry.
In the afternoon, drive to Sagaing, Sagaing was an ancient capital, Sagaing lies 21 km south west of Mandalay, beside the Ayeyarwaddy River. Visit Kaunghmudaw Pagoda (a copy of the Mahaceti Pagoda in Sri Lanka). Visit Sagaing Hill, Sagaing Hills are dotted with pagodas and there are over 500 monasteries, a retreat for some 6000 monks and nuns. Return to Mandalay.
Accommodation at hotel, Mandalay.
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Day 5 Mandalay – Bagan (By Ferry Boat)

Breakfast. Early morning, transfer to jetty and catch the public ferry boat. Enjoy observing another typical Myanmar rural lifestyle along the river. Packed lunch should prepare in advance. Arrival at Bagan in time to see sunset. Transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at hotel, Bagan.
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(The faster boat operates every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.)

Day 6 Bagan

Breakfast. This morning start your fullday Bagan sightseeing with a visit to Nyaung Oo local market. Visit to Shwezigon Pagoda, totally coated with gleaming gold, and the large bulbous bell-shaped stupa. It is also Bagan’s most important reliquary shrine – look out for images of the 37 ‘nat’ housed in a small hall. Visit to see 12th Century frescoes adorning the corridors of Kyansittha ‘Cave’ Temple. Visit Gubyaukgyi (Wetgyi Inn), this early 13th century temple displays a strong influence of Indian cultural. Inside are the wall paintings and 28 Buddha images in sitting position. Photo stop at Ywa Haung Gyi Temple, Visit Htilominlo, the last Barmar style temple built in Bagan, with old murals and friezes. Continue to Ananda Temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, and the adjacent brick monastery from the Early Bagan era with well – preserved murals. Then cross the Tharaba Gate and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Archeological Museum. Continue visit to the Shwesandaw Pagoda, displays a strong Mon influence. Visit to the Dammayangyi Temple, which is one of the most impressive edifices in all of Bagan and it built in the middle of 12th century. Then visit Sulamani Temple, known for its murals dating from 11th-12th century and built by King Narapatisithu. Then, visit the Mingalarzedi for sunset, which is located near the riverside of great Ayeyarwaddy River. Accommodation at hotel, Bagan.
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Day 7 Bagan – Inle (By overland)

Breakfast. Early morning, transfer to High Way Bus Station to leave to Inle. In the evening, arrive Shwe Nyaung and transfer to hotel. Accommodation at hotel, Nyaung shwe.
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Day 8 Inle Lake

Breakfast. This morning visit to one of the village to see the local market if there is 5 days rotation market. And then visit to the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, one of the famous principal shrines in Myanmar, this pagoda houses five small Buddha images. Once a year, in end September or early October, there is a pagoda festival during which the four Buddha images are rowed around the Lake in a colourful barge.
In the afternoon, visit to the old Nga Phe Monastery, fondly known as the jumping cats’ monastery. If time allows, stop to see silk weaving on wooden handlooms. And also visit local blacksmiths workshops. Accommodation at hotel, Inle Lake.
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Day 9 Inle Lake – Yangon

Breakfast. This morning, leave your hotel drive to Heho Airport. Air Mandalay or Yangon Airways flight from Heho to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon Airport and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, huge 72 metre Reclining Buddha. Continue visit the National Museum, located on Pyay Road. The National Museum has five floors of exhibits. It displays the Lion Throne, the Elephant Throne, the Royal Regalia, manuscripts, paintings, etc. Visit to the Bothataung Pagoda, located close to Yangon River. Later walk along the Yangon River to enjoy the river view and the busy harbour area. Accommodation at hotel, Yangon
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Day 10 Yangon departure

Breakfast. This morning, transfer to Yangon Airport for your departure flight…
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Our prices are based on following hotels:

Standard Hotels
YANGON - Panorama Hotel (Superior room)
MANDALAY - Myint Phyar Ayeyar (Superior room)
BAGAN - Thiri Marlar Hotel (Superior room)
INLE LAKE - November innl (Standard room)

Following prices are valid from 01 October 2005 – 30 April 2006

Prices with English speaking station guides and Breakfast only

Above prices are based on net per person in US dollar and non commissionable.

NOTE: If 15 full paying participants 1 per is FOC in single room

THERE WILL BE SUPPLEMENT FOR SUCH AS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD.

Included in our prices:

• Private air-conditioned car during sightseeing and transfers services (Saloon, mini bus, bus)
• Hotel Accommodation as specified (see above hotel categories for your choice)
• With breakfast only throughout the whole
• Domestic flight ticket with Air Mandalay or Yangon Airways flight as specified in itinerary (including insurance surcharge for domestic airlines)
• Boat trip as specified
• Local guide throughout (Language of your choice: English, German, French, Italian, ect…) (or) different English speaking local guides in different places (see above for your choice)

Not include in our prices:

• Services no mentioned in our itinerary
• Beverages
• Personal expenses
• All entrance fees
• International airport tax