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Tours Programs
| Tour Name |
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Discover Myanmar (Burma) |
| Tour Code |
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GXP
- 5 |
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Destinations |
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Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay(Amarapura), Inle
Lake |
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Duration |
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5
nights / 6 days |
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Day 01 Arrival Yangon (By Car)
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Welcome to a
unique experience.
Arrive in Yangon where you will
be welcomed by your local tour
guide and transferred to your
hotel to drop off your luggage.
If you arrived by mid day
flight, we may proceed for
lunch. After lunch, explore
Yangon, a diverse mix of faded
colonial architecture from the
British times, Sule Pagoda,
built in the early 3rd century
is a landmark of the city
center.
Late afternoon visit the
magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda,
one of the wonders of the world.
The massive bell shaped stupa is
plated with gold and the tip of
the stupa is set with diamonds
and rubies, sapphires and topaz
– a stunning sight as the sun
sets and a most fitting place to
begin our trip in this “Golden
Land”. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 02. Yangon – Bagan (By Flight)
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan, the Ancient city. Check in at the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquerware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Dinner will be enjoyed with traditional puppet show. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan. |
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Day 03. Bagan - Mandalay via Amarapura (by
flight)
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After breakfast at hotel,
transfer to Nyaun U airport for
flight to Mandalay. When you
arrive at Mandalay airport,
drive to ancient capital of
Amarapura, the city of
Immortality for a visit to
Bagaya Monastery with a
famous collection of Buddha
images; weaving industries,
two-century old U-Bein teak
bridge on the Taungtaman
Lake and observe the lunch
process of thousand of monks who
take their last meal of the day
at 10:00 am in total silence.
Proceed to Mandalay and check in
at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take
a sightseeing tour of Mandalay
which includes Mahanumi,
a life like Buddha image.
Mandalay is the last capital of
Myanmar and that make her to be
the best place to see all the
traditional arts and crafts.
Start visiting gold leaf
making work-place and see
how the gold leaf is being made
by hand in a traditional way.
Continue visit the Old Palace
grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda,
known as the world's largest
book for its 729 marble slabs
inscribed with the Buddha's
Doctrine; Golden Palace
Monastery, noted for its
exquisite wood carvings and
enjoy the panoramic view of the
city from Mandalay Hill.
Overnight at the hotel in
Mandalay. |
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Day 04. Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake by (flight+car+boat)
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After breakfast, depart the
hotel for flight to Heho on the
Shan plateau. Transfer by road
to Inle Lake and transfer
to our hotel by long tail boat
across the lake. Upon arrival,
check in at hotel. In the
afternoon, we plan to spend the
day visiting villages and
sampling the spectacular array
of traditional handicrafts.
You will see the unique method
locals use to row their boats,
fishermen with their own
style of fishing, floating farms
and gardens and a handloom
weaving cottage with its own
showroom. You will visit
Phaungdawoo Pagoda which
houses the five most revered
Buddha Images in the southern
Shan State. Overnight at the
hotel on Inle Lake. |
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Day 05. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (by
flight)
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We are heading back down country
today to return to the airport
at Heho for our flight to
Yangon. Our route takes us back
to Heho and down the escarpment
to Nyaung-Shwe for a busy local
market. Check in at airport and
fly back to Yangon. Upon
arrival, check in at hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the
Bogyoke Aung San Market
(Scott Market) for souvenir
shopping. Afterward, we plan to
visit by car to Karaweik,
a royal barge for fantastic
photo shot along the “pilgrims”
causeway across the Royal Lake
with stunning views of Shewdagon
Pagoda and dinner at Karaweik
Palace restaurant with
traditional dance show.
Overnight at the hotel in
Yangon. |
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Day 06. Departure Yangon
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After
breakfast at hotel, you will be
transferred to Yangon
International airport for your
return international departure
flight. |
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Rate for Asian travelers, contact us for European travelers
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Hotel Class |
2
Pax |
3 pax |
6 pax |
11 pax |
16 pax |
21 pax |
26 pax |
30 pax |
Single
Supplement |
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3 Star |
825 |
740 |
621 |
591 |
580 |
564 |
547 |
544 |
160 |
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4 Star |
861 |
778 |
659 |
628 |
617 |
600 |
584 |
582 |
230 |
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5 Star |
950 |
859 |
740 |
713 |
702 |
685 |
670 |
667 |
390 |
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Price
per person ( twin sharing basic ) and quoted in
USD. Valid till April 30, 2010.
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Hotel
categories |
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Hotel Class |
Hotel
in Yangon |
Hotel in Bagan |
Hotel in
Mandalay |
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***** |
Traders Hotel |
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate |
Sedona Hotel |
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**** |
Chatrium Hotel |
Bagan Thante Hotel |
Mandalay Hill Resort |
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*** |
Summit Park View Hotel |
Thazin Garden Hotel |
Mandalay City Hotel |
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Services included
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Meet and assist service at Yangon International Airport as soon as you arrives Myanmar. |
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4 sector domestic air tickets. |
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Boat rental in Inle Lake. |
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All land transport by private car. |
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English language guide |
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Entrance fees |
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5 nights hotel accommodation. |
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Meals |
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Services excluded
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International air tickets
and visa fees |
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International Airport tax |
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Personal insurance |
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Tips and beverages |
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Personal expenses |
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