16 DAYS IN DISCOVER MYANMAR TOUR

MANDALAY- MONYWA- PAKOKKU-POPA-BAGAN-PINDAYA-INLE LAKE-YANGON-KYAIKHTIYO-YANGON

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Out Line Itinerary:
Day1. Mandalay arrival –Mandalay sightseeing
Day 2. Amarapura-Ava-Sagaing sightseeing
Day 3. Mandalay-Monywa sightseeing
Day4. Monywa-Pakokku- Mt.Popa
Day 5. Mt. Popa-Bagan sightseeing & Horse cart in Bagan
Day 6. Bagan sightseeing by car
Day 7. Bagan sightseeing by Bike
Day 8. Bagan-Heho-Pindaya
Day 9. Pindaya-Nyaung Shwe
Day 10. Inle Lake (Indein sightseeing)
Day 11. Inle Lake (Sagar sightseeing)
Day 12. Inle –Heho-Yangon
Day 13. Yangon sightseeing
Day 14. Yangon-Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda
Day 15. Kyaikhtiyo-Bago-Yangon
Day 16. Departure Yangon

Detail Itinerary with Hotels (/): MANDALAY ARRIVAL (B/-/-)
Day 1 Arrive at MANDALAY

International Airport by Morning flight and our guide will welcome and meet you at airport. Upon arrival, visit MYANANSANKYAW PALACE; built by King Mindon. And then transfer to your Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit to MAHAMUNI PAGODA and its spectacular Buddha image covered with thick layers of gold leaves, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG (or Golden Palace Monastery), KUTHODAW PAGODAS with 729 stone tablets (known as World’s Biggest Book).
In the evening, drive up to MANDALAY HILL for panoramic sunset view of Mandalay City.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hotel Yadanarbon (/) (Superior room), in Mandalay. Or similar.

AMARAPURA-AVA-SAGAING-MANDALAY (B/-/-)

Day 2 Breakfast at Hotel, excursion to AMARAPURA, 15 km from Mandalay to visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY, famous for Buddhist learning centre. It is home to a thousand monks. Amarapura was the capital of upper Burma until 1850. Then continue to U BEIN teak bridge, over 150 years old, which is still in use. Continue to AVA, was for centuries the most important royal capital in Myanmar and surround on all sides by water. To enter the royal city AVA, you have to take a ferry boat across the Myitnge River and horse carts on the other side to visit this small island with famous BARGAYAR MONASTERY, MAHA AUNGMYE BONZAN MONASTERY, built of brick and stucco. In the afternoon proceed to SAGAING HILLS, has over 400 monasteries and nunneries. Enjoy the sunset from SAGAING HILL and return to your Hotel.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hotel Yadanarbon (*/) (Superior room), in Mandalay. Or similar.

MANDALAY- MONYWA (B/-/-)

Day 3 After breakfast at hotel, drive about 3 hours to the town of Monywa and continuous 1hour drive to the Caves of Po Win Daung, numbering more than one hundred, is full of Buddhist statues and murals. Nearby, visit Shwe Ba Daung, which features unique pavilions cut from the surrounding sandstone and filled with Bubddha images. Drive back to Monywa.
In the afternoon, drive about 20 km out of Monywa to visit THANBODDHAY PAGODA. Inside the pahto, you will see thousands of Buddha images (reportedly over 500,000) decorating every wall, archway and niche. The buildings in the compound have interesting jataka reliefs.
Overnight stay at Monywa Hotel (Superior room), in Monywa. Or similar.

MONYWA-POKAKKU- MT. POPA (B/-/-)
Day 4. After breakfast at Hotel, drive PAKOKKU (4 hours drive). Arrive Pakokku and visit the local market and see genuine indigenous regional open-air market with a vast array of things for sale including local’s snacks, fresh vegetables, ingredient, textiles, handy crafts, etc. If time allows, continue to see the small Thanaka vendor, cheroots factory and slippers workshop and wood carving sculpture. Across the Aye yar waddy River by privtate boat to Bagan. Then drive to MT. POPA, and transfer to your Hotel.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Popa Mountain Resort (***) (Superior room), at Popa. Or similar.

POPA-BAGAN (B/-/-)
Day 5. After breakfast at Hotel, transfer drive to visit MOUNT POPA, 730- meter high of Popa Taungkalat, an extinct volcano with a shrine dedicated to animist spirits known as “Nats”. To reach the top of the volcanic plug with its many shrines and a monastery, one has to climb up 700 steep steps. You will enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
In the afternoon, drive to Bagan and visit the lacquer workshop in New Bagan. Continue by sightseeing to LAWKANANDA PAGOD on the river bank and the BUPAYA PAGODA, a memorable experience for the view over the Ayeyarwaddy River and the many ancient monuments which make this one of Asia’s most impressive archaeological sites.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Sky Palace Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), In Bagan. Or similar.

BAGAN (BY CAR) (B/-/-)
Day 6. After breakfast at Hotel, sightseeing tour will start with Nyaung Oo local market, SHWEZIGON PAGODA, a prototype of real Myanmar stupa, built in 1087. WETGYINN GU BYAUK GYI for its famous Jataka mural painting and HTILOMINLO TEMPLE for its plaster carvings and famous ANADA TEMPLE, with its four huge standing-Buddha images.
In the afternoon, we continues with visits to MANUHA TEMPLE, built in Mon style in 1059,NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone monument that is said to have been the palace of King Manuha, and MYINGABA GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE noted for its ancient mural paintings. Enjoy sunset from the terraces of SHWE SAN DAW PAGODA.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Sky Palace Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), In Bagan. Or similar.

BAGAN (BY BIKE) (B/-/-)
Day 7. After breakfast at Hotel, visits by bike to TAYOKEPYAY TEMPLE in Min Nan Thu Village; PHAYA THONE ZU, NANDAMANYA TEMPLES, its interior wall are entirely decorated with fine frescoes, and KYAT KAN CAVE monastery, a famous meditation retreat in Bagan.
In the afternoon, continue to DHAMMAYAZIKA PAGODA at Pwasaw village, built by King Narapatisithu in 1196 A.D. Enjoy sunset from the terraces of PYA THADDGYI PAGODA.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Sky Palace Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), In Bagan. Or similar.

BAGAN –HEHO-PINDAYA (B/-/-)
Day 8. After breakfast at Hotel, transfer to Nyaung Oo airport for domestic flight to HEHO, in Shan State. On arrival, drive from Heho airport to PINDAYA, a small quite town, enjoying scenic beauty along the country side.
After check in your hotel, visit PINDAYA CAVES, unique for the thousand of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries. If the time permits, contiue to SHWE OU MIN Caves.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Inle Inn Pindaya (**) (Superior room), in Pindaya. Or similar.

PINDAYA- TAUNGGYI- NYAUNG SHWE (B/-/-)
Day 9. After breakfast at Hotel, drive down to the valley to Nyaung Shwe (approx. 3 hours) on the edge of Inle Lake, en route stop at SHWEYANPYAE PAGODA, wooden monastery. Check in your Hotel.
In the evening, visit and enjoy sunset at RED MOUNTAIN VINEYARD & WINERY, near Nyaung Shwe. Drive back to your Hotel. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hupin Hotel (*/) (Standard room), in Nyaung Shwe. Or similar.

INLE LAKE (INDEIN SIGHTSEEING) (B/-/-)
Day 10. After breakfast at Hotel, An on the lake will include sights of the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens, local method of fishing and village life. Visit the famous PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA and INPAWKON VILLAGE for its traditional silk weaving, Nan Pan village for its charoot making, black smith and boat making.
In the afternoon, visit to INDEIN PAGODA complex, which is situated on the western bank of Inle Lake. The group of pagodas is built by Pa-O tribes. Visit one of the most amazing historical sights of Shan state consisting of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and vegetation. This boat ride is one of the most scenic boat tours on Inle Lake.
Returning back to the hotel the beauty of sunset over Inle Lake enchants all visitors.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hupin Hotel (*/) (Standard room), in Nyaung Shwe. Or similar.

INLE LAKE (SAGAR SIGHTSEEING) (B/-/-)
Day 11. Today, enjoy a full day boat trip to Sagar, at the southern part of Lake Inle (approximately 2h30 to 3 hrs per way). Visit one of the 5 days rotating markets (on market day only) on the way. While driving through Kyauktaing you may stop to visit a small pottery production center. The village of Kyainkham near Kyauktaing is famous for the production of fibers made out of Lotus trunks. These fibers are mainly used to weave Robes for the monks. You will leave the lake and continue through a narrow channel to the southern part of the lake. Arrive at Thakong.
In the afternoon, visit Thakong Pagoda. Continue to Sagar village, which was once a Shan Prince village. Walk through this quiet village, talk to the villagers and visit the remains of some old pagodas. Not much has changed over the centuries. You may also stop a local rice wine distillery. Return by boat back to Nyaung Shwe, then to your hotel.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hupin Hotel (*/) (Standard room), in Nyaung Shwe. Or similar.

INLE LAKE –HEHO-YANGON (B/-/-)
Day 12. Breakfast at Hotel, your boat and guide will be entire disposal for the whole morning.
In the afternoon, check out from your hotel and transfer to HEHO airport for domestic flight to YANGON (Approx: 15:45 - 17:55). Upon arrival at Yangon, transfer directly to your Hotel.
Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at New Aye Yar Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), in Yangon. Or similar.

YANGON (B/-/-)
Day 13 Breakfast at Hotel, sightseeing will be started from the famous Strand Road and visit the bustling Yangon harbor. Visit to BOTATHAUNG PAGODA, located close to Yangon River. Stop at the gilded SULE PAGODA, dating back over 2,000 years. Then drive through the colonial style buildings downtown, the Chinatown area and the Indian quarter.
In the afternoon, the better alternative for one stop shop is BOGYOKE (SCOTTS) MARKET (closed on Public Holidays and Mondays). This multi-storey market harbours more than 2,000 stores selling everying Burmese, Jade and lacquer ware stalls are particularly ubiquitous. Proceed to KARAWEIK HALL, a Royal floating barge on a lake for photo stop. Enjoy the sunset at SHWEDAGON PAGODA, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monument. Return to your hotel. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at New Aye Yar Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), in Yangon. Or similar.

YANGON-KYAIKHTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK PAGODA) (B/-/-)
Day 14 Breakfast at Hotel, your guide will pick up at your hotel and drive to KYAIKHTIYO. En route visit an Allied War Graves cemetery near HTAUK KYAN.
After that, drive to to Kin Pun "base camp" (4 hours drive) and onward to KYAIKHTIYO PAGODA (the "Golden Rock"). KYAIKHTIYO PAGODA is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State in Myanmar. Regarded as a miracle pagoda, it is amazing natural religious monument because of a small 5.5m high stop was set on the top of rock boulder stand edge of the cliff as the precarious position. If you push that is shaken and that is settles from long century ago. We take 1 hr drive up hill by OPEN TRUCK to Hermit hill of Golden Rock. Again 45 minutes trek to reach the Golden Rock walking up the track. If you wish to take a more comfortable approach, you can sit back and be carried in sedan chairs by four porters. On arrival you can enjoy great views over the surrounding jungle and a beautiful sunset. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Golden Rock hotel (Standard room), in Kyaikhtiyo. Or similar.

(The season of pilgrimage to KYAIKHTIYO PAGODA is during November to March.)

KYAIKHTIYO PAGODA (GOLDEN ROCK)– BAGO- YANGON (BY CAR) (B/-/-)
Day 15 After breakfast, depart from Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda and drive back BAGO.
As soon as you reach Bago, the first place to visit is SHWETHALYAUNG PAGODA, recline Buddha image and SHWE MAW DAW PAGODA, its height is higher than Shwedagon Pagoda’s one and now it is 1,000 year old. Visit to MAHA KALYANI SIMA, the Buddhist ordination hall has original art of marble floor inside the hall. And continue to KANBAWZATHDI PALACE, the old palace of Hantharwady, Myanmar King Bayintnaung’s palace in 1553. In the evening drive back to Yangon and transfer d to your Hotel. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at New Aye Yar Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), in Yangon. Or similar.

YANGON (DEPARTURE) (B/-/-)
Day 16 After breakfast, leave your hotel and transfer to Yangon international airport for your departure flight (Morning departure flight).
We wish you enjoyable journey.

SERVICES INCLUDED:
• Hotel: Accommodation in shared twin room.
• All domestic airfares (Bagan- Heho -Yangon)
• All sightseeing tour and transfer services with private air conditioned car /Bus
• Meals as mentioned in the programme B= breakfast,
• Horse Cart & Bike rental in Bagan
• Boat rental on Inle Lake and AVA in Mandalay
• All entrance fees for the places as mentioned in the program
• Transfers and tours with English-speaking stationed guides
• One (1) tour leader FOC in sharing twin room for every 15 full-paying participants

SERVICES EXCLUDED:
• Drinks during meals
• Lunch and dinner for the whole trip
• Myanmar visa fee
• Surcharges for other language throughout guides
• Compulsory gala dinners during peak season which will be advised at the time of booking
• International flight tickets to/from Myanmar
• Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc
• Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness)

Quoted Hotel address:
Mandalay: Hotel Yadanarbon (**) (Superior room), or Similar.
Address: No 125, 31st street, between 76th -77th street, Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Myanamr.www.hotelyadanarbonmandalay.com

Bagan: Sky Palace Hotel (*/) (Superior room), or Similar.
Address: Between Khattar Street & New Ni Street, Shwe Laung, Quarter , New Bagan ,Myanmar.www.skypalace.asia

Inle (Nyaung Shwe) : Hupin Hotel (*/) (Standard room) or similar.
Address: No,66, Kanthar Qr, Nyaung Shwe. www.hupinhotelmyanmar.com

Yangon: New Aye Yar Hotel (*/) (Deluxe room), or Similar.
Address: No. 170/176, BO AUNG KYAW STREET, BOTATAUNG TOWNSHIP, YANGON, MYANMAR.www.newayeyarhotel.com/

Child Discount Policy:
Rate for the child, aged 2~11 years, with two Full paying adults will be discounted:
50% of cost - if sharing the same room - and – do not require extra bed,
25% of cost - if sharing the same room - and – require extra bed.

Deposit Payment:
Upon confirmation of reservation, 50% deposit of total Package Tour Price.
Final payment to be made on 30 days prior to arrival date.

Cancellation Policy with Hotels 4*:
Cancellation must be effective on the day the written notice is received.
31 days prior to arrival Nil
30 to 25 days prior to arrival 30% of full tour cost.
26 to 15 days prior to arrival 50% of full tour cost.
14 to 7 days prior to arrival 75% of full tour cost.
Within 7 days prior to arrival 100% of full tour cost.

Important Note:
Due to very high demand, Myanmar faces a shortage of hotel rooms. For this reason, we are unable to confirm exact availability at the time of proposal. Our quotation is based on hotels and room categories as mentioned in the program. Price can change in case we are unable to confirm hotel or categories as mentioned – we will update the quotation (higher or lower) once we have the confirmed status for your booking.