TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Tour of Yangon
- Tour of Bagan
(Pagan)
- Journey to Mt.
Popa
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your mini stay includes
- First Class
hotel accommodation in Yangon at
Kandawgyi Palace Hotel (2-night) and in
Bagan at Thiripyitsaya Sakura Hotel
(2-night)
- Round trip
schedule domestic flights
- 5 meals (1
dinner and 4 breakfasts)
- All transfers
in Yangon and Bagan
- Five days tour
of Yangon, Bagan including journey to
Mt. Popa in private AC saloon/van/coach
with a complimentary welcome (or)
farewell dinner
Tour Hotel
Yangon:
Kandawgyi Palace **** (or)
Summit Park View***
Bagan:
Thiripyitsaya Sakura**** (or)
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate****
TOUR ITINERARY
Day One - Arrive
Yangon
Greetings day and welcome to Myanmar! Today
you will arrive in Yangon, the capital and
the main gateway to Myanmar, and transfer to
your hotel for overnight. (Hotel)
Day Two - Fly to Bagan
 This
morning we depart for the airport and our
flight to Bagan, one of the best known of
the archeological wonders of Asia. It had
been the capital of First Myanmar Empire
during 11th - 13th century. Also knows as
the "Land of Four Million Pagodas". Upon
arrival in this magnificent city, we
transfer to our hotel for the next two
nights. There is great sightseeing in Bagan.
Highlights of our day include NYAUNG OO
Local Market where you can take a walk
along the market stalls offering a variety
of fresh farm produce and a range of
uniquely Local items and souvenirs to take
back home, SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by
King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as
the first Buddhist monument built in Myanmar
style, ANANDA TEMPLE, which has four
huge Buddha Images in standing position and
reliefs depicting the Buddha from his birth
to his Enlightenment, its adjacent brick
monastery to see the well-preserved murals
from the early Bagan era and THATBYINNYU
TEMPLE, the highest white stucco
building in Bagan. We'll drive back to our
hotel just to avoid the intense noon heat.
Later this afternoon we'll set out again to
see some spectacular and important sites
including MANUHA TEMPLE, built by the
exile King Manuha of Thaton dating back to
1059, in the Mon Style, NANPAYA TEMPLE,
said to be the place of King Manuha's palace
site, and we'll stop at the LACQUER WEAR
WORKSHOP to witness their whole process
of lacquer ware products. To crown off our
day, we'll climb on the perfectly situated
temple to enjoy the breathtaking sunset over
the mountain ranges in the distance. The
land and scenery of this glorious region
will make for an unforgettable experience.
(Hotel/Breakfast)
Day Three - Journey to
Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano
 This
morning after we enjoy a breakfast, we’ll
set out for a scenic journey through toddy
palm countryside. We’ll stop at the
JAGGERY<palm sugar> making cottages and
toddy-palm grooves to sample a piece
of jaggery or a sip of palm sap or spirit.
We continue on to Mt. Popa. It is the core
of an extinct volcano and it rises abruptly
from the surrounding hills. Mount Popa and
its environs are the only lush green place
amidst the desert area of Middle Myanmar.
We'll climb up the 730 meters high conic
flattop (Named as Popa Taung Kalat) by 777
steep steps. It's the sacred home of what is
known as NATS - spirits. We'll enjoy
the panoramic view of the surrounding
landscapes atop Popa Taung Kalat. We'll get
a chance to visit the POPA NATIONAL PARK,
with dense Sandalwood forests and rare
species of birds and butterflies before
heading back to Bagan. (Hotel/Breakfast)
Day Four - Fly back to
Yangon
 A
look at Bagan before boarding our flight
back to Yangon. Upon arrival in this capital
city, we transfer to our hotel for a short
rest. We're off for a day of great
sightseeing in Yangon, including the
historic DOWNTOWN district and Yangon
HARBOR. We'll enjoy the activities of Yangon
harbor and colorful streetscapes and
elegantly restored COLONIAL-STYLE
buildings. Extended visit to the gilded
SULE Pagoda dating back over 2,000
years. We'll continue to KYAUKHTATGYI,
a huge reclining Buddha Image and also have
the opportunity to experience a hand-made
glass demonstration at private owned NAGA
GLASS FACTORY. This evening we'll make a
special visit to Great SHWEDAGON PAGODA,
one of the most spectacular religious
monuments on earth. Witness the Golden Dome,
covered with 60 tons of pure gold,
glistening as the sun sets. Tonight we’ll
enjoy the variety of cultural show as we
dine at Lakeview Theatre Restaurant adjacent
to Kandawgyi Palace Hotel.
(Hotel/Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Five - Depart
Yangon
The
morning is yours to relax or explore more of
Yangon. Here you have a chance to do some
last minute shopping at more than
70-year-old BOGYOKE (Scott) market.
Later this evening, you'll be transferred to
Yangon international airport to connect with
your return flight home and reminisce about
the wonderful time you have had in the
‘Golden Land of Myanmar'. (Breakfast)
From Bagan you can proceed to Mandalay by
the up-river cruise with the government
owned double Decker 'Shwe Keinnary'
or private owned superior RV Pandaw's
BETWEEN ROYAL MANDALAY AND ANCIENT BAGAN.
| NOTE:
Please be
aware of that we'll endeavor to keep
our programs mentioned as close as
possible, however we reserve the
rights to alter them without notice
in case of unexpected changing or
canceling of scheduled flights. |
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