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Myanmar Treasures
8 days
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Mingun, Inle Lake
MYANMAR Downtown Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
On this fascinating 8 Day tour you’ll unlock the several of Myanmar’s greatest treasures, behold spectacu- lar scenery, learn about different cultures, and experience the warmth and hospitality bestowed by the locals. From the spiritual heavyweight of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, historic kingdom of Mandalay and the ancient temples of Bagan to the picturesque Inle Lake, no one shows you Myanmar in a better light!
Day 1: Yangon
Mingalarbar! Afteryoupasscustoms and immigration formalities you’ll be welcomed by our guide and trans- ferred to your hotel. Start your sight- seeing of Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon with its highlights. Visit the the massive reclining Buddha at Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, Kandawgyi Park, the royal floating barge named
Karaweik Palace and the world- famous golden stupa, Shwedagon Pagoda, whose the golden dome rises 321 feet above its base and is covered with 66 tons of pure gold. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. [D]
Day 2: Yangon, Inle Lake
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. Upon arrival at Heho, drive to Inle Lake. Full-day tour of beautiful Inle Lake, which is referred to as the Venice of Asia, featuring stilt houses and villages, floating gardens, fishermen using ancient techniques such as leg-rowing and, on the shores, workshops of traditional artisans like weavers and cigar-makers. Also included are visits to sanctuaries such as Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Chaung Monastery. Stay over- night on Inle Lake. [B/L]
Options: Cooking Class, Kayaking in Inle Lake
Day 3: Inle Lake, Indein Village, Heho,
Mandalay
After early breakfast, explore the morning market around Inle Lake offers a good opportunity to meet many different local tribes. Continue to the western banks of the lake and travel down a small canal to Indein, a Pa-Oh village, which is known for its stupa-covered hill with 1,054 stupas
mostly constructed between the 17th and the 18th centuries. Spend time exploring Indein on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school and making your way to the top of the hill where you can wander amid the weather-beaten stupas and enjoy magnificent views of the lake below. In the afternoon transfer by road to Heho airport and take a short flight to Mandalay. Stay overnight in Mandalay. [B/L]
Day 4: Mandalay (Mingun)
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty for a pleasant upriver boat ride to Mingun. Upon arrival, explore the ruins of the
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