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Downtown MYANMAR Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
vast Mingun Pagoda. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the Mingun Bell, weighting 96 tons and being the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Sail back to Mandalay and con- tinue to visit the Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite woodcarvings, gold leaf beating workshop and Kuthodaw Pagoda – known for containing the world’s largest book. Conclude the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Overnight in Mandalay. [B/L]
Day 5: Mandalay (Amarapura), Bagan
This morning we will drive to Amarapura, known as the City of Immortality. Visit Mahagandaryone Monastery, the best place to experi- ence the monks daily lives, and walk over the U Bein, the longest teakwood bridge in the world. After lunch depart Mandalay for a 4-hour drive to Bagan.
Reach Bagan in the evening for check- in and overnight at your hotel. [B/L]
Day 6: Bagan
Today will be spent in a comprehen- sive tour of the beautiful ancient city of Bagan, one of Myanmar’s premier historical and cultural centers, home to more than 2,000 temples and pagodas! Our tour includes shrines such as Ananda, Htilominlo, Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi,
Sulamani, and Shwezigon Pagoda, plus secular sights such as Nyaung U market and traditional workshops. Stay overnight at Bagan. [B/L]
Options: Balloon over Bagan
Bike, Horse Cart Tour in Bagan
Day 7: Bagan, Yangon
After breakfst, continue your Bagan exploration with a mix of villages, the
less visited temples and landscapes. In the late afternoon transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Yangon. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for overnight. [B/L]
Day 8: Yangon, USA
This morning is free for you to explore the city at your leisure with a car and guide available for further exploration or last minute shopping. At the appointed time transfer to Yangon Airport to board your flight back to the US. Goodbye Myanmar and we hope to see you soon. [B]
Myanmar Treasures
8 days
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Mingun, Inle Lake
Your Tour includes:
F Arrival and departure transfers F 7 night hotel accommodation F Meals
F Breakfast daily
F 6 Lunches
F 1 Dinner
F Private transport in A/C vehicles
F 3 domestic flights Yangon/Inle Lake/Mandalay and Bagan/Yangon
F Local English speaking Station guides F Drinking water and refreshing towels on
touring days
F Entrance fees for visits mentioned in program
F Boat fee in Mingun, Bagan and Inle Lake
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