Page 67 - Asia & North Pacific

Downtown MYANMAR Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
spiritual life. You can also have the oppocunities to try traditional Kayah dress and enjoy their music at the local musician’s house. Return to Loikaw and continue the visits: the Catholic Church and the Kayah State Museum. Stay overnight in Loikaw. [B/P]
Day 9: Loikaw, Yangon
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. After check into Hotel, Transfer to the Railway station to take a slow-moving circular train to the outskirts of town. On the board, you can observe the lively and colorful life of the rural Burmese people. Disembark in one such suburb and continue exploring by local trishaw, gaining deeper insight to the daily lives of the residents of Yangon. Head back toward the city canter and enjoy a city tour by car around the colonial area, which is filled with various historical buildings. Then enjoy shopping atthe Bogyoke
MarketScotts Market: which has over 2000 shops and the largest selection of Myanmar handicrafts and souve- nirs. Stay overnight in Yangon. [B/L]
Day 10: Yangon, USA
This morning is free for you to explore the city at your leisure with a car and
guide available. Transfer to Yangon Airport for your onward flight . Goodbye Myanmar and we hope to
Myanmar Trails
10 days
Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Loikaw
shops of traditional artisans, e.g. weavers and cigar-makers. Also included are visits to sanctuaries such as Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Chaung Monastery. Stay overnight on Inle Lake. [B/L]
Day 7: Inle Lake, Sagar Village, Loikaw
After breakfast we begin the boat trip to Phekon, the last lake of Inle. After 3hr magnificent boat journey we will arrive Sagar Village, famous for its centuries- old 'sunken' stupas and quaint sur- rounding villages. You can obseve into the unspoiled culture and traditional lifestyle of ethnic minority villages set against the backdrop of surrounding hills. In the afternoon arrive Phekon from where we drive 1.5hr to Loikaw. Enjoy the panoramic sunset view of Loikaw from the hill of Taungwe Zedi. Stay overnight in Loikaw. [B/L]
Day 8: Loikaw Padaung tribe Village
Start your day with colorful local market and visit to the beautiful monastery formerly served as the palace. After that drive to Panpet village where you may see Padaung tribe ladies wearing brass rings around their extraordinary long necks. Enjoy a Short Trek along the villages lead by local community tour guide. Visit the Kayhtobo site and Hunting Shrine, to learn about local beliefs and
Your Tour includes:
F Arrival and departure transfers F 13 nights hotel accommodation F Breakfast daily
F 9 lunches
F 1 dinner
F Private transport in A/C vehicles
F 4 domestic flights:
F Yangon/Bagan
F Mandalay/Inle
F Inle/Ngapali
F Ngapali/Yangon
F Local English-speaking guides except Ngapali Beach:
F Drinking water and refreshing towels on touring days
F Entrance fees for visits mentioned in program
F Boat fee in Bagan,Mingun and Inle Lake F Hill Truck fee in Mt. Kyaikhtiyo
For prices and other details visit www.holidayswithdowntown.com 67