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Downtown MYANMAR Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
Essential Myanmar
14 days
Yangon, Kyaiktiyo, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Ngapali Beach
and nuns study and meditate. We will visit pagodas such as Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin and U Min Thone Sae. Stop at Silverware cottage industry, clay pot making and Nunnery to learn the daily life of Buddhist nuns. Then drive to Amarapura, known as the City of Immortality andenjoy beautiful sunset over the U Bein, the longest teakwood Bridge in the world. Overnight stay in Mandalay. [B/L]
Day 7: Mandalay (Mingun)
This morning we will head to the jetty for a pleasant boat ride upriver to Mingun.Upon arrival, explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Pagoda. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the Mingun Bell, weighting 87 tons and being the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Sail back to Mandalay. Continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit tothe Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite woodcarvings, gold leaf beating workshop and Kuthodaw Pagoda – known for con- taining the world’s largest book and conclude the day by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Overnight stay in Mandalay. [B/L]
Day 8: Mandalay, Inle
After breakfast, transfer to the airport
and short flight to Heho. Drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway of Inle Lake. Full-day tour of beautiful Inle Lake which is referred as the Venice of Asia, featuring stilt houses and villages, floating gardens, fishermen using ancient techniques such as leg-rowing, and, on the shores, , Long-neck women House, workshops of traditional arti- sans, 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 9: Inle (Indein)
After breakfast, visit to the colorful local market around Inle lake, where villagers from the surrounding area sell their products. Continue your exploration 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 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. Stay overnight on Inle Lake. [B/L]
Day 10: Inle, Ngapali Beach
This morning transfer to the Heho Airport for your flight to Thandwe, the gateway to the famous Ngapali Beach. Upon arrival in Thandwe, welcome by the hotel staff and proceed to Ngapali Beach that boasts 3 km of palm-fringed sands on the beautiful Bay of Bengal. The turquoise water delivers a bounty from the sea and this town serves up some of the country's best sea food. Rest of day will be at leisure to relax.Overnight Stay in Ngapali Beach. [B/L]
Days 11,12 &13: Ngapali Beach
The whole three days are at leisure on the beach. Enjoy the weather, the sea, swimming pool and hotel activities such as bike tours, scuba & snorkelling, boat trips to the village or golf. [B]
Day 14: Ngapali, Yangon, USA
In the morning transfer to Thandwe by hotel’s shuttle bus for onward flight to Yangon. Connect your International flight at Yangon Airport. [B]
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
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