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The Magic of Myanmar 14D

Yangon | Mandalay | Pyin Oo Lwin |

Cruise | Kalaw | Inle Lake | Ngapali Beach

Journey across the country and see history come to life. Ancient temple
ruins, quaint colonial era towns, and the natural beauty add to the charm
and the magic of Myanmar!
Highlights

• Three night cruise from Mandalay to Bagan
• Train journey over the Gotiek Viaduct
• Elephant encounter
• See the Intha fisherman leg rowing
• Relax by the Bay of Bengal

Day 1-2: Yangon

See the remnants of the past in the colonial architecture and discover
the rich cultural melting pot of Yangon. A walk through the downtown
heritage area reveals churches, Hindu temples, mosques and synagogues.
At sunset watch as people come from far and wide to see Shwedagon
Pagoda glitter in the night sky.

Day 3-4: Mandalay & Pyin Oo Lwin

Fly to Mandalay and drive to Pyin Oo Lwin formerly called Maymo. The
town has quite a history and retains a storybook charm with horse drawn
carriages, stately old colonial homes and beautifully cultivated botanical
gardens similar in design to Kew Gardens in England. Take a ride on the
train for a trip across the Goteik Viaduct. Completed in 1901, it was the
world’s largest railway trestle. Have your camera ready for the vertigo
inducing views straight down!

Day 5-7: Irrawaddy River Cruise

Cruise along the Irrawaddy River on a three night luxury small ship cruise
from Mandalay to Bagan. See the former ancient capitals, spanning more
than nine hundred years of history. Enjoy daily, guided shore excursions
to see key landmarks, holy sites and the amazing temples of Bagan,
including onboard activities that highlight the culture of Myanmar.

Day 8-10: Kalaw & Inle Lake Day 11 - 14: Ngapali Beach

Fly to Heho and drive to Kalaw a quaint town high in the Shan Hills. Vestiges Fly to Ngapali Beach on the Bay of Bengal, with its
of the past can still be found in the old colonial houses and railway station calm waters and large arc of sandy coastline. Spend
built by the British. Get up close to the magnificent beasts of the jungle a few days relaxing seaside before returning to
with an elephant encounter. Learn about the conservation projects and Yangon and departing.
help with the daily chores of feeding and bathing the elephants. Travel by
boat around Inle Lake where stilted villages and floating gardens sprout.
Visit the ruins of Indein, pagodas and local communities.

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