Myanmar Tour

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GBS Tour 10: Splendid Myanmar Tour

Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo - Bago - Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin - Bagan - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inlay - Yangon ( 16 Days / 15 Nights )

We present this program for those who love Myanmar hill stations where you can observe local people and products along this tour. Some 42 miles (67 km) northeast of Mandalay lies the hill station of Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin), situated at around 3,500 ft (roughly 1,100m) above sea-level. Because of its pleasant cool climate (and strawberries) it served as a summer resort for the British government in Burma. Of principal interest are Maymyo’s vast Botanical Garden, laid out by Sir Harcourt Buttler, governor of Burma, establish in 1914. Nestling in the heart of the pine – studed shan Hills at ( 4,319 ft ) about ( 1,300 m ) above sea level is kalaw, a former British hill- resort left lying with Colonial – style houses. Hill- tribes people such as Pa-O, Palaung, Danu, Taungyo can be visited from Kalaw.

Day – 1: Arrival Yangon

Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Meet and greet our experienced guide. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment, sightseeing begins from Sule Pagoda – in the heart of the city. We'll explore the downtown area, where the ghost of the British Colonial influence still prevails From there we will visit the (64m)long massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtagyi Paya.. We've scheduled a late afternoon visit to most revered and most famous landmark, one of the World's wonder " Shwedagon Pagoda " at dusk, as the Sun begins to fall over the City. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
 

Day – 2: Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Kyaikhtiyo – known as Golden Rock. It is 200 km north east of Yangon, 5 hour drive. On the way visit Bago for its highlights: Kyaikpon Pagoda – 4 Buddha Images, Shwe Thalyaung Pagoda and Shwemawdaw Pagoda. Proceed to Kyaikhtyo. Arrive Kimpun based camp and from there take open truck to drive up to Yahte’ camp. And then take trekking about 1 hour to the summit. Along the way, you will pass through an array of village vendors. (there is sedan chair service available as surcharge US$ 20 per way per pax). The Panoramic view from the pagoda platform is magnificent over Sittaung Valley. Overnight at hotel.
 

Day – 3: : Kyaikhtiyo – Yangon by car

After breakfast at hotel, drive down to the based camp and drive back to Yangon. On the way visit again Bago for its weaving village and cheroot making cottage. And on the way Yangon, visit Nats shrine, believed by the people of Myanmar as highway Guardian. And visit World War II Cemetery at Htaukyant. Overnight at Hotel.



 

Day – 4:  Yangon – Mandalay by flight

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Mandalay (schedule flight, 1 hr 30 min flying from Yangon, 30 min from Nyaung U) . The City of Mandalay took it name from the Mandalay Hill, which is situated at the north east corner of the town. Founded and built by King Mindon in ( AD 1856- 57 ). Arrive Tada U Airport and direct excursion to Amarapura – the ancient capital of Myanmar Kingdom. Visit Maha Gandha Yone, where there are ( 700 to 800 ) monks residing permanently. They're taught Dama, Buddhist Philosophy and U Bein Teak Bridge – 1.2 km long. Then drive to Sagaing and visit silver smith cottage, Rattan Work – shop, Kaungmudaw or the Pumkin Pagoda and Sagaing Hill. Drive to Mandalay and visit Maha Muni Pagoda (the great Pagoda). Overnight at hotel.
 

Day – 5: : Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the jetty to take a boat trip about 45minute up from Mandalay to Mingun. Visit Mingun unfinished pagoda, Mingun Bell weighing ( 90.52 ) tons, Mya Thein Dan Pagoda and the home for the aged. Return back to Mandalay. Afternoon visit stone carving and wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden palace). Then watch lovely sunset from Mandalay Hill with Ayeyarwaddy background view. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

 

Day – 6: Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin by coach

Breakfast at hotel. Then drive straight to Maymyo, now Pyin Oo Lwin, 67 km northeast of Mandalay lies the hill station of Maymyo. situated at around ( 1.100 in ) above sea level. Then your excursion for the morning begin from Maymyo Colourful market. After that, a visit to Pwei - gauk waterfalls-drive through Colonial buildings area , Chinese Temple and lunch at one of the local eatery. Then in the afternoon, we will all visit to Botanical Garden, laid out by Sir Harcourt Butter, governor of Burma, established in 1914 and located just south of town. Overnight at one of the hotel in Pyin Oo Lwin.
 

Day – 7:: Pyin Oo Lwin - Mandalay by coach

Breakfast at hotel. You can do your sightseeing around the city on a "pony-cart" horse drawn Carriage. Drive back to Mandalay. Overnight at one of the hotel in Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin).




 

Day – 8: Mandalay – Bagan by boat

Day –9: Bagan

Breakfast at hotel. Start whole day sightseeing of Bagan’s most important temples and pagodas ranging from the temples with the earliest wall paintings to the prototype pagoda the influenced the designs of later Buddhist monuments. Starting Bagan full day sightseeing with Nyaung Oo Local market where you can observe ways of life among the colourful fresh vegetables. Then pay a visit to the golden Shwezigon Pagoda - built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine. And visit Thatbyinnyu Temple – the highest building on the Bagan plain. The next object of interest will be Kyansittha Umin ''Cave Temple''. Then we will proceed to Htilo Minlo Pagoda - the largest temple of Bagan – noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. From there to Lacquer ware cottage to see how the local craft men skillfully working stage by stage. After lunch we will pay a visit to the most famous Ananda Temple - King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture. Just before sunset we will visit Shwesandaw Pagoda to enjoy the most magnificent views over the plain with hundreds of Bagan's temple. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
 

Day – 10: Bagan – Kalaw by car

Early rise and transfer to Kalaw by car / coach, (air-conditioned). On the way drop by at Mt. Popa. About (80 km) southeast of Bagan. ( Popa is Sanskrik for flowers.) It was created from a violent volcanic eruption way back, in 442 BC to become the dwelling place of the ' Nats '. It is like a massive misplaced pillar, reaching to the height of 737 from the flat. Overnight at one the hotel in Kalaw.

Day – 11: Kalaw Trekking

Kalaw free day. If clients wish to do trekking to near by tribal villages, such as Palaung, Pa-O, and Danu. Golden Brothers & Sisters Tours will arrange trekking guide and two types of trek-(8) hours or (4) hours. Overnight at one of the hotel in Kalaw.



 

Day – 12: Kalaw – Pindaya by cocah

After breakfast, walk around Kalaw Colourful Market, and transfer to Pindaya. Sightseeing inclusive of Pindaya Cave with thousands of Buddha Images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries and Umbrella workshop which is made from pulp, stroll underneath the old Banyan trees which are said over 200 years. Take fresh breath and photos. Overnight at one of the hotel in Pindaya.
 

Day – 13: Pindaya – Inle by coach

After breakfast, drive to Nyaung Shwe and transfer to hotel by boat to Inle Lake. Being located at the 900 meters above sea level, Inle Lake is the second largest natural lake in Myanmar with hazy blue mountains as backdrop. On the way, should there be one of the once every five days market day, we will drop by for " Kodak Moment ". Overnight at one of the hotel in Nyaung Shwe.


 

Day – 14: Inle excursion

After breakfast at hotel, your full day excursion on lake proper. Highlights include. Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Silk weaving, cheroot factory, Black smith cottage. Canoe work – shop, Silver Smith workshop and Floating Gardens. Photo stop at Padaung Women-known as 'long – neck women '. Overnight at hotel on the lake.
 

Day – 15: Inle – Heho - Yangon

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the Heho Airport for flight back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon Airport. On the way to the hotel, visit the Lawka Chantha Abayalabha Muni Image carved out of (500) tons Marble Rock. Then check in to the hotel. The afternoon is devoted exclusively to shopping in the vast and sprawling Scott Market, today known as Bogyoke Aung San Market. The market is fill with Myanmar Souvenirs, from lacquer ware to gems and jewelry ( which are available at extremely discounted prices ). Stroll along the China Town area and experience first hand its rustic market. Overnight at hotel in Yangon
 

Day – 16: Departure Yangon

Breakfast at hotel and leisure till the flight time. Then, transfer to the airport for the departure flight to conclude this happy trip.