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GBS Tour 9: Beauties of Myanmar Tour

Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan - Inle – Indein - Yangon ( 10 Days / 9 Nights )

This program provides for those who love to take a boat trip along the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. The journey between Mandalay and Bagan take at least ( 8 ) hours. But views are really superb, with dotted stupas on both side of the river. Bamboo-raft, fishing boats ceramics pots carried on bamboo-rafts. On top of all those things, the boat trip itself is full of fun. You will meet people from all over the world like Love boat.

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 – Mandalay by domestic flight

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Mandalay (schedule flight, 1 hour 30 min flying). 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 transfer to Mandalay. On the way to the hotel, visit Maha Muni Pagoda (the great Pagoda) Gold beating, stone carving and bronze casting, wood carving and tapestry cottages. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit to ' Kuthodaw or Maha Lawkamarazein Pagoda', its distinctive feature is the collection of ( 729 ) stone slabs , on which is inscribed the whole of the Tripitaka. Then to ' Shwe Nandaw' the Golden Monastery. After there we will drive up to Mandalay Hill on a pick - up truck ). View from Mandalay Hill is Superb. After Sun - Set from Mandalay Hill, drive back to hotel . Overnight at hotel.
 

Day – 3: Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava – Mandalay

Breakfast at hotel. 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. Visit to the former Royal Capital of Innwa (AVA) with local boat (10 minutes). Visit Innwa by charming horse-drawn carriage pass through the ancient's city walls to visit a brick and continue visit to the impressive wooden monastery of Maha Aungmye Bonzan. Visit to the Nanmyint Watch Tower. Drive back to Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
 

Day – 4: Mandalay – Bagan by Boat

After breakfast, drive to Jetty to embark on Shwe Keinary Boat. The journey along Ayeyarwady River will take at least (8) hours. But views are really superb, with dotted stupas on both side of the river. Bamboo-raft, fishing boats ceramics pots carried on bamboo-rafts. On top of all those things, the boat trip itself is full of fun. Arrive Bagan in the evening. Overnight at one of the hotel in Bagan.

Day – 5: Bagan

After refreshment, 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 – 6: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Mt. Popa – the oasis in the dry zone and the home of spirits. Climb up Mt. Popa and enjoy your view. (Popa is Sanskrit for flower) 737m from the flat. It was created from a violent volcanic eruption way back in 442 BC to become the dwelling place of the Spirits. Return back to Bagan. And enjoy the sunset while taking unforgettable boat trip along the Ayeyarwaddy River.
 

Day – 7: Bagan - Heho by domestic flight –Inle by car

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to leave for Heho. Arrive at Heho Airport and 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. 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 – 8:Indein Excursion

Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Indein Village, located at the western side of the lake. Passing Nyaung Ohak Monastery and follow a stair path lined up with many hundreds o wooden columns, you finally will reach the impressive Shwe Indein Pagoda Complex. From the hillside you have great view over the lake area. On the way back to the boat, walk through a romantic bamboo forest at the riverside, where you may observe local people having a bath.
 

Day – 9: Inle – Heho by car – Yangon by domestic flight

After breakfast at hotel,transfer to the Heho Airport for the flight back to Yangon (Domestic schedule flight,1 hr 20 min flying). 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 – 10: 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.