12 Day Classic Myanmar -Beach Extension
YANGON - BAGAN – MANDALAY – INLE – NGAPALI - YANGON
(12 Days/ 11 nights)
Day 01: Yangon – Arrival
Upon your arrival at Yangon airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Late afternoon sightseeing begins with the Shwedagon pagoda, one of the wonders of the world and the most venerated Buddhist monument in Myanmar, where one can see not only the architectural masterpiece but also the lifestyle of Myanmar people. 70m long famous Chaukhtatkyi reclining Buddha and also the life style of Buddhist monks, city centre where one can see the old colonial buildings left by British in 18th century . Welcome dinner at local restaurant and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Yangon – Bagan (by flight +car) W9 – 06:30- 7:15 am
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to take the morning flight to Bagan, the ancient capital and birth place of Myanmar culture. Morning sightseeing begins with Nyaung Oo Market where one can see the ways of life of the people, Shwezigon pagoda prototype of later Myanmar stupas. Wet-KyiIn Gubyaukgyi famous for its fine mural painting, Htilominlo temple noted for its plaster carving and Ananda temple, where one can see finest architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek-cross. Afternoon visit begins with lacquer ware workshop, Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi noted for its finest mural painting in Bagan and then beautiful sunset from a suitable temple. Dinner at local restaurant with marionette show. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Bagan – Popa – Bagan (by car + boat)
Breakfast at Hotel. Excursion to Mt. Popa which is an oasis of Central Myanmar, a birth place of the spirit (Nat) from the top of the mount Popa visitors can enjoy the panoramic view and feed the semi tame monkey along the famous 777 stairways . On the way back to Bagan visit small Toddy Palm workshop .Retrun to Bagan .sunset by boat on the majestic Ayeyarwaddy river .Dinner at local restaurant .Overnight at hotel .
Suggestion :In the early morning at the time of sunrise it is advisable do optional Balloon ride ( 320Usd per pax with standard services / 380usd per pax with premium service )
Day 04: Bagan – Amarapura – Mandalay (by flight + by car) YH 917- 0745-0815
Early breakfast at hotel, transfer to the Airport to take the flight to Royal Mandalay, Arrive at Mandalay and visit sightseeing to ancient capitals sagaing (city of silver )famous for its dotted temples and pagodas and stupas .Visit sagaing hill. Afternoon visit to Thetkyarthadinunnery and at the end visit silver workshop . Drive back to Mandalay. Proceed the afternoon sightseeing at Mandalay, tour highlights are Shwekyaung monastery which was king Mindon’s residence famous forits wood carving masterpiece ,Kuthodaw pagoda (world’s largest book),and at the end beautiful panoramic view from the Mandalay hill .Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel .
Day 05: Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura (by car + boat )
Breakfast at hotel, full day sightseeing begins with excursion to MINGUN by private boat which is situated on the bank of Ayarwaddy River, arrive at Mingun tour highlights are Settawya Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha, Pondawayaphaya, MingunPahtotawgyian enormous pile of bricks famous as a world largest unfinished pagoda, Mingun bell the largest bell in the world weighing 90 tons and at the end of the tour visit elegant Sinphyume Pagoda and its architecture masterpiece .After sightseeing back by boat to Mandalay.In the afternoon drive to Amarapura which is about 45 minutes drivean ancient capital of Myanmar date back to 17th century famous for its U Bein wooden bridge,we will take sampan boat ride at the bridge and at the end traditional style silk weaving factory. Dinner at local restaurant .Overnight at hotel .
Day 06: Mandalay – Heho – Inle (by flight + boat ) YH 918-0830-09:00
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to fly to Heho in Shan state. Arrive and transfer to Nyaung Shwe by car which takes about an hour drive. Arrive at Nyaung shwe and full day sightseeing begins by private boat to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, floating gardens of tomatoes, leg rower, Ngaphae Chaung monastery where one can see typical Shan monastery with ancient Buddha statues. Lunch at a local restaurant on the lake. Afternoon visit traditional cheroot (cigars) and blacksmith workshop, and Kaylar village. On the way back to hotel visit umbrella and interesting Shan paper workshops at the central village Ywama . Dinner own account and Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Inle – Indein (full day sightseeing by boat)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing begins with an excursion to Intein pagoda complex where one can see beautiful bamboo forest and 1000 Shan pagodas from XVI century. Visit 5 days market according to the lunar calendar, tradition fishing method. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit lotus weaving factory and remote villages on the lake. Return to hotel. Dinner own account and Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Inle – Ngapali Beach (car + boat) YH506-1155-1255
After breakfast, transfer to Heho by car and take the flight for Thandwe. Arrived at the Thandwe airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel .
Day 09: Ngapali Beach (Free day )
Free Leisure .Overnight at hotel. Services included only bed and breakfast.
Day 10: Ngapali Beach ( Free day)
Ngapali Beach ( Free day)
Day 11: Ngapali Beach - Yangon YH-506-1310-1400
Morning leisure at the resort. In the afternoon transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Yangon. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel .
Day 12: Ngapali Beach - Yangon YH-506-1310-1400
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the international flight. End of services.
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