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Beyond the Ayarwaddy ( 12 days - 11 nights )

Day 01 : Yangon ( L, D )

Arrive Yangon International airport by international flight. Welcomed by our local tour guide and transfer to hotel. Start Yangon city tour at Sule Pagoda which is situated in the colonial city center. After lunch, visit Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha image and magnificent Shwedagon pagoda: Myanmar’s most recognizable symbol, if not all Buddhism world. Welcome dinner at floating Royal Barge (Karaweik) with cultural show and overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02 : Yangon–Mandalay ( B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to Yangon airport for departure to Mandalay ( 01:20 hrs flying ). Arrive Mandalay and transfer to hotel. Mandalay is supposed to be art and cultural centre of Myanmar. Mandalay sightseeing starts at Mahamyatmuni temple which houses the most important Buddha image of whole the country. Stop to see stone and wood carving and also fabrication of traditional marionette and tapestry. After lunch proceed to gold leaf workshop, Shwenandaw teak wood monastery and Kuthodaw world largest book pagoda. Sunset at Mandalay hill. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
 

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Day 03 : Mandalay–Kyauk Myaung–Mingun–Mandalay ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to Gawein jetty for departure by local boat to the destination of Kyauk Myaung: pot-making centre of upper Myanmar (sailing time about 04:00 hrs). Arrive Kyauk Myaung and visit different potteries of the villages. Lunch on board. Return back down by boat to Mingun for visit it’s world largest ringing bell weighing 90 tons, it’s enormous unfinished pagoda and Shinphyume pagoda. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

 

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Day 04 : Mandalay–Sagaing–Inwa ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Departure by car to Sagaing which is located on the other side of Ayarwaddy river. Arrive Sagaing and enjoy the panorama view from Sagaing religious hill. After Sagaing, continue by car to Inwa: ancient capital of Myanmar in the 18th century. Excursion in Inwa by pony carts to Maynu brick monastery, Nanmyint tower at middle of royal palace and Bagaya teak wood monastery. Embark on boat from Inwa and lunch on board. Cruise down along the Ayarwaddy river until sun set by enjoying the beauty of river and ways of life of local people. Dinner and overnight on board.

 

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Day 05 : Pakoku–Bagan ( B, L, D )

Breakfast on board. Early morning sailing continues to the direction of Pakoku. Stop at Pakoku to visit it’s local market and traditional weaving blanket. Lunch at local restaurant. Journey continues to Bagan and arrive Bagan in the late afternoon. Bagan is known as the capital of four million pagodas and is also one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. Check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

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Day 06 : Bagan ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Bagan morning sightseeing starts with Nyaung Oo local market. After market, continue to visit Shwezigon pagoda built by King Anawratha in the early 11th century, Htilominlo temple and Wekyi-Inn Gubyaukgyi temple. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit to one of the famous lacquer ware home industry to observe their traditional method. Continue to visit Ananda temple: a masterpiece of Bagan period architecture with four giant standing Buddhas and Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi temple noted for well- preserved superb murals painting of Jataka scenes. Sunset watching from the top of a temple. Enjoy dinner with cultural show and overnight at hotel.

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Day 07 : Bagan ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing starts with the site of Tayokepay temple near Minnanthu village, Phayathonesu temple, Nandapyinya noted for exquisite murals of 13th century. Continue to see Sulamuni temple and Dhamayangyi temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Activities on own arrangement in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

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Day 08 : Bagan–Popa–Kalaw ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion trip to Mont Popa (01:30 hrs driving) which is famous as centre of animist spirits known as Nats. Lunch at local restaurant. Journey continues to Kalaw across many villages and plateau Shan. Check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

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Day 09 : Kalaw–Pindaya–Inlay ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning departure to Pindaya by road to see extensive limestone caves where more than 6000 Buddha images can be found. Drive down back into the valley to the direction of Inlay Lake. Check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

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Day 10 : Inlay ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion by boat on the lake includes floating gardens and villages, it’s unique leg rowers with their fishing method and magnificent natural scenic beauty. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Phaung Daw Oo pagoda, the weaving village and Nge Phechaung monastery where jumping cats live. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

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Day 11 : Inlay–Heho–Yangon ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Heho airport to fly back to Yangon. Arrive Yangon and check in hotel. After lunch, visit the most elegant market of capital called Bogyoke and animated colorful china town. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 


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Day 12 : Yangon ( B, L )

Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to Nanthida jetty to learn ways of life of local people. Botahtaung pagoda on the river bank and Yangon’s unique glass factory. Lunch at local restaurant. Leisure at hotel before departing to Yangon international airport for next destination.

 

 

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Condition:

Our price included:

   Hotel accommodation based on two people sharing a twin/ double room
   Breakfast, lunch and dinner as per itinerary
   Domestic flights and boats as per itinerary
   Transfers and sightseeing with air-conditioned private car
   Visits and excursions with local English speaking guide
   Entrance fees to monuments
   Government security tax

Our price excluded:

   International flight and travel insurance
   Yangon airport tax on international departure
   Visa fees
   Supplement single and additional tour
   Personal expenses, tips and drinks

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