10 Days Magical Myanmar

Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan Photography | World Heritages| Culture Immersion| Adventures

Deluxe Accommodations ☆ Inclusive of airfare ☆ Escorted tours

Highlights:

Explore Shwedagon Pagoda - a fantasy of

golden stupas

Mandalay - the center of Burmese culture,

Bagan’s thousands of temples rest on the banks

of the Irrawaddy River.

Culture: Discover the exotic, enthralling coun-

try of Myanmar

Experience the life of Burmese Monks

Taste of the Burmese cuisines, one of the

healthiest foods on earth

ItineraryItinerary Day 1 – Depart from YOUR GATEWAY to Yangon. Enjoy the in flight service on board of a jumbo jet.

Day 2 – Arr. Yangon (-) This evening, arrive in Yangon. Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

Day 3 – Yangon (B,L) Start the morning with a tour of the beautiful Kandawgyi Lake to view the uniquely decorated

"hamsa-bird-shaped" floating barge. Then, proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda to view its magnificent reclining

Buddha. Continue explore the colonial charm along the port area and bustling markets of downtown. . We com-

plete the day with visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, a gleaming bell dome structure that dominates the city's skyline.

Day 4 – Yangon to Bagan (B,L) Visit Nyaung U Market, the largest market in the Bagan region, to get a glimpse

into the local life. Continue to Myauk Gunitemple, an archaeological zone to view many stunning Bagan temples.

Explore the magnificent gold gilded Shwezigon Stupa purported to contain a holy tooth relic of the Buddha. End

the day at the majestic Ananda Temple with its four standing Buddha images that seems to gaze at the viewer with

fixed serenity wherever the viewer stands.

Day 5 – Bagan (B,L) Optional balloon ride before visit Bupaya, one of the oldest pagoda and the Royal Palace site.

Learn how Bagan’s famous lacquer ware crafts are produced in Myinkaba Village. A special visit to Monastic

School, where provides education for over 500 students, who cannot afford for school, from nearby villages. Meet

the local students, teach them English and experience the local student life. In the evening, we transfer to the

Ayeyarwaddy River for a Private sunset cruise along with views of the temple silhouettes and bustling shore.

Day 6 – Bagan to Mandalay (B,L) Tour of Myanmar’s former royal capital begins with the Zaycho Market and the

highly revered Mahamuni Pagoda, housing the most significant Buddha images covered in several tons of gold

leaf. Then, continue to visit the oldest craftsmanship of gold leaf hammering craft shop. After lunch we will visit the

Shwenandaw Monastery, known for its exquisite wood carvings. Then venture to Kuthodaw Pagoda, famous for its

729 stone slabs containing the entire Buddhist scriptures.

Day 7 – Mandalay (B,L) Excursion to Amarapura, a former capital of Myanmar; visit Mahagandayon Monastery

where more than a thousand monks live and study. Time permitting you will have the opportunity to observe the

monks having their last meal of the day in total silence. There, we visit a cottage industry workshop to learn how

Myanmar longyis and traditional fabrics are woven. Continuing to the U-Bein Bridge, a simple yet remarkable teak

structure that spans over Taungtaman Lake. Take a short and pleasant ride upriver to Mingun, would have been

the largest pagoda site. The unfinished site is till very impressive. Nearby we can visit the Mingun Bell, the larg-

est hanging bell in the world. Enjoy taking the local ox-art transfer back to the jetty. Return to Mandalay.

Day 8 – Mandalay to Yangon (B,L,D) Today we fly back to Yangon where you will have a chance to do last minut

shopping at the famous Scott (Bogyoke) Market, where hundreds of gemstone, handicrafts, art, clothes and food

stores are tucked in a maze of color. Or relax with the tradiitonal high tea at a historical hotel before saying

goodbye to this beauitful country. Enjoy a farewell dinner before heading to airport for flight home.

Day 9 Today fly from Yangon back to home.

REMARKS: $300 per person deposit is required upon reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure date.

INCLUDED: Roundtrip international airfare in economy class to/ from your gateway • Domestic airfare in economy class • Activities and ground

transportation as mentioned above • Daily breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinner and English speaking guide services • 7 nights deluxe hotels (Yangon

Shangri-la Hotel, Bagan Treasure Resort, Mandalay Hill Resort or similar) including taxes and service fees.

NOT INCLUDED: Gratuity, optional tours, personal expenses and any meals not mentioned above, visa fees, travel insurance, and extra bag-

gage.