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Arrival Yangon.
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Welcoming at airport and transfer to
hotel. Sightseeing the highlights of Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda and
National Museum will give a brief image of Myanmar. |
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Overnight at
Yangon. |
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| Day 2: |
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Yangon to Mandalay by
morning flight. |
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Transfer from Mandalay airport to PyinOoLwin (46
miles / 2 Hours). Sightseeing at Pyin-Oo-Lwin and its environs.
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Overnight at PyinOoLwin.
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Early morning at 08:30, set out a sightseeing day
trip to Gok-Hteik Viaduct which is 42 miles by the train ride from
PyinOoLwin railways station.
Gok-Hteik Viaduct is 300 feet high spanning across the
gorge is highlight of this trip. One drawback is, it is not allowed
to take pictures while crossing the bridge. But there are 5 spots to
take the pictures of this great bridge before crossing the bridge and
2 more chances after passing by. At one time it was a highest viaduct
in the world.
Lunch on the train, lunch baskets will be arranged with
the hotel. Disembark the train at Naung-Peng Station. On the way back
from Gok-Hteik Viaduct by car there is a particular spot where you
can view the great viaduct. Here cameras are not restricted. When
crossing the gorge by train, it is from high up. But when return by
car, the road is down below the valley and is by a small bridge.
Continue sightseeing at PyinOoLwin for the remaining afternoon.
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- Overnight at Pyin-Oo-Lwin.
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| Day 4: |
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Continue sightseeing around PyinOoLwin. |
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Overnight at
Pyin-Oo-Lwin. |
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| Day 5: |
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PyinOoLwin to Mandalay by
car. |
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Drive back to Mandalay. Sightseeing at Mandalay.
Mahamuni(Great Pure Gold Image of Buddha). Check in at hotel. In the
evening, visit Ku-tho-daw (where world's largest book of 729 stone
slabs are enshrined), Shwe-Kyaung (one of the monuments where most
intricate wooden works are used to build) and Mandalay Hill from its
top take memorable view of sunset across the ancient city, River
Irrawaddy and Sagaing Hills. |
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Overnight at Mandalay.
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| Day 6: |
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Visit Mingun, across the River Irrawaddy. World
largest (working) bronze bell is Mingun Bell. Proceed to Sagaing by
the same boat. Tour around Sagaing by car. Return to Mandalay by
crossing River Irrawaddy by the Ava Bridge, one pre-war monolith.
Continue sightseeing at Mandalay. |
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Overnight at Mandalay.
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Mandalay to Bagan by river
cruising express boat. |
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Take an early breakfast and transfer to Jetty.
Take the river cruising boat to ride down the River Irrawaddy. It is
an Express Liner passenger vessel suitable for International
Tourists. Departure Mandalay at 05:00 A.M and arrive at Bagan in the
evening between 17:00 and 19:00 PM. (There is a restaurant on board).
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Overnight at Bagan.
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| Day 8: |
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After breakfast: Sightseeing of the historical
monuments of Bagan Archeological Zone. |
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Overnight at Bagan. |
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| Day 9: |
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Morning sightseeing at Bagan will begin with Bagan
Archeological Museum where artifacts of Bagan Era are displayed.
Orderly arrangement of excursion at Old Bagan, Myin-ka-bar and
Thiri-pyit-sa-yar will be carried out for the morning.
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After taking lunch, set out
a 45 minutes drive to Mount Popa, Oasis of the dry zone. Climb
up Taung-ka-lat, an offshoot of Mount Popa, by the 777 steps of
sheltered stair case. Tangs-ka-lat is 400 feet high above its base.
Return back to Bagan to enjoy the scenic view of Bagan sunset. |
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Overnight at Bagan.
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| Day 10: |
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Take a car ride to the Hill
Station Town of Kalaw, 1400 meter above sea level.
This trip will be guided by experienced and good driver, who has
driven the car since leaving Bagan. |
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Overnight at Kalaw. |
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After breakfast
set out to Pindaya by car. |
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Visit Pindaya caves and exotic tribal
surrounding. |
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Arrival Nyaung Shwe in the evening.
Transfer to hotel. |
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Overnight at Inle
Lake. |
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| Day 12: |
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Whole day sightseeing the highlights of
Inle Lake by motorized boat. |
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Overnight at Inle
Lake. |
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| Day 13: |
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Excursion boat trip to Sangha and Thakong
villages, which lay downstream of the BiLoo-Chaung, egress from the
great Inle Lake. Arranged luncheon at hill tribe village and exciting
visit to tribal habitats. |
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Over night at Inle Lake.
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| Day 14: |
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Transfer to Heho Airport
from hotel. Take the domestic flight Heho ~ Yangon. |
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Welcoming at airport and sightseeing around Yangon
highlights. |
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Overnight at Yangon.
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After breakfast visit the Village of National
Races where traditional habitats are displayed. In spite of
artificiality it is good place to observe the traditional utensils,
building styles, pattern of adornments and especially the merging and
uniqueness of each style among major Asian trends. |
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Take a car ride to Kyauk-Tan and Syriam, across
the Bago River to the east of Yangon. Syriam is one of a famous City
state seaport by the time International traveling started spreading
out. The dominant Mon cultural monuments of thousand year old could
be visited. Visit Kyaik-Khauk Pagoda. Pass by Industrial Estate and
Thilawa Jetty. Visit Ye-Le Pagoda at Kyauk-Tan. Lunch at Syriam.
Return back to residing hotel and refreshment. |
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Transfer to Yangon
International Airport. Departure Yangon by evening flight. |
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