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Guidepost Discovery & Cultural Tours in Myanmar Essential Myanmar 10 days – MY-SIC-01 YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Day 1 Yangon Arrival in Yangon Transfer - Overnight in Yangon Day 2 Yangon - Bagan (Breakfast: Hotel) Sightseeing in Yangon Visit colonial heart of Yangon Start the day in the heart of Yangon which features an interesting selection of monuments and colonial buildings. Among others, you will see the Independent Monument, the High Court, the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda (view from the outside only). Visit Shwedagon Pagoda 15112018

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Page 1: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

Guidepost Discovery amp Cultural Tours in Myanmar

Essential Myanmar 10 days ndash MY-SIC-01

YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON

Day 1 Yangon

Arrival in Yangon

Transfer

- Overnight in Yangon

Day 2 Yangon - Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)

Sightseeing in Yangon

Visit colonial heart of Yangon

Start the day in the heart of Yangon which features an interesting selection of monuments and colonial buildings Among others

you will see the Independent Monument the High Court the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda (view from the outside only)

Visit Shwedagon Pagoda

15112018

The highlight of any visit to Yangon the Shwedagon Pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred

hairs of the Buddha Its original shape has changed beyond all recognition over the centuries Its bell-shaped superstructure

resting on a terraced base is covered in about 60 tons of gold-leaf which is continuously being replaced

Visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market (Close on Mondays and public holidays)

Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market also known as Scott Market which contains over 2000 stalls and is the best place in

Yangon to browse through the complete range of local handicrafts

Transfer

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Transfer

- Overnight in Bagan

Day 3 Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)

Discover the Beauty of Bagan

Explore the vast and fascinating area of Bagan and discover temples with unique stories features and architecture The

spectacular plain of Bagan stretches away from the Ayeyarwaddy River and is dotted with over 2000 temple structures dating

back over 800 years Spend the day exploring the temples and hearing the fascinating history and stories behind these imposing

structures Have a chance to visit a lacquerware workshop to learn about the intricate process of lacquerware making and

decoration At the end of the tour enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the ancient

pagodas A selection of temples will be visited including Shwezigon Paya a beautiful golden pagoda containing relics of Buddha

The site was started by Anawrahta but not completed until the reign of Kyanzittha between 1086 and1090 The pagodas

graceful bell shape served as a prototype for later stupas built throughout the country Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn an

early 13th century temple with an Indian-style spire The ceiling is covered with paintings depicting the previous life of Buddha

Ananda Pahto one of the largest most beautiful and best preserved of the Bagan temples It was built around 1105 by King

Kyanzittha who was inspired by Indian architecture During the 1975 earthquake Ananda suffered considerable damage but has

been totally restored Gubyaukhyi Temple at Myinkaba a 12th century Buddhist temple famous for its well-preserved frescoes

considered to be the oldest original paintings to be found in Bagan Manuha Temple which was built according to inscriptions

by the captive Mon King Manuha in 1067 It contains three seated Buddha images along with an image of Buddha entering

Nirvana Shwesandaw Paya a graceful white pyramid-style pagoda dating back to 1057 This 328-foot-high imposing structure is

visible from far away rising from the plains of Bagan Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

(Shwesandaw Pagoda is not allowed to climb up until further notice due to some old bricks was fallen down)

Watch sunset over Bagan

Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms - Overnight in Bagan

Day 4 Bagan - Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Bagan to Mandalay

- Overnight in Mandalay

Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )

Sightseeing in Mandalay

The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre

Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out

the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the

most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the

morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-

Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop

specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry

The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the

Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay

Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its

monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds

biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these

slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old

monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)

This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and

visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and

food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries

temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns

retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min

Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya

Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a

quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful

teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans

make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak

bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as

they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya

Visit Pindaya Caves

Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha

images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth

throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya

Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -

Overnight in Pindaya

Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake

Transfer by boat

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein

Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore

of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake

Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake

Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and

slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts

mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local

fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the

enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung

Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

Transfer by boat

By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Transfer

- Overnight in Yangon

Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Hotel Var A Var B Var C

Yangon

Grand Laurel Hotel

Deluxe

Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch

Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View

[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct

17]

Jasmine Palace Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9 room]

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon

Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate

for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra

Bed)

Lotte Hotels amp Resorts

Superior

Chatrium Hotel Royal

Lake Yangon

Deluxe Room ROH

[FIT 1-8 room]

Sule Shangri-La Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9

room]

Bagan

Ruby True Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]

Razagyo Hotel

Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra

Bed)

Bawga Theiddhi Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Aye Yar River View

Resort

Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]

Bagan Thiripyitsaya

Sanctuary Resort

Deluxe Garden View

Mandalay

Shwe Ingyinn Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay

Superior

Hotel Hazel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Bagan King Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)

Mandalay Hill Resort

Superior Palace View

[FIT 1-9 room]

Pindaya

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort

Hotel

Superior Room (No

Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra

Bed)

Inle Lake

Paramount Inle Resort

Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)

The Serenity Inle Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Ananta Inle Resort

Deluxe

Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake

Deluxe Lake View

Inle Resort amp Spa

Royal Villa Lake Front

View

Amata Garden Resort

Inle Lake

Amata Villa

INCLUDED SERVICES

- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply

- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent

- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF

- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight

- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours

Page 2: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

The highlight of any visit to Yangon the Shwedagon Pagoda dates back about 2500 years and was built to house eight sacred

hairs of the Buddha Its original shape has changed beyond all recognition over the centuries Its bell-shaped superstructure

resting on a terraced base is covered in about 60 tons of gold-leaf which is continuously being replaced

Visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market (Close on Mondays and public holidays)

Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market also known as Scott Market which contains over 2000 stalls and is the best place in

Yangon to browse through the complete range of local handicrafts

Transfer

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Transfer

- Overnight in Bagan

Day 3 Bagan (Breakfast Hotel)

Discover the Beauty of Bagan

Explore the vast and fascinating area of Bagan and discover temples with unique stories features and architecture The

spectacular plain of Bagan stretches away from the Ayeyarwaddy River and is dotted with over 2000 temple structures dating

back over 800 years Spend the day exploring the temples and hearing the fascinating history and stories behind these imposing

structures Have a chance to visit a lacquerware workshop to learn about the intricate process of lacquerware making and

decoration At the end of the tour enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the ancient

pagodas A selection of temples will be visited including Shwezigon Paya a beautiful golden pagoda containing relics of Buddha

The site was started by Anawrahta but not completed until the reign of Kyanzittha between 1086 and1090 The pagodas

graceful bell shape served as a prototype for later stupas built throughout the country Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn an

early 13th century temple with an Indian-style spire The ceiling is covered with paintings depicting the previous life of Buddha

Ananda Pahto one of the largest most beautiful and best preserved of the Bagan temples It was built around 1105 by King

Kyanzittha who was inspired by Indian architecture During the 1975 earthquake Ananda suffered considerable damage but has

been totally restored Gubyaukhyi Temple at Myinkaba a 12th century Buddhist temple famous for its well-preserved frescoes

considered to be the oldest original paintings to be found in Bagan Manuha Temple which was built according to inscriptions

by the captive Mon King Manuha in 1067 It contains three seated Buddha images along with an image of Buddha entering

Nirvana Shwesandaw Paya a graceful white pyramid-style pagoda dating back to 1057 This 328-foot-high imposing structure is

visible from far away rising from the plains of Bagan Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

(Shwesandaw Pagoda is not allowed to climb up until further notice due to some old bricks was fallen down)

Watch sunset over Bagan

Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms - Overnight in Bagan

Day 4 Bagan - Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Bagan to Mandalay

- Overnight in Mandalay

Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )

Sightseeing in Mandalay

The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre

Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out

the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the

most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the

morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-

Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop

specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry

The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the

Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay

Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its

monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds

biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these

slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old

monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)

This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and

visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and

food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries

temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns

retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min

Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya

Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a

quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful

teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans

make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak

bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as

they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya

Visit Pindaya Caves

Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha

images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth

throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya

Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -

Overnight in Pindaya

Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake

Transfer by boat

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein

Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore

of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake

Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake

Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and

slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts

mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local

fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the

enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung

Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

Transfer by boat

By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Transfer

- Overnight in Yangon

Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Hotel Var A Var B Var C

Yangon

Grand Laurel Hotel

Deluxe

Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch

Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View

[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct

17]

Jasmine Palace Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9 room]

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon

Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate

for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra

Bed)

Lotte Hotels amp Resorts

Superior

Chatrium Hotel Royal

Lake Yangon

Deluxe Room ROH

[FIT 1-8 room]

Sule Shangri-La Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9

room]

Bagan

Ruby True Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]

Razagyo Hotel

Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra

Bed)

Bawga Theiddhi Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Aye Yar River View

Resort

Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]

Bagan Thiripyitsaya

Sanctuary Resort

Deluxe Garden View

Mandalay

Shwe Ingyinn Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay

Superior

Hotel Hazel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Bagan King Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)

Mandalay Hill Resort

Superior Palace View

[FIT 1-9 room]

Pindaya

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort

Hotel

Superior Room (No

Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra

Bed)

Inle Lake

Paramount Inle Resort

Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)

The Serenity Inle Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Ananta Inle Resort

Deluxe

Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake

Deluxe Lake View

Inle Resort amp Spa

Royal Villa Lake Front

View

Amata Garden Resort

Inle Lake

Amata Villa

INCLUDED SERVICES

- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply

- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent

- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF

- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight

- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours

Page 3: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

Day 5 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel )

Sightseeing in Mandalay

The last capital of royal Burma Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar and a cultural and spiritual centre

Neighbouring Sagaing is home to over sixty per cent of the countrys monks while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out

the finest crafts in Myanmar In the morning head to Mahamuni Paya The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the

most venerated image in Myanmar covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the

morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony En route to the pagoda stop to observe the laborious process of Gold-

Leaf Beating where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares Before breaking for lunch visit a Craft Workshop

specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous bronze-casting marble-carving wood-carving or puppetry

The afternoons tour includes some of the citys most interesting temples and palaces Begin at Shwenandaw Kyaung or the

Golden Teak Monastery Built entirely of golden teak this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay

Palace used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen Continue to Kyauktawgyi Paya famous for its

monumental seated Buddha carved from a single block of marble Continue to Kuthodaw Paya known also as the worlds

biggest book Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729 these

slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata or Buddhist scriptures The final stop is at Shwe Kyin Old Monastery an old

monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 6 Mandalay (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion to Amarapura Sagaing and Inwa (Ava)

This day tour visits three former royal capitals each with its own unique atmosphere In the morning drive to Amarapura and

visit Mahagandayon Monastery every day at mid-morning monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and

food from faithful Buddhists Next pay a visit to Sagaing the spiritual centre of Myanmar Hundreds of stupas monasteries

temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill sometimes known as a living Bagan Thousands of monks and nuns

retreat here for meditation and contemplation Stop at some of the most famous temples such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya U Min

Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya

Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava) situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Once a royal capital Inwa (Ava) is now a

quiet rural oasis Enjoy a leisurely Horsecart Ride around the peaceful countryside briefly visiting Bagaya Kyaung a beautiful

teak wood monastery Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung and Nan Myint Tower On the way stop and observe how local artisans

make theit famous alms bowls out of iron Finally return to Amarapura to end the day At U Beins Bridge a picturesque teak

bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake At dusk the bridge teems with monks and local people as

they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colours of the sunset - Overnight in Mandalay

Day 7 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

By vehicle from Heho to Pindaya

Visit Pindaya Caves

Pindaya Caves are ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking the lake Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha

images made from alabaster teak marble brick lacquer and cement and they are arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth

throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya

Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -

Overnight in Pindaya

Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake

Transfer by boat

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein

Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore

of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake

Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake

Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and

slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts

mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local

fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the

enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung

Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

Transfer by boat

By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Transfer

- Overnight in Yangon

Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Hotel Var A Var B Var C

Yangon

Grand Laurel Hotel

Deluxe

Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch

Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View

[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct

17]

Jasmine Palace Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9 room]

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon

Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate

for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra

Bed)

Lotte Hotels amp Resorts

Superior

Chatrium Hotel Royal

Lake Yangon

Deluxe Room ROH

[FIT 1-8 room]

Sule Shangri-La Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9

room]

Bagan

Ruby True Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]

Razagyo Hotel

Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra

Bed)

Bawga Theiddhi Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Aye Yar River View

Resort

Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]

Bagan Thiripyitsaya

Sanctuary Resort

Deluxe Garden View

Mandalay

Shwe Ingyinn Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay

Superior

Hotel Hazel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Bagan King Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)

Mandalay Hill Resort

Superior Palace View

[FIT 1-9 room]

Pindaya

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort

Hotel

Superior Room (No

Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra

Bed)

Inle Lake

Paramount Inle Resort

Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)

The Serenity Inle Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Ananta Inle Resort

Deluxe

Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake

Deluxe Lake View

Inle Resort amp Spa

Royal Villa Lake Front

View

Amata Garden Resort

Inle Lake

Amata Villa

INCLUDED SERVICES

- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply

- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent

- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF

- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight

- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours

Page 4: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

throughout the various cave chambers See the Shwe U Min Paya a cluster of low stupas just below the ridge near the Pindaya

Caves Beginning on the full moon of Tabaung (FebruaryMarch) Pindaya hosts a colourful pagoda festival at Shwe U Min -

Overnight in Pindaya

Day 8 Pindaya - Inle Lake (Breakfast Hotel)

By vehicle from Pindaya to Inle Lake

Transfer by boat

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake to Indein

Travel by boat to the western shore of the lake to a stairway leading to the hidden Indein temple complex Located on the shore

of the lake this site consists of hundreds of small stupas overgrown by moss and greens - Overnight in Inle Lake

Day 9 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Excursion by boat on Inle Lake

Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and

slow-moving fishing canoes Rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides as the lakes shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts

mostly inhabited by the Intha people Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and meditate on the one of a kind skill of the local

fishermen who make use of their legs in a unique rowing technique to glide themselves gracefully around the lake Visit the

enchanting floating gardens a teeming market and an Intha village around the lake The day also includes a visit to the Phaung

Daw Oo Pagoda Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery

Transfer by boat

By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Transfer

- Overnight in Yangon

Day 10 Yangon (Breakfast Hotel)

Transfer

Hotel Var A Var B Var C

Yangon

Grand Laurel Hotel

Deluxe

Hotel Grand United Ahlone Branch

Superior Room with Panoramic CityRiver View

[FIT 1-7 room Revise L rate for BKG from 10 Oct

17]

Jasmine Palace Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9 room]

Rose Garden Hotel Yangon

Superior [FIT 1-9 room Revised L Rate

for BGK from 28 Feb 17] (No Extra

Bed)

Lotte Hotels amp Resorts

Superior

Chatrium Hotel Royal

Lake Yangon

Deluxe Room ROH

[FIT 1-8 room]

Sule Shangri-La Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-9

room]

Bagan

Ruby True Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]

Razagyo Hotel

Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra

Bed)

Bawga Theiddhi Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Aye Yar River View

Resort

Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]

Bagan Thiripyitsaya

Sanctuary Resort

Deluxe Garden View

Mandalay

Shwe Ingyinn Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay

Superior

Hotel Hazel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Bagan King Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)

Mandalay Hill Resort

Superior Palace View

[FIT 1-9 room]

Pindaya

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort

Hotel

Superior Room (No

Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra

Bed)

Inle Lake

Paramount Inle Resort

Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)

The Serenity Inle Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Ananta Inle Resort

Deluxe

Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake

Deluxe Lake View

Inle Resort amp Spa

Royal Villa Lake Front

View

Amata Garden Resort

Inle Lake

Amata Villa

INCLUDED SERVICES

- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply

- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent

- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF

- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight

- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours

Page 5: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

room]

Bagan

Ruby True Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-14 pax]

Razagyo Hotel

Superior [Revised L Rate for all BKG] (No Extra

Bed)

Bawga Theiddhi Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Aye Yar River View

Resort

Deluxe [FIT 1-5 room]

Bagan Thiripyitsaya

Sanctuary Resort

Deluxe Garden View

Mandalay

Shwe Ingyinn Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Hotel Yadanarbon Mandalay

Superior

Hotel Hazel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Bagan King Hotel

Superior [FIT 1-4 room] (No Extra Bed)

Mandalay Hill Resort

Superior Palace View

[FIT 1-9 room]

Pindaya

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort Hotel

Superior Room (No Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra Bed)

Conqueror Resort

Hotel

Superior Room (No

Extra Bed)

Pindaya Inle Inn

Bamboo Hut (No Extra

Bed)

Inle Lake

Paramount Inle Resort

Superior Teak Wood (No Extra Bed)

The Serenity Inle Hotel

Superior (No Extra Bed)

Ananta Inle Resort

Deluxe

Amata Garden Resort Inle Lake

Deluxe Lake View

Inle Resort amp Spa

Royal Villa Lake Front

View

Amata Garden Resort

Inle Lake

Amata Villa

INCLUDED SERVICES

- Program is based on English speaking guide For other languages a supplement charge will apply

- Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent

- Where very early morning flights are scheduled a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF

- Meals according to itinerary Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight

- Flight ticket(s) in economy class unless otherwise specified according to the itinerary

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Heho to Yangon

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours

Page 6: YANGON - BAGAN - MANDALAY - PINDAYA - INLE LAKE - YANGON Explore the Bogyoke Aung San Market, also known as Scott Market, ... Enjoy sunset at one of the sunset hills or from Bu Paya

Flight from Yangon to Bagan

Flight from Mandalay to Heho

Flight from Heho to Yangon

- Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked

- Current fuel surcharges are included however these are subject to change prior to tour start date

- Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary

- Ground transportation in private AC vehicle

- 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels

per person per full day tour

- Sightseeing incl admission fees according to itinerary

- International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket

EXCLUDED SERVICES

- Visa fees drinks personal expenses Visa Procedures Myanmar

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected

category Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the

public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking

Prices from US$1410 (per person) based on twin-sharing in double rooms ndash Prices are subject to currency fluctuation

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote in Australian Dollars and for ldquosole room userdquo surcharge

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MYANMAR IS AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE

Please note This is a SMALL GROUP tour that operates alternate Mondays minimum of 2 people Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours