MYANMAR GRAND WONDERFUL HERITAGE TOUR (20 Days/19 Nights)

MYANMAR GRAND WONDERFUL HERITAGE TOUR (20 Days/19 Nights)

This is an extensive tour covering, not only the popular destinations, but also to the remote places, untouched by tourism. From each city gateway such as Yangon, Pagan, and Mandalay, explore the interesting vicinity, not frequently visited by tourists. At the end of the tour, relax in a newly -opened beach of Myanmar, named Chaungtha Beach, just 6 hours drive from Yangon.

Places to visit: Yangon - Bago - Golden Rock - Yangon - Mt.Popa - Bagan - Mandalay - Minngun - Sagaing - Mandalay - Monywa - Maymyo - Lashio - Sibaw - Mandalay - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Yangon - Chaung Tha Beach - Yangon

DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL (B)

Arrive in Yangon Airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. Visit Chaukhtat Gyi (Reclining Buddha), Karaweik Royal Barge. Sunset at the World famous Shwedagon Pagoda.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: YANGON – BAGO – KYAIKHTIYO (B)

Arriive to Bago. Visit Kyaik Pon Zedi, Shwemaw Daw Zedi, Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha Image, Hitntha Gone Pagoda. Proceed to Kyaikhtio; Golden Rock. Arrive and trekking.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: KYAIKHTIYO – YANGON (B)

Morning sightseeing of Golden Rock and its environment. Afterwards travel down hill. Drive back to Yangon for overnight.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: YANGON – BAGAN (B)

Take the morning flight to Bagan, and visit the Nyaung Oo Market. Visit Gubyauk Gyi (Wet Kyilnn), Shwezigon Pagoda, Kyansittha Cave, Saraba Gateway, Ananda Temple & Oakkyaung. Afternoon, excursion to National Museum. Shopping at Lacquerware Home Industries. Visit Manuha & Nanphaya Temples, Abeyadana Temple. Sunset and Mingalarzedi.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY: BAGAN – POPA – BAGAN (B)

Visit Mt. Popa, extinct volcano (known as Home of Spirit). Arrive and climb up the hill; enjoy panoramic view at the top of the hill. Return to Bagan to visit the Shwesandaw Pagoda, Myazdi, East & West petleik Pagoda, Lawkanandar Pagoda. Sunset at Bupaya.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6: BAGAN – MANDALAY (B)

Take morning flight from Bagan to Mandalay; continue with cruising to Mingun to see the Mingun Bell, the world-largest ringing bell, unfinished pagoda, Myatheindan Zedi, and sail back to Mandalay. Afternoon, visit to the Zegyo Market.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY7: MANDALAY – SAGAING – MONYWA (B)

Leave by coach for Monywa, a commercial center of Chindwin Valley. On the way, visit to Mahagandaryone Monastery of Amarapura, U Bein Teak Wood Bridge, traditional silk-weaving. Sightseeing on the way to Sagaing by passing Ava Bridge. Visit Khaungmhudaw Pagodas & Sagaing Hill. Arrive Monywa and visit of Lacquerware Home Industries at Kyaukkar Village, Shweguni Pagoda, famous for its magnificent architecture.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8: MONYWA – MANDALAY (B)

Transfer to Jetty and cross the Chindwin River by boat. Drive to Pho Win Hill and Shwe Ba Taung, famous for its wood and stone sculptures and mural paintings. Proceed to Thanbuddhe Temple, known for its countless Buddha Images, Boddhitataung Pagoda, for its thousands Buddha statues and Buddhi Tree. Drive back to Mandalay.

v Overnight at hotel.

DAY 9: MANDALAY – MAYMYO (B)

Drive to Maymyo by air-conditioned coach. Visit Peik Chin Myaung, Botanical Garden, and Chinese Temple.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10: MAYMYO – LASHIO (B)

Transfer to Railway Station for Lashio. Enjoy the most awesome scenic beauty by crossing the world famous Gokteik Viaduct. 100-years old bridge built by British Bombay Burma Company. Arrive in Lashio, transfer to hotel and overnight.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: LASHIO (B)

Visit the local market of Lashio and see the famous pagodas and temples with city tour.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12: LASHIO-SIBAW – MAYMYO (B)

Drive to Maymyo. En-route visits Thibaw, famous for its Bawgyo Pagoda.

v Overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: MAYMYO – MANDALAY (B)

Depart for Mandalay and sightseeing to Mandalay Royal Palace, Golden Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, known

as the world largest book; Kyauktaw Gyi Marble Image. Sunset at Mandalay Hill.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14: MANDALAY – HEHO – PINDAYA (B)

Take the morning flight to Heho and proceed to Pindaya to see Pindaya Cave, famous for its countless Buddha image, Pindaya Lake and city sightseeing.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15: PINDAYA – INLE (B)

Drive to Nyaung Shwe to visit Inle Lake by boat. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Floating Market and Villages, Ngaphechaung Monastery, and traditional home industry.

v Overnight on the lake.

DAY 16: INLE – HEHO – YANGON (B)

Flight back to Yangon. Visit Bogyoke Market, Sule Pagoda, Botahtaung Pagoda, Nanthida Jetty.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 17: YANGON – CHAUNGTHA BEACH (B)

From Yangon, drive for 6 hours to Chaungtha Beach. Check in at the hotel. Free at leisure for relaxing and swimming.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 18: CHAUNGTHA BEACH (B)

Whole day free at leisure for swimming.

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 19: CHAUNGTHA BEACH – YANGON (B)

Morning return to Yangon, and check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure on your own for sightseeing and shopping

v Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 20: YANGON – DEPARTURE (B)

Free time till flight departure. Transfer to the airport.

End of Service.

Tour Class	All prices are valid for 01.05.2011 to 30.09.2011 Tour price in USD net per person in group of							Surcharge If require
Hotel Categories	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20+	Single	Meals
Standard=3 stars	4310	2389	2049	1646	1532	1434	1331	445
First Class=4 stars	4529	2501	2161	1758	1644	1546	1443	553
Superior=4 stars+	4916	2693	2353	1952	1836	1738	1636	747

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

Tour Class	All prices are valid for 01.10.2011- to 30.04.2012 Tour price in USD net per person in group of							Surcharge If require
Hotel Categories	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20+	Single	Meals
Standard=3 stars	4482	2505	2165	1757	1643	1546	1442	494
First Class=4 stars	4954	2740	2400	1998	1884	1785	1683	738
Superior=4 stars+	5170	2850	2509	2107	1992	1895	1792	844

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

Extra cost for meals

v Surplus for Lunch USD 8/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

v Surplus for Dinner USD 10/- per/pax (Local Restaurant without transfer)

Child Policy :

v Child under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 30% of package cost.

v Child under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 50% of package cost.

v Child from 6-12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost.

v Child from 6-12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost.

v Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 90% of package cost.

v Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Accommodation with breakfast at hotels

v Entrance Fees

v Domestic flight (with airport tax)

v (Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho(Inle Lake)-Yangon)

v Transfers and tours with good tour class car with air-conditioned

v Boat on Inle Lake & Mingun

v Open truck rental at Golden Rock visit

v English speaking local guide

v Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Insurance

v All meals (Lunch & Dinner)

v Visa fee for Myanmar-Visa on arrival’s 45/- p/pax,

v Visa stamp at related embassy: USD 20/- p/pax

v International air tickets to/from Yangon

v International airport departure tax at USD 10.00 per person

v Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.

ACCOMMODATION

City	Standard	First Class	Superior
Yangon	Summit Park View Hotel (*** Superior Room)	Kandawgyi Palace Hotel (****/* Superior room )	Sedona Hotel (***** Superior room)
Bagan	Thazin Garden Hotel (*** Superior room)	Bagan Hotel River View ( **** Deluxe room)	Inle Princess Resort Hotel (***** Mountain view room)
Mandalay	Mandalay City Hotel (***Superior)	Red Canal Hotel (****ROH suite room)	Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel(***** Superior room)
Monywa	Win Unity Hotel (***Superior Room)	Win Unity Hotel (***Superior Room)	Win Unity Hotel (***Superior Room)
Maymyo	Royal Park View Hotel (***Standard Room)	Royal Park View Hotel (***Standard Room)	Kandawgyi Hill Resort Hotel (***/*Deluxe Garden View Room)
Lashio	Lashio Motel (*** Standard Room)	Lashio Motel (*** Standard Room)	Lashio Motel (*** Standard Room)
Pindaya	Conqueror Hotel (*** Superior Room)	Conqueror Hotel (*** Superior Room)	Conqueror Hotel (*** Superior Room)
Inle lake	Golden Island cottage Hotel II ( *** standard room)	Inle Resort Hotel (**** Deluxe villa room)	Inle Princess Resort Hotel (***** Mountain view room)