CLASSIC HERITAGE EXCURSION – 9 NIGHTS & 10 DAYS

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Yangon

Stop At: Yangon Yangon, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road Sakura Tower Rooftop, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Upon arrival, welcome by our experienced licensed tour guide at Yangon International Airport, transferred to hotel and relax for the rest of the day. In the evening, enjoy welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden Hotel

Day 2: Yangon Sightseeing

Stop At: Yangon Yangon, 339 Bogyoke Aung San Road Sakura Tower Rooftop, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Downtown dotted with the remaining British Colonial Buildings such as Yangon City Hall, High Court, Post Office, Telegraph Office, Mahabandula Park, etc..,
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnigh at Taw Win Garden Hotel

Day 3: Yangon-Bagan

Stop At: Nyaung U Market, Village of Nyaung U, Bagan Myanmar
Nyaung-U Market where you can explore not only the way of life but great photo opportunity.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bagan Temples, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Bagan Myanmar
the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigone Pagoda, the most prominent stupa and proto type of all stupas in Myanmar; Hitlominlo Temple, one of the famous temples in Bagan; Ananda Temple with four standing Buddha Images, Nanpaya Temple, Manuha Temple, Thabinnyu Temple, etc.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel

Day 4: Bagan-Popa

Stop At: Mt. Popa National Park, Myingyan, Myanmar (Burma)
Mt.Popa, the oasis in the dry zone in the central Burma and home for the 37 spirits worshipped by most of the animists and Buddhists in Burma. It takes around 45km to the south east of Bagan and at least one hour by car. On the way, stop at a Toddy Palm Climber’s Hut to see how to tap sap from the toddy palm’s fronds, how jaggery or palm sugar produce, liquor are made from toddy palm sap, how to make ox-pressed edible oil of sesame or peanut and making toys from fresh tender toddy leaves. Later on, a little bit challenge for up climbing more than 700 hundred steps to Mt.Popa. On top of a rocky crag is a picturesque complex of monasteries, pagodas and shrines and the view from the top of Mt.Popa is spectacular.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel

Day 5: Bagan-Mandalay

Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
U Bein Brigde, which was built more than 200 years ago with only teak woods. Time permitting; observe Mahargandayone Monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Inwa Bridge, Sagaing Myanmar
Inwa, the former Royal Capital, located on an island between the Ayeyarwaddy and the Myitnge Rivers and visit Inwa by charming horse-drawn carriage. We would pass through the Ancient’s City Walls, impressive monastery of Maha Aungmye Bonzan, which was built of brick and stucco, as well as Bargayar Monastery, famous for its ornate woodcarvings and teak posts also known as Oak Kaung. Finally, we visit to the Nanmyint Watch Tower, the remains of the palace building nicknamed leaning tower of Inwa.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Hazel

Day 6: Mandalay-Mingun

Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
leisure walk to Mingun Pahtotawgyi, a massive unfinished and world largest pagoda in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mingun Bell, Hauptstrasse, Mingun Myanmar
the 90 tons Mingun Bell, the world second largest un-cracked bell
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun Myanmar
Hsinbyume Pagoda with seven terraces also known as Myatheindan Pagoda.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Myanmar
the famous Mahamuni Pagoda, the most highly revered Buddha image in the country and believed to be casted during the Buddha’s time.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay Myanmar
Kuthodaw Pagoda, the would’s largest book made of marble
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shwenandaw Monastery, Shwenandaw Golden Palace, Mandalay Myanmar
Shwe Kyaung Monastery, an excellent example of a traditional wooden building.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Myanmar
enjoy the sunset at the top of Mandalay Hill
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Hazel.

Day 7: Mandalay-Inle Lake

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Inle Lake, famous for its unique leg rowers.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hpaung Daw U Pagoda, Taunggyi Myanmar
the middle of the lake to find Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in Southern Shan State.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shwe Yaunghwe Kyaung, 1 km north of Nyaungshwe, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Shwe Yan Pyay Pagoda, built to commemorate the site where first meeting between the British Officials and the Saopha of Nyang Shwe took place in 1886.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, Taunggyi Myanmar
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, the most famous and ancient monastery in Inle Lake.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel

Day 8: Inle Lake-Indein

Stop At: Indein Village, Inthein, Taunggyi Myanmar
Indein Pagoda complex, where a stair path will lead us to the hidden and unknown almost 2000 pagodas in different sizes, which can be dated back to 17th or 18th centuries.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Myanmar Treasure Hotel

Day 9: Inle Lake-Yangon

Stop At: Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd 95-1 Maha Bandula, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Sule Pagoda, located in the heart of downtown Yangon and built more than 2600 years ago just before Shwe Dagon pagoda during the time of Buddha.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bogyoke Aung San Market, No 66 67, 68, 69, 78, 79 East D Pabedan, Yangon (Rangoon) 11141 Myanmar
Bogyoke Market, always close on Monday and it has more than 2000 shops. The largest, the latest and all selection of Myanmar handicrafts and souvenirs you will find as well as from lacquer ware to jewelry.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: China Town Yangon, Yangon Town, Myanmar, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Chinatown to explore a street market, where you can see the daily life of Myanmar People and how they make their living.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden Hotel

Day 10: Departure

Stop At: Yangon International Airport, Yangon Airport Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Enjoy your Breakfast at the hotel and take your leisure time. At departure time, transfer to Yangon International Airport for your next destination.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.