OVERVIEW

Trip Name: 15 Days 14 Nights Myanmar Experience Tour
Tour Code:  S5-14-MM-15D14N_Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Ama-Ava-Saggaing-Inle Lake-Pindaya-Kalaw-Mandalay-Heho-Ngapali-Thanwe-Yangon
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 15 Days
Start: Yangon, Myanmar
Finish: Yangon, Myanmar
Package Tours valid until 31 Mar 2017 but require for surcharge for bellow dates

1. Christmas Eve 2016
2. New Year Eve 2017
3. Water Festival (12^th~ 15^thApril)
4. Inle Lake festival…etc

Day 1:    Arrival-Yangon                                                                                  (-/-/-)
Day 2:    Yangon                                                                                             (B/-/-)
Day 3 :   Yangon-Bagan   (flight)                                                                    (B/-/-)
Day 4:   Bagan                                                                                                (B/-/-)
Day 5 :  Bagan – Mandalay    (flight)                                                              (B/-/-)
Day 6 :  Mandalay – Ama – Ava – Saggaing                                                   (B/-/-)
Day 7 :   Mandalay – Inle – Pindaya                                                                (B/-/-)
Day 8 :   Pindaya-Kalaw                                                                                  (B/-/-)
Day 9:    Kalaw-Inle                                                                                         (B/-/-)
Day 10: Inle-Indein                                                                                          (B/-/-)
Day 11 :Inle-Heho- Thandwe      (flight)                                                          (B/-/-)
Day 12 :Ngapali Beach                                                                                   (B/-/-)
Day 13 :Ngapali Beach                                                                                    (B/-/-)
Day 14 :Thandwe – Yangon        (flight)                                                          (B/-/-)
Day 15 :Yangon Departure                                                                             (B/-/-)

15 Days 14 Nights Myanmar High Light tour
Day 1:   Arrival-Yangon                                                                                 (-/-/-)
Upon arrival at Yangon International  Airport, welcome by our local guide and transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the time is on your own leisure.
Stay overnight in Yangon

Day 2:   Yangon                                                                                             (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. Yangon, being the first stop for your tours, has a lot to offer you in a city tour. Today we will visit Yangon‘s colonial-style city center ,Mahabandoola Park and Town Hall.
Visit to the historic Shwedagon Pagoda– one of the wonders of the world, towering almost 100m above the city-scape, believed to have been built over 2500 yrs ago.
Have local cuisine in a nearby restaurant for lunch.
After lunch we will visit the magnificent reclining Buddha at ChaukHtatGyi, and after a photo stop at the Karaweik Hall, a hamsa-bird-shaped floating barge on Kandawgyi Lake is waiting for your embark. Over the lake, shadow of the grand Shwedagon Pagoda reflects its majesty in a quite different yet amazing way. We will drive back to hotel with a lovely sunset.
Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.

Day 3 :  Yangon-Bagan                                                                                (B/-/-)
After early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Bagan.
Upon your arrival start your Bagan tour with a visit to the vibrant Nyaung U Market, unveil the glory of Bagan’s history by visits to archeological treasures such as the Shwezigon Pagoda for its impressive bell-shaped stupa, Dhaman Yan Gyiand graceful Htilominlo Temple with its delicate plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
Continue to discover the ancient and most treasured handicrafts of lacquering by a demonstration from skilled artisan. Explore the amazing mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO at Myingaba Gu Byaukgyi Temple, and enjoy your soothing sunset at Shwesandaw Pagoda.
Overnight in Bagan

Day 4:     Bagan                                                                                         (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.Proceed to the NanpayaTemple. The masonry work is outstanding, as well as its interior design. It reflects the strong Brahman influence that affected the Teravadin Mon kings. Also, do take note of the relief of the god Brahma. There are three faces that can be discerned, all of which have the typical facial features of Mon. These are said to be representations of KingManuha. It is sometimes called the Ganesh or MahapeineTemple, named after the elephant-headed Hindu god whose image once stood at the corners of its five successively diminishing rectangular terrace.
Continue travelling by horse cart to many of the old murals and friezes can still be discerned, as can several old horoscopes, painted to protect the building from damage. After that proceed to AnandaTemple constructed in 1091, and is considered the masterpiece of Mon architecture.
Board a local sunset boat for a slow cruise down the Irrawaddy River in the evening.  As you cruise the waters, observe the lifestyle of the fishermen and riverside villagers as well as enjoying the unique perspective of Bagan’s temples.
Overnight in Bagan

Day 5 :     Bagan – Mandalay                                                                 (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. We will transfer to the airport for flight to Mandalay.
Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar Kingdom before the annexation of British in 1885. The period of kingdom was very short, but the name Mandalay becomes well known by “Rudyard Kipling”. The royal palace wall surrounded by the moat is one of the great things to see and it has been re-created after 1945, by 2^nd War World.
We will visit Mahamuni pagoda, one of the country’s most revered Buddha images which, over the years, has been covered with gold leaf for hundreds of layers. And then visit to Marble carving workshop and Gold- Leaf beating workshop. In the afternoon visit Shwe Nan Daw Monastery, Ku Tho Daw Pagoda and enjoy the sunset at Mandalay hill.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 6 :     Mandalay – Ama – Ava – Saggaing                                      (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and depart for trip to Ava and Sagaing. We’ll drive former capitals of Amarapura and visit U Pain Bridge, the whole bridge done with entire wood. Proceed to Ava, the capital from 14^th to 18^th centuries and visit by horse and carriage the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the remains of the Royal Palace and fort, and the Maha Aungmye Bonzan and Htihlaing Shin Paya.
In the afternoon cross the bridge over the Irrawaddy River and continue to Sagaing. Covered with 600 white-painted pagodas and monasteries, Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious centre of Myanmar and is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centers.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 7 :     Mandalay – Inle – Pindaya                                                           (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for your  flight to Inle. Upon your arrival, we will head to Pindaya. The road to Pindaya winds over the rolling hills of the Shan plateau through colorful mustard and whet field. Sightseeing in Pindaya, visit for Pindaya cave, known to the world as the home of the countless Buddha Images. Explore around wonder of the mystery cave and nearby
Pa O traditional paper umbrella making process
Overnight in Pindaya.

Day 8 :      Pindaya-Kalaw                                                                             (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning we will drive to Kalaw, popular hill station in the British days, Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau. It is still a peaceful and quiet place with an atmosphere reminiscent of the colonial era. The small population is a mix of Shan, Indian Muslim, Bamar and Nepali. THEIN TAUNG PAYA: temple perched on the hill overlooking the Thazi-Taunggyi Road. AUNG CHANG THA ZEDI: glittering stupa (Buddhist religious monument) covered in gold-coloured mosaics. NEE PAYA: located west of the town, it features a gold lacquered bamboo Buddha.
We will start a short trekking (3 hours to 4 hours) to Paine Pin village surrounding area and visit the hill tribes’ villages in their colorful costumes.
Back to Kalaw and stay overnight.

Day 9:    Kalaw-Inle                                                                                         (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, We will drive to NyaungShwe, take boat ride to Inle. Observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles. Visit NgaHpeChaung Monastery, which houses dozens of Shan Buddha Images. Continue to PhaungDawOo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary, which contains five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaf.
Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
We can also visit a local silk weaving ‘factory’ which sits on stilts on the lake and where they still use old style hand looms.
If time permits, there may be time to enjoy a short walk through one of the lakeside villages.
Stay overnight in Inle.

Day 10:    Inle-Indein                                                                                       (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel, Continue Inle Lake sightseeing today with a memorable visit to Indein village with its idyllic 17th century pagodas. Indein is one of the small villages of the Inle Lake located on the western bank of Inle Lake. A Buddha image has enshrined at a whitewashed stupa, which is on the summit of a hill. Below the stupa around the hill are cluster of hundred of ancient stupa most are ruins overgrown with bushes. The pagoda hill is quiet and clam.
One could feel the pleasant cool breeze with the sweet ring of the bell hanging at the umbrella of the stupa. Mesmerizing view from the pagoda hill releases the fatigue and refreshes everybody who ascends to the peak. This mysterious place is at the end of the marvelous Indein creek, which connected with Inle Lake just after the Phaund Daw Oo pagoda. The creek is narrow with many twist and turns. Since the both side are paddy fields you can see the farmer ploughing and harrowing by water buffaloes.
At many places in the creek the farmers dam up the water by bamboo barriers to irrigate the paddy fields. Indein water is not useful for irrigation also for bathing and washing clothes. It is compulsory to see Novice Monk, buffalo’s boys and village girls wash and swim in the creek. Enjoy the sightseeing of Indein.
Overnight Inle Lake.

Day 11 :   Inle-Heho- Thandwe                                                                     (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to the airport for flight to Thandwe
Upon arrival transfer to hotel .
Overnight in Ngapali Beach

Day 12 :   Ngapali Beach                                                                               (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel; enjoy wonderful unspoiled beach full day.
Overnight in Ngapali Beach

Day 13 :  Ngapali Beach                                                                                (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel; enjoy wonderful unspoiled beach full day.
Overnight in Ngapali Beach

Day 14 :  Thandwe – Yangon                                                                       (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to the airport for flight to Yangon
Upon arrival, visit to Law ka Chan thar Arbayar Laba Muni Buddha Image (Kyauktawgyi) and Royal White Elephant camp.  In the afternoon, you will find all the souvenirs on your list at bustling Bogyoke Market (formerly Scott’s), which is closed on Monday.
And finish the day with a walk in colorful Chinatown and visit Yangon’s oldest Chinese temple: the Kheng Hock Keong.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 15 :   Yangon Departure                                                                         (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel. You will have some time to explore Yangon, after that, we will proceed to Yangon international airport for your departure flight back to ……

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Private tour based on group size below: Tour cost in US dollar per person 01 Oct 2016 – 31 Mar 2017
HOTEL	1 P	2 P	3-5 P	6-9 P	10-14 P	15-19 P	Single Supplement.
3 STARS	3204	1698	1596	1362	1218	1140	614
4 STARS	4272	2184	2082	1842	1704	1620	1103
5 STARS	5130	2670	2568	2334	2190	2112	1449

Separate Airfare Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho-Thandwe-Yangon  Approximate price USD560/ per person / ticket

• Surcharges may apply for holiday periods like Christmas, New Year, Water Festival &Inle Lake festival…etc
• Above mentioned prices can be changed any prior notice depends on airlines, fuel surcharges, etc. Kindly recheck with us before issuing tickets.

HOTEL LISTS (subject to availability): below hotels or similar ones

HOTEL	Hotels Name & Website						Room Type
3 STARS	Yangon:  Hotel Esta Bagan: Amazing Bagan Resort Mandalay: Yadnarpon Dynasty Pyindaya: Golden Cave Kalaw: Hill Top Villa Inle: GIC 1 Ngapali: Pleasant View Resort						Deluxe Deluxe Superior Superior Superior Superior Deluxe Garden (Bld)
4 STARS	Yangon:  Sedona Bagan: Myanmar treasure Mandalay: Sedona Mandalay Pyindaya: Pindaya Inle Inn Kalaw: Amara Resort Inle: Pristine Lotus Ngapali: Bayview The beach Resort						Run Of House Superior Deluxe Bamboo Hut Deluxe Floating Deplex Deluxe Garden(bungalow)
5 STARS	Yangon:  Kandawgyi Palace Hotel Bagan: Aureum Palace Mandalay: Rupar Mandalay Pyindaya:  Pindaya Inle Inn Kalaw: Amara Resort Inle: Aureum Inle Ngapali: Amata Resort						Deluxe Deluxe Deluxe Bamboo Hut Deluxe Deluxe Lake view Cabana Cottage

PRICE & INCLUDE

Our services include:
• 14 night accommodation on Single room basis with daily breakfast
• English speaking stationed guides (Throughout guide for group is upon request + surcharge)
• Porter fees at the airport
• Meals as indicated (B= breakfast)
• All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
• Sunset boat and horse cart in Bagan
• Horse cart in Ava
• Private Boat Inle
• Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only
Our services do not include:
• International ticket to/from Yangon
• Meals not mentioned (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Visits not mentioned in the program
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• Any other items not mentioned
• International departure Airport Tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MYANMAR:
1. Please note that credit cards and traveler cheques are not accepted in Myanmar and that visitors must be bring sufficient cash (best in US Dollars, but Euros also increasingly accepted) to change and make any purchases and payments. Please bring new US Dollar bills ("big heads" instead of "small heads") and with series numbers not starting with CB as these are not accepted in Myanmar due to rumours these series are counterfeit.
2. Travelers to Myanmar are required to have a travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.
3. The schedules of domestic flights in Myanmar are provided as an indication only. Once a booking is confirmed we can provide more precise timings, but these remain nevertheless subject to change without notice by the airlines until travelling date. It might therefore in some cases be necessary to amend your program and itinerary due to such schedule changes. We thank you for your understanding.

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