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Day 02 Yangon - Bagan
Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan.
Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to hotel and proceed for sightseeing
starting with the busy local market and continuing with visits
to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples
such as SHWEZIGON PAGODA, built by King Anawrahta in the early
11th century, KU BYAUK GYI, a temple with exquisite murals of
Jataka scenes, KHAY MIN GA TEMPLE, noted for its spectacular
panoramic view of the area's many monuments and ANANDA TEMPLE
with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures
in niches around the galleried interior.
Lunch is followed by a visit of a lacquer craftsmen's workshop
in nearby MYINKABA village and sightseeing to MANUHA TEMPLE,
built in Mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone
monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and MYINGABA
GU BYAUKGYI TEMPLE, noted for its ancient mural paintings under
the protection of UNESCO. Observe sunset in the vicinity of
Bagan's ancient monuments. Dinner at a riverside restaurant
and overnight in Bagan. (B,L,D)
Day 03 Bagan - Mount Popa - Bagan
Optional morning program: Nature Dream is offering a unique
opportunity to see the ancient city of Bagan as it has never
been seen before. With 'BALLOONS OVER BAGAN' you get a magnificent
birds-eye view of thousand year-old pagodas, temples and the
mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. The champagne flights at sunrise last
just under an hour and take off daily from October through March.
The balloon is guided by gentle winds not exceeding 24 km/h.
Eight/Six passengers plus a pilot fit into the balloon's basket.
The price is USD 210.00 per person. Due to the limited capacity,
advance bookings at an early stage are highly recommended. Booking
code: BOB-BGN.
Proceed on a scenic overland journey to Mount Popa, an extinct
volcano with its shrine dedicated to animist spirits, known
as "Nats". Lunch is served at the beautiful Popa Mountain Resort.
For the energetic, there is time to climb the 777 steps to the
shrine at the top of the volcanic plug. Return to Bagan for
dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 04 Bagan - Mandalay & Amarapura
Transfer to Bagan Airport for domestic flight to Mandalay.
Upon arrival at the new Mandalay Airport proceed directly to
Amarapura. Visit MAHAGANDAYON, a famous Buddhist monastery,
where more than a thousand monks live and study; continue to
the 200-year-old U BEIN teak bridge, built in 1782 at the time
when Amarapura was the royal capital. Visit of BAGAYA MONASTERY,
with a superb collection of Buddha statues. En route stop at
a traditional hand-weaving silk workshop. Drive to Mandalay
and check-in at hotel.
After lunch, proceed on a comprehensive sightseeing tour including
MAHAMUNI PAGODA with its spectacular Buddha image covered with
thick layers of gold leaves, SHWE INBIN, one of the most outstanding
monasteries in the country, SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG or GOLDEN PALACE
MONASTERY, a superb example of a traditional wooden building
and KUTHODAW PAGODA, known as the world's largest book, consisting
of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. A visit
is also made to a craftsmen's workshop to see Kalaga tapestries
being created. Dinner and overnight in Mandalay. (B,L,D)
Day 05 Mandalay - Mingun - Heho - Pindaya
A boat trip on the mighty AYEYARWADDY RIVER takes us to
MINGUN about 11 km (1 hour) upriver from Mandalay where visits
include the MINGUN BELL, weighing 90 tons and being the largest
uncracked bell in the world, HSINBYUME PAYA and the unfinished
MINGUN PAYA, built as one of the world's largest Chedis by King
Bodaw Paya. Transfer to Mandalay Airport for domestic flight
to Heho. A boxed meal including a drink is arranged for lunch.
Upon arrival in Heho, overland drive to PINDAYA (60 km - 1 ½
hours). Visit of the unique PINDAYA CAVES with thousands of
Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries.
Dinner and overnight in Pindaya. (B,L,D)
Day 06 Pindaya - Inle Lake
Proceed by road to INLE LAKE (90 km - 2 ½ hours) and by
boat to the hotel on the lake. During today's excursion by boat
on the picturesque Inle Lake we see the famous leg rowers, the
typical floating gardens and local methods of fishing and village
life. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant on the lake.
Further visits are made to PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA, the weaving
village of INPAWKHON and other interesting sights. The beauty
of sunset over the Inle Lake enchants all visitors. Dinner and
overnight on the lake.(B,L,D)
Day 07 Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon
Visit of a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region,
then proceed to Heho Airport (25 km - 1 hour). Lunch at a simple
restaurant en route. Domestic flight to Yangon and transfer
to hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to pursue individual
interests. The guide and car remain at the clients' disposal
for further sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and overnight in
Yangon. (B,L,D)
Day 08 Yangon - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Yangon International Airport
for departure. (B)
Tour codes: ND-8D-SIC (seat-in-coach)
ND-8D-PVT(private)
BOB-BGN (optional program 'Balloons over Bagan)
For the price see the Travel agent's pages
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