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8 DAY MYANMAR ESSENTIALS-CLASSIC
Tour Notes
- This is a fully guided private tour (Your own air-conditioned vehicle, service of a private driver and English speaking private local guides).
- The tour can be fully customised according to your requirements (Your choice of accommodation, attractions etc).
- You can start the tour at a preferred date.
- In the below itinerary, Total Transfer Time for each day reflects the transfer time between destinations & transfer time between attractions (This does not include waiting time at the airports). Transfer time can vary based on many facts hence this is a guideline only.
- In the below itinerary, Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities for each day reflects the time spent on all attractions/activities (Time spent on attractions/activities can vary based on individual preference hence this is a guideline only)
Tour Highlights
- Bustling capital of Yangon
- Amazing Bagan Temples
- Pindaya Caves
- Picturesque Inle Lake
Itinerary
Mingalarbar and welcome to Myanmar. Upon arrival at the Yangon airport, our guide will meet and greet you. He will also take you to the hotel in Yangon and check you in. Filled with colonial buildings, many pagodas and busy streets, Yangon is becoming the newest hot spot in Asia. You will also notice the many upcoming buildings and skyscrapers slowly transforming Yangon into a modern city. Spend the rest of day at leisure as you prepare for an exciting day tomorrow to explore this historical city.
Total Transfer Time: 1 hour
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: N/A
After an early breakfast, start your sightseeing in Yangon formerly known as Rangoon. Visit the Sule Pagoda that is over 2000 years old, vibrant downtown area with its colonial-era buildings, Bogyoke Market, Indian quarter, the impressive reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Kandawgyi Park and the royal floating barge Karaweik Palace. In the evening, pay a visit to the sacred and renowned Shwedagon Pagoda, the heart of Burmese people. Evening is a spectacular time to visit as the pagoda illuminates with light. Thereafter we will head to China town where you may enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner (own expense).
Total Transfer Time: 30 min
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: 6 hours
Today we will fly to Bagan, home to more than 2000 temples and pagodas. From the 9th to 13th centuries, this city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. Upon arrival we will visit the Nyaung U market. The market is divided into different sections trading a variety of items. Almost all kinds of goods can be found in Nyaung U market ranging from longyi (the traditional sarong of Burmese people) to types of modern clothes, products made of rattan, fruits, vegetables and many more. Market is full of colourful vendors and stalls. It is also a great sight to witness all the hustle and bustle. On completion of the market visit, head to the Minnanthu village to experience the rural lifestyle. Minnanthu Village specialises in peanut oil making, cigar rolling, cotton weaving, sand painting as well as making local artifacts. The tour will be conducted by a local villager giving you an insight into their daily lives.
Total Transfer Time: 2.5 hours
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: 1.5 hours
After a leisurely breakfast, we will visit the UNESCO heritage site in Old Bagan to explore the amazing temples and pagodas. Firstly, we will visit the Shwezigon Pagoda located farthest from rest of the pagodas. Next visit the Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple before heading to Myingabar area to explore the Gubyaukgyi Temple, Mya Zedi inscription and the Manuha Temple. Upon completion on the morning session, head back to your hotel and spend at leisure. Around 3pm, we will proceed to explore rest of the key temples and pagodas. Visit the Dhammayangyi Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Sulamani Temple before completing the day by watching an unforgettable sunset over the plains from Bu Paya.
Total Transfer Time: 30 min
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: 6 hours
Have a delicious breakfast and fuel up with energy as we head to Nyuang U airport for a flight to Heho, located near the Inle lake. Upon arrival, we will drive amongst the beautiful scenery and visit Pindaya Caves, a buddhist pilgrimage site that has around 8000 buddha statues with some of the earlier statues dating back to the 18th century. On completion, we will visit a Shan umbrella factory before heading for our overnight stay at Inle lake.
Total Transfer Time: 4.5 hours
Today, you will enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful Inle Lake featuring stilt houses and villages, floating gardens, fishermen using ancient techniques such as one leg-rowing. We will visit the famous 5-day market, Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda before a lunch stop. Then visit the Indein village to witness many pagodas and the village lifestyle. Thereafter visit the local family workshops which feature silversmiths, cheroot making, and weaving by the “Ring-neck ladies”.
Total Transfer Time: 30 min
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: 8 hours
This morning, we will catch a flight and head to Yangon for the final day. Spend the rest of day at leisure, do some shopping or further explore this city on your own.
Total Transfer Time: 3.5 hours
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: N/A
We hope you have enjoyed the stay in this enchanting country and take home some wonderful memories. Our guide will escort you back to the airport where you will leave us with a warm good bye.
Total Transfer Time: 1 hour
Total Time Spent on Attractions/Activities: N/A
Inclusions
- 7 night accommodation including breakfast (1 Lunch during Inle Lake Tour)
- Airport transfers
- Hire of an air conditioned vehicle including fuel and the service of a private driver (Basic English speaking skills) throughout the tour
- Service of English speaking private local guides
- Applicable fee into attractions/activities (Walking Tour of Yangon, Nyaung U Market, Minnanthu Village, Bagan Temples, Pindaya Caves, Tour of Inle Lake)
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfares
- Domestic Airfares
- Lunch and dinner (Apart from during the Inle Lake Tour where Lunch is included)
- Expenses of a personal nature
- All other expenses not under inclusions