Combining many impressive temples and pagodas with natural beauties such as Inle Lake, this eight day trip visits all the highlights to get a feel for this friendly and inviting country.
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Arrive at Rangoon and transfer to you hotel. This afternoon you visit the beautiful Kandawgyi Lake, colossal reclining Buddha Chaukhtatkyi and the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda which towers over the city.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Inya Lake Hotel
Inya Lake Hotel
Situated in 37 acres of lush gardens, the colonial styled hotel with its teakwood floors and oriental feel offers guests a comfortable stay. Rooms have views over the lake or gardens, and there is a pool, bar, tennis court and fitness centre available.
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Fly to Bagan, Temple Sightseeing
This morning depart Rangoon and fly to Bagan. Today you have a sightseeing tour of Bagan’s many distinctive pagodas such as Shwezigon; Wetkyi-in-Gubyaukgyi, a 13th century cave temple with interesting frescoes; Ananda Pagoda, one of the finest, largest and best persevered in Old Bagan, and Htilominlo Temple which is known to be the last Myanmar Style temple built in Bagan. Afternoon sightseeing highlights includes Sulamani Temple and Thatbyinnyu Temple which towers above the other monuments of Bagan. As the sun goes down you can watch the view over the temples.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in The Hotel @Tharabar Gate Included meals: Breakfast
The Hotel @Tharabar Gate
Offering sophisticated Burmese design and with breath-taking views of Bagan, The Hotel @Tharabar Gate prides itself on personalised service. The hotel has a pool, spa and two restaurants.
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Fly to Mandalay; Amarapura and Inwa sightseeing
Depart Bagan and fly to Mandalay. From here you journey to the former royal capital, Inwa, where you visit the 'leaning tower of Ava' and the elegant teakwood monastery Bagaya Kyaung. This afternoon transfer to another ancient royal capital, Amarapura where you visit Mahagandayon monastery and the nearby U Bein bridge. At more than two centuries old and at 1.2 km long, it is the longest teakwood bridge in the world.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Mandalay Included meals: Breakfast
Hotel Mandalay
Hotel Mandalay is in a good location on a main road in the city. The spacious rooms have complementary WiFi.
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Mingun and Mandalay
Taking a short ride upriver to Mingun, you visit the mammoth base of the unfinished pagoda which was due to be world's largest pagoda, however building stopped in 1819 due to the death of King Bodawpaya. You also visit the Mingun Bell, said to be the largest hanging un-cracked bell in the world. This afternoon enjoy a tour of Mandalay, including the highly revered Mahamuni Pagoda; a gold leaf hammering craft shop, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned as the world's largest book for its 729 stone slabs containing the entire Buddhist scriptures, and Mandalay Hill for views over the city and Ayeyarwaddy River.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Hotel Mandalay Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly to Heho, visit Inle Lake
Depart Mandalay and fly to Heho. Transferring to Inle Lake, located approximately 900m above sea level, the lake is 20km long and 6km wide, where you have a long tailed boat trip to Innpawkhone Village. Here you will see lotus and silk weaving in production, visit Nanpan to discover traditional boat making methods, the cheroot (Burmese cigar) factory, continue to Phaungdaw U Pagoda and a short visit to Leshae Village where you can see the making of Buddha image from dried flower powder. Afterwards visit Nga Phae Chaung monastery (Jumping Cat Monastery) and floating gardens.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Inle Resort Included meals: Breakfast
Inle Resort
Located on the shores of Inle Lake, the boutique eco-resort is traditionally designed in Burmese style. The wooden bungalows, situated in the tropical gardens, have a living area with views over a natural pond.
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Indainn sightseeing
Taking a boat ride along the small scenic creek that runs into Inle Lake, continuing your sightseeing visit to Indain and its enchanting 17th century pagodas.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Inle Resort Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly to Rangoon, city sightseeing
Depart Heho and fly to Rangoon. A visit to Scott Market, noted for its variety of handicrafts and other items, provides an excellent opportunity for a shopping spree before a visit in China town. Also explore Pansodan Street, with its large and impressive colonial era buildings and sidewalk markets, followed by Botataung Pagoda, which as it is hollow, you can walk through and see many ancient relics and artifacts.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Inya Lake Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
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