14 Day Discover Burma (Myanmar) 2018 Itinerary

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Small Group Tour
3 Bangkok, 2 Yangon, 2 Bagan, 2 Inle Lake, 3 Mandalay

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit serene Wat Po, home of the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long Exploration of Yangon including the majestic hilltop 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's spiritual landmark Attend a special performance of the world-famous Myanmar Puppets Sunset Cruise along the Irrawaddy River in Bagan, with sweeping views of the city's glistening temples as the sun begins to set Stroll along Mandalay's 200 year-old U-Pein Bridge, the longest and oldest teak bridge in the world In Sagaing, see the peaceful vista of hundreds of white pagodas, including the impressive egg-shaped golden stupa at the Kaunghmudaw Pagoda Morning cruise on the Ayeyarwaddy River takes you to the monumental Mingun Temple with the world's largest ringing bell A "day off" from sightseeing in the popular getaway town of Pyin Oo Lwin, with its fragrant gardens and fresh fruit delights Board a ship that takes you on a full day exploration of Inle Lake's stilt-house villages of the Intha tribe and beautiful floating gardens Enjoy a home hosted lunch in Bagan and participate in a cooking class at the Thahara Inle Heritage

What's this trip about?

    3 Bangkok, 2 Yangon, 2 Bagan, 2 Inle Lake, 3 Mandalay

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Bagan
  • Mandalay
  • Yangon

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip international flights: Los Angeles-Bangkok, Bangkok-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Bangkok-Yangon, Yangon-Bagan, Bagan-Heho, Heho-Mandalay & Mandalay-Bangkok 12 nights First Class accommodations
    • 3 nights Bangkok 2 nights Yangon 2 nights Bagan 2 nights Inle Lake 3 nights Mandalay All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 30 Meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners with wine or beer Bottled water during sightseeing excursions. Bottled water, coffee, and tea with all meals Services of English-speaking Tour Manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

Itinerary

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Thailand
Depart for Thailand

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand! Arrive in exotic Bangkok, Thailand's capital city; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone Overnight: Bangkok

DAY 3, Wednesday - Bangkok City Tour
This morning, embark on a city and temple tour of Bangkok, a fascinating mix of ancient and modern. Begin the tour with a drive through Chinatown and then through the colorful Indian Market. Visit serene Wat Po, the oldest and largest temple in the city, with the astonis...
DAY 4, Thursday - Flight to Yangon
Welcome to Myanmar! Transfer to your hotel where you'll be warmly welcomed upon arrival by your Tour Manager in this melting pot of British, Burmese, Chinese and Indian cultures, where contemporary and colonial Myanmar continues to coexist. View the astonishing panorama ...
DAY 5, Friday - Exploration of Yangon and its Temples
The exploration of Yangon begins at the majestic hilltop 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's spiritual landmark, an incredible array of golden stupas, serene Buddhas and intricate mythical beasts. Then visit Bogyoke Aung San Museum,* former home of the father ...
DAY 6, Saturday - Bagan's 2,000 Temples
A short flight early this morning brings you to Bagan, the country's spiritual center with its over 2,000 pagodas, stupas and temples dotting the golden plains of the city - an astonishing sight to behold! After breakfast, visit the golden stupa of the Shwezigon Pagoda, ...
DAY 7, Sunday - Nyaung-U Market, Home Hosted Lunch, Sunset Cruise, Myanmar Puppet Show
Start the day with a visit to the the Dhamma-yan-gyi Pahto, then proceed to the humming Nyaung-U morning market, totally immersed in Bagan’s daily life as you join the local people shopping, tasting and bargaining at the colorful stalls. Next, on to a palm tree workshop;...
DAY 8, Monday - Flight to Heho, Pindaya, Inle Lake & Wine Tasting
An early morning flight takes you to Heho (Inle Lake). Upon arrival travel to Pindaya famous for its ancient limestone caves. Containing over 8,000 images of Buddha dating back as far as 1750, the Pindaya Cave has the most impressive collection of Buddhist iconography. E...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Cooking Class at the Thahara Inle Heritage, Cruise on Inle Lake
This morning, a unique experience, just for your group! You'll be participating in a cooking class with a chef at the Thahara Inle Heritage. Local Burmese specialties will be prepared by you, with the help of the chef, before a delicious lunch together. Of course, recip...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Inle Lake & Flight to Mandalay
After breakfast, spend your morning at leisure to relax at your hotel. For lunch you will be transported by boat to Nyaung Shwe, before transferring to Heho airport for your afternoon flight to Mandalay, Myanmar’s center of culture and the last Royal capital of Burma. Up...
DAY 11, Thursday - Ayeyarwaddy River Cruise, Mingun’s Temple and Bell, Mandalay Touring
A morning cruise on the Ayeyarwaddy River takes you to the ancient city of Mingun; visit the monumental Mingun Temple, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 but never completed and its 90 ton ringing Mingun bell, the world’s largest. Nearby, view the beautiful white Myathein...
DAY 12, Friday - Pyin Oo Lwin, a Getaway Town
A "day off" from sightseeing as you travel to the popular getaway town of Pyin Oo Lwin, founded by the British. Designed as a place to escape the Mandalay summer heat, it’s famous mostly for its local fruits, jams, vegetables and fruit wines. Enjoy a traditional lunch, t...
DAY 13, Saturday - U-Pein Teak Bridge, Mahagandayone Monastery, Flight to Bangkok
After breakfast drive to Amarapura, a former capital of Burma. Visit a workshop and watch craftsman practice bronze casting, a traditional Burmese art used for hundreds of years. Then stroll along the 200 year-old U-Pein Bridge, the longest and oldest teak bridge in the ...
DAY 14, Sunday - Depart Thailand
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include intra-flights Bangkok-Yangon, Yangon-Bagan, Bagan-Heho, Heho-Mandalay & Mandalay-Bangkok.
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