14 Day Discover Burma (Myanmar) : Oct '18 - Apr '19
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Depart for Thailand
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
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 asto...
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 panora...
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 fath...
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 Pagod...
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 worksh...
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...
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, re...
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....
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 Myath...
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...
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 t...
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast
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Bad trip and even worst customer service
Our trip in January 2020 to Myanmar did have many issues and bad experiences. After return we did contact Gate1 multiple times on the phone and e mails.No solution a...
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