HGT Travels

Magnificent Myanmar - 11 Days

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$ 0 USD
(twin sharing basis)

Trip Description

Take a journey to mystical Myanmar offering a variety of historical artifacts, discover the enchanting nature such as the graceful lakes, enchanting caves, thousand-year-old golden pagodas and the unique culture of different ethnic groups. Be a guest of the Burmese people who are friendly, pleasant, and charming accompanied by a hospitable and welcoming heart. Witness the grandeur of Botahtaung Pagoda, believed to have housed Buddha's eight strands of hair. The 2,500 years old magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda sheathed in 11 tons of pure gold and 4,350 diamonds weighing 1800 carats is yet another highlight of Myanmar. Maha Kalyani Sima and the Kya Khat Wine monastery, home to over 1200 Buddhist monks allures every tourist.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01 :
 Yangon arrival
Day 02 :
 Yangon sight-seeing
Day 03 :
 Bago excursion
Day 04 :
 Yangon to Bagan via morning flight
Day 05 :
 Bagan tour
Day 06 :
 Bagan to Mandalay
Day 07 :
 Full day sight-seeing in Mandalay
Day 08 :
 Mandalay to Heho (by morning flight) – Pindaya Caves to Inle Lake (by private car)
Day 09 :
 Inle Lake and Indein boat trip
Day 10 :
 Heho to Yangon (by late morning flight)
Day 11 :
 Yangon Departure
Important Notes
The trip rate is quoted in dollars on a per person basis (double room and applied for a private tour). Price is quoted on a group basis and if the numbers decrease the right to revise the package remains with the company. If a particular hotel is unavailable during the period of booking then alternative suggestions (along with the surcharge if any) of the same category will be provided by the company. The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road condition, flight, type of class and operating conditions. All the above points of interest are open for a visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reasons, we will replace with a similar point of interest. 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Yangon arrival

We will be arriving at the Yangon International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. We are free to walk around on our own to get a glimpse of the historic city.

Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 02 : Yangon sight-seeing

After breakfast, we start the sight-seeing in Yangon with a visit to the Botahtaung Pagoda, which is believed to have housed Buddha's eight strands of hair before being distributed elsewhere. We then continue our tour of Yangon with a visit to the Chaukhtatgyi reclining Buddha image; a colossal Buddha image. We visit the Bogyoke market; a shopping market with more than 2000 shops selling all kinds of products but of special mention is the beautiful exotic "Shan Bag" velvet slippers, lacquerware, gem shops and all sorts of handicraft. In the evening, we visit the 2,500 years old magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda sheathed in 11 tons of pure gold and 4,350 diamonds weighing 1800 carats.  Shwedagon offers its visitors a spectacular show of lights and shadows at the time of sunset.

Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 03 : Bago excursion

After breakfast, we head over for an excursion to Bago. This ancient Mon Capital is situated nearly 80 kilometers northeast of Yangon. On the way to Bago, we witness the countryside views, and after driving for an hour, we arrive at Bago. The sight-seeing tour highlights include Maha Kalyani Sima and the Kya Khat Wine monastery where we see over 1200 Buddhist monks having their merit lunch in total silence by 10:30 am.

Then, an excellent visit to Shwemawdaw Pagoda which is almost the same age as Shwedagon but was built in Mon style and then to the Kyaikpun Pagoda. Later we take a short visit to Shwethalyaung, the most beautiful Reclining Buddha; and The Hanthawadi Palace: Kanbawza Thadi, the famous palace of King Bayinnaung (1551–1581 A.D.) is being extensively excavated, and some buildings are being rebuilt.

Overnight in Bago.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 04 : Yangon to Bagan via morning flight

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Yangon from Bago for a flight to Bagan. On arrival at the Nyaung Oo airport, welcome and meet with the station guide. Before check-in at the hotel, we directly visit the Nyaung Oo colorful Market and Shwezigon Pagoda which is believed to enshrine tooth and a bone of Lord Buddha. We continue to travel Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with beautiful mural paintings of the Jataka scenes. We later transfer to the hotel for check-in. On the afternoon, the sight-seeing tour continues to a lacquerware industry where we observe the way of making lacquerware. In Myanmar, the origins of the lacquer seem to have come from Bagan in about 12th to 13th century. We later visit Manuha; a temple with large Buddha images that depict life in prison from a captive king's perspective. We continue our visit to Nanpaya; an ancient sandstone temple with the most beautiful stone carvings, and later witness the architectural masterpiece of the Ananda Temple; resembling a Greek cross. Our last stop for today is the Shwesandaw Pagoda popular for its beautiful sunset. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Included meals: Breakfast
Day 05 : Bagan tour

After breakfast, morning sight-seeing of our tour begins with the Shwe Gukyi temple in the scenic old Bagan area. Here we have a chance to study the ruins of the palace site. We visit the highest temple in Bagan "Thatbyinnyu," Dhammayangyi, a massive temple with the most exceptional brickwork, Sulamuni temple where we see beautiful frescos from 18th-century 's Kone Baung era. Additionally, it also has a beautiful background history. Our visit begins with Queen Phwar Saw village in the afternoon where we see the typical Burmese village life. We later proceed to Lay Myathna and Phaya Thonezu Temple and have a stroll among the ruined temples.

Overnight in Bagan.
Suggested optional tour: Balloons over Bagan is a hot air balloon ride for about 1 and half hours offering an overlook of the scenic Bagan.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 06 : Bagan to Mandalay

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive from Bagan to Mandalay and a make stop at Mount Popa. We climb the seven hundred and seventy-seven steps that take us at an altitude of 1,518 meters; it is a core of an extinct volcano and believed to be the abode of the legendary "Nats" or the spirit Gods. We return to the hotel.

Overnight in Mandalay.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 07 : Full day sight-seeing in Mandalay

We drive from Mandalay and proceed to visit an ancient city of Amarapura, a silk weaving industry. We enjoy the grand serenity of 1.2 km long U Bein wooden Bridge constructed in 1849 is about three-quarter of a mile with 1086 posts and Taung- ta-man Lake that will give we an enchanting experience. We visit Mahagandaryone Monastery, the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar. Daily at around 10:30 a.m. about 700 monks queue up for their last meal on this day. We also visit the famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacred Buddha Image in Mandalay. We visit a gold foil making cottage industry. We check-in at the hotel followed by an afternoon sight-seeing that begins with visits to Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World's Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures.  Our tour continues to Mandalay Hill, optional cycling around the base of the Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view. Optional stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from a different location can also go by car. Return can also be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of the elevator just before the platform.

Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 08 : Mandalay to Heho (by morning flight) – Pindaya Caves to Inle Lake (by private car)
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Heho. We drive to a small quiet town Pindaya, 48 km north of Kalaw and enjoy the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya through picturesque landscapes. On arrival, we visit the Pindaya caves a place well-known for its countless Buddha images. We view these ancient caves ensconced in a limestone ridge where there are more than 9000 Buddha images made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer, and cement, arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth throughout the various chambers. We later visit a local family that makes the colorful handmade paper umbrellas. We continue to drive to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is situated. Free at leisure for the remaining day.

Overnight at the hotel in Inle.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 09 : Inle Lake and Indein boat trip
We have breakfast at the hotel and head over for a visit to the Indein village; the hidden treasure of Inle Lake.  Later we visit the Shwe Indaing pagoda complex that is newly open to International travelers where one will be amazed by ruined stupas from the 13th century.  On the way, we will enjoy the natural beauty on the way like vegetable gardens, child and young monks (novices) enjoying their morning bath in the clear stream, water buffaloes and people among the paddy fields, etc.
After a pleasant stroll among the pagoda complex, walk back along the bamboo forest to the jetty to take back the boat to Inle Lake. 
Return to the hotel, stay free at leisure in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel in Inle.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Heho to Yangon (by late morning flight)
After breakfast, we are free to explore the lake until transference to the Heho airport where we take a flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, we check-in at the hotel. Later, we go for the sight-seeing in Yangon consisting of visits to the Sule Pagoda, City Hall, Ministers's building, High Court and many colonial buildings and the Maha Bandoola Park where the Independence Monument is located at the heart of the city. We are free to explore on our own and go for souvenir shopping. In the evening we suggest visiting China Town, a night market selling fresh fruits, flowers and local delicacies. Later, we return to the hotel.

Overnight in Yangon.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 11 : Yangon Departure

After breakfast, we transfer to the Yangon International airport for our final departing flight.

Included meals: Breakfast
Important Notes
The trip rate is quoted in dollars on a per person basis (double room and applied for a private tour). Price is quoted on a group basis and if the numbers decrease the right to revise the package remains with the company. If a particular hotel is unavailable during the period of booking then alternative suggestions (along with the surcharge if any) of the same category will be provided by the company. The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, road condition, flight, type of class and operating conditions. All the above points of interest are open for a visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reasons, we will replace with a similar point of interest. 

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What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation with Twin/Double sharing basis as hotels mentioned 
  • Meals as mentioned.
  • All land transport.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Entrance fees.
  • English speaking guides (different guide in each area).
  • Cool towel & bottled water during sight-seeing.

What's not Included

  • International flights.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Optional or suggested tours.
  • Visa arrangement and visa stamp at the international gate.
  • Drink and beverage in meals. 
  • Tipping for local guide, driver, bellboy, staff (depends on  the travelers budget)
  • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Accommodation

The hotels’ standards in Myanmar vary, especially in quality and availability. Our accommodation will be on deluxe hotels (4-5 stars) during the entire trip. We provide an upgraded hotel option (luxury) for at a cost of USD 750 for low season and USD 1000 for high season.The accommodations on this tour are on a twin sharing basis, and a single supplement charge of additional USD 850 is applicable on request. If a particular hotel is unavailable during the period of booking, then alternative suggestions of the same category will be provided by the company.

Meals

Myanmar cuisine is a staple diet composed of mainly rice or noodles, served with curries made from meat and fish, and a dish of vegetables, salads, soup, and condiments. The curries in Myanmar are less spicy compared to the ones served in Thailand. Meals & drinks at international hotels can be pricey. Good local restaurants are widely available with almost the same quality of food and hygiene as hotels on more affordable prices. However,  we do not recommend small roadside restaurants as it can be risky for health.

The given prices are per person with excluded international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.

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