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Tour Code: MUL-GT 201018
Duration: 12 Days
Tour Departure: 21 Sep, 20 Oct 2018, Mandalay
Tour End: Yangon

Overview
Explore most popular attractions in Myanmar within the range of Budget Travel Expense and the perfect introduction for the first-time visitors to Myanmar. Enjoy a visit to U Bein Bridge at beautiful sunset time when you are in Mandalay, the last royal capital in Myanmar that rich in culture. In Bagan, visit the famous Archeological site from 11th century by Car with our tour guide. Kalaw was known as Myanmar’s popular trekking destination, to explore hill tribe villages and a beautiful view of Shan Hill. You will have excursion boat trip to Inle Lake to observe the way of living and floating garden at Inle Lake and back to Yangon.

We offer Hot Balloon tickets for Bagan, and Inle lake on request. Please contact us at least one month in advance

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Tour Details

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival to Mandalay (D)

Pick up by the Private car at Mandalay International Airport/Train/Bus Station and transfer to hotel for check-in. Evening at 3:00 pm, we will meet in the lobby and start evening exploration to cultural heritage site including Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Mandalay hill for a spectacular sunset over the city. Then enjoy welcoming dinner with the group at the restaurant. Overnight at M3 hotel in Mandalay.

Day 2: Ava - Sagaing - Mingun - Amarapura (B, L, -)

Enjoy an organised day trip to four ancient cities by Myanmar Upper Land (MUL's) private car to access the remote four main destinations of around Mandalay: continues visit of the famous places like Mingun, Sagaing, Innwa (aka Ava), Amarapura. During this journey, you will have an experience a boat, and local horse-cart rides inside the Ava Archeological site, and those expenses are included. Our tour guide is taking care of you during full day sightseeing. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Optional activities: Sit at a local tea-shop in Sagaing for a break, and you may have some Myanmar foods and tea. Learn about local who is sitting at the tea shop as their daily life.

Day 3: Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin (B, -, -)

Today we will visit PyinOoLwin, the hill station city where many colonial buildings are located with many historical backgrounds. PyinOoLwin is once the capital of British Burma, and 67 km far away from Mandalay. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery, friendly people, amazing experience, and even good food. Its picturesque views are breath-taking and the smiles on its colourful people are heartbeat-skipping. In the evening drive back to Mandalay and overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 4: Mandalay – Bagan by bus (B, -, -)

Leave for Bagan by morning express bus including pick up and drop off service. You will be in Bagan in the early afternoon and check in at a hotel in Bagan. Then you will have the leisure at the hotel for your convenience. MUL's private car will pick you up (without tour guide) at about 4 pm to feel the sunset along the Irrawaddy river by the local boat and return to your hotel. Overnight at Zfreeti hotel in Bagan.

Day 5 : Bagan (B, L, D)

Enjoy the amazing city of Bagan by Private car with MUL's local tour guide to get the insider perspective to appreciate this famous world heritage site and to discover thousands of ancient pagodas from the 11th century and the life of the local community. The highlights of Bagan is to visit Shwesigon pagoda where you can observe Nat (spirit) images, then a local market in Nyaung U, Ananda Temple; which has four Buddha Images in standing position and the masterpieces of the early style temple architecture of Bagan, Dhammayangyi Pagoda; the most massive shrine, Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest white stucco building in Bagan, Mahuha Temple built by King Manuhar in Mon Style, Lacquer ware local family workshop, fermented bean paste workshop and other interesting places in Bagan. Overnight at Zfreeti hotel in Bagan.

Day 6: Bagan – Kalaw by bus (B, -, -)

In the morning, pick up at the hotel and leave Bagan for Kalaw by day express bus is a great opportunity for you to interact and learn from the local. Do not worry we will let you know exact hotel address and if it is needed we will arrange pick up searvice at bus stop. Kalaw is an old hill station with a laid back atmosphere, refreshing climate, and scenic views. Enjoy your free time to explore as you pleased in Kalaw on your arrangement today. Overnight at Dream Villa hotel in Kalaw.

Day 7: Kalaw Trekking (B, L, D)

We start trekking today from the hotel at 08:30 am, and we then walk through into the hills tribe villages, YwaThit and Tar Yaw (Palaung tribe) and plantations. We will arrive at the viewpoint, 1500m above sea level, around midday and take in the breathtaking views while enjoying our delicious lunch. Then walk back down took us through rice paddies fields and rainforest. You will have an excellent experience to spend a full day in Kalaw. Overnight at Dream Villa hotel in Kalaw. Trekking guide service is included.

Remark: We will arrange half day visit by local truck (without tour guide) in Kalaw city area only for children and adults who are not willing for trekking.

Day 8: Kalaw – Inle – Kakku Pagoda (B, -, -)

Early morning our car will pick up at your hotel and drive to NyaungShwe where our tour guide is waiting for you. After refreshment at the hotel continue to drive to Kakku Pagoda to explore Shan style Buddhist stupas and their tradition. You can also see traditional culture at the villages near Kakku pagoda. Evening visit to Red Mountain wine garden when you come back from Kakku and hope you will happy for a taste of Myanmar wine. Overnight at Royal Inle hotel in NyaungShwe.

Special Event: Enjoy at Red Mountain for tasting Myanmar wine.

Day 9: Inle – Indein (B, L, D)

In the morning take a private boat trip to Indein small village first. It’s located on the western bank of the Inle Lake. You can see incredibly atmospheric despite the crowds. By climbing along the comfortable stairway, notice so many small stupas and most constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. The highlight is to see the local life in the rural village and distinguish Shan-style small stupas. Then come back to Inle Lake and visit the main tourist destinations of the lake. Fantastic Intha people are the Lake dwellers who are unique for their leg rowing. You may visit the famous floating garden, PhaungDawOo Pagoda, silversmith workshop, weaving from lotus fibres, cheroot making. Overnight at Royal Inle hotel in NyaungShwe.

Day 10: NyaungShwe - Yangon by bus (B, -, -)

Enjoy your day to explore the back streets of NyaungShwe and Inle Lake by bike and strike out of the last moment in the countryside for the exploration around the lake perimeter before you catch a night bus and head towards Yangon. Our tour guide will lead you through the day. Overnight at on the express bus.

Remark: Children and adults who are not willing for biking may have free time as we do not arrange any alternative sightseeing or activities today. We suggest you to walk through the city on your own.

Day 11:Yangon arrival (B, L, D)

At your early arrival in Yangon, MUL private car will pick you up at the bus station and bring you to the local tea shop where you can relax and take local breakfast before you go to the hotel for refreshment. Our tour guide will meet you at the hotel and will arrange to leave the luggage at the reception and visit all the famous historical, cultural site of Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 12 :Departure day (B, -, -)

The tour ends in Yangon at this morning. Today is your last day in Yangon and preparation to continue your onward journey. Airport transfer is arranged.