8-Day Compact Tour of Myanmar (USD 1090 per person)
Coverage : Yangon / Bagan / Mandalay / Inle Lake
Duration: 8-Day / 7-Night
Operational period: Year Round
Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon
Day 2. Yangon /Bagan (flight)
Day 3. Bagan / Popa / Bagan
Day 4. Bagan / Mandalay (flight)
Day 5. Mandalay / Mingun / Mandalay
Day 6. Mandalay / Heho (Inle Lake) (flight)
Day 7. Inle Lake / Yangon (flight)
Day 8. Yangon out
Day 1. Yangon
Welcome by our tour guide and Yangon sightseeing includes faded colonial down town and world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the most venerable of all places of worship in South East Asia.
Day 2. Yangon – Bagan by flight
Explore this ancient capital with immense collections of archeological treasure. Nothing in Southeast Asia comes close to the enormity and heritage that brings back the living reality of the sovereignty of Myanmar. With existing over 2000 stupas and pagodas sprawling along the bank of Ayeyarwaddy river.
Day 3. Bagan – Mandalay by flight
Myanmar has enormous significance to the people of Myanmar since it was the capital of their last Monarchy and has long been known as a centre of skilled craftsmanship supplied to the royal courts in former times. Sightseeing includes ancient teak palace, the life like Buddha image and some of the crafts working places.
Day 4. Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan
Day trip to Mt. Popa is the highlight for our today's excursion. This 1518 meter solitary peak is home of Myanmar's most powerful "NATS" - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honored by some Myanmar people. The one-hour (777 steps) climb to the summit gives you the impressive view.
Day 5. Day 5 Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay
Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. This 45 minute memorable journey gives visitors a fascinating experience. This Pagoda might now have been the World's Largest Pagoda. Unfortunately, the patron died before the construction was completed.
Day 6. Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake by flight+car+boat
One of the most picturesque spots in Southeast Asia, Inle Lake and surrounding region is an outstanding alternative to the historical sites of Bagan and Mandalay. Surrounded by hazy Blue Mountains, this lovely lake is home to the Intha people, who constructed villages on stilts over the surface of the lake and farm floating islands created from mud and reed. The Intha are also known for their unique leg rowing. Although Inle Lake and the leg-rowers are the most famous attraction in the region, there's more.
Day 7. Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon by flight
Head back to airport at Heho and fly back to Yangon. In the afternoon, visit Bogyoke market browsing among the stalls for souvenirs shopping.
Day 8. Yangon departure Let's conclude our tour in this golden land by waving hands saying good bye!
USD 975 per person for a group of TWO, Land only.
Inclusive: 5 Nights accommodations, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking tour guides, ground transportations (car+boat), domestic flights, zone fees
Exclusive: international flights, visa fees, drinks, tips, airport tax
Valid until end of May 2007.
Hotels
Yangon - Summit Parkview Hotel (superior)
Bagan - Thazin Garden Hotel (superior)
Mandalay - Mandalay City Hotel (superior)
Inle Lake - Paradise Inle Resort (traditional style floating cottage)

