Burma or Myanmar, popularly known as Land of
Golden Pagodas. Its rich cultural heritage, glittering temples and stupas and
unspoiled natural beauty is a rewarding experience. Experience the exotic city
of Bangkok with ancient temples, fashionable market places and colorful
riverside attractions, beach resorts of Pattaya with ample opportunities to
enjoy all the modem amenities of water
sports.
Day 1-2 LOS
ANGELES OR NEW YORK/ BANGKOK:
Welcome aboard your flight
to Bangkok: Enjoy the onboard hospitality day 2 cross the dateline.
Day 3 BANGKOK:
This morning arrive in
Bangkok, and transfer to Hotel Royal Orchid/Siam City. Free for rest &
relaxation. Evening enjoy a Thai dinner and classical dance
performance.
Day 4 BANGKOK:
After breakfast at hotel. A
drive outside the city to the rural Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak where
fresh fruit and produce and all varieties of household Goods are sold at
bargains, from small boats and floating platforms. This evening free.
(B)
Day 5 BANGKOK/YANGON:
Thai Airways International
flight from Bangkok Arrive at the Yangon International Airport Welcome by our
assigned guide and transfer to Hotel Kandawgyi Palace/Equatorial. (B,D)
Day
6 YANGON/BAGAN:
Breakfast at the hotel,
transfer to airport and take a flight to Bagan, the Ancient Capital and
Birthplace of Myanmar Culture. Morning sightseeing begins with visit to the
Nyaung Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas;
Wetkyi-in Gubyakkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes;
Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and visit lacquer ware
factory. Afternoon visit begins with Ananda Temple, an architectural
masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; Thatbyinnyu, the highest of Bagan
temples; Mingalarzedi Pagoda; Sunset from a temple and to end the day with
Bupaya Pagoda, a Pyu
style pagoda on the banks of majestic Irrawaddy River.
Hotel Thante/Thazin Garden (BLD)
Day
7 BAGAN:
Breakfast at the hotel,
drive to Pwasaw village, to see daily life style of Pagan people and the
ancient Sulamani Temple. This afternoon you'll visit Mingala Zedi, Abeyadana
Temple and Ashe Anauk etleik Pagoda, which is famous for 550 Jataka scenes in
terracotta plaques. Our final stop is at Lawkanada Pagoda, the landmark pagoda
of Pagan for a beautiful sunset. Hotel Thante/Thazin Garden (BLD)
Day
8 BAGAN/MANDALAY:
Breakfast at the hotel,
transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay, and the last Capital of Myanmar
monarch. Morning excursion to Ancient Capital Amarapura, 11 Kilometers south of
Mandalay visiting Mahagandayon monastery 1.2 kilometer long U Bein Wooden
Bridge and
visit silk-weaving factory. Hotel Mandalay Swan/Emerald
Land. Afternoon visit Maha Muni Buddha Image and handy crafts workshops such as
goldsmith, woodcarvings etc. Then proceed to Shwe Kyaung, and end up the day
with Mandalay Hill, the vantage point for the view of Mandalay.
(BLD)
Day 9 MANDALAY/HEHO:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for Heho, the Shan State known for its colorful
markets, scenery, country sites and especially its people, a mixture of tribal
races. Transfer from Heho airport to Pindaya. Excursion of the Shan State.
Drive from Pindaya to Inle Lake. Hotel Hupin Khaung Daing Resort/Golden Island.
(BLD)
Day 10 INLE LAKE:
Breakfast
at the hotel. Excursion of the Inle Lake well known for its scenic beauty and its unique leg rower. Tour
highlights include Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; Ngaphae Chaung typical Shan Monastery
of jumping cats; wonderful floating gardens; native method of fishing;
traditional weaving villages and village life in the lake. (Please note that
the floating market is once every 5 days, but may vary according to the
Buddhist Sabbath day. (BLD)
Day 11 INLE/HEHO/YANGON:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning transfer to Heho airport and return back to Yangon. Afternoon,
excursion to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world and the most
venerated Buddhist Monument in Myanmar, where one can see the lifestyle of
Myanmar People. Afternoon Sule Paya and Yangon City Center. Overnight at Hotel
Kandawgyi Palace/Equatorial. (BLD)
Day 12 YANGON /BANGKOK/
HOME:
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to Yangon
International Airport for Bangkok with onwards connection to Homeward bound
flight. (B)
Departure dates:
2008:Feb 4, 11, 18 Mar 11, 25 Apr 8, 22, 28 May 6, 20, 27 Jun 3, 17, 24 Jul 1, 15, 22, 29 Aug 13, 20, 27
Sep 10, 24
Peak season airfare surcharge $495.00
Jun-
August and Dec.
Tour
cost:$4696.00 Per person twin sharing
Single Supplement $1872.00
Cost includes:
Round trip economy coach
airfare from New York/Los Angeles, hotels, daily American breakfast through
out, Lunches and dinners during Burma tours, transfers to and from airports to
hotels, baggage handling, sightseeing tours by car /coach, English speaking
guide, cultural events, all entry fees for monuments and museums, services of
our tour managers.
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