Bago + SIC Base

Bago Yangon Bagan Mandalay Lago Inle Kalaw

General information

Description

COLLECTIVE TOUR WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURES, min 2 PAX

Hotels during the tour:

PLEASE NOTE!
On the last day, the flight Heho / Rgn (Yangon) arrives in the morning, so it is necessary that to book the international flight for the return of passengers in the AFTERNOON (possibility to add extra charge when booking the day use at the Sedona Hotel) .

Otherwise you will need to spend another night in Yangon. In this case, you can add an extra during the booking process which will include dinner on the last day + overnight at hotel in Yangon with breakfast + transfer to the airport the next day.

Program

Day 1: MONDAY - YANGON
Arrive Yangon International Airport - transfer to the hotel (lunch) - tour of Yangon including the Reclining Buddha and the Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon

Day 2: TUESDAY-Bago - Yangon
Departure to visit the ancient capital Bago, 80 km northeast of Yangon. Along the way we stop at a typical market in the countryside and factories of the vessels. Shwemandaw visit of the pagoda, known as the great pagoda of gold 1000 years old, considered one of the most 'sacred Birmania.Si admire the view from the pagoda Hinta gone on the hill. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the giant reclining Buddha, "Shwethalyaung" long 55 meters high 16. Return by bus to Yangon. On the way back we will stop 'at the pagoda Kyaik Pun, with four 30 m high giant Buddha sitting back to back, and the temple "nat" for the protection of drivers. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: WEDNESDAY - BAGAN
This amazing archaeological level, which covers an area of ​​40 km, along a bend dell'ayeyarwady, is one of the richest in Asia. Capital of Burma for over two centuries, was founded in 1044 by King Anawrahta, architect of the unification of the country.
Early morning transfer to airport - flight Yangon / Bagan - arrive in about 1 hour now takes advantage of the more 'fresh of the day for the visit of Bagan, the place' more 'charming Burma. Stop at the colorful market in Nyaung-oo, visit the beautiful Shwezigon pagoda, whose bell-shaped stupa and 'became the prototype for all other pagodas in Burma, and visit other temples and pagodas of the most' important and spectacular , and the beautiful lacquer factory, typical of Bagan. Lunch at local restaurant on the River. In the afternoon visit to Ananda Temple, the temple Manuha particular, to conclude with an unforgettable sunset panorama of a high pagoda. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in hotel

Day 4: THURSDAY - MANDALAY
Capital from 1857 to 1885, is today an important cultural, religious and commercial center of Myanmar.
Here alternated the Burmese capital since the fall of Bagan, until its fall during the British rule and the adventurous escape the last King of Burma in India.
Several buildings in the city 'and its surroundings bear witness to the ancient splendor of the last Burmese kingdom.
Transfer to the airport, flight Bagan / Mandalay (30 minutes). The last capital of Myanmar kingdom before the British occupation decreed the end, sending the unfortunate King Thibaw in exile, is now the second largest city with a population of around one million. Check after 30 minutes by air from Bagan, and after the transfer of about one hour from the airport, immediately began visiting dell'affascinante Amarapura, the ancient capital, the monastery Mahagandayon where there is a silent meal of almost a thousand monks, the bridge U Bein, the more 'long teak bridge all of the world. Then he admires, from vantage point, the magnificent panorama of the hills of Sagaing, dotted with temples and pagodas. Lunch. Continue to Mandalay, hotel accommodation and time to relax. In the afternoon continue the visit with a stop to the puppet workshops and tapestries, and the district where the marble work. Then visit the 'important Mahamuni pagoda with a huge statue of Buddha seated from dall'Arakhan, covered with gold leaf votive. Walk through the colorful market. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 5: FRIDAY-MANDALAY - Mingun - MANDALAY
After breakfast transfer to the local boat molo.Escursione Mingun, an ancient city 'real. Along the banks of the river are observed landscapes and scenes of river life. Visit the archaeological area of ​​Mingun that includes the huge unfinished pagoda, the bell over 'world's largest, weighing 90 tons, and Myatheindan pagoda, built with special turns white, symbolizing the mythological mountains. Back to Mandalay, always by boat. Lunch at local restaurant. Time to relax at the hotel. In the afternoon we visit the monastery Shwenandaw, with beautiful wood inlay, a wonderful example of traditional Burmese art, the only survivor of the royal palace buildings completely destroyed during World War II mondiale.Si continues to enjoy a panoramic view over the city 'from the hill Mandalay. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 6: Saturday-Inle Lake - Shan State OPPORTUNITY 'TO VISIT TRIBAL MARKETS "5 days"
Transfer to the airport and short flight from Mandalay to Heho, Shan State, bordering Thailand, known as the "Switzerland of Myanmar" to the beautiful mountain landscapes. Transfer to Inle Lake via the scenic route to arive in about 1 hour. There he embarks on motor launches and start the tour of Inle Lake, with second breakfast in a restaurant on the lake: the lake and 'very beautiful and very picturesque! They meet the fishermen rowing with his leg, according to the local system, the famous floating gardens and orchards, visit the famous monastery Nga Pha Kyaung for cats trained by monks, the Intha villages, built over the water, and the great u Kyaung Phaung Daw pagoda, the most 'important of the Shan State. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Sunday-Pindaya - Kalaw
Departure to Pindaya with a stop at the typical village of Aungban - lunch at local restaurant, visit to handicraft factories of umbrellas, and local cigars. Pindaya visit the famous caves sacred to Buddhists, in which it was made over the centuries, more 'than 9000 Buddha statues of all shapes and sizes that peep through a maze of stalactites and stalagmites lit by candles. Proceed to Kalaw, location 'holiday popular with the British colonial time to the cool pine forests and beautiful mountain views, and where there is now a settlement of the famous Nepalese Gurkha. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kalaw.

Day 8: MONDAY - YANGON AND DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for flight to Yangon. Morning arrival and transfer for lunch at local restaurant - That concludes the tour of the city 'of Yangon, called the "city-garden" for its rich vegetation and two magnificent laghi.su which' built. Visit the city center 'in the colonial district and the harbor. Strolling in Chinatown, the classic Chinese district of hits rickshaw 'and stalls with all kinds of items, temples and painted red by the smoking incense, restaurants, artisans, etc. .. Finally, to stop shopping at the Bogyoke Aung San Market. Dating back to 1926 contains nearly two thousand shops selling luxury items and daily use, in addition to crafts typical of the whole country. Transfer to airport and departure ..

Price includes

- Seat in coach tour with local guide
- Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar
- Domestic flights Asian Wings Airways, Air Bagan, Air Mandalay (private airlines)
- Porterage at airports (one suitcase per person)
- Full board (drinks excluded) with meals in the hotel or local restaurants from dinner on the first day to lunch last day
- Transfers, tours, entrance fees as per program

Price does not include

- International departure tax
- Tips
- Extra personal
- Insurance
- Entry visa
- Anything not expressly mentioned in “Quote includes”