Tour Sittaung
Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo - Yangon - Mandalay - Monywa -
Pokkaku -
Bagan - Kalaw - Inle - Yangon
YT 5(13 Days/12 Nights)Tour
Day 1. Yangon Arrival
Arrive
at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our tour guide and
transfer to hotel. Special evening visit to the massive Shwedagon
pagoda, one of the wonders of the world for its religious
significance and Myanmar lavishness, artistic beauty and its
association with Myanmar culture. Overnight at Yangon.
Day 2.Yangon - Kyaikhtiyo (By Coach)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning transfer to Kyaikhtiyo, 185 km 6 hours drive from
Yangon. On the way we cross over Sittaung River by Bridge. First we
will arrive to the base camp of Kyaikhtiyo (Kin-Pun-Sakan), and then
take 45 minutes car ride up to Yathedaung, after that
 45 minutes
walk up to the Pagoda.
The Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is located at Mon state;
this mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously
perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 km above sea-level. You
can see the panoramic view over Sittaung river valley, green forest
and beautiful mountain ranges. Overnight at Kyaikhtiyo.
Day 3. Kyaikhtiyo - Bago - Yangon (By Coach)
 Breakfast
at Hotel. After Sun Rise, visit the rest of places on the hill, and
then walk down to Yathedaung and down-ride to the base camp, after
that drive back to Yangon. En route stop at Bago, it is 80 km 1½
hours drive from Yangon, an ancient Mon city to see Shwemawdaw
pagoda, one of the most venerable pagodas in Myanmar, Shwe
Tharlyaung, a colossal life-like reclining Buddha image, four huge
Buddha images of Kyaikpun Pagoda. Return to Yangon in the
evening. Overnight at Yangon.
Day 4. Yangon - Mandalay - Amarapura – Ava – Sagaing - Mandalay
(By Flight)
 Breakfast
at Hotel. Transfer to Yangon Airport for morning flight to Mandalay.
Arrive at Mandalay International Airport, Morning excursion to
ancient capital Amarapura, old royal city before Mandalay. Tour
highlights are Maha-gandayon Monastery (Buddhist University); U Bein
Wooden Bridge, over 150years long woodenbridge and silk weaving
industry. Then proceed to Ava (Inwa), once a royal capital for four
times which is visited by horsecart, to visit Bagaya Monastery,
Nanmyint Watch Tower, Maha Aungmye Bonzan brick monastery.
In the
afternoon sightseeings in Sagaing are Ywataung Village, well-known
for its silver craftsmen; Kaunghmudaw, an enormous solid dome-shaped
pagoda; and picturesque Sagaing Hills, offer panoramic view of the
valleys and a retreat for Buddhist saints. After that drive back to
Mandalay. Overnight at Mandalay.
Day 5. Mandalay- Mingun - Mandalay (by Boat)
 Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning excursion to Mingun by boat, 11 km. upriver from
Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour
highlights include: huge unfinished Mingun Pagoda; Sattawya Pagoda
with marble foot-print of Buddha; Mingun Bell, which weights 90
tons- the largest uncracked ringing bell in the world and
Myatheindan Pagoda with seven concentric terraces. Then return to
Mandalay, 45 minute boat trip is a very pleasant way to see the life
a long the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Afternoon sightseeing to Mandalay to visit the most venerable
Mahamuni Pagoda; Myanmar traditional handicraft workshops: marble
works, woodcarvings, gold-leaf making and tapestry works; Mandalay
Royal Palace; Zegyo Market; Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery,
noted for its exquisite wood carving; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the
world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, and
Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for panoramic view of the city.
Overnight at Mandalay.
Day 6. Mandalay - Monywa (By Coach)
 Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning transfer to Monywa, 136 km ,3 hours drive from
northwest of Mandalay and then cross the Chindwin River by local
ferry boat and 45 km minutes drive to Shwe Ba Hill and Po Win Taung
Caves where more than 450,000 sandstone Buddha’s were carved in the
hillsides in caves, alcoves, or tiny niches. Overnight at Monywa.
Day 7. Monywa- Mandalay-Bagan (By Flight)
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit to the famous
Thanboddhay Temple which resembles Indonesia’s Borobudur because of
similarities in its architectural design and Thanbokde Pagoda, with
over 500,000 Buddha images; Bodhi-ta-taung (one thousand Bo trees).
After morning sightseeing drive to Mandalay for evening flight to
Bagan Airport. Overnight at Bagan.
Day 8. Bagan (Sightseeing)
 Breakfast
at Hotel.Morning sightseeings to Nyaung U Market,combination of a
wet bazzar for locals and a souvenir and crafts market for tourists.
Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later sand stone stupa;
Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with the antique mural paintings in 13th
century; Wetkyi-Inn Gubyaukkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of
Buddha tales; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and
Tharabar Gate, the only remaining gate of 9th Century A.D.
Afternoon excursion to Myinkabagubyaukgyi Temple which is also noted
for the paintings ,the earliest now extant in Bagan; Ananda Temple,
only one architectural masterpiece with the glazed-clay plaques;
Ananda Okkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th Century mural
paintings; Thatbyinnyu Temple, the white-watch Temples; Dhammayangyi,
a massive Temple with the great Myanmar masonary; lacquerware
industry and Shwesandaw Pagoda, especially for the sunset. Overnight
at Bagan.
Day 9. Bagan - Popa - Kalaw(By Coach)
 Breakfast
at Hotel.Morning drive to Kalaw. On the way we can visit Mt. Popa,
it is an extinct volcano and the abode of the powerful spirits known
as “Nats”. Time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top to
enjoy the panoramic view of the area.And then proceed to Kalaw.
Enjoy the great scenic beauties of the countryside along the
road.Overnight at Kalaw.
Day 10. Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle (By Coach)
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning excursion in Kalaw.
It is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests.
There are many hill tribe villages and people in the surrounding
areas including the Palaung and Pa-Oh tribes. These people are
well-known for their very beautiful costumes and friendly faces. And
then proceed to Pindaya, it is a small quiet town, about 47
kilometers north of Kalaw. Sightseeing to Pindaya Lake (Poktaloke
Kan) and Pindaya Cave, also know as “Shwe U Min’’ it is home to over
8,000 Buddha images of various size. After that transfer to Inle, 92
km. 2 hours drive from Pindaya. Overnight at Inle.
Day 11. Inle Sightseeing
 Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning sightseeing in Inle lake, the vast picturesque
lake, 900 metres above sea-level, a haven for waterfowl and other
birds, famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauties. Tour
highlights include: Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; wonderful floating
gardens; floating markets; natives’ method of fishing; traditional
weaving industry and village life on the lake. Overnight at Inle.
Day 12. Inle - Heho - Yangon (By Flight)
 Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning visit to Nyaung Shwe. Then transfer to Heho
Airport for flight back to Yangon. Afternoon visit to Kabaaye (World
Peace) Pagoda; Chaukhtatkyi, reclining Buddha Image and National
Museum. Overnight at Yangon.
Day 13. Yangon Departure
Afternoon sightseeing to Bogyoke Aung San Market;
Myanmar famous gems and jewellery sales centers and Sule Pagoda with
the specific octagonal shape. Evening transfer to Yangon
International Airport for departure flight.
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Special Extension Tour Program For Relax
After ending the tours,visitors can relax in Ngapali beach as
extension trip.
Day 1.Yangon- Thandwe - Ngapali (By Flight)
Breakfast at Hotel.Transfer to airport for flight Yangon-Thandwe.
After arriving in Thandwe, 20 minutes drive to Ngapali beach.
Located on the shores of the Bays of Bengal, this beautiful beach
with white sand beach and crystal clear sea water. Overnight at
Ngapali Beach.
Day 2. Ngapali Beach At Leisure
Breakfast at Hotel.Overnight at Ngapali Beach.
Day 3. Ngapali Beach At Leisure
Breakfast at Hotel.Overnight at Ngapali Beach.
Day 4. Ngapali - Thandwe - Yangon (By Flight)
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to Thandwe Airport for
flight to Yangon.
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Program--------------
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