Tour Sittaung
Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo - Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan - 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, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar
culture.
Overnight at Yangon.
Day 2.Yangon - Bago - 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 1˝
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, Klyani Sima
(an ordination hall), the old palace site of King Bayint Nyaung and
Bago market. Return to Yangon in the evening.
Overnight at Yangon.
Day 4. Yangon - Mandalay (By Flight)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay and
transfer to Hotel.
Morning visit to Mahamuni Pagoda; 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 5. Mandalay - Amarapura – Ava- Sagaing -
Mandalay
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning excursion to ancient capital Amarapura, 11 km
south of Mandalay. Highlights: Maha-gandayon Monastery (Buddhist
University); 1.2 km long U Bein Wooden Bridge and silk weaving
industry. Then proceed to Ava (Inwa), to visit Bagaya Monastery,
Nanmyint Watch Tower, Maha Aungmye Bonzan and Htilaingshin Pagoda.
In the afternoon excursion to Sagaing, 21km
southwest of Mandalay driving over Inwa (Ava) Bridge across the
Ayeyarwady River. Tour highlights: Ywataung Village, well known for
its silver craftsmen; Kaunghmudaw, an enormous solid dome-shaped
pagoda; and picturesque Sagaing Hills, a retreat for Buddhist
devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Then drive back to
Mandalay.
Overnight at Mandalay.
Day 6. Mandalay – Mingun - Mandalay
Breakfast
at hotel. Morning visit to Mingun by boat, 11 km.up-river 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; 90 tons Mingun Bell, the largest
uncracked ringing bell in the world and Myatheindan Pagoda with
seven concentric terraces. Then return to Mandalay, 45 minutes boat
trip is a very pleasant way to see the life along the Ayeyarwaddy
River.
Day 7. Mandalay - Mt.Popa - Bagan (By Coach)
Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to Bagan,
about 295 km, 6 hours drive from Southwest of Mandalay. On the way
we can visit to Mt.Popa, it is an extinct volcano and the home 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 Bagan.
Overnight at Bagan.
Day 8. Bagan Sightseeing
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning sightseeing to Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda,
the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel
with an interesting feature of paintings; Wetkyi-Inn Gubyaukkyi
Temple, with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes; Htilominlo
Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and Tharabar Gate, the only
remaining gate of 9th Century A.D.
Afternoon sightseeing includes: Archaeological
Museum; Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a
Greek Cross; Ananda Okkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th Century
mural paintings; Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest of Bagan temples;
Dhammayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brick works;
lacquerware industry; Mingalazedi, the last pagoda in Bagan dynasty
and Shwesandaw Pagoda, especially for the sunset.
Overnight at Bagan.
Day 9. Bagan - Kalaw (By Coach)
Breakfast
at Hotel. Morning drive to Kalaw, 258 km., 7 hours drive from Bagan.
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.
Overnight at Kalaw.
Day 10. Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle (By Coach)
Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning excursion to Pindaya, it is a small quiet town, about 47
kilometers north of Kalaw. Sightseeing to Pindaya Lake (Poktaloke
Kan) and Pindaya Cave, 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, this vast picturesque
lake, 900 metres above sea-level, 22 km long and 10 km wide, 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 sightseeing include: Bogyoke Aung San
Market; Myanmar famous gems and jewellery sales centers and Sule
Pagoda, in the city centre.
Overnight at Yangon.
Day 13.Yangon Departure
Breakfast at Hotel. The whole day at leisure.
Evening transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure
flight.

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