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Grand Tour of Myanmar Grand Tour of Myanmar 16 day tour to Yangon, Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock), Bago, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Bagan, Nyuang U and Ngapali Beach Day 1 Australia ñ Yangon sanctuary, explore the local crafts of Inle You will discover the Fly from Australia to Yangon, Myanmar’s Lake with a stop at the weaving village of biggest city. Upon arrival at Myanmar Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory. If time fascinating culture, cuisine International Airport, you are met and permits, enjoy short walk through one of the and natural heritage of transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day lakeside villages. Stay two nights in Inle lake. is at leisure. Stay 2 nights in Yangon. Myanmar. A country filled Day 6 Inle Lake – Indien Meal: B/D with surprise, intrigues shared Day 2 Yangon Meal: B/D Today visit market around the lake’s villages After breakfast we visit Sule Pagoda in the to witness surrounding hill tribes trading by friendly locals. A country heart of Yangon city, followed by Botataung there goods. Boat through small canal to Paya for its dazzling corridor and a large explore Pa-oh and Indein village. Explore with more than 100 ethnic pond full of hundreds of terrapin turtles. the area on foot, strolling around the village, Our visit continues to the Chaukhtatgyi, visiting a local school as well as beautiful groups, this second largest the colossal reclining Buddha, and the Alaung Sitthou area. Return to your hotel by country of South East Asia Shwedagon Pagoda most revered Buddhist boat with evening at leisure. Stay overnight temple in Myanmar. The afternoon is spent in Inle Lake. beckons you to experience its exploring Bogyoke Aung San local Market. Enjoy dinner at Karaweik Palace serving rich culture, beautiful beaches Day 7 Inle Lake Kalaw Heho ñ delicious local cuisine and a beautiful view of Mandalay Meal: B/D and natural surroundings. the Royal Lake. After leisure breakfast go for a scenic excursion to Kalaw, formerly a British Hill Day 3 Yangon Kyaikhtiyo Station. Enjoy walking around village, local (Golden Rock) Meal: B/D market and the tiny train station. On your Today we travel by road to Kyaikhtiyo, en- return, visit one of few local workshop route visiting the Allied War Cemetery in making umbrellas and paper from the Htaukkyan Township and the Golden Rock. mulberry tree. Board your short flight to An overnight stay in Kyaikhtiyo. Mandalay. On arrival, check in your hotel for two nights. Day 4 Kyaikhtiyo Yangon Meal: B/D After breakfast travel back to Yangon, en- Day 8 Mandalay Mingun & Amarapura route visit Bago, Bago, also known as Pegu, Excursion Meal: B/D was the capital of the Mon Kingdom in After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the 15th century and is a town steeped in Mingun, visit 17th century pagoda and legend. Explore the village and sights, as world largest Bell weighing more than 87 well as Shwemawdaw Pagoda known to be tons. Just south of the bell also visit Mingun built in 994 AD. Stay overnight in Yangon. Pagoda. Mingun’s other highlight is the Hisnbyume Pagoda. Explore village famous Day 5 Yangon ñ Heho/Inle Lake for traditional handicraft. Afternoon walk to Meal: B/D Mandalay Hill or take local transport to enjoy After breakfast leave Yangon for Heho. Upon panoramic view of the city and Kuthodaw arrival, start sighseeing, pass by villages Pagoda, home to ‘the world’s largest book’ built on stilts over the lake, inhabited by the and walk on to famous 200 years old teak U local Intha people. Observe the leg-rowing Bein Bridge at Amrapura to witness life of fishermen and see their floating gardens. the locals living, farming and streams. Stay Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main overnight in Mandalay. 100 I CBT Holidays Grand Tour of Myanmar there is time to browse through the dozens of stalls and shops. Afterwards we’ll to go the green expanse of Kandawgyi Park, enjoy dinner at one of the many local restarurant. Stay overnight in Yangon. Day 15 Yangon ñ Australia Meal: B This morning is at leisure until your transfer to the international airport to board your onward flight home. Day 16 Australia Arrive in Australia this morning. Day 9 Mandalay Sagaing ñ Bagan Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, experience the Meal: B/D architectural difference in MyaZedi pagoda After breakfast, visit Sagaing, located before heading to Manuha Temple. The across the Irrawaddy River, is considered as highlight of today is the panoramic sunset main Buddhist centre of the country. Later view from the second highest pagoda of continue your visit to Umin Thonzeh, known Bagan the ShweSandaw pagoda, later return for its 30 Caves Pagoda. Later transfer to the to the hotel. Optional early morning Balloon airport to board flight to Bagan, on arrival ride over Bagon. check into the hotel. Stay three nights in Bagan. Day 12 Nyuang U ñ Tahndwe / Ngapali Day 10 Bagan Meal: B/D Beach Meal: B/D After breakfast visit Nyaung Oo Market After breakfast check out of the hotel and trading fresh produce, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi proceed to Nyaung U Airport for your cave temple and Htilominlo Temple. flight to Thandwe. You will be greeted and Afternoon visit New Bagan area and one transferred to Ngapali Beach. Ngapali Beach of its many silk lacquer-ware handi craft is a quiet 3-kilometer stretch of white sands workshops. As today comes to a close, travel lined by coconut palms. On arrival check into to the boat jetty and embark on a sunset the hotel. Stay two nights in Ngapali Beach. cruise. Enjoy a cocktail and a stunning view of Bagan as you cruise along the Irrawaddy Day 13 Ngapali Beach Meal: B/D River. Stay overngiht in Bagan. Today is at leisure with overnight at the Ngapali Beach. Day 11 Bagan Meal: B/D After breakfast we enjoy horse cart ride to Day 14 Thandwe Yangon Meal: B/D one of the biggest temple in Bagan, Nan After breakfast leave Ngapali Beach for Paya pagoda and many other interesting Yangon, afternoon explore Bogyoke Market, sites nearby, continue with sightseeing to formerly known as Scott’s Market, where Grand Tour of Myanmar Dates & Prices ñ Full package with international airfare * This tour is a guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 2 people. Full Start End departing from Sydney / Melbourne / package prices above include airport taxes and fuel surcharges. Tour code Yangon Yangon Brisbane# / Adelaide# / Perth# Wednesday Wednesday Thai Airways Cathay Pacific Singapore Air * Please refer to Page 14 for Tour Inclusions and Extending Your Holiday details. MP190206 06-Feb-19 20-Feb-19 $5,480 $5,630 $5,730 * Land only price: Tour starts from Arrival transfer in Yangon to Departure transfer in Yangon, including domestic air tickets Yangon - Heho - Mandalay - Bagan - MP190313 13-Mar-19 27-Mar-19 $5,480 $5,630 $5,730 Thandwe - Yangon but excluding any international air tickets. MP190417 17-Apr-19 01-May-19 $5,350 $5,500 $5,600 * Package prices of Thai Airways are for departures from Sydney or Melbourne only. MP190515 15-May-19 29-May-19 $5,350 $5,500 $5,600 MP190616 16-Jun-19 30-Jun-19 $5,250 $5,400 $5,500 # Package prices of Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Any cost including hotel or MP190821 21-Aug-19 04-Sep-19 $5,250 $5,400 $5,500 meals incurred due to the connecting flight in Hong Kong or Singapore will be at MP190918 18-Sep-19 02-Oct-19 $5,350 $5,500 $5,600 your own expenses. MP191016 16-Oct-19 30-Oct-19 $5,480 $5,630 $5,730 Stopover in Singapore permitted if flying with Singapore Airlines; One stopover in Hong Kong permitted if flying with Cathay Pacific. Extra airport taxes apply. Land MP191113 13-Nov-19 27-Nov-19 $5,480 $5,630 $5,730 arrangement in Singapore or Hong Kong can be arranged at additional cost. MP200122 22-Jan-20 05-Feb-20 $5,590 $5,740 $5,840 Hotels used for this tour: 4* Yangon Rose Garden Hotel; 4* Kyaikhtiyo Mountain MP200219 19-Feb-20 04-Mar-20 $5,590 $5,740 $5,840 Top Hotel; 4* Inle Resort; 4* Mandalay Sedona Hotel, 4* Bagan Myanmar Treasure MP200318 18-Mar-20 01-Apr-20 $5,590 $5,740 $5,840 Hotel; 4* Ngapoli Jade Marina Resort or similar. Land only: $4580 Single supplement: $1580 Pre / Post Stay Hotel: $220 (Yangon) - per room per night with breakfast MYANMAR I 101.
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