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Myanmar I Experience in Culture & Nature Roundtrips Itinerary Myanmar I Experience In Culture & Nature Learn more about the cultural history of the country during your trip, combined with magnificent views of beautiful natural landscapes. Day - 13 Mawlamyine MAWLAMYINE: BILU ISLAND & MAWLAMYINE (B, L) Drive to Bilu Islands and your first stop will be the slate industry. School kids, even nowadays, have an old-fashioned slate board for the first grade to learn the writing of the Burmese Alphabet. Further down the road is a local blacksmith who is sharpening the sickle for the rice farmers. The wooden houses are in great shape and an eye catcher. You reach Ywa Loot Village, which is known for making smoking pipes. Watch the workers manufacturing their pipes in their local homes. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Visit other small industries that produce the rubber band made from leftovers of the rubber industry, the cigar rolling shop and rice paddy cultivation (seasonal).Then back to Mawlamyine and visit Kyauktalone Pagoda to enjoy the panoramic view of the city and sunset from Kyaik Thanlan Pagoda. Overnight: Mawlamyine www.roundtrips.global [email protected] Roundtrips Itinerary Inclusions Exclusions 14 nights in your chosen accomodation International flights Domestic flights including service fees (Bagan-Heho, Heho- Meals other than mentioned in itinerary Yangon) Tours and Excursions other than mentioned in itinerary Meal as specified in itinerary Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (B = Breakfast, BR = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Personal travel insurance Activities and excursions according to itinerary Personal expenses and tips for driver/guides Visa fees FOR EXAMPLE: - Train Ride in Yangon - Private local boat from Hpa-an to Mawlamyine - Boat excursion in Inle & Mingun - Horse cart ride in Ava - Bagan Temple Tours - Visit Golden Rock - Day trips from Mawlamyine & Mandalay Tours and excursions in mini buses/buses, train, ferry or with public transportation according to itinerary English speaking tour guide Admission fees according to itinerary Welcome & farewll gifts www.roundtrips.global [email protected].
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