YANGON PACKAGE, 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

Introduction: Myanmar is a political pariah, but its people and tourists sights are incomparable. The geographical features of the country are diverse, ranging from the hot delta of the Ayerawaddy to the snow-capped mountain of Hkaka Razi in the far north bordering the Himalayas. Myanmar’s history is a fascinating kaleidoscope of battles and conquests. Peopled by the ancient Pyus who left no traces of their culture and the Mons who came after them, Myanmar found its golden age in the reign of King Anawratha of Bagan. He subdued the Mons of Bago and unified the country except for the border areas. The archaeological sites of Bagan are stupendous attestations to the glory and power of the Bagan dynasty. The Inle Lake in the Shan hills is so scenic it is unbelievable. The city of Mandalay still holds vestiges of its former royal status began by good King Mindon. And Yangon is struggling to keep pace albeit hopelessly with its neighbours. Our tours of Myanmar expose gems of Burmese culture and wonderful places relating directly as much as possible with the local people. (We avoid staying in government hotels and eating in government restaurants and doing as much as possible not to put our dollars into government coffers.)

Day 1 :  BANGKOK/CHIANGMAI – YANGON (L,D)

Arrive in Yangon, meet and transfer to hotel.

At noon pick up at hotel lobby to go to lunch in a local restaurant followed by

an afternoon tour of Yangon ending with the Shwedagon Pagoda towards

evening. Dinner in a restaurant with show.

Overnight at hotel of your choice, Yangon.

Day 2 :  YANGON – BAGO TOUR (B,L,D)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Tour to Bago (the former Pegu) founded by the

ancient Mons in the 6^th century, covering all the major sights, in particular the Phongsawadee site of King Bayinnaung who invaded Ayutthaya and razed it to the ground in 1767. Lunch in a restaurant in Bago. Return to Yangon in the afternoon to rest from the heat. Dinner in a restaurant.

Overnight at hotel of your choice, Yangon.

Day 3 :  YANGON – BANGKOK/CHIANG MAI (B,L)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Thanlyin (formerly Syriam

established by a Portuguese adventurer, de Brito, in the 16^th century) visiting the

picturesque temple in midstream (Ye Le Paya Pagoda), feed the giant catfish and be close up to rural villages for an insight into how poor people live in Myanmar.

This is a trip to rural Myanmar for a contrast with the capital city. Return to

Yangon for lunch and be free until time to transfer to the airport for the

evening departure flight.

  End of Programme.

PRICES IN JAPANESE YEN

(Above package cost includes 2 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (one with show), all transfers and tours as stated in air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees and English speaking guide services.

It does NOT include airfares, airport taxes, Myanmar visa fee, use of hotel’s minibar, laundry, phone calls and drinks at meals other than what is served at table.)

YANGON HOTELS :

3-STAR: Central Hotel, Asia Plaza, Panorama.

4-STAR: Kandawgyi Palace, Grand Plaza, Traders.