Myanmar Package - Yangon & Vicinity, 5 Days / 4 Nights

(Yangon-Kyaikhtiyo-Bago-Yangon)

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-01: Arrival - Yangon (Lunch / Dinner)
Arrive at Yangon Airport by flight. Welcome by your local tour guide and transfer to hotel for check-in. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, sightseeing of Yangon visiting downtown area, Bogyoke Aung San Market to browse among the hundreds of stalls, and the Shwedagon Pagoda - world famous golden stupa of dome shape rising 98 meters above its base and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Welcoming dinner and cultural show at Karaweik Palace Floating Restaurant built in a style of Royal Barge used by kings of olden days.

Overnight in Central / Panorama / Asia Plaza hotel, Yangon.

Day-02: Yangon (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing tour of the old British colonial-style city center featuring Strand Jetty by crossing the Yangon River by boat, Sule Pagoda - a beautiful octagonal golden stupa dating over 2,000 years from where all distances in Myanmar are measured, Botataung Pagoda - the landmark of Yangon's waterfront, and Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda - a colossal reclining Buddha. After that, will visit the local glass blowing factory where you can see fanciful objects of glass produced by ancient techniques. Later in the afternoon, proceed to the Gem Market where you can look at world famous Myanmar rubies and jades from the closely guarded mines of Upper Burma as well as various types of semi-precious colored stones. Lastly, will visit China Town. Dinner in a restaurant.

Overnight in Central / Panorama / Asia Plaza hotel, Yangon.

Day-03: Yangon-Golden Rock (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, an excursion by road of 190km east of Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo where the “Golden Rock” is a renonwn pilgrimage site. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, proceed to Golden Rock, a huge boulder completely covered with gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. Atop the boulder is a glided pagoda said to hold a hair of the Buddha. Pilgrims walk along the 10km twisting mountain road through bamboo forests and on the sides of the hill, but tourists can travel to the rock in small open trucks taking one hour. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at Golden Rock Hotel or similar, Kyaikhtiyo.

Day-04: Golden Rock-Bago-Yangon (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, continue by road 110km to Bago, the ancient capital of the Mons dating back to the 6th century. Sightseeing includes the Kyahkatwine Teaching Monastery - one may observe over 700 student monks studying the Buddhist dharmma and having lunch before noon and chat with them after their meal. See also the 55-meter long Reclining Shwe Tha Lyaung Pagoda and Bago Market. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, return by road to Yangon, visiting enroute the World War II Allied War Cemetery near Htauk Kyant. Dinner in a local restaurant.

Overnight in Central / Panorama / Asia Plaza hotel, Yangon.

Day-05: Yangon - Departure (Breakfast)
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast transfer to airport for your departure flight.

 End of Programme.

Above costs are inclusive of:
- all transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- sight-seeing with English speaking guide
- all entrance fees as required per the itinerary
- all meals as stated in the itinerary
- 4 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast in 3-star or 4-star hotels.

Cost exclusive of:

- International air tickets

- tips and drinks at meals other than what is served at table
- personal expenses like use of hotel minibar, laundry, phone, etc.
- personal insurance
- airport taxes
- Visa fee to enter Myanmar. (Visa can be obtained Online.)

3-STAR HOTELS: Central, Panorama, Asia Plaza (all in downtown).

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