Myanmar Explorer
10 day tour to Yangon, Inle Lake, Mandalay & Bagan
10 Days Tour to Yangon, Inle Lake, Mandalay & Bagan
Download PDF BrochureDiscover the fascinating culture, cuisine and natural heritage of Myanmar in this 10 Days Tour. Some of the highlights are Bagan Stupas, Mount Popa, an extinct volcano giving a mesmerizing view of the surroundings, Inle lake, explore the rich culture of Indein Village and Mandalay. Conclude your trip in Bagan dotted with a range of highlights.
Fly from Australia to Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city. Upon arrival at Myanmar International Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. An overnight stay in Yangon.
After breakfast we visit the Sule Pagoda in the heart of Yangon city followed by Botataung Paya for its dazzling corridor and a large pond full of hundreds of terrapin turtles. We also visit the Chaukhtatgyi, the colossal reclining Buddha, the Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. We spend the afternoon exploring Bogyoke Aung San local Market . Enjoy dinner in Karaweik Palace serving delicious local cuisine and a beautiful view of the Royal Lake.
After breakfast depart Yangon for Heho. Arrive at Inle Lake and check in at the hotel for one night. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary. Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
Today visit the markets around the lake’s villages to witness surrounding hill tribes trading their goods. Boat through small canals to explore Pa-oh and Indein villages. Explore the area on foot, strolling around the villages, visiting a local school. Later this afternoon we travel to Heho for Mandalay. Stay two nights in Mandalay.
After breakfast, an excursion to Mingun and visit a 17th century pagoda and the worlds largest Bell weighing more than 87 tons. Afternoon visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to ‘the world’s largest book”. Later walk on the famous 200 years old teak U Bein Bridge at Amrapura to witness life of how the locals live & farm.
After breakfast visit Sagaing the main Buddhist centre of the country, Umin Thonzeh, known for its 30 Caves Pagoda, thereafter proceed to Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin pagoda and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Sagaing Hill with hundreds of stupas. Later a transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo) upon arrival check into the hotel for two nights.
After breakfast, visit Nyaung Oo Market trading fresh produce, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi cave temple and Htilominlo Temple. An afternoon visit to the New Bagan area and one of its many silk lacquer-ware handi craft workshops. Evening enjoy a stunning view of Bagan as you cruise along the Irrawaddy River.
After breakfast travel by horse cart to one of the biggest temples in Bagan, Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby. Later check out and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Yangon, upon arrival transfer and check- in at the hotel for one night
Optional : Balloon Ride (Please check with your guide).
Very early this morning set out to explore one of the most awe-inspiring sites in Southeast Asia in one of the most primitive but thrilling and adventurous way, a flight on a Hot Air Balloon. Note : Passengers are usually picked up at their hotels by BOB bus between 5:30am – 6:00am in the morning depending on the location of the hotel. The balloon fight last between 45 minutes to one hour, or longer depending on the wind.
This morning is at leisure until your transfer to the international airport to board your onward flight home.
Arrive in Australia this morning.
Yangon:
Saturday 19/05/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 27/05/2018
Tour code: ME180519
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Yangon:
Saturday 16/06/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 24/06/2018
Tour code: ME180616
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Yangon:
Saturday 28/07/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 05/08/2018
Tour code: ME180428
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Yangon:
Saturday 08/09/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 16/09/2018
Tour code: ME180908
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Yangon:
Saturday 13/10/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 21/10/2018
Tour code: ME181013
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Yangon:
Saturday 17/11/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 25/11/2018
Tour code: ME181117
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Yangon:
Saturday 22/12/2018
Yangon:
Sunday 30/12/2018
Tour code: ME181222
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Yangon:
Saturday 16/02/2019
Yangon:
Sunday 24/02/2019
Tour code: ME190216
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Remarks
- This tour is a guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 2 people. Full package prices above include airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
- Land only price: Tour starts from Arrival transfer in Yangon to Departure transfer in Yangon, including domestic air tickets Yangon - Heho - Mandalay - Bagan - Yangon & taxes but excluding any International air tickets.
- Myanmar E-tourist visa is available online http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/ with payment of USD50 for single entry for a stay up to 28 days from date of entry.
- Package prices of Thai Airways are for departures from Sydney or Melbourne only..
- Package prices of Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Any cost including hotel or meals incurred due to the connecting flight in Hong Kong or Singapore will be at your own expenses.
- 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 arrangement in Singapore or Hong Kong can be arranged at additional cost.
Inclusions
- Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines and all domestic flights (unless specified), including ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at October 2017 (CBT reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase their fuel surcharge).
- Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainment; professional English speaking local guides and cruise etc. Most meals - breakfasts are Western / local cuisine style buffet at hotel, while lunches and dinners are mostly local cuisines served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, BD=buffet dinner, SD=specialty dinner, WD=western dinner).
- Most of our hotels are 4 star international standard hotels with twin share superior class accommodation. All rooms have private facilities, telephone, colour TV and in-room internet facilities. Many hotels have a swimming pool.
- Professional English speaking National guide will accompany the group throughout the trip, in association with the local tour guides. This is subject to the minimum of 10 clients for each tour. Should the group be less than 10 people, the local guide will meet you at the airport / station upon your arrival and return you to the station / airport for your next destination.
- CBT Holidays travel wallet and travel kits.