MYANMAR ENCHANTMENTS
6-Day (5 nights)
 
BU-4
 
Departure daily on private transport basis only.
 
Day 1 Arrival in Yangon
 
                    Upon arrival at he airport of this modern days commercial capital city of Myanmar, Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, you will be met and transferred to the DUSIT INYA LAKE RESORT for overnight.
Later this afternoon you will be taken to visit the world famous massive Schwedagon Pagoda of great religious significance and beauty.
 
                    A welcome dinner will be served at a local restaurant tonight. (D.)
 
Day 2 Yangon-Bagan
                     Early his morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Pagan, a former capital of Burma, or Bagan as called in the local language; upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the AYE YAR HOTEL from where you will immediately start your visit of this fascinating archeological place, you will visit: the Nyaung Oo Market; the Schwezigon Pagoda the prototype of all stupas in this country; the Kyansitha U-min, a tunnel with interesting paintings; the Weikyi-in Gubyaullyi Temple with its murals depicting the Jalaka legend; the Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster moldings and the Talabka Gate.
 
                   A lunch will be served en route.
 
                   This afternoon sightseeing will include the Archeological Museum, the Ananda and Manuha Temples, the Mingalazedi Pagoda and you will see some lacquerware cottage industries.          
                   Dinner at the hotel. (B., L., D.)
 
Day 3 Bagan-Mandalay
 
                   This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the SEDONA HOTEL; soon you will be on your way to visit yet another capital of the past, namely Amarapura to there see the spectacular Maha Gandayon Monastery, a Buddhist University, and see silk weavers, the U Bein wooden Bridge. Back in Mandalay you will visit the venerable Mahamuni Pagoda and some traditional handicraft workshops.
 
                Lunch will be served at the hotel.
 
                This afternoon you will be taken to visit the newly reconstructed Royal Palace, the Zegyo Market, the Schwenandaw Monastery noted for its exquisite woodcarvings, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, the Atumashi Monastery and the Mandalay Hill.
 
                  Dinner at the hotel. (B., L. D.). D.)
 
 
Day 4 - Mandalay-Heho
 
          In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Heho, directly from the airport you will proceed to the scenic Inle Lake, famous for its beauty and unique leg-rowers; the highlight of your visit will include the Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, floating gardens, you will wonder at the native way of fishing; rowing with one leg and traditional weaving.
           A lunch will be served en route
 
         Dinner and accommodation today will be at PARADISE INLE RESORT. (B.L, D.)
 
Day 5 Heho-Yangon
 
        After breakfast you will visit the colorful market where many hillstribemen come to barter their produces. Hence you will be driven back your Heho for your return flight to Yangon.
 
          Upon arriving back in the capital city you will be transferred back to the DUSIT INYA LAKE RESORT and soon thereafter you will be taken to visit the Sule Pagoda in the city centre, the Botalaung Pagoda and the Nanthida Jetty to see the life on the Yangon River. (B.,L.D.)
 
Day 8 Yangon-Onwards
     Morning will be at leisure for shopping or independent activities,        
                 Lunch will be served at the hotel.
                 In due time you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
   (B.  L.)