MYANMAR TOPPER
7-Day (6 nights)
 
BU-5
 
Departure daily on private transport basis only.
 
Day 1,  Arrival in Yangon
 
           Upon arrival at the 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 over night.
            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 this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for you 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 see:  the Nyang 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 Htilominto Temple, noted for its plaster moldings and the Talabka Gate.
 
            A lunch will be served en route.
 
            This afternoon sightseeing will include the Arheological Museum, the Ananda Temple, the Mingalazedi Pagoda and you will see some lacquer ware 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 traditional handicraft workshops.
 
            Lunch will be served at the hotel.
 
           This afternoon you will be taken to visit the Royal Palace, newly reconstructed, 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.)
 
Day 4  Mandalay-Heho-Pindaya
           
          This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Heho; directly from the airport you will proceed to scenic Pindaya to there visit the lake and cave of the same name, well known for its countless Buddha Images.
 
            A lunch will be served en route. Dinner and accommodation at the CONQUEROR RESORT HOTEL. (B,L,D.)
 
Day  5,  Pindaya-Taunggyi
 
            Early morning, you will be driven to the shores of the Inle Lake, famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty; you will visit the Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, see wonderful floating markets and gardens, the native way of fishing and traditional weaving.  Lunch will be served here.
 
           Dinner and accommodation at the PARADISE INLE RESORT (B.,L. D.)
 
Day 6  - Heho -Yangon
            After breakfast you will visit the colorful market where many hills tribesmen come to barter their produces.  Hence you will be driven back to Heho for your return flight to Yangon
 
          Upon arriving back in the capital city you will be transferred back to the DUSIT LAKE RESORT and soon thereafter you will be taken to visit the Sule Pagoda in the city center, the Botalaung Pagoda and the Nanthida Jetty to see the life on the Yangon River. (B, L, D,)
 
Day 7 - Yangon-departure
           
          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 our onward flight.
           (B. L.)