Introducing Myanmar

(4 Days/3 Nights)

Day 1: Yangon Arrive at Yangon Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel.

Special evening visit to the massive Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world for its religious significance, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar culture. Walk around the pagoda platform and enjoy the wonders of the pagoda and Buddhist devotees' way of worshipping.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon-Bago-Yangon Morning excursion to ancient capital Bago (Pegu), 80 kilometres northeast of Yangon. Tour highlights include Shwemawdaw, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar; the famous Kalyani Sima (Ordination Hall); Shwethalyaung,the most lifelike reclining Buddha image; and Bago Market.

After lunch, drive back to Yangon. On the way, visit to Htaukkyant Allied War Cemetery; Kaba-Aye (World Peace) Pagoda; and Maha Pasana Guha Cave, where the Sixth Buddhist Synod took place; Buddhist Art Museum; Meditation Centre; and Chaukhtatkyi, a colossal reclining Buddha.

Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3: Yangon-Thanlyin-Yangon Morning visit of downtown Yangon includes Chinatown and the Fruit Market; Holy Trinity Cathedral, where the Burma Roll Of Honour, a record book that lists the names of Allied soldiers who fell in the World War II, is still preserved; Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market); Yangon Duty Free Stores, where famous Myanmar gems set in jewellry are available with a guarantee of export; the sacred Sule Pagoda in the city centre, National Museum; Botataung Pagoda, a famous landmark on Yangon's waterfront.

Afternoon excursion to Thanlyin (Syriam), a former settlement of Portuguese seamen, situated across the river from Yangon by ferry boat. Tour highlights include Kyaik-mhawwun Pagoda surrounded by water, and Kyaik-khaunk Pagoda.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 4: Yangon Morning shopping.

Afternoon transfer to Yangon Airport for departing flight.

Number Hotel One Person Two or more Single
Of Days Standard travelling alone travelling together Supplement
4 First Class Hotels $1,170 $730 $290
Standard Hotels $810 $530 $120

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