MYANMAR PRODUCTION MYANMAR 2008/2009 TOURS Myanmar Express, 4 days -------------------------------------------------------------Culture of Myanmar, 4 days ----------------------------------------------------------Nature of Myanmar, 4 days -----------------------------------------------------------Temples and Nature of Myanmar, 5 days -------------------------------------------The ancient capitals, 5 days -----------------------------------------------------------Myanmar Classic, 7 days --------------------------------------------------------------The Ancient Kingdoms, 7 days -------------------------------------------------------Authentic Myanmar, 7 days -----------------------------------------------------------Impressions of Myanmar, 8 days -----------------------------------------------------Essential Myanmar, 10 days ----------------------------------------------------------The Way Through Myanmar, 10 days -----------------------------------------------“Life Style”, 10 days ------------------------------------------------------------------Colonial Cruise, 10 days --------------------------------------------------------------Ultimate Myanmar, 12 days ----------------------------------------------------------Myanmar in Complete Liberty, 12 days ---------------------------------------------Golden Land, 12 days ---------------------------------------------------------------The Best of Myanmar, 12 days -------------------------------------------------------Myanmar Grand Tour, 12 days -------------------------------------------------------Myanmar Colour, 13 days ---------------------------------------------------------------Adventure in Myanmar, 14 days --------------------------------------------------------Discovery of Myanmar, 15 days --------------------------------------------------------Across the Shan Plateau, 15 days -------------------------------------------------------By Road through Myanmar, 15 days ---------------------------------------------------All of Myanmar, 18 days ----------------------------------------------------------------- MCT01 MCT02 MCT03 MCT04 MCT05 MCT06 MCT07 MCT08 MCT09 MCT10 MCT11 MCT12 MCT13 MCT14 MCT15 MCT16 MCT17 MCT18 MCT19 MCT20 MCT 21 MCT22 MCT23 MCT24 MODULE TOURS Golden Rock, 2 days --------------------------------------------------------------------Heho/Kakku Excursion, 2 days --------------------------------------------------------Akaran Province from Yangon, 5 days -----------------------------------------------The Capitals Karen & Mon from Yangon, 4 days -----------------------------------Burma Road, Lashio at the Chinese Border from Mandalay, 4 days ----------------Kyaing Tong & the Ethnic Groups of the Golden Triangle from Mandalay, 4 days Adventure in the North, 6 days ------------------------------------------------------------ MMT01 MMT02 MMT03 MMT04 MMT05 MMT06 MMT07 TREKKING Makhila Lodge, 4 days -----------------------------------------------------------------Trekking from Pindaya to Inle, 8 days -----------------------------------------------Discover Shan State, 4 days------------------------------------------------------------From Kalaw to Indein, 4 days ---------------------------------------------------------- (MTT01) (MTT02) (MTT03) (MTT04) BEACH EXTENSIONS Ngapali Beach, 4 days -----------------------------------------------------------------Ngwesaung Beach, 4 days--------------------------------------------------------------- (MBE01) (MBE02) (TREKKING) TOURS MYANMAR EXPRESS, 4 DAYS (MCT01) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site considered as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit the Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological sites, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 3 BAGAN / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. On arrival, drive to Nyaugshwe village (1h15), the gateway to Inle Lake. Visit this lively village and transfer to your hotel via motorboat. In the afternoon, discover the beauty of the charming Inle Lake including the traditional fishing methods, the floating gardens and weaving villages and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / YANGON (B) After breakfast, take the flight back to Yangon. You will have a free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Bagan - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 4 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 4 lunches and 3 dinners at local restaurants. CULTURE OF MYANMAR, 4 DAYS (MCT02) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site considered as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological sites, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 3 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue the discovery of this famous site. Visit a lacquerware factory and learn the secrets of this fascinating art. Later, there is a possibility to enjoy a horse-driven cart ride in the midst of the temples. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast, take the flight back to Yangon. You will have a free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 4 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 4 lunches and 3 dinners at local restaurants. NATURE OF MYANMAR, 4 DAYS (MCT03) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / PINDAYA (B) After breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Transfer by road through the beaufitul and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 2 hours, your will reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the caves which have over 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Then, enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the manufacturing of the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Overnight in Pindaya. Day 3 PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, drive approximately 3 hours to Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village and from there take a boat to the hotel which is located on the beautiful Inle Lake. Explore the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have the full morning to visit the lake. Observe the traditional fishing methods of the native "Inthas or Lake Sons" as well as the floating and weaving villages, the Monastery and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. In the afternoon, transfer back to Nyaungshwe by boat, and from there, drive to Heho. Then, fly back to Yangon with a possible connection for an afternoon flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 4 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 4 lunches and 3 dinners at local restaurants. TEMPLES AND NATURE OF MYANMAR, 5 DAYS (MCT04) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit the Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological sites, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 3 BAGAN / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Then, drive about 1h15 hours to reach Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village and from there take a boat to your hotel, which is located on the beautiful Inle Lake, then start visiting the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / SAGAR / INLE LAKE (B) After an early breakfast, begin the trip in a boat in the direction of Sagar village. On the way, you will see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Kahuk…) and discover the lifestyle of people living on the lake. Taung Toe village has many ancient pagodas and the pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. There is a chance to row a boat in the brook. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery and varieties of tropical birds. There is also a local market and lunch maybe taken either in a monastery or at the countryside. After a 4-hour drive, you will reach the Sagar region, which was the ancient Kingdom of Shan. The natives belong to the Shan, Pao and Inthar people. Return to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 5 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe and from there, drive to Heho airport to take the morning flight to Yangon. There is a possibility to relax in a “Day-Use” room at the Season’s Hotel which is situated just opposite the airport. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Bagan - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa fee. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. The entire day excursion of Inle Lake and Sagar lasts around 8 hours. Supplement: Half-board: 5 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 5 lunches and 4 dinners at local restaurants. THE ANCIENT CAPITALS, 5 DAYS (MCT05) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay, considered as Myanmar’s cultural capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre, to have a first glance of the former capital. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and a gold leaf factory. Later, visit the Shwe Inbin monastery, a traditional wooden building and end the visit by spending time in the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda where you will find a sitting Buddha carved out of marble. Enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AMARAPURA / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon, discover Amarapura and its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study and then cross the amazing U Bien Bridge. Afterwards, drive to the airport and fly to Bagan. Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit Nyaung-U market and discover the famous archaeological site of Bagan, which has 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, a lacquerware factory and some monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast fly back to Yangon. Continue the visit of the city and shopping at Bogyoke Market. Transfer to the airport to take the international flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Boat for cruises mentioned. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Mandalay - Bagan / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa fee. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Supplement for half-board: 5 lunches at local restaurants. Supplement for full-board: 5 lunches and 4 dinners at local restaurants. MYANMAR CLASSIC, 7 DAYS (MCT06) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / PINDAYA (B) After breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Transfer by road through the beaufitul and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 2 hours, reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the caves which contain over 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Afterwards enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the manufacturing of the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Overnight in Pindaya. Day 3 PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, drive approximately 3 hours to Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village and from there take a boat to the hotel which is located on beautiful Inle Lake. Explore the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / HEHO / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit a floating garden, stop at the “jumping cats” monastery and then discover Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. In the afternoon, transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe, then drive to Heho Airport for the flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan Day 5 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, discover the famous archaeological site of Bagan, comprising of an amazing 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, the local Nyaung-U Market, monasteries and caves before watching the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 6 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast, visit the plain of thousand pagodas and stop at a lacquer workshop to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Transfer to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight back to Yangon. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and time at leisure. Overnight in Yangon. Day 7 YANGON (B) After breakfast, there is free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Bagan / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 7 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 7 lunches and 6 dinners at local restaurants. THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS, 7 DAYS (MCT07) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay considered as the cultural capital of Myanmar. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre, in order to catch a first glance of the former capital. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and a gold leaf factory. Afterwards, visit the Shwe Inbin Monastery, a traditional wooden building and end the tour at the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda where you will find a sitting Buddha carved out of marble. Watch the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon, discover Amarapura and its Buddhist Monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study and them cross the amazing U Bien Bridge. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4 MANDALAY / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the express boat to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma (ETD: 6h00 and please note that there are no boats on Sundays and Wednesdays). Relax on board the boat and observe the daily life style of people along the Irrawady River. Arrive in Bagan around 16h00 and discover the famous archaeological site of Bagan, which has 2,229 monuments. Watch the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the Nyaung-U Market and continue touring the archaeological site of Bagan. See the major temples and monuments, some monasteries and caves then stop at a lacquer workshop to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 6 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA / YANGON (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa, the mountain of flowers (1½ hours drive). On arrival, visit Mount Popa with the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top. Return to Bagan in the afternoon and transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 7 YANGON (B) After breakfast, there is free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 7 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 7 lunches and 6 dinners at local restaurants. AUTHENTIC MYANMAR, 7 DAYS (MCT08) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGO / YANGON (B) After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bago (1 ½ hours). Visit the Kya Khat Wai Monastery, Shewmawdaw Pagoda and Shwetharlyaung Pagoda with its 55m long reclining Buddha. In the afternoon, return to Yangon. On the way, stop at Htaukkyan War Cemetery where the remains of 27,000 soldiers from World War II lie. Arrive in Yangon and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Yangon. Day 3 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological site, which has 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue exploring this famous site. Visit a lacquerware factory, and learn the secret of this magnificent art. There is also the option of taking a horse-driven cart ride in the midts of the temples. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN/ HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival drive approximately 1h15 minutes to reach NyaungsShwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. In Nyaungshwe, visit the village and from there take a boat to your hotel which is located on beautiful Inle Lake. Begin exploring the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 6 INLE LAKE / SAGAR / INLE LAKE (B) After an early breakfast, begin the trip to Sagar Village and on the way, you will see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Kahuk…). Taung Toe village has many ancient pagodas. The pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. There maybe a chance to row a boat in the brook. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery and varieties of tropical birds. There is also a local market. Lunch may be taken either in a monastery or at the countryside. After a 4-hour drive you will reach the Sagar region, which was the ancient Kingdom of Shan.. The natives belong to the Shan, Pao and Inthar people. Return to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 7 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfat, depending on the flight schedule, transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe and from there drive to Heho airport to take the morning flight to Yangon. There is a possibility to relax in a “Day-Use” room at the Season’s hotel which is situated just opposite the airport. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Bagan - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 7 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 7 lunches and 6 dinners at local restaurants. IMPRESSIONS OF MYANMAR, 8 DAYS (MCT09) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological site, which has 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 3 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue exploring this famous site. Visit a lacquerware factory, and discover the secret of this magnificent art. There is also the option of taking a horse-driven cart ride in the midts of the temples. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. On arrival drive in Mandalay (1 hour) visit the city cente and Mahamuni Buddha. In the afternoon, visit Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Kyauktawgyi Buddha. Afterwards, enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 5 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon, visit the ancient cities around Mandalay. Enjoy a horse-driven cart tour in Ava and view the sunset from the famous U Bein Bridge. Later, return to Mandalay City. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. On arrival, drive to Nyaungshwe (1 hour), the gateway to Inle Lake. Visit the village and then take a boat to your hotel which is located on beautiful Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 7 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit a floating garden. Stop at the “jumping cats” monastery, visit Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Finally, discover the life style of the Intha people, who live in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 8 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe and from there, drive to Heho airport to take your flight to Yangon. Pick up at the airport and have the possibility to enjoy one last sightseeing-tour in Yangon, before your transfer to the airport for the international flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Bagan - Mandalay / Mandalay - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 8 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 8 lunches and 7 dinners at local restaurants. ESSENTIAL MYANMAR, 10 DAYS (MCT10) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / PINDAYA (B) After breakfast transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Transfer by road through the beaufitul and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 2 hours, reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the caves which have over 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Aftterwards enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the manufacturing of the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Overnight in Pindaya. Day 3 PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, drive approximately 3 hours to Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village and from there take a boat to the hotel which is located on beautiful Inle Lake. Explore the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and discover the everyday life of some of its inhabitants - the Intha people. Visit a local floating market and then transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe. From there, drive to Heho Airport to take the flight to Mandalay - considered the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre to catch a first glance of the last Kingdom of Myanmar. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 5 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon tour the city and visit Mahamuni Temple and craft centres. Later, enjoy the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / AVA / SAGAING / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend a full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. Discover the island of Ava by a horse-driven cart. Afterwards, visit Sagaing Hill, a retreat for Buddhist devotees. Then drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital, situated 12km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study. Cross and enjoy the sunset over the U Bein Bridge to reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 7 MANDALAY / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the express boat to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma (NOTE: ETD: 6h00. There are no boats available on Sundays and Wednesdays). Relax on board the boat and discover the life style of people along the Irrawady River. Arrive in Bagan around 16h00 and study its famous archaeological sites, which comprise an amazing 2,229 monuments. Watch the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the Nyaung-U Market before transferring to the hotel. Discover the major temples and monuments of Bagan, monasteries, and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 9 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA / YANGON (B) After breakfast drive to Mount Popa, the mountain of flowers (1½ hours drive). On arrival, visit Mount Popa with the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top. Return to Bagan in the afternoon and transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 10 YANGON (B) After breakfast, there is free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 10 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 10 lunches and 9 dinners at local restaurants. THE WAY THROUGH MYANMAR, 10 DAYS (MCT11) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Mandalay, considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre, to have a first glance of the last capital of Myanmar. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda and a golden leave factory. Afterwards, visit the Shwe Inbin monastery - a traditional wooden building and then, spend some time around the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda, where you will find a sitting Buddha carved out of marble. Enjoy the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AVA/ AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weigh 101 tons and is believed to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. Discover the island of Ava by a horse-driven cart. Then drive to Amarapura - the ancient capital - situated at around 12 km south of Mandalay. Visit the Buddhist Monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study. Cross and enjoy the sunset over U Bein Bridge to reach the Pathodawgyi pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4 MANDALAY / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the express boat to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma (NOTE: ETD: 6h00. There are no boats available on Sundays and Wednesdays). Relax on board the boat and discover the life style of people along the Irrawady River. Arrive in Bagan around 16h00 and study its famous archaeological sites, which comprise an amazing 2,229 monuments. Watch the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the Nyaung Ou Market. Then, continue the visit of Bagan’s archaeological sites. See the major temples and monuments, some monasteries and caves then stop at a lacquer workshop to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 6 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa, the mountain of flowers (1½ hours drive). On arrival, visit the pilgrimage spot and for those interested, there is the option to climb the 777 steps to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful view. Return to Bagan in the afternoon. Then, continue the visit of the archeological site and admire the sunset on the Irrawaddy River from the Bupaya Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 7 BAGAN / KALAW (B) After breakfast, depart for an 8-hour drive through the Shan Mountains to reach the former British colony of Kalaw. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 8 KALAW / PINDYA / NYAUNGSHWE (B) After breakfast, visit the local market and then proceed (1½ hours drive) to the traditional village of Pindaya. Visit the caves, which have over 8,000 Buddhas and learn about the traditional craft of Shan paper umbrella. Afterwards, transfer by road (appox. 3h) until Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. On the way, visit the Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery. Overnight in Nyaungshwe. Day 9 NYAUNGSHWE / INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, there is a half-day excursion on the lake. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and discover the traditional way of fishing of the local people, the ‘Inthas’ or ‘Sons of the Lake’. Visit the floating gardens and weaving villages as well as the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. In the afternoon, transfer to Heho Airport and fly back to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon. Day 10 YANGON (B) After breakfast, there is free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 10 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 10 lunches and 9 dinners at local restaurants. « Life Style », 10 days (MCT12) Day 1 YANGON (B) Arrive in Yangon. Welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Visit the city centre and Colonial Township. Visit Sule pagoda and Bogyoke market. Visit the town and chiefly the old Post office, Strand Road and the famous Strand Hotel - “Tea Time” at Strand Café. Afterwards, you will go to Mr. San Zarni, the most well known Astrologist in Myanmar. He will tell you surprising revelation of your future. At the end of the day, transfer to Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy the sunset from the pagoda and return to the hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Heho in late morning. Transfer by road (approximately 1 hour) to Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village, then transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 3 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and observe the traditional way of fishing of the local people, the ‘Inthas’ or ‘Sons of the Lake’. Visit the floating gardens, and after sailing on a narrow canal bordered with bamboo trees, you will uncover the new archeological site of the Indein. Arrive in a small village at the end of the journey. Take a short walk towards this ignored archeological site, made up of hundred pagodas from the XV century, of which some are hidden in the vegetation. At the end of the morning, transfer to “Ann’s Restaurant”. This Burmese family will teach you the 12 steps of how to produce lotus thread. You will go and bring back lotus from the lake and produce thread out of it to make traditional clothes. You will also visit a small family business enterprise which will show you how to manufacture Cheroot, the local cigarette. Then, visit the weaving village, Nge Phe Kyaung Monastery and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / HEHO / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, visit the local market and do a last stroll of the region. Late afternoon, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Mandalay, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 5 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AVA / SAGAING / MANDALAY (B) Breakfast. Transfer to the port of Mandalay and depart by boat to proceed to Mingun. Visit the temple of Mingun then continue the mini-cruising up to Ava Bridge. Return at the end of the morning. After midday, the time will be devoted to visit the island of Ava (in a horse-driven cart) and the hill of Sagaing, called the hill with 1,000 pagodas. . Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) Breakfast. Then drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital - located 12 km south of Mandalay. Visit the Amarapura craft centre, its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study and then cross and enjoy the sunset over U Bein Bridge and arrive at the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Transfer to the Mogok Vipassana Meditation Centre, where you will be welcomed by a monk who will help you discover the secrets of meditation. The centre has a meditation hall where you could try meditation by yourself. Overnight in Mandalay Day 7 MANDALAY / BAGAN (B) Breakfast, early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the express boat to Bagan - a day cruise by descending the Ayeyarwaddy River. This trip of around 10 hours will allow you to discover the fascinating life of the country. Arrive in Bagan at the end of the afternoon. Transfer by a horse-driven cart to your hotel. (Note: There is no boat on Sundays and Wednesdays.) Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the local market of Nyaung-U, the main temples and pagodas of the archeological site of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma, which has an amazing 2,229 monuments. Part of the site will be visited by a horse-driven cart. Transfer to a Myanmar family house. This family will show you the fascinating technique of how to make lacquer wares and you will also have the chance to carve the designs yourself. Furthermore, you will learn (both for women and men) how to make-up in a traditional way using the wood of Thanaka. Overnight in Bagan. Day 9 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast, continue exploring this famous site of Bagan, a true museum in open-sky. Visit a lacquer ware factory, and learn the secret of this magnificent art. At the end of the afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 10 YANGON/ DEPART (B/ L) Breakfast. Depart for a Burmese family home where you will go to the market with the mother of the family to buy all the ingredients for the preparation of a national dish, Ohno Kauk Swe (coconut noodle). Return to the house to prepare the food in the garden. Lunch in the company of the Burmese family. Then continue sightseeing in Yangon. Visit China town and the colonial quarters. Then take a walk at the Bogyoke market. Return to your hotel and then free time until your transfer to the airport for your departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Tea time at the Strand Café Consulting fee for the Astrologist, Mr. San Zarnibo Lunch on the last day including the cooking class and shopping for the ingredients. Private cruises mentioned on the program. Domestic flights Yangon – Heho / Heho – Mandalay / Bagan – Yangon Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast and (L) for lunch. Our prices do not include: Visa fees International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 9 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 9 lunches and 9 dinners at local restaurants. COLONIAL CRUISE, 10 DAYS (MCT13) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, visit the beautiful Shwedgong Pagoda and then transfer to the airport to fly to Mandalay, considered the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) and in the afternoon tour the city. Enjoy the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, visit the city centre including the Mahamuni Pagoda and some gold leaf factories. After that, visit the Shwe Inbin Monastery, a typical wooden monument, followed by the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda where you will find a sitting Buddha, carved out of one single block of marble. Later, drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital - situated approximately 12km south of Mandalay. Visit numerous workshops and at sunset cross the magical Ubein wooden bridge to reach the impressive Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4 MANDALAY / EMBARCATION ON ‘THE PANDAW (B/L/D) After breakfast, transfer to the port and check in aboard the Pandaw 1947 at midday. A welcome cocktail and lunch will be served on board. On the way, visit the site of Mingun and continue the cruise stopping at a traditional river village. Have dinner and overnight on board the Pandaw. Day 5 PANDAW (B/L/D) Continue the cruise early at dawn. After breakfast, the passengers can relax in front of their cabin or on the sundeck to appreciate the beautiful landscape from the unique view of the river aboard this colonial boat and enjoy the sunrise over the Sagaing Hill. Visit Sagaing and then carry on with the cruise at 11h15. Lunch will be served on board at around 13h00. In the late afternoon, stop and visit the village of Yandabo which specializes in pottery. The village is also the place where the Anglo-Burmese peace treaty was signed on February 24th 1826. Then continue the cruise to the village of Shwe Nann Tint where the boat will stop for the night. Have dinner and overnight on board the Pandaw. Day 6 PANDAW / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, if time allows, visit a second river village. The cruise then continues as far as Bagan. Arrive in Bagan at around 10h15 and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, begin exploring the archeological sites. Overnight in Bagan. Day 7 BAGAN (B) After breakfast visit the Nyaung Oo Market. Continue to visit the archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. See the major temples and monuments, some monasteries and caves then stop at a lacquer workshop to learn more about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival, drive about 1h15 hours to reach Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. In Nyaungshwe visit the village and from there take a boat to reach the hotel located on beautiful Inle Lake and begin exploring the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 9 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit a floating garden. Stop at the “jumping cats” monastery, visit Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and some weaving villages. Finally, discover the way of life of the Intha people, who live on the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 10 INLE LAKE / YANGON (B) After breakfast, there will be a half-day excursion on the lake. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and observe the traditional way of fishing of the local people, the ‘Inthas’ or ‘Sons of the Lake’. Visit the floating gardens and weaving villages as well as the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. In the afternoon transfer to Heho Airport to take the flight back to Yangon. Relax in a “Day-Use” room at the Season’s Hotel which is located just opposite the airport until your connecting international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Boat for cruises mentioned. Cruise from Pandaw to Mandalay and Bagan in full-board, 2 nights. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Bagan - Heho / Heho- Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. The Pandaw Cruise operates every Thursday and Sunday. Supplement: Half-board: 8 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 8 lunches and 7 dinners at local restaurants. ULTIMATE MYANMAR, 12 DAYS (MCT14) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / KALAW (B) After breakfast continue exploring Yangon including the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. On arrival drive to the former British hill station colony of Kalaw (1h30). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 3 KALAW / PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast visit Kalaw’s market and drive to Pindaya (2 hours), a small peaceful town famous for its limestone caves. You will visit Pindaya Cave, where you will find 8,000 Buddha statues. Discover the traditional making of bamboo umbrellas. In the afternoon, drive to Nyaungshwe (about 3 hrs), the gateway to Inle Lake. Take a private boat and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit a floating garden. Stop at the “jumping cats” monastery, visit Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and some weaving villages. Finally, discover the way of life of the Intha people, who live in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 5 INLE LAKE / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and discover the everyday life of some of its inhabitants; the Intha people. Visit a local floating market and then transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe. From there, drive to Heho Airport to take the flight to Mandalay, considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre to catch a first glance of the last kingdom of Myanmar. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon tour the city and visit the Mahamuni Temple and craft centres. Enjoy the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 7 MANDALAY / AVA / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend the full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. Discover the island of Ava on a horse-driven cart. Drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital which is situated only 12 km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist monastery where over a thousand monks live and study. Cross over the amazing U Bein Bridge and enjoy the sunset. Then you will reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 8 MANDALAY / SAGAING / MONYWA / PO WIN TAUNG / MONYWA (B) After breakfast drive to Monywa (around 4 hours). On the way, stop at the Sagaing Hill and continue to visit the spectacular temple of Thandbuddhay, arriving in Monywa around noon. In the afternoon, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave with literally thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating back centuries. Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 9 MONYWA / PAKKOKU / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, drive on the west bank of the Irrawaddy River to Pakokku (4 hours). On arrival visit the busy market town and its local cheroot factory (Burmese cigars). Board a boat to cross the Irrawady River (2 hours) and reach Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Upon arrival, transfer and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan. Day 10 BAGAN (B) After breakfast visit the Nyaung Oo Market. Continue to visit the archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. See the major temples and monuments, some monasteries and caves then stop at a lacquer workshop to learn more about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 11 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast, visit the plain of a thousand pagodas. Transfer to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight back to Yangon. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and time at leisure. Overnight in Yangon. Day 12 YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have a free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 11 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 11 lunches and 11 dinners at local restaurants. MYANMAR IN COMPLETE LIBERTY, 12 DAYS (MCT15) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON (B) After breakfast spend a full day visiting Yangon. Visit the city centre and colonial quarters including the Sule, the reclining Buddha, Chauk Htat Gyi, the old Post Office, Strand Road and the famous Strand Hôtel. At the end of the day, transfer to the Shwedagong Pagoda to watch the sunset from there. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 3 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listee site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. On arrival, (at around 08h30), you will have a free time to visit the site. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN (B) There is a full day visit of the site with an English speaking guide and car with a driver at your disposal. Visit the Nyaung Oo Market, and the main temples and pagodas of the site. Visit a lacquerware factory and enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, this is your last day to visit Bagan at your own free time. There is the option of renting a bicycle or visiting the site in your own car. Overnight in Bagan. Day 6 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast drive to Mount Popa, the mountain of flowers (1½ hours drive). On arrival, visit the pilgrimage spot and for those who are interested, there is the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful view. Continue by road to Mandalay (about 6 hours drive) arriving at the end of the day and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 7 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, visit the main city monuments, including the Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw, and Kyauktawgyi pagodas and the Mahamuni Temple with your guide. In the afternoon, reach Amarapura, the ancient capital, which is situated only 12km south of Mandalay. Visit the artisans of Amarapura and cross the famous Ubein Bridge and enjoy the sunset. Then you will reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 8 MANDALAY / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to the village of Nyaungshwe (about 1 hour drive). Visit the village and transfer by boat to your hotel which is situated on the lake. In the afternoon, begin a tour of the lake in a private boat. Visit the floating gardens, weaving villages, the ‘jumping cats’ monastery and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 9 INLE LAKE (B) A free day to visit the lake and its magnificent surroundings according to your own wishes (No guide and no private boat). Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 10 INLE LAKE (B) A free day to visit the lake and its magnificent surroundings according to your own wishes (No guide and no private boat). Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 11 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) Breakfast and transfer to Heho and fly back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel and free time. Overnight in Yangon. Day 12 YANGON (B) Breakfast and you will have a free time until the transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Mandalay - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Neither private boat nor guide during 2 days at leisure in Inle Lake. Supplement: Lunches: 5 lunches at local restaurants. Lunches & Dinners: 5 lunches and 5 dinners at local restaurants. GOLDEN LAND, 12 DAYS (MCT16) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / KYAIKTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK) (B) After breakfast, drive to Kyaiktiyo. On the way, stop in Bago (about 1h30 from Yangon) and visit a monastery while the monks are taking their breakfast. Proceed to Kyaiktiyo (about 5h). From there, take a pick-up truck which is the public means of transport to arrive at Kimpun base camp. Then take a walk for 45 minutes until you reach the top of Kyaiktiyo (chair porters are available). Check into your hotel. Overnight at Golden Rock. Day 3 KYAIKTIYO / BAGO / YANGON (B) After breakfast visit the Golden Rock and the surrounding area. Return to Yangon by private car. On the way back, visit Bago and, in particular Shwethalyaung Pagoda renowned for its 55m long reclining Buddha. Arrive in Yangon late in the afternoon. Overnight in Yangon. Day 4 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning transfer to the airport to take your flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Visit the Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological site, which has 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN (B) After breakfast there is a full day visit of the archeological site of Bagan, a real open air museum. Stop to visit a lacquerware factory and see how the product is made. Overnight in Bagan. Day 6 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa (about 1h30), one of Myanmar’s most important pilgrimage sites. For those interested there is the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top and appreciate the breath taking view. Transfer to your hotel and you will have a free time to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the nearby forests. Overnight at Mt Popa. Day 7 MOUNT POPA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, you will drive (about 6h) to Mandalay. Arrive in Mandalay at the end of the day. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 8 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover the Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon tour the city and Mahamuni Temple, Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and Kyauktaawgyi Pagodas. Enjoy sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 9 MANDALAY / AVA / SAGAING / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend a full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. Discover the island of Ava on a horse-driven cart. Drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital which is located only 12km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study and enjoy the sunset over U Bein Bridge. Then you will reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 10 MANDALAY / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to the village of Nyaungshwe (1 hour). Visit the village and transfer by boat to your hotel which is situated on the lake. In the afternoon, start the visit of the lake in a private boat. Discover the floating gardens, the weaving villages and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 11 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit a floating garden. Stop at the “jumping cats” monastery, visit Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and some weaving villages. Finally, discover the way of life of the Intha people, who live in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 12 INLE LAKE / YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have a half-day excursion on the lake. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and observe the traditional way of fishing of the local people, the ‘Inthas’ or ‘Sons of the Lake’. Visit the floating gardens and weaving villages as well as the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Heho Airport and fly back to Yangon. Relax in a “Day-Use” room at the Season’s Hotel which is located just opposite the airport until your connecting international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Bagan / Mandalay - Heho / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 12 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 12 lunches and 11 dinners at local restaurants. THE BEST OF MYANMAR, 12 DAYS (MCT17) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / PINDAYA (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Transfer by road through the beaufitul and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 2 hours, you will reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the caves which have over 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Aftterwards enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the manufacturing of the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Overnight in Pindaya. Day 3 PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, drive to Nyaung Shwe (3 hours), the gateway to Inle Lake. Visit this lively village. From there take a private boat to transfer to your hotel. There is a time to relax or tour by boat the beautiful Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / SAGAR / INLE LAKE (B) After an early breakfast, begin the trip to Sagar village and on the way, you will see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Kahuk…). Taung Toe village has many ancient pagodas. The pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. There will be a chance to row a boat in the brook. You will enjoy the picturesque scenery and varieties of tropical birds. You will also visit a local market. Lunch maybe taken either in a monastery or at the countryside. After a 4-hour drive you will reach the Sagar region which was the ancient Kingdom of Shan. The natives belong to the Shan, Pao and Inthar people. Return to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 5 INLE LAKE / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, continue exploring the lake including a market. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay, considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival in Mandalay, transfer to the hotel (1 hr drive). Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is believed to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon tour the city and visit the remarkable Mahamuni Temple, Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and Kyauktawgyi pagodas. Enjoy the sunset from the Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 7 MANDALAY / AVA / SAGAING / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend a full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. This begins with a visit to Ava Island in a horse-driven cart and later Sagaing Hills which is a retreat place for the Buddhist devotees. Then drive to Amarapura which is 12km south of Mandalay and cross the U Bein Bridge. Enjoy the sunset at Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 8 MANDALAY / MOUNT POPA (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa. Drive 6 hours through picturesque countryside. On arrival, transfer to the Popa Mountain Resort. You will have the time to relax and enjoy the beautiful panorama. Overnight in Popa. Day 9 MOUNT POPA/ BAGAN (B) After breakfast at the hotel, visit Mount Popa and climb up the 777 steps to the top of holy Popa Taungkalat. Drive to Bagan (1 ½ hours). Transfer to the hotel. Visit the major temples of Bagan. Overnight in Bagan. Day 10 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, discover the famous archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the main temples and monuments of the town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 11 BAGAN / YANGON (B) After breakfast, continue the sightseeing tour of Bagan. In the afternoon, enjoy the horse-driven cart trip on the temple plain of Bagan. In the afternoon, you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 12 YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have a free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Heho / Heho - Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. The entire day excursion of Inle Lake and Sagar lasts around 8 hours. Supplement: Half-board: 11 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 11 lunches and 11 dinners at local restaurants. MYANMAR GRAND TOUR, 12 DAYS (MCT18) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / KYAIKHTIYO (B) After breakfast, drive to Kyaikhtiyo. On arrival, take a pick-up which is the the public means of transportation, to go to the Kimpun base camp. Then take a walk for 1 hour until you reach the top of Kyaiktiyo (chair porters are available). Check into your hotel. Visit the pagoda. Overnight in Kyaiktiyo. Day 3 KYAIKHTIYO / BAGO / YANGON (B) After breakfast return to Yangoon following the same way. En route, visit Bago, the old capital. Visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda and Shwethalyaung Pagoda, renowned for its 55m long reclining Buddha. Arrive in Yangon late in the afternoon. Overnight in Yangon. Day 4 YANGON / MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Transfer to your hotel and then drive to Mandalay City (about 1 hour). On the way visit the ancient capital of Amarapura and the amazing U Bein Bridge. In the afternoon, visit Shwenandaw Monastery famous for its golden teak wood carvings and Kuthodaw Pagoda, also known as ‘the world’s largest book’, the venerable Mahamuni Buddha and Mandalay craft centre. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 5 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AVA / SAGAING / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon, visit Ava Island on a horse-driven cart and Sagaing Hills, a retreat place for Buddhist devotees. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the express boat to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma (Note: ETD: 6h00, no boats available on Sundays and Wednesdays). Relax on board the boat and discover the way of life of the people along the banks of the Irrawady River. Arrive in Bagan at around 16h00 and discover the famous archaeological sites which have 2,229 monuments. Overnight in Bagan. Day 7 BAGAN (B) After breakfast at the hotel, visit the local market of Nyaung U. Discover Bagan including Shwezigon Pagoda, Shwegugyi Temple, Ananda Temple and Ananda Ok Kyaung with its beautiful wall paintings. In the afternoon take a horse-driven cart tour to Minnanthu Village, Dhamanyangyi Temple and Sulamani Temple. Enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN / MOUNT POPA / MEIKTILA / KALAW (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa (1½ hours). Continue the drive through the picturesque countryside to Kalaw, a former British colonial hill station (7 hours drive). On arrival, check into your hotel and stroll around the small village and its old colonial houses and local market. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 9 KALAW / PINDAYA / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfastm drive to the small peaceful town of Pindaya (1 hour drive). On arrival, visit Pindaya's Cave, home to 8,000 statues of Buddha. Stroll around the village and visit a workshop of Shan-Paper umbrellas then continue to Nyaungshwe (1 hour), the gateway to Inle Lake. From there, you will take a boat to go to your hotel which is located on the beautiful Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 10 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise the lake and visit the five days market, the floating gardens, a stop at the “jumping cats” monastery, a visit to the Ywama Village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Finally, discover the way of life of the Intha people, who live in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 11 INLE LAKE / IN DIEN / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have an excursion by boat to the new archaeological site of In Dien. In the afternoon, transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe and drive to Heho Airport for the flight to Yangon. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 12 YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have a free time for shopping at Bogyoke Market or to relax until your transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 11 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 11 lunches and 11 dinners at local restaurants. MYANMAR COLOUR, 13 DAYS (MCT19) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Watch the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / BAGO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, transfer to the station to take the train to Bago. Visit the town of Bago: Shwemawdaw Pagoda and the famous reclining Buddha of Shwethalyaung. On the way, stop in Bago and visit the Kha Khat Wain monastery during the monks’ lunch time. Then return to Yangon. Take a walk in the busy streets of China town. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 3 YANGON / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, continue the discovery of the city of Yangon and see the Chauk Htat Gyi reclining Buddha. You will have a free time to stroll around the Bogyoke market and then transfer to the airport to take the flight to Heho. Upon arrival at Heho, transfer by road for approximately 1h30 to Nyaung Shwe Village. Visit the village and then transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle lake Day 4 INLE LAKE (B) Breakfast. The day will be entirely devoted to discover Inlé Lake - a motor-boat ride (5 to 6 persons per boat) to uncover the wonderful villages of the Inntha people, their gardens and floating markets (Ywama floating market takes place every 5 days, but the vendors are there daily, creating a charming atmosphere in the Inle Lake). You will also discover the unique style of the fishermen who row the boat by standing and rolling one leg around the paddle while holding their cone shape fishing basket. Then visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the monastery of the monks, trainers of the jumping cats. Return to hotel at the end of the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 INLE LAKE / EXCURSION TO SAGAR (B / L) The trip to Sagar will commence early in the morning. After breakfast at the hotel, depart by boat to the direction of Sagar. On the way, you will see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Khauk…) and discover their everyday life. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and see the traditional fishing methods of the native “Inthas” or “Sons of the Lake”, who are living in pile of houses, some being in the middle of the lake. The Taung Toe village has many ancient Pagodas. The Pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. Lunch will be taken on the lake. During the trip, you will also admire the beautiful sceneries and various kinds of tropical birds. After 4 hours drive, you will reach Sagar, the ancient Kingdom of Shan. The natives are Shan, Pao and Inthar. The whole trip may last at least 7 hours. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake Day 6 INLE LAKE / HEHO / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, last visit of Inle Lake including one of the typical local markets and then transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe. From there, drive to Heho Airport to take the flight to Mandalay, considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) via the city centre to catch a first glance of the last Kingdom of Myanmar. In the afternoon tour the city and visit Mahamuni Temple and a gold leaf factory. Visit the main monuments of the town such as Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and Kyauktawgyi. Later, enjoy the sunset from Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay Day 7 MANDALAY/ MINGUN/ SAGAING/ AVA/ MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the port and depart by boat to visit the former capitals around Mandalay. Visit Mingun, which is located approximately 1h30 on the north of Mandalay then continue the mini-cruise to Sagaing. Visit the Sagaing Hills. Then transfer by road to Ava Island, visit the ancient capital on a horsedriven cart. Return to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 8 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA/ U BEIN/ MANDALAY (B) Breakfast. Visit the ancient capitals. Drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital, which is situated 12 km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study and take a stroll to the famous U Bein Bridge until you reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. On the way, visit the craft centers of wood and marble carvings, tapestry and puppets workshops. Return to Mandalay to enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill, which offers a magnificent view of the whole city. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 9 MANDALAY / MONYWA / PO WIN DAUNG / MONYWA (B) After breakfast drive to Monywa (around 4 hours). On the way, stop at the spectacular temple of Thandboddhay, arriving in Monywa around noon. In the afternoon, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave with literally thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating back centuries. Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 10 MONYWA / PAKKOKU / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, drive on the west bank of Irrawaddy river to go to the small town of Pakokku. On arrival, visit the busy market town and its local cheroot factory (Burmese cigars). Then, board a boat to cruise the Irrawady River (2 hours) through to Bagan. Upon arrival at Bagan, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan. Day 11 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the Nyaung-U market and spend the full day discovering the famous archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda, overlooking the plain with thousand pagodas. Overnight in Bagan. Day 12 BAGAN/ YANGON (B) After breakfast, continue touring Bagan, a true museum with open-sky. In the afternoon, if you wish, wander around the archeological sites of Bagan on a horse-driven cart. At the end of the afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 13 YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have the morning free for shopping at Bogyoke market. According to your international flight schedule, visit Yangon to complement the first day. Transfer to the airport for departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private cruises mentioned on the program. Flights Yangon – Heho / Heho – Mandalay / Bagan - Yangon. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast and (L) for lunch. One lunch on the lake on day 5. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 11 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 11 lunches and 12 dinners at local restaurants. ADVENTURE IN MYANMAR, 14 DAYS (MCT20) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON (B) After breakfast, spend a full day visiting Yangon. Visit the city centre and colonial quarters which include the Sule and Botataung Pagodas, the reclining Buddha, Chauk Htat Gyi, the old Post Office, Strand Road and the famous Strand Hôtel. At the end of the day, transfer to the Shwedagong Pagoda to watch the sunset from there. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 3 YANGON / BAGAN (B) Early in the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Arrive in Bagan (at around 08.30). Welcome by your English speaking Guide. You will have a full day visit of the sites including the Nyaung Oo Market, caves, monasteries and the major temples and pagodas. The visit to a lacquerware factory will enhance the trip. Enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda overlooking the plain with thousand Pagodas. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue touring Bagan, a true museum with open sky. In the afternoon, if you wish, you may enjoy a tour of the archeological sites of Bagan on a horse-driven cart. Enjoy the sunset from Mingalazedi. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight to Mandalay, considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) by passing Amarapura. Visit the Maha Gandayone monastery and craft centers. In the afternoon, tour the city and visit Mahamuni Temple and a gold leaf factory. Visit the main monuments of the town such as Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and Kyauktawgyi. Later, enjoy the sunset from the summit of Mandalay hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / MINGUN / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the port of Mandalay and take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is considered to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay at the end of the morning. In the afternoon, visit the ancient cities around Mandalay. On a horse-driven cart, you will tour Ava. View the sunset from the famous U Bein teak wood Bridge. Later, return to Mandalay city. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 7 MANDALAY / KYAING TONG (B) Breakfast. This will be the end of the visit of Mandalay including a local market. Then transfer to the airport to fly to Kyaing Tong (via Tachileck). Welcome at the airport by your local English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, discover the customs and traditions of the ethnic minorities who live in this area, visit Dhat Zun Doi Stupa and enjoy the sunset from Lone Tree Hill. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Day 8 KYAING TONG (B/ L/ D) After breakfast, visit Kyaing Tong market as well as the buffalo market. Enjoy a trek to the Wa village of Kong Ma and the Palaung village of Wan Pauk. Continue to the village of Pang Pack, where you will find Lahu hill tribe minority. Return to Kyaing Tong and admire the sunset from Naungtaung. Picnic lunch on route and dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Day 9 KYAING TONG (B/ L/ D) After breakfast, visit a minority village where the "Silver Palaung" tribe lives and meet some "Golden Palaung" in the north of Shan State. Enjoy a 3-hour trek through Lahu Shi villages and fascinating valleys. Your walk will also give you the opportunity to meet the Black Lahu and Red Lahu tribes. A picnic lunch will be taken in a village and dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Day 10 KYAING TONG / HEHO / KALAW (B) After breakfast, enjoy a short trek to the Akha and Ann ethnic group villages of Kat Pauk and Pin Tauk. In the afternoon, a car will transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Heho. Transfer by road for a 2-hour drive through green landscape of the Shan Mountains until you reach the former British colony of Kalaw. Transfer to your hotel. Visit the local charming market of Kalaw. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 11 KALAW / TREKKING POUR TAR YAW (B/ L/ D) After breakfast, depart from Kalaw with porters and local trekking guide for an excursion to Taryaw village. About 2h30 walk, you will reach a peninsula with beautiful sceneries and a panoramic view of the region. Picnic Lunch. On the way, discover the plantations of tea and cheroot leaf (used for the famous Burmese cigars). Then arrived at Taryaw village where you will find a long old style house of the Palaung tribe where six or eight Palaung families can stay together and discover their traditional life style. Dinner and overnight in a traditional village house. Total walking hours: approximately 4 hours. Day 12 TREKKING DE TAR YAW A KALAW/ INLE LAKE (B) At 8.00 am, after breakfast you will depart from Taryaw village to return to Kalaw by other way. On route, you will see the different plantations. Take lunch in a village and visit the village. After 2 hours walk, you will arrive at Kalaw. Then drive to Nyaungshwe (2h30), the gateway to Inle Lake. Visit the village and then take a boat to your hotel, which is located on the beautiful Inle Lake. Explore the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 13 INLE LAKE / EXCURSION TO SAGAR (B / L) The trip to Sagar will commence early in the morning. After the breakfast at the hotel, depart by boat to the direction of Sagar. On the way, you will see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Khauk…) and discover their everyday life. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and see the traditional fishing methods of the native “Inthas” or “Sons of the Lake”, who live in pile of houses, some being in the middle of the lake. The Taung Toe village has many ancient Pagodas. The Pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. Lunch will be taken on the lake. During the trip, you will also admire the beautiful sceneries and various kinds of tropical birds. After 4 hours drive, you will reach Sagar, the ancient Kingdom of Shan. The natives are Shan, Pao and Inthar. The whole trip may last at least 7 hours. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 14 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, depending on the flight schedule, you will transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe and from there drive to Heho Airport to take the morning flight to Yangon. There is a possibility to relax in a “DayUse” room at the Season’s hotel which situated just opposite the airport until your departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Local guide, porters, drinking water and full board during trekking days. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private cruises mentioned on the program. Flights Yangon – Bagan/ Bagan – Mandalay / Mandalay – Kyaing Tong / Kyaing Tong – Heho / Heho – Yangon Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast (L) for lunches and (D) for dinners. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 8 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 8 lunches and 10 dinners at local restaurants. DISCOVERY OF MYANMAR, 15 days (MCT21) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, tour the capital and visit the Sule Pagoda, Mahabandoola Park, Strand Road, the court and the old Post Office of Yangon. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, discover Shwedagon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay considered as the cultural capital of the country. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (1 hour drive) followed by a tour of the city. End the day with a sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY / MINGUN / AMARAPURA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, take a boat to Mingun. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. In the afternoon discover Mahamuni Temple, Amarapura and its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study and then cross over the amazing U Bein Bridge. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4 MANDALAY / AVA / SAGAING / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend a full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. You will visit Ava Island on a horse-driven cart and Sagaing Hills, a retreat place for Buddhist devotees. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 5 MANDALAY / MONYWA / PO WIN TAUNG / MONYWA (B) After breakfast, drive to Monywa (around 4 hours). On the way, stop at the spectacular temple of Thandbuddhay, arriving in Monywa around noon. In the afternoon, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave with thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating back centuries ago. Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 6 MONYWA / PAKKOKU / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, drive to Pakokku (4 hours). On arrival visit this busy market town and its local cheroot factory (Burmese cigars). Then board a boat to cross the Irrawady River (2 hours) and reach Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site considered as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Check into your hotel and enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 7 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, discover the famous archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory to learn about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue touring Bagan and visit the Nyaung U Market. In the evening, enjoy a tour of the archeological sites of Bagan on a horse-driven cart. Overnight in Bagan. Day 9 BAGAN / SALE / MOUNT POPA (B) After breakfastm drive to Mount Popa, the mountain of flowers (2 ½ drive). On the way, stop at Sale and visit the Yoke Son Monastery and the lacquered Buddha. On arrival, check into your hotel and in the afternoon there is the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top of Mount Popa to enjoy the wonderful panoramic view. Overnight at Popa Mountain Resort. Day 10 MOUNT POPA / KALAW (B) After breakfast, transfer by road to Kalaw, a small former British hill station through picturesque countryside (6 hour drive). On arrival, check into your hotel then stroll around the small village and its old colonial houses. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 11 KALAW / PINDAYA / TAUNGGYI (B) After breakfast, visit the local market then drive to the small peaceful town of Pindaya (1 hour drive). On arrival, visit Pindaya's Cave, home to 8,000 statues of Buddha. Stroll around the village and visit a workshop of Shan-Paper umbrellas then continue to Taunggyi (around 2-hour drive). Overnight in Taunggyi. Day 12 TAUNGGYI / KAKKU / INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, visit Taunggyi local market then drive to Kakku (around 1h15), a new archaeological site, recently opened to tourists. On the way, stop at a Pa-O village, where you will be invited to take Shan tea with these charming people. Continue to Nyaungshwe (2 hour drive), the gateway to Inle Lake. From here, take a boat to your hotel, which is located on beautiful Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 13 INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, cruise on the lake and visit a local market where you will see Shan tribes in their colorful traditional costumes. Later, explore a floating garden, the “jumping cats” monastery, Ywama village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Discover the way of life of the Intha people, who live in the middle of the lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 14 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, you will have time at leisure until your transfer back by boat to Nyaungshwe. Then drive to Heho Airport to take your flight to Yangon. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Continue your sightseeing tour of Yangon. Overnight in Yangon. Day 15 YANGON (B) After breakfast visit a glass factory and shopping at Bogyoke Market or relax until your transfer to the airport. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Private boat for cruises mentioned. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Flights Yangon - Mandalay / Heho - Yangon including domestic airport taxes Our prices do not include: Visa for Myanmar. International flights and airport taxes (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 13 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 13 lunches and 14 dinners at local restaurants. ACROSS THE SHAN PLATEAU, 15 DAYS (MCT22) TREKKING Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / HEHO / INLE LAKE (B) In the morning, sightseeing tour of Yangon. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Heho. Transfer by road approximately 1 hour to Nyaungshwe. Arrive in Nyaungshwe and visit the village, which is located on the canal, the gateway to Inle Lake. Then transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 3 INLE LAKE (B) Depart for Inle Lake. Day excursion by boat on the lake and discover the everyday life of some of its inhabitants - the Intha people. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and discover the traditional life style and the way of fishing of the local people, the “Inthas” or the “Sons of the Lake” who live in the middle of the lake. Visit a local floating market, floating gardens and weaving villages as well as the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Return to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 4 INLE LAKE / PINDAYA (B) Transfer by road through the beautiful and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 2 hours, reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the cave, which have over 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Afterwards enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the workshop of the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Overnight in Pindaya. Day 5 TREKKING PINDAYA TO TAUNG MYINT GYI (B/L/D) Depart from Pindaya at around 8h00 to reach See Kya Inn village at lunch time. You will have lunch in one of the villager’s house. From the village, you could do an excursion to the tea plantation. Visit a Palaung tribe village. Whole day walking hours will be around 2 hours. Overnight in monastery. Day 6 TREKKING TAUNG MYINT GYI TO HMWE DAW (B/L/D) A day of walking through the countryside of Myanmar and on the way, visit the different typical villages. Visit a village making local cigarettes - the “cheroots”. Overnight in monastery. Day 7 TREKKING HMWE DAW TO SAY TI GONE (B/L/D) Continue trekking across the rolling landscape. On the way, you could see different vegetable gardens and go across the tribes of Thaye San, Danu, Paoh. You will have your lunch at Say Ti Gone. You will observe the lifestyle of the Palaung, the ethnics of the Shan state and admire the architectural design of their long houses. Overnight in the monastery. Note: The tribes of Thaye Shan, Danu, Paoh are always dress-up in their traditional costumes, which are similar, black and red, head wrapping-up with a scarf as their bonnet. It is absolutely splendid to see them moving around in these colors in the green landscape. The Palaung tribes also wear black and red (deep red for women) with 3-4 rattan hoops around their waist. Day 8 TREKKING SAY TI GONE TO KALAW – FLIGHT TO MANDALAY (B) End of trekking approximately 3 hours of walking to reach your bus. Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Mandalay (25 min. of flight). Arrive in Mandalay at the end of the day, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 9 MANDALAY (B) Visit Shwenandaw Monastery, famous for the golden teak carvings and Kuthodaw Pagoda, also known as ‘the world’s largest book’. Later, visit the Shwe Inbin monastery, a traditional wooden building and Kyauktawgyi Pagoda where you will find a sitting Buddha carved out of one huge marble. You will have a free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 10 MANDALAY / AMARAPURA / UBEIN (B) Drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital, which is situated 12km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist Monastery where over a thousand monks live and study. Then cross the amazing U Bein Bridge and visit the village located at the other side of the bridge. Visit Ava on a horse-driven cart and then return to Mandalay. You will have a free time in the afternoon. Overnight in the hotel. Day 11 MANDALAY / MONYWA / PO WIN TAUNG / MONYWA (B) After breakfast, depart for Monywa, which is 135 Km from Mandalay. On the way, stop at Sagaing hills and continue driving until you arrive in Monwya. In the afternoon, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave, a unique place in South-east Asia, with thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating back Bagan period (XII century). Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 12 MONYWA / PAKKOKU / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, depart for a visit of the spectacular temple of Thandbuddhay of 100’000 Buddha. Then, drive through the west bank of the Irrawaddy River to Pakokku (4 hours). On arrival visit the busy market town and its local cheroot factory (Burmese cigars). From there, board a boat to cross the Irrawady River (2 hours) and arrive at Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Upon arrival, transfer and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan. Day 13 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit Nyaung-U market and discover the famous archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of the town, a lacquerware factory and some monasteries and caves before sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan. Day 14 BAGAN/ YANGON (B) After breakfast, continue exploring the famous sites of Bagan, a true museum with open-sky. Visit a lacquerware factory, and learn the secret of this magnificent art. There is also the option of taking a horsedriven cart ride in the midst of the temples. At late afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 15 YANGON (B) Breakfast. You will have the morning free for shopping at Bogyoke market. According to your international flight schedule, you may continue to visit Yangoon to compliment the first day. Transfer to the airport for departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at hotels selected. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Local guide, porters, drinking water and full board during trekking days Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private cruises as mentioned on the program. Domestic flights Yangon – Heho / Heho – Mandalay / Bagan – Yangon Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast (L) for lunches and (D) for dinners. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 10 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 10 lunches and 11 dinners at local restaurants. BY ROAD THROUGH MYANMAR, 15 DAYS (MCT23) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / PYAY (B) After breakfast, depart by road to reach Pyay (about 6 hours drive). Arrive in Pyay and transfer to your hotel which is located around the lake. Visit the famous Shwesandaw Pagoda where the Buddha’s hair relic is enshrined. You will have a free time to take a rest. Overnight in Pyay Mingalar Garden Hotel. Day 3 PYAY/ BAGAN (B) After breakfast, continue driving (around 7 hours) to reach Bagan. Arrive in the archeological sites of Bagan in the late afternoon. Transfer to your hotel. Begin the visit of the main temples and Pagodas of the archeological sites. Enjoy the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda dominating the plain with thousands of Pagodas. Overnight in Bagan. Day 4 BAGAN (B) You will have a whole day continuous sightseeing tour of the archeological sites, a true museum in the open air, as well as the visit of the Nyaung-U market. Visit a lacquerware factory and learn the secret of this magnificent art. In the middle of the day, if you wish, there is also the option of taking a horse-driven cart ride in the midst of the temples. Enjoy the sunset from Mingalazedi. Overnight in Bagan. Day 5 BAGAN / SALE / MT. POPA/ BAGAN (B) After breakfast, depart to Sale, visit Kyaung Yoesoe then continue to Mt. Popo with the possibility to climbup the 777 steps to reach the summit. Return to Bagan at the end of the day and overnight in the hotel. Day 6 BAGAN/ KANPETLET (B) After breakfast, transfer to the port of Bagan and cross the Ayeyarwaddy River by a private boat, then transfer by road in a jeep to go to Kanpetlet (Note: approximately 7 hours driving). Arrive in Kanpetlet at the end of the day. Check-in for your accomodation (12 rooms total…) normal rooms with shower and toilet, no hot water. Overnight in Kanpetlet. Day 7 KANPETLET (B) Breakfast. Visit the traditional villages of Munn Chin. Discover the customs and the Chin’s traditional techniques of natural dyeing such as: for the yellow, red, blue and black. The Chins are related to an ancient group, who migrated from Tibet-Myanmar, the majority still believe in the spirits. Chin practices the burning culture. They are skilful hunters. Then visit a tattoo village. Nowadays, it is not easy to meet tattooed women. There is also a possibility to reach the summit of Mt. Victoria, about 3 kms on foot. Return and overnight in Kanpetlet. Day 8 KANPETLET/ BAGAN (B) Return to Bagan in the opposite way. Overnight in Bagan Day 9 BAGAN/ POKKOKU/ MONYWA (B) After breakfast transfer to the port of Bagan and cross the Irrawaddy River by private boat for about 2 hours to reach Pakkoku. From Pakkoku, drive along the west bank of the Irrawaddy River to arrive at Monywa. Then, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave, a unique place in South-east Asia, with thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating back from the Bagan period - XII century. Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 10 MONYWA/ SAGAING/ MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, drive about 3 hours to Mandalay. You will stop on the way to visit theThanboddhay Pagoda (100,000 Buddha statues), Kaung Mu Daw Pagoda and Sagaing Hills. Arrive in Mandalay and transfer to your hotel via the city centre to catch a first glance of the last Kingdom of Myanmar. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 11 MANDALAY/ AMARAPURA/ AVA/ MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, spend the full day visiting the former capitals around Mandalay. Start with an excursion to Amarapura where you can visit Maha Gandayone monastery, where over a thousand monks live and study as well as the visit of different handicraft workshops: marble and woodcarvings, a gold leaf factory and silk weaving workshop. Discover the island of Ava in a horse-driven cart. Then in the afternoon, tour the city and Mahamuni Temple, Shwenandaw, Kuthodaw and Kyauktaawgyi Pagodas. At the end of the day, cross over the magnificent U Bein Bridge. Return by boat and admire the beautiful sunset. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 12 MANDALAY/ HEHO/ INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to the village of Nyaungshwe (1 hour). Visit the village and transfer by boat to your hotel which is situated on the lake. In the afternoon, start the visit of the lake in a private boat. Discover the fabulous floating gardens, the weaving villages and the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Transfer by boat to your hotel. Overnight at Inle Lake. Day 13 INLE LAKE / EXCURSION TO SAGAR (B / L) The trip to Sagar will commence early in the morning. After breakfast, depart by boat in the direction of Sagar. On the way, you can see different villages (Taung Toe, Maw Bi, Naung Bo, Tar Khauk…) and discover the everyday life of its inhabitants. Enjoy the beauty and magic of the surroundings and learn about the traditional fishing methods of the native “Inthas” or “Sons of the Lake”, who live in the middle of the lake. The Taung Toe village has many ancient Pagodas. The Pagodas in Tar Khawk were built in the 16th century. You will have lunch on the lake. During the trip, you will also enjoy the beautiful sceneries and various kinds of tropical birds. After about 4 hours drive you will reach the Sagar region, which was the ancient Kingdom of Shan. The natives are Shan, Pao and Inthar. The whole trip may last at least 7 hours. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 14 INLE LAKE / PINDAYA / KALAW (B) After breakfast, transfer back by boat to Nyaung Shwe and depart by road through the beautiful and typical countryside of the Shan State. After approximately 3 hours, reach the peaceful town of Pindaya. Visit the caves with 8,000 Buddha statues and stroll around the village. Afterwards enjoy the various handicraft workshops including the Shan-Paper umbrellas. Continue driving for about 1h30 to Kalaw. At the end of the day, arrive in Kalaw and take a walk in the village. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 15 KALAW / HEHO / YANGON, Departure (B) After breakfast, depending on the flight schedule, drive back to Heho airport to take the flight to Yangon. There is a possibility to relax in a “Day-Use” room at the Season’s hotel which is situated just opposite the airport until your departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program English station speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private cruises as mentioned on the program. Flights Mandalay – Heho / Heho – Yangon as mentioned on the program. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast and (L) lunch on the lake on day 13. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 14 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 14 lunches and 14 dinners at local restaurants. ALL OF MYANMAR, 18 DAYS (MCT24) Day 1 YANGON On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. There will be a short orientation tour to get a glimpse of the local ambiance and the unique charm of the capital, as well as its local population, well known for their kindness. Overnight in Yangon. Day 2 YANGON / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay, which is considered as Myanmar’s cultural capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel (about 1h30 drive) via the city centre, have a first glance of the former capital. Visit Mandalay and its major monuments: the venerable Mahamuni Buddha and a gold leaf factory. Later, visit the Shwe Inbin monastery, a traditional wooden building and Kyauktawgyi Pagoda where you will find a sitting Buddha carved out of one single marble. In the afternoon, visit Shwenandaw Monastery famous for its golden teak carvings and Kuthodaw Pagoda, also known for its ‘the world’s largest book’. On the way, visit the Mandalay craft centre such as: wood and marble carvings, tapestry and marionettes workshop. Enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill, offering a magnificent view of the city. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 MANDALAY/ MINGUN / SAGAING/ AVA / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, transfer to the port to take a boat to Mingun to visit the old Royal capital of Mingun, which is located approximately 1h30 in the north of Mandalay. On arrival, visit Pondawhpaya and Settawya Pagodas. Discover Mantaragyi Pagoda and the legendary Mingun Bell, which weighs 101 tons and is thought to be the largest bell still intact in the world. Return to Mandalay. Then in the afternoon, visit Sagaing Hills, a retreat place for Buddhist devotees, and visit Kaung Mu Daw Pagoda. Afterwards transfer to Ava Island and tour this ancient capital on a horse-driven cart. Visit also the monastery of Bagaya Okkyaung. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 4 MANDALAY/ AMARAPURA/ MAY MYO (Pyin U Lwin) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital which is located 12 km south of Mandalay. Visit its Buddhist Monastery Mahagandayon where over a thousand monks live and study and then continue to visit the silk weaving factories in Amarapura. Then cross the famous U Bein Bridge to reach the Pathodawgyi Pagoda. Then transfer by road (approximately 1h30 drive) to May Myo. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin. Day 5 MAY MYO (Pyin U Lwin) / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast, you will discover the health resort that has preserved all the charms of the former British colony, such as: half timbered houses, flower gardens and carriage taxis. The visit includes Pwekawk Falls, the Forest Museum and May Myo Botanical Garden. Drive back to Mandalay (about 1h30). Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 6 MANDALAY / MONYWA/ PO WIN DAUNG / MONYWA (B) After breakfast, drive to Monywa (around 4 hours). Arrive in Monywa around noon. In the afternoon, cross the Chindwin River and visit the Po Win Taung Cave with thousands of wall paintings and sculptures dating centuries ago. Drive back to Monywa at the end of the day. Overnight in Monywa. Day 7 MONYWA / PAKKOKU / BAGAN (B) After breakfast, depart for a visit of the spectacular temple of Thandbuddhay with its 100’000 Buddhas. Then, drive along the west bank of the Irrawaddy River to Pakokku (4 hours). On arrival visit the busy market town and its local cheroot factory (Burmese cigars). Board a boat to cross the Irrawady River (2 hours) and reach Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site regarded as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Upon arrival, transfer and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Bagan. Day 8 BAGAN (B) After breakfast, visit the Nyaung Oo Market. Continue to visit the archaeological sites of Bagan, which have 2,229 monuments. See the major temples and monuments, some monasteries and caves then stop at a lacquerware workshop to learn more about this fascinating traditional art. Overnight in Bagan. Day 9 BAGAN/ MONT POPA (B) After breakfast, drive to Mount Popa (about 1h30), one of Myanmar’s most significant pilgrimage sites. For those interested, there is the option of climbing the 777 steps to reach the top and appreciate the remarkable view. Transfer to your hotel and free time to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, perfectly blended by its environment and forest. Overnight at Mt Popa. Day 10 MONT POPA/ KALAW (B) After breakfast, drive through the picturesque countryside in the direction of Kalaw, a former British colonial hill station (7 hours drive). On arrival, check in to your hotel and stroll around the small village and its old colonial houses and local market. End of the day free to take a rest. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 11 KALAW / PINDAYA / LAC INLE (B) After breakfast, drive to the small peaceful town of Pindaya (1hr15 drive). On arrival, visit Pindaya's Cave, home to 8,000 statues of Buddha. Stroll around the village and visit a workshop of Shan-Paper umbrellas then continue to Nyaungshwe (3 hours), the gateway to Inle Lake. From there, take a boat to reach your hotel, which is located on the beautiful Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 12 INLE LAKE / IN DEIN (B) After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion on the lake. Take pleasure in the beauty and magic of its surroundings and learn about the traditional way of fishing of the local people, the ‘Inthas’ or ‘Sons of the Lake’. Visit the floating gardens and weaving villages as well as the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Sail through the narrow canal bordered with bamboo trees to discover the new archeological site of the Indein. Arrive in a small village and enjoy a short walk towards this neglected archeological site, made up of a hundred pagodas of the XV century of which some are hidden in the vegetation. Overnight in Inle Lake. Day 13 INLE LAKE / HEHO / YANGON (B) After breakfast and depending on the flight schedule, transfer back by boat to Nyaung Shwe and from there drive to Heho Airport to take a flight to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel. Continue a sightseeing tour of Yangon. Return to hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 14 YANGON/ SITTWE/ MRAUK U (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Sittwe. On arrival, transfer to the port and cruise on a private boat to Mrauk-U (around 4-hours boat trip). Arrive in Mrauk-U early in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mrauk U. Mrauk U From Sittwe, Mrauk U is accessed by a steamboat leaving every morning. For approximately 7 hours, you will enjoy the various and colorful landscapes and many pagodas along the way. The town was built in a very rolling region and you will see the mountains of the north of the country from a distance. Hotels and restaurants are at their most basic facilities but this is compensated by your discovery of numerous sites which will delight you such as: the Shitthaung Pagoda and its 80,000 statues, built on a hillside, the Myethna, Andaw, Ratanabon, Shwetaung Pagodas and many more. Day 15 MRAUK U (B) After breakfast, drive to Wethali, a town built by King Mahathaing Chandra during the 8 th century Vesali Dynasty. Visit the sitting Buddha dating from 327 AD and continue to Sanyawaddy. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda with its famous bronze image representing Buddha’s visit to Rakine State. Later, drive back to Mrauk U. In the afternoon, devote your time visting the surrounding villages. Overnight in Mrauk U. Day 16 MRAUK U (B) After an early breakfast, take a boat trip or drive through rough roads to Laytoo Chin village where you will find the tattooed women tribe. Along the way, discover the picturesque landscapes. Return to Mrauk-U and in the afternoon visit a Shakama village and take a canoe trip to appreciate the beautiful scenery and visit a few temples. Overnight in Mrauk U. Day 17 MRAUK U / SITTWE / YANGON (B) After breakfast, transfer to the port and return to Sittwe by a private boat. In the afternoon, take a stroll in the center of town and visit the local market. Then transfer to the airport to take a flight back to Yangon. Arrive in Yangon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Yangon. Day 18 YANGON (B) Breakfast. You will have the morning free for shopping at Bogyoke market. According to your international flight schedule, continue to visit Yangoon to complement day 1. Transfer to the airport and departure. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at hotels selected. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, including horse cart. Private cruises as mentioned on the program. Domestic flights as mentioned on the program. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. Supplement: Half-board: 18 lunches at local restaurants. Full-board: 18 lunches and 17 dinners at local restaurants. MODULE TOURS GOLDEN ROCK, 2 days (MMT01) Day 1 YANGON / KYAIKTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK) In the morning, drive to the Golden Rock (5-hour drive). On arrival at Kyaikthio village, take a pick up, the public means of transport, to reach the base camp. From there, enjoy a walk to the Golden Rock. Check into your hotel and enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Golden Rock. Golden Rock Going down the road to Bago, approximately 110 kilometres southeast and after alighting from your vehicle, take a pickup to the Golden Rock at Ye Myaung Gyi Camp. From here, in 60 minutes, you can climb or be carried by chair porters to the top of the hill. From the golden rock, , the views over the plains are remarkable. This site is a pilgrimage place particularly appreciated by Burmese people. Day 2 KYAIKTIYO / YANGON (B) After breakfast, visit the Golden Rock and the surrounding area then drive back to Yangon. On the way, stop at Bago and the Shwethalyaung Pagoda, renowned for its 55m long reclining Buddha and arrive in Yangon late in the afternoon. Our prices include: Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Entry fees. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Yangon. Visa Domestic and international flights, and airport taxes. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by transport companies. HEHO / KAKKU, 2 days (MMT02) Day 1 HEHO / KAKKU / TAUNGGYI (B) Pick up at Heho airport and transfer to Kakku, a new archaeological site recently opened to tourists, which is home to Pa-oh tribes. Discover over 2,000 stupas in just 1 square kilometre of land. On the way, stop at a typical Pa-oh village, where you will be invited to take Shan tea with these charming people. After a picnic lunch in the village continue to Taunggyi (around 1 hour and 15 mins.). Visit the town. Overnight in Taunggyi. Day 2 TAUNGGYI / HEHO or INLE LAKE (B) After breakfast, visit the colourful local market of Taunggyi, where different hill tribe people dressed in their traditional costumes come and sell their products. Continue along a small winding road to Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake or alternatively drive to Heho Airport. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Entry fees. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Heho or Inle Lake. Domestic and international flights, and airport taxes. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by transport companies. ARAKAN PROVINCE FROM YANGON, 5 days (MMT03) Day 1 YANGON / SITTWE In the middle of the day, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Sittwe. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the local market and take a stroll in the center of town. Overnight in Sittwe. Day 2 SITTWE / MRAUK U (B) After breakfast, early in the morning car will transfer you to the port and cruise along Kaladan River on a private boat to Mrauk-U, ancient city of Rhakine Kingdom (around 5-hours boat trip). Arrive in Mrauk-U late morning and transfer to your hotel. Commence the visit of archaeological site and its principal monuments. Visit to Shitthaung Temple, a shrine of 80,000 Buddha statues the adjacent Andaw Thein Temple, Htukkan Thein Ordination Hall as well as other temples. In the afternoon, continue visit the ruins of Koethaung temple and Sakyamanaung pagoda. Later, sunset at Shwegutaung Pagoda hill. Overnight in Mrauk U. Day 3 MRAUK U (B) After an early breakfast, take a boat trip or drive thourgh a rough road to Laytoo Chin village where you will find the tattooed women tribe. Along the way discover the picturesque landscapes. Return to Mrauk-U and in the afternoon visit a Shakama village and take a canoe trip to appreciate the beautiful scenery and visit a few temples. Overnight in Mrauk U. Day 4 MRAUK U (B/L/D) After breakfast, drive to Wethali, a town built by King Mahathaing Chandra during the 8 th century Vesali Dynasty. Visit the sitting Buddha dating from 327 AD and continue to ancient city of Dhanyawaddy. Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda with its famous bronze image representing Buddha’s visit to Rakine State. Later, drive back to Mrauk U. In the afternoon, dedicate your time visiting the surrounding villages. Then visit the Museum and Palace site, dating back to 16th century and sunset at Hurre Taung Hill. Overnight in Mrauk U. Day 5 MRAUK U / SITTWE / YANGON (B) Early in the morning, transfer to the port and return to Sittwe by a private boat with a breakfast on board. If time permit, a rapid tour and transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Yangon. Arrive in Yangon and transfer to your hotel. End of our services. Our prices include: Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Private boat for cruise and entry fees Domestic flights Yangon – Sittwe / Sittwe – Yangon Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Yangon. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. THE CAPITALS KAREN & MON FROM YANGON, 4 days (MMT04) Day 1 YANGON / HPA AN In the morning leave Yangon and drive (approx. 8 hours) to Hpa-An, capital of the Karen state, which was only recently opened to visitors. En route, stop to visit small villages. Arrive in Hpa-An late in the afternoon and check into your hotel. Overnight in Hpa-An. Day 2 HPA AN (B) After breakfast, take a short city tour of Hpa-An, visit local market and Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda. Morning excursion to Kaw Gun caves which dated of VII century and then climb to Mount Zwekabin (900 m), an amazing limestone formation. You will also visit various surrounding villages and monasteries. Overnight in Hpa-An. Day 3 HPA AN / MAWLAMYINE (B) After breakfast, continue your visit of Hpa-An, and then drive for 1 hour to Mawlamyine (Moulmein), capital of the Mon state. On arrival, visit this post-colonial style town and explore the local market, the Yadanabon Myint Monastery as well as different religious monuments. Enjoy the sunset from the hill of the town. Overnight in Mawlamyine. Day 4 MAWLAMYINE / YANGON (B) After breakfast, drive back to Yangon (around 10 hours) through the country side which combine villages, golden stupas and rice field. Arrive back in Yangon end of the day and transfer to your hotel. End of our services. Our prices include: Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Entry fees. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Yangon. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by transport companies. BURMA ROAD – LASHIO AT THE CHINESE BORDER FROM MANDALAY, 4 days (MMT05) Day 1 MANDALAY / MAY MYO Pick up at your hotel and transfer to May Myo (Pyin U Lwin). After an approximately 2-hour drive you will discover the resort that has preserved its former British colonial charm: half timbered houses, flower gardens and carriage taxis. The visit includes Pwekawk Falls, the Forest Museum and May Myo Botanical Garden. Overnight in May Myo. Day 2 MAY MYO / LASHIO (B) After breakfast, transfer to the railway station and take the train to Kyauk-mè (minimum 5-hour journey). The journey gives you the opportunity to admire the scenery and discover the spectacular Gokteik Viaduct, built by the British. Upon arrival, the driver will meet you and your guide at the station to take you to Lashio. Overnight in Lashio. Day 3 LASHIO / HSIPAW (B) After breakfast visit Lashio, a town with significant Chinese influence, and then drive (approx 2h30) to Hsipaw, a typical Burmese town. Visit the Shan Palace, where you will learn the story of the last Shan prince and the famous American Shan princess. Enjoy an excursion to small villages, where you will see Shan hill tribes dressed in their traditional costumes. Overnight in Hsipaw. Day 4 HSIPAW / MANDALAY (B) After breakfast drive (approximatly 4 hours) to the former British hill retreat of of Pyin U Lwin and then continue to Mandalay (approx. 2 hours). Arrive in Mandalay in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. End of our services. Our prices include: Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Entry fees. Train ticket to Kyauk-mè. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Mandalay. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by transport companies. KYAING TONG & THE ETHNIC GROUPS OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE FROM MANDALAY, 4 days (MMT06) Day 1 MANDALAY / KYAING TONG In the middle of the day, fly to Kyaing Tong (via Tachileck). Welcome at the airport by your local Englishspeaking guide and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, discover the customs and traditions of ethnic minorities who live in this area, visit Dhat Zun Doi Stupa and enjoy the sunset from Lone Tree Hill. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Kyaing Tong The Golden Triangle capital is located in the far east of the country, near the Chinese, Lao, and Thai borders. Except for its market and a few pagodas, this small town built around a nice small lake offers few interests but is the gateway to ethnic minority villages. Indeed the surrounding area has an abundance of villages populated with various ethnic groups’ inhabitants noticeable by their different tcostumes.. You will discover all kinds of craftsmen, particularly in weaving. Day 2 KYAING TONG (B) After breakfast, visit Kyaing Tong market as well as the buffalo market. Enjoy a trek to the Wa village of Kong Ma and the Palaung village of Wan Pauk. Continue to the Lahu hill tribe minority village of Pang Pack. Return to Kyaing Tong and admire the sunset from Naungtaung. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Day 3 KYAING TONG (B) After breakfast, visit a minority village where a "Silver Palaung" tribe live and meet some "Golden Palaung" in the north of Shan State. Enjoy a 3-hour trek through Lahu Shi villages and fascinating canyons. Your walk will also give you the opportunity to meet Black Lahu and Red Lahu tribes. Overnight in Kyaing Tong. Day 4 KYAING TONG / MANDALAY (OU) HEHO (B) After breakfast enjoy a short trek to the Akha and Ann ethnic group villages of Kat Pauk and Pin Tauk. Aftenoon, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Mandalay (or Heho). End of our services. Our prices include: Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. English speaking guide. Accommodation in twin or double shared room including breakfast. Entry fees. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner. Flights Mandalay - Kyaing Tong / Kyaing Tong – Mandalay (or) Heho including domestic airport taxes. Our prices do not include: Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Accommodation in Mandalay (or Heho). Note: Program is subject to change without prior notice due to the airlines unexpected changes of flight schedule or cancellation. We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH, 6 days (MMT07) Day 1 Tuesday / Friday / Thursday or Sunday - MANDALAY / MYINTGYINA After breakfast, early in the morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Myitgyina. Transfer to your hotel. You can have a short orientation tour to have a glimpse of the local ambiance and charm of the Kachin State. Overnight in Myintgyina. Day 2 MYINTGYINA / MYINT SON / MYINTGYINA (B) Drive about 1h30 to MYITSON, the confluence of Mekha and Melika Rivers, which is situated 43 kilometres in the north of Myitgyina and forms the opening of the famous Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) River. Visit the surroundings and then return to Myitgyina. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 MYINTGYINA (B) After breakfast start a trekking tour through the neighbouring villages. This is a normal day that will allow you to learn about the life style of the villagers of this region. A car will be at your disposal to move around the surrounding areas according to your wishes. Overnight in Myitgyina. Day 4 MYINTGYINA / BHAMO (B) Breakfast, depart by road (about 6 hours drive) to reach Bhamo. Upon arrival in Bhamo, visit this small commercial town located close to the Chinese border. At the end of the afternoon, you will have more time to visit Bhamo with its colorful local market and Chinese temples. Overnight in Bhamo. Day 5 EMBARKATION ON BOARD (B) Breakfast, then transfer to the port of Bhamo to board a public boat (cabin with common WC). Navigate the three narrow channels, through the canyon with cliffs dominating the narrow channel. Enter the 3rd passage and sail upstream all day. Overnight on board. Day 6 MANDALAY Arrive in Mandalay late morning. Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. Please take note that for circuit out of the beaten tracks, the schedules and departure dates of the public boat may change without prior notice. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels. Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program English speaking guide except during time at leisure. Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. Domestic flights as mentioned on the program. Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Visa fees. International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies. TREKKING TOURS The selection of our best trekking in Myanmar MALIKHA LODGE, 4 days (MTT01) Day 1 YANGON / PUTAO (L/ D) Transfer to airport to take a flight to Putao. Transfer to Malikha lodge. Check-in and installation at your hotel, then make a selection the activity. Visit the surroundings of the lodge. Overnight in Malikha Lodge. Day 2 MALIKHA LODGE /PUTAO (B/ L/ D) Breakfast, and free day at your disposition in order to enjoy the selected activity. Overnight in Malikha Lodge. Day 3 MALIKHA LODGE /PUTAO (B/ L/ D) Breakfast, and free day at your disposition in order to enjoy the chosen activity. Overnight in Malikha Lodge. Day 4 MALIKHA LODGE /PUTAO / YANGON (B/ L/ D) After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a flight back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel or connection flight with your international departure. End of our services. (*) Activities and excursions offered for each day Malikha Lodge offers an exciting range of half day or full day soft adventure excursions. All our excursions are accompanied by informative local guides, and provide a unique insight into local village life, as well as the opportunity for outdoor exercise in a pristine wilderness environment. Any excursion not requiring the use of our vehicles can be arranged on site with our GM the evening before. You will see below description of the offered activities. 1. Malikha cruise: Full Day This full day excursion combines a scenic river gorge cruise with a visit to the picturesque village of Manchanbaw. From there we venture downstream by boat onto the Malikha River through forested hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be seen panning for gold. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge, before our return by vehicle to Malikha Lodge in time for sunset. The Malikha Cruise departs every Wednesday and Saturday and is available on a first come first serve basis 2. Trek and Raft Adventure (on request) : Half Day This exciting half-day adventure starts off with a short trek up into the forested hills behind our lodge, with sweeping views back over the whole Putao Valley. Before long we descend into the Namlang Valley a few miles upstream from the lodge where our raft and river guide will be waiting. From there it is a leisurely 2-hour journey through the occasional gentle rapids back to the lodge on the clear and fast flowing waters of the Nam Lang River. 3. Yegyawdi village and Nam Lang River Elephant Trek: Half Day We offer a choice of two short elephant excursion either after breakfast or lunch once our two elephants have returned from a night of foraging in the jungle. Setting off from the Main Lodge, the elephants take you through the fast flowing clear waters of the Nam Lang River and up through the terraced rice fields to the village of Yegyawdi opposite our lodge, or downstream along the banks for the Nam Lang River, before a final river crossing brings you back to the lodge. By prior arrangement there is the opportunity to view the elephants being washed by the mahouts 4. Cultural and Traditional visits: Visitors to Malikha Lodge will have the opportunity to experience and learn about life in the Putao Valley. Upon request, we can organize evening visits to the lodge of local hunters, dancers and our own elephant mahouts to gain a better insight into the local culture. On some of our locally guided day treks there is the opportunity to view some of the cottage industries within the Putao Valley and the opportunity to visit their homes and observe these handicrafts being produced at firsthand. For early birds there is also the chance visit the Putao market, to try a steaming bowl of Shan noodle soup in the early morning chill and to practice your haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats, colourful sarongs and fine baskets. 5. Something Special! If we can put together any special Activity for you, contact us one month in advance of your arrival. With advance notice, Malikha Lodge can arrange challenging, innovative and team building programs for small groups of senior executives or individual couples. We can for example arrange bamboo raft building competitions, local crossbow instruction, or for the really active a mini mountain bike, kayak and jogging course. TREKKIND FROM PINDAYA TO INLE, 8 days (MTT02) Day 1 PINDAYA / TREKKING TO TAUNG MYINT GYI (L / D) Leave from Pindaya at 8.00 am to reach See Kya Inn village for lunch. You will take a lunch at village’s chief house. From village, you could make an excursion to see the tea plantation. Then continue till a Palaung village Taung Myint Gyi, approximate of 2h30 walk, mainly descending. Dinner in the village. Overnight in Taung Myint Gyi Monastery Total walking hours: around 5 hours. Day 2 TREKKING FROM TAUNG MYINT GYI TO HMWE DAW (B/ L/ D) Depart from Taung Myint Gyi for about 4 hours walk upto Kyaung Soe Gone. En route, you could see several villages and various plantations. Lunch will be taken at Kyaung Soe Gone, in a family house. Continue to Hmwe Daw monastery, located at the summit of a hill (2 hours of walking). Local dinner. Overnight in Hmwe Daw monastery Total walking hours: around 6 hours. Day 3 TREKKING FROM HMWE DAW TO SAY TI GONE (B/ L/ D) Depart at 8.00 AM to Naung Ye, around 3 hours of walk. Lunch will be taken in a village. After climbing a small colline, you will reach to Tha Ye Oo Hmin Caves (1 hour) which enclose the ancient Buddha statues. Continue towards Say Ti Gone village (around 1 hour of walk) where you make a night stop in the monastery. Whole day walking hour: around 5 hours Day 4 TREKKING SAY TI GONE TO MYIN KA / KALAW (B/ L/ D) Leave from Say Ti Gone to reach, after 2h30 walking, the Pao village of Myin Ka. Transfer to Kalaw, the former British colony of Kalaw (10 minutes). After lunch, you have a free time to take a rest or stroll around in the town. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Kalaw. Day 5 KALAW / TREKKING TO TAR YAW (B/ L/ D) Breakfast. Leave from Kalaw at 8.00 AM. After 2h30 of walk, you will reach to the headland where you can admire the magnificent panorama view over the region. Lunch. Continue to Taryaw village, a Palaung village. On the way, excursion to the cheroot leave plantation (plant used for famous Burmese cigar). Dinner. Overnight in the traditional house of the Palaung village Total walking hour: 4 hours Day 6 TREKKING TAR YAW TO NANG THE LE THAE (B/ L/ D) Leave at 08h00 from Tar Yaw village. That trekking day will allow you to visit four villages of PaO and Danu tribes. Depart to Hnin Khar Gone, then Myin Sai gone (2 hours walking). Then, continue to Shar Bin village for a lunch. Later, final efforts of the day to reach the Nang The Le Thae where you will make a night stop in the monastery. Total walking hours : about 5h30. Day 7 TREKKING NANG THE LE THAE TO HTI TEIN (B/ L/ D) At 07h30, start walking about 3 hours, which will take you to the village of Kong Hla, PaO village. On the way, you can observe the various plantations. Lunch in a village then visit. Continue to Hti Thein village for a night stop in a monastery. Total walking hours: about 5 hours. Day 8 TREKKING HTI TEIN TO INDEIN / INLE LAKE (B/ L/ D) Leave at 07h00 from Hti Tein village to reach, after 4 hours of walking, Indein village, located on the bank of Inle Lake. Visit of the village and its ancient pagoda. A boat will wait for you to bring you to your hotel situated on the lake. Check-in at your hotel. Then, you will have time to visit the lake. Observe the traditional fishing methods of the native "Inthas or Lake Sons" as well as the floating and weaving villages, the Monastery and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake End of our services. DISCOVER SHAN STATE, 4 days (MTT03) Day 1 PINDAYA / TREKKING TO TAUNG MYINT GYI (L / D) Leave from Pindaya at 8.00 am to reach See Kya Inn village for lunch. You will take a lunch at village’s chief house. From village, you could make an excursion to see the tea plantation. Then continue till a Palaung village Taung Myint Gyi, approximate of 2h30 walk, mainly descending. Dinner in the village. Overnight in Taung Myint Gyi Monastery Total walking hours: around 5 hours. Day 2 TREKKING FROM TAUNG MYINT GYI TO HMWE DAW (B/ L/ D) Depart from Taung Myint Gyi for about 4 hours walk upto Kyaung Soe Gone. En route, you could see several villages and various plantations. Lunch will be taken at Kyaung Soe Gone, in a family house. Continue to Hmwe Daw monastery, located at the summit of a hill (2 hours of walking). Local dinner. Overnight in Hmwe Daw monastery Total walking hours: around 6 hours. Day 3 TREKKING FROM HMWE DAW TO SAY TI GONE (B/ L/ D) Depart at 8.00 AM to Naung Ye, around 3 hours of walk. Lunch will be taken in a village. After climbing a small colline, you will reach to Tha Ye Oo Hmin Caves (1 hour) which enclose the ancient Buddha statues. Continue towards Say Ti Gone village (around 1 hour of walk) where you make a night stop in the monastery. Whole day walking hour: around 5 hours Day 4 TREKKING SAY TI GONE TO KALAW (B/ L) End of trekking, around 3 hours walk to reach your bus then transfer to Kalaw. End of our services. FROM KALAW TO INDEIN, 4 days (MTT04) Day 1 KALAW / TREKKING TO TAR YAW (B/ L/ D) Breakfast. Leave from Kalaw at 8.00 AM. After 2h30 of walk, you will reach to the headland where you can admire the magnificent panorama view over the region. Lunch. Continue to Taryaw village, a Palaung village. On the way, excursion to the cheroot leave plantation (plant used for famous Burmese cigar). Dinner. Overnight in the traditional house of the Palaung village Total walking hour: 4 hours Day 2 TREKKING TAR YAW TO NANG THE LE THAE (B/ L/ D) Leave at 08h00 from Tar Yaw village. That trekking day will allow you to visit four villages of PaO and Danu tribes. Depart to Hnin Khar Gone, then Myin Sai gone (2 hours walking). Then, continue to Shar Bin village for a lunch. Later, final efforts of the day to reach the Nang The Le Thae where you will make a night stop in the monastery. Total walking hours: about 5h30. Day 3 TREKKING NANG THE LE THAE TO HTI TEIN (B/ L/ D) At 07h30, start walking about 3 hours, which will take you to the village of Kong Hla, PaO village. On the way, you can observe the various plantations. Lunch in a village then visit. Continue to Hti Thein village for a night stop in a monastery. Total walking hours: about 5 hours. Day 4 TREKKING HTI TEIN TO INDEIN / INLE LAKE (B/ L/ D) Leave at 07h00 from Hti Tein village to reach, after 4 hours of walking, Indein village, located on the bank of Inle Lake. Visit of the village and its ancient pagoda. A boat will wait for you to bring you to your hotel situated on the lake. Check-in at your hotel. Then, you will have time to visit the lake. Observe the traditional fishing methods of the native "Inthas or Lake Sons" as well as the floating and weaving villages, the Monastery and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake End of our services. Our prices include: Local guide, porters, drinking water and full board during the trekking Our prices do not include: Visa fees for Myanmar Accommodation in hotels Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program International flights and airport tax Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. BEACH EXTENSIONS NGAPALI BEACH, 4 days (MBE01) Day 1 YANGON or BAGAN or INLE / NGAPALI Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Ngapali Beach. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ngapali Day 2& 3 NGAPALI (B) Free leisure time at Ngapli Beach. Accommodation and breakfast. Overnight in Ngapali Jour 4 NGAPALI / YANGON/ DEPART (B) Breakfast. Morning free time you enjoy at the beach, then in the afternoon, transfer to the airport and fly back to Yangon. At the Yangon international airport, take a transit of your international departure flight. End of our services. Remark: There are daily flights from Yangon / Bagan or Inle for Ngapali during the high season from October to April. Ngapali is strongly recommanded for those who wish to stay in a quiet for 3 – 4 days. Nowadays, there is a few hotels, the best way to describe Ngapali, it’s kind of Phuket 30 years ago! Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program Domestic flights Yangon – Thandwe / Thandwe – Yangon Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Visa fees for Myanmar International flights and airport tax Meals, Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. NGWE SAUNG BEACH EXTENSION, 4 days (MBE02) Day 1 YANGON / NGWE SAUNG Road transfer to reach Ngwe Saung Beach, about 5 hours driving through the Irrawaddy delta region, on the way you can see the beautiful countryside. Overnight in Ngwe Saung. Day 2& 3 NGWESAUNG (B) Free leisure time in Ngwe Saung. Accommodation & breakfast. Overnights in Ngwe Saung Day 4 NGWE SAUNG / YANGON (B) Breakfast. In the morning, you enjoy the beach. In the afternoon, car will transfer back to Yangon. Take a transit of your international flight at the Yangon International airport. End of our services. Our prices include: Accommodation in shared double or twin room at selected hotels Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast. Our prices do not include: Visa fees for Myanmar International arrival and departure flights and international airport tax (10 USD per person). Meals not mentioned. Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned. Note: We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies.