Yangon – TO BURMA

Historic World War 2 tour.

To Burma — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:59:39 +0000

Burma has so much World War 2 history including many famous battles: -During the 2nd World War Burma is the first place the Japanese were defeated. -During the 2nd World War Burma was the longest conflict the English were evolved in. -Burma has many war memorials for both the Allied and the Japanese forces.

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language then we will transfer you to your hotel. We can’t wait to meet you and show you in the Golden Land!

After you freshen up and when you’re ready you’ll be taken for an unforgettable sightseeing tour of Yangon! We will show you downtown Yangon which has the most Colonial era buildings in South East Asia. We will visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (also called the Scott Market.) This is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and gifts of local handicrafts, woodcarvings, dolls, lacquer wares, textiles and gems.

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas. The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight stay in the historical Governor’s Residence.

Day 2
After your complimentary Hotel breakfast, we will start by riding Circular Train. This will give you an insight into how Myanmar people live and you will get great photos.

Then we will visit the National Museum where you will learn about Burmese art, history and culture of Myanmar. We will continue by visiting Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, a colossal reclining Buddha.

After that we will visit Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the royal Kan Daw Gyi Lake the ancient Kings of Myanmar traveled in similar looking boats. Overnight stay in the historical Governor’s Residence.

Day 3
After your complimentary breakfast at your hotel, we’ll drive to the meticulously kept Htaukkyant World War 2 Cemetery who’s graves and walls bear the names of 27,000 fallen Allied soldiers. This war cemetery is the largest in Myanmar.

After this moving experience, we will proceed to Kyahketwein Monastery, where a thousand monks take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. We will continue onto Kanbawzathardi Palace, Bago this is one of the ancient capitals of Myanmar. When the Myanmar King conquered Thailand he brought the Thailand Queen back to Myanmar and made her one of his wife’s. He built a palace for her in Thai style and trained her son in war craft.

Then we will proceed to the amazing Golden Rock (Kyaikthiyo.) Kyaiktiyo is essentially a pagoda but it is the way this gold gilded rock hangs precariously, as if about to topple over the 1100 metre cliff, which makes its visitors stop and gape.

Enjoy the spectacular sunset from the hill top. Overnight stay in Kyaikhtiyo.

Day 4
We will visit the U Zi Na Pagoda where you can see the western view of Mawlamyine. Mawlamyine was the first capital of British Burma between 1826 and 1852

Mawlamyine is the setting of George Orwell‘s famous 1936 memoir Shooting an Elephant. The book opens with the striking words:

“In Moulmein, in Lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people the only time in my life that I have been important enough for this to happen to me.”

During colonial times, Moulmein had a substantial Anglo-Burmese population. An area of the city was known as “Little England” due to the large Anglo-Burmese community.

It is probably best known to English speakers through the opening lines of Rudyard Kipling‘s poem Mandalay:

We will walk the streets with crumbling colonial buildings then go on to Queen Sein Don Monastery. Continue to Mahamuni Temple then proceed to enjoy the sunset of Kyaik Thanlan Pagoda which was built in 875 A.D. and enshrines the Tripitaka Buddhist manuscripts as well as a hair relic from the Buddha. It’s located on a hilltop which offers splendid views over the city. Overnight stay in Mawlamyine.

Day 5
After breakfast we will proceed to Win Sein Tawya Pagoda which is the world largest reclining Buddha Image then we will visit Thanphyuzayet.

Thanbyuzayat Cemetery is where allied prisoners of World War II died while building the infamous Deathly Railway. The total number of burials here is 3,771. From the Cemetery we can visit the Burma end of unfinished railway and some of the interesting sites related to prisoners of war (POWs). To many of our customers this is a highlight of the tour and many want to spend a lot of time at the war cemetery.

Overnight stay in the colonial city of Mawlamyine.

Day 6
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel and visit Bilu Island. Bilu Island (Bilu Kyun) or Ogre Island has quite a few stories about the islands name. The best one is in the past people were so ugly and ate raw meat so they were considered to be ogres.

Bilu is large with over 60 villages on the island, rice paddies and rubber plantations and maintains a remarkable range of traditional cottage industries.

Overnight stay in the Colonial city of Mawlamyine.

Day 7
After breakfast we will check out of the hotel early in the morning then we will drive to the jetty for a boat trip to Hpa-an. Hpa-An is encircled by karst mountains which jut from the surrounding plains. Many of these mountains contain large and religiously significant caves.
Ha-An is the capital of the Kayin State (also known as Karen State). Most of the people in Hpa-An are of the Karen ethnic group. We will stay overnight in Hpa-an.

Day 8
After breakfast your tour guide and driver will pick up and take you on sightseeing of Hpa-an. We will visit Lonbini Buddha Garden which is close to Kyauk Kalat Pagoda at the foot of Zwegabin and its sheer limestone cliffs, the park is spectacular.

Then we will proceed to Saddan Cave which is vast and stunning. The entrance to this cave is full of Buddha statues while the cathedral like interior is adorned with stalactites and walls of crystal. On emerging at the other side you arrive at a hidden lake.

Then we will visit Kawgum Cave for photographers, this is an ideal place for an inspiration photo. Enjoy the sunset at Shwe Yin Mhaw Pagoda and overnight stay in Hpa-an.

Day 9
After a breakfast at your hotel we will proceed back to Yangon passing through the bridge at “Thanlwin”. Check in to your hotel at Yangon.

Day 10
After your complimentary breakfast; leisure time before we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

At that time we will sadly say goodbye. Our customers are our friends I am sure we will miss you just as we miss our other customers and friends. Hopefully you are like many of our customers who keep coming back to spend their holiday’s with us!

Buddhism and Spirits religious tour.

To Burma — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:33:42 +0000

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language. We will transfer you to your hotel. We can’t wait to meet you in and show you the Golden Land!

After you freshen up and when you’re ready you’ll be taken for an unforgettable sightseeing tour of Yangon! We will show you downtown Yangon which was founded as Dagon in the early 11th century and has the most Colonial era buildings in South East Asia.

We will visit Botahtaung Pagoda it’s one of the rare Pagodas that you can walk inside and contains Buddha’s relics.
Many Buddhists in Thailand believe in animist spirits. Which are normally based on historical, real life characters. The practice has grown in popularity in Thailand in recent years as a result many Thai visitors that come to Myanmar consider Mya Nang Nwe’s shrine a must see.

Mya Nang Nwe was born in 1897 in Mogok, Mandalay Region, a town renowned for its high-quality rubies. Throughout her life she was said to be renowned for her beauty and generosity, before she died in 1957. Her shrine was erected inside Botahtaung Pagoda in 1990.

“Thai people think that if they pray closely for the things they wish for, that wish will be granted,” said Ko Ko Hlaing, a Yangon based tour guide.

Mya Nang Nwe’s popularity among Thai tourists may soon be surpassed by another Nat spirit, Botahtaung Bo Bo Gyi, who also has a shrine at the pagoda.

Bo Bo Gyi’s increased fame can be attributed to a May 2015 visit by English Premier League football club Leicester City which was bought by Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in August 2010.

On May 2 Leicester won the English Premier League title which has been described as one of the great sporting upsets of all time and the team has captured the hearts of sport lovers in Thailand and around the globe.

After that we will visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha and downtown Chinatown with its distinct streets, fruit markets and other main boulevards of Yangon downtown. We will visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (previously called the Scott Market,) which is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and gifts of local handicrafts, woodcarvings, dolls, lacquer wares, textiles and gems.

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda (one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas.) The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Watch the golden dome spectacularly lit up by the magical sunset. Overnight stay in the Antique Luxury Yacht which is situated near the Nats Bo Bo Gy and Mya Nang Nwe.

Day 2
After breakfast at your hotel we’ll drive to the meticulously kept Htaukkyant World War 2 Cemetery who’s graves and walls bear the names of 27,000 fallen Allied soldiers. This war cemetery is the largest in Myanmar.

After this moving experience we will proceed to Kyahketwein Monastery where a thousand monks take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. We will continue to Shwemawdaw Pagoda then onto Kanbawzathardi Palace, Bago which was an ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom in 15th century. When the Myanmar King brought the Thailand Queen back to Myanmar he made her one of his wife’s. He built a palace for her in Thai style and trained her son in war craft.

Then we will proceed to the amazing Golden Rock (Kyaikthiyo.) Kyaiktiyo is essentially a pagoda but it is the way this gold gilded rock hangs precariously as if about to topple over the 1100 Metre cliff, which makes its visitors stop and gape. Enjoy the spectacular sunset from the hill top. Overnight stay in Kyaikhtiyo. Overnight in Kyaikhtiyo. (Mountain Top Hotel or Kyaike Htoo Hotel.)

Day 3
After breakfast at your hotel you will have an opportunity to purchase and enjoy the rare local products and fruits from area we will return to Yangon and drive you to the airport for your departure.

At that time, we will sadly say goodbye. Our customers are our friends I am sure we will miss you just as we miss all our customers and friends. Hopefully you are like so many of our customers who keep coming back to spend Holiday’s with us!

Cruise down ‘The Road To Mandalay’ and balloon over Pagan ultimate tour.

To Burma — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:50:53 +0000

‘This is Burma’, wrote Rudyard Kipling. ‘It is quite unlike any place you know about.’

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language. We will transfer you to your hotel.

We can’t wait to meet you and show you in the Golden Land!

After you freshen up and when you’re ready you’ll be taken for an unforgettable sightseeing tour of Yangon! We will show you downtown Yangon which was founded as Dagon in the early 11th century and has the most Colonial era buildings in South East Asia.

We will visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (previously called the Scott Market,) which is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and gifts of local handicrafts, woodcarvings, dolls, lacquer wares, textiles and gems.

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda (one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas.) The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight stay in Yangon at Governor’s Residence.

Day 2
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, we will start by riding the Circular Train. This will give you an insight into how Myanmar people live and you will get great photos.

Then we will visit the National Museum where you will learn about Myanmar art, history and culture. We will continue by visiting Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, a colossal reclining Buddha. After that we will visit Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the royal Kan Daw Gyi Lake the ancient Kings of Myanmar traveled in similar looking boats. Overnight stay in the historical Governor’s Residence.

Day 3
After breakfast check out of your Hotel and we will fly to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, our guide and driver will escort you to your Hotel.

Mandalay was the last Royal city in Myanmar; it was from here that Burma’s last monarch, King Thibaw, was exiled to the remote port city of Ratnagiri on India’s west coast, to spend his last years. Apart from the Royal Palace made famous by the novelist Amitav Ghosh’s “Glass Palace,” the stately city is the countries Centre for exquisite artwork and craftsmanship.

We will visit the Jade Market and 19th century Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery) famous for its teak carvings of Buddhist mythology. Next, you’ll see the Kuthodaw Pagoda which is a Buddhist stupa that contains the world’s largest book of Buddhism.

At the end of your day, you’ll enjoy a gorgeous sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill which was a strong hold for the Japanese in the second world war. Overnight in Mandalay at Ruper Mandalar Hotel.

Day 4
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, we will drive to Amarapura the “City of Immortals” and visit the Mahamuni Pagoda or Mahamuni Buddha temple one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Burma.

We will continue to visit the 150 year old Mahagandayon Monastery, a famous Buddhist learning center. Then we will drive to AVA were we will see the Umin Thonze Pagoda which comprises of 45 beautiful gilded Buddha images in a crescent shaped colonnade, partly built into the side of the Sagaing Hill. Each Buddha statue is unique in different sizes & facial expression. Then Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda which is one of the oldest and richest of the many pagodas in Sagaing. Sitting high on top of Nga pha Hill, one of dozens of hilltops in the Sagaing Hills, it was built in 1312 by Minister Pon Nya, after whom it’s named and AVA Bagaya Monastery built with two hundred and seventy six teak pillars.

We will visit Nan Myint Tower to view the city, the King and Queen sometimes ascended the tower to view the beautiful panorama of the country around, with its river, the lakes and Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery popularly known as Me Nu Ok Kyaung Monastery (“Me Nu’s Brick Monastery”.) It was built in 1818 by Nanmadaw Me Nu, the famous Chief Queen of Bagyidaw.

In the evening you will adore the sunset at the 200 year old U BEIN Teak Bridge built in 1782, it’s the largest teak bridge in the world. Overnight stay at Ruper Mandalar hotel in Mandalay.

Day 5
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, you will continue your tour with a river cruise to Bagan often referred to as the road to Mandalay. You can relax by reading or sunbathing on the comfortable reclining seats. Keep a look out for the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin. Watch the sun set behind the Ayeyarwaddy river and enjoy authentic Burmese food on your cruise. Overnight on the cruise boat.

Day 6
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, you will continue your tour with a river cruise to Bagan often referred to as the road to Mandalay. You can relax by reading or sunbathing on the comfortable reclining seats. Keep a look out for the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin. Watch the sun set behind the Ayeyarwaddy river and enjoy authentic Burmese food on your cruise. Overnight on the cruise boat.

Day 7
Enjoy your river boat cruise downstream along the Ayeyarwaddy to the archaeological heritage site of Bagan (previously called Pagan.)

Home to over 3000 ancient temples and pagodas, Bagan is a Unesco World heritage site.

Marcol Polo described Pagan (Bagan) as ‘the Metropolis of the world.’ At the time all its temples were covered in gold, it was a sprawling city with cannels and was one of 2 famous cities in the world. Sometimes Pagan was referred to as the Florence of the East.

As one of our customers said, “Bagan is my favorite place its magical; you’ll never see anything like it again.”

Then overnight in Bagan at Aureum Palace Resort.

Day 8
After breakfast at your hotel, we will explore Bagan from the sky. The extremely safe balloon tour is the best way to see Bagan. Visit the many stupa and pagoda complexes dotting Bagan, including the beautiful Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda that is said to contain some of Buddha’s relics.

Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone decoration. Ananda Temple is an architectural masterpiece of the early style temples with four impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple is the highest temple in Bagan, standing at over 66 metres in height. This boxy white stucco temple was built by King Alaungsithu in the mid 12th century.

We will enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw Pagoda which was built in 1057, it’s also said to enshrine hairs of the Buddha. Overnight stay at the lovely Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan.

Day 9
After your complimentary breakfast at your hotel we will visit the busy Nyaung U Market.

Then onto the most distinctive pagodas such as Myazedi Pagoda which is a gilded stupa sitting on many square receding tiers. Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyiinn village) is the 13th century ‘cave temple’ with fine frescoes of scenes from Jatakas.

Then we will visit a lacquer ware factory (Bagan lacquerware is regarded as the 2nd best in the world.)

Then on to Manuha Temple which was built in 1059 and constructed as a rectangular building of two storeys. The exterior and overall floor plan resemble the more remote Kyauk Gu Ohnmin, a rectangular box topped by a smaller rectangle. Inside three seated Buddhas face the front of the building and in the back there’s a huge reclining Parinibbana Buddha.

Then onto Nanphaya Temple which is close behind the Manuha Pagoda. It is said to have been used as Manuha’s prison although there is little evidence supporting the legend.

Then we will visit Minnanthu village these villagers show their sand paintings hanging on the wall outside of their houses. They earn money by selling these paintings to the tourists.

We’ll take a boat ride along the Ayeyarwaddy River to discover the local life and view the sunset of Pyathagyi Temple. Overnight stay at the lovely Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan.

Day 10
After breakfast at your hotel we will fly to Inle Lake. Which has fantastic hiking, boat trips, floating villages, gardens and markets. It’s also great to see the simple ethnic groups which live here. Almost all the houses on Inle Lake are set on stilts over the water.

After a scenic drive from the airport you will arrive at the dock to find a private motorboat waiting for you. Then an exciting boat trip to Innpawkhone Village famous for its silk weaving handloom. Proceed to the famous wish fulfilling Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and you’ll see floating gardens. (The local people use the weeds from the lake to make floating agriculture, tomatoes from here are regarded as the best in Myanmar.) Overnight at romantic Inle Priness Resort in Inle Lake.

Day 11
After breakfast we will explore the southern part of the Lake by boat traveling through small twisting and turning creeks to reach INDEIN village. Then onto Ywa-Ma village to visit gold and silversmith’s workshops. In the evening you’ll love the sunset while exploring Inle Lake by boat. Overnight stay at Inle Priness Resort at Inle Lake.

Day 12
After breakfast at your hotel we will transfer to Heho Airport for your domestic flight to Thandwe (Ngapali Beach) which is rated as the 8th best beach in the world by Tripadvisor. Check into your hotel and relax. Overnight Stay at gorgeous Amata Resort Hotel at Ngapali Beach.

Day 13
After breakfast at your hotel soak up the marvelous surroundings. You can hire a bicycle and spend at least one day exploring the countryside and villages that follow the coastline.

In the evenings you can watch the fishermen heading out to sea and the fisherwomen collecting up the fish that have been drying in the sun all day. Overnight stay in Ngapali Beach at the gorgeous Amata Resort.

Day 14
After breakfast at your hotel soak up the marvelous surroundings. You can hire a bicycle and spend at least one day exploring the countryside and villages that follow the coastline.

Day 15
After breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon you will be transferred to your hotel the historical Governor’s Residence.

Day 16
After your complimentary breakfast; leisure time before we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

At that time we will sadly say goodbye. Our customers are our friends I am sure we will miss you just as we miss our other customers and friends.

Hopefully you are like so many of our customers who keep coming back to spend Holiday’s with us!

Mandalay poem-by Rudyard Kipling

Custom made tour just for you.

To Burma — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:21:00 +0000

If you are nervous about the idea of exploring Myanmar by yourself or wish to make everything super easy then tailor made travel in Myanmar is a great option.

To Burma are experts at organizing trips perfect for individuals or your family. To Burma Tours has many local and expat experts. To Burma Tours has unique itineraries which can be customized to your needs as well as 24/7 assistance.

Our team of travel experts will create a personalized itinerary based on your personal interests and budget; all you need to do is tell us the kind of places you want to visit and what activities you’re most interested in doing.

Whether it is month long pilgrimage through Burma, a luxurious cruise down the Road to Mandalay, a weekend trip or a unique itinerary you have always dreamed about, we would love to arrange it for you.

You chose the departure date and you control the pace of the tour. You can always rest assured that our staff will be there to look after you and show you the best each destination has to offer: it’s your vacation and To Burma Tours will make sure it’s a ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience.’ SO PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY!

More ideas and information can be found in our travel blogs and following.

Myanmar national parks and wildlife
Being closed for so long has meant that Myanmar has so much fauna and flora intact / remaining.

“It is incredibly rare to find such rich and diverse wildlife anywhere in the world today but certainly in Southeast Asia,” said Clare Campbell, Director of Wildlife Asia, an Australian conservation NGO.

Apart from the golden temples and pagodas or the enigmatic history, Myanmar National Parks delights the nature lovers via the real safari experience in the lush and mixed deciduous forest, hill grassland, pine trees, etc. The amazing wildlife makes the National Parks popular destinations for the adventurers in the world.

Myanmar Ecotourism has won the eco-tourists’ praises for its rich collection of national parks & wildlife. Some great options are Popa Mountain National Park, Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Lenya National Park, Lampi Island Marine National Park, National Kandawgyi Botanical Garden. These fantastic options ensure the eco-travelers to see the wildlife and biodiversity in Myanmar.

The once in a lifetime journey to some of the 40 National Parks in Burma, including the Wildlife Sanctuaries, Bird Sanctuaries, Protected Areas, etc. The parks are all managed by the Wildlife Department of Ministry of Forestry. So, which Parks to visit for the best ecotourism experience? Though there are many, three candidates stand out of the crowds.

#1: Khakaborazi National Park
With the height of 9,052 meters, Khakaborazi is the highest mountain in Myanmar where the significant National Park was built in 1996. The park formerly served as the nature reserve and then it was recognized as the National Park in 1998 for protecting the rich biodiversity surrounding the mountain.

This eco-site is full of pine and deciduous forests that attract many rare butterflies such as the yellow-and-black Swallowtail. Khakaborazi National Park stores some species of the native orchids. Today many tourists and climbers visit the Park and make it the great base camp to enjoy the scenic views from the mountain peak.

#2: Nat Ma Taung National Park
ASEAN granted Nat Ma Taung (Mount Victoria) the great title as Myanmar’s newest Heritage Park in October 2012. The Park itself was founded in 1994 and covered the area of 720 square kilometers. Such area protects the evergreen and mixed forests associated with the rare species of orchids and butterflies that are only found in Myanmar. About the wildlife here it includes the leopards, wild boars, tigers, gibbons, and hundreds of the different species of birds. There are lots of endangered species protected in this natural park.

#3: Hlawaga National Park
About 35km to the north of Yangon, Hlawaga National Park is the popular destination for the eco-tourists who have the strong passion for the wildlife. The park also attracts many families coming to witness up to 21 different species of mammals, 145 species of birds, and 8 kinds of reptiles. The presence of the mini zoo lets you see how some wild animals like tigers, leopards, crocodiles and bears live. You can also experience elephant riding, rock climbing, boating and trekking through the green park.

Myeik Archipelago
Myeik Archipelago is the second largest Archipelago in the world; warm, sunny, isolated, crystal clear waters and visited by so few tourists. Many of our customers call it paradise!

Burma classic highlights tour.

To Burma — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 12:28:13 +0000

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language. We will transfer you to your hotel.

We can’t wait to meet you and show you in the Golden Land!

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda (one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas.) The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight stay in Yangon at Antique luxury yacht.

Day 2
After breakfast check out of your Hotel then we will fly to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, our guide and driver will escort you to your Hotel.

At the end of your day, you’ll enjoy a gorgeous sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill which was a strong hold for the Japanese in the second world war. Overnight in Mandalay at a 3 star hotel.

Day 3
After breakfast at your hotel, we will travel to and explore Bagan. Visit the many stupa and pagoda complexes dotting Bagan, including the beautiful Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda that is said to contain some of Buddha’s relics.

Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone decoration. Ananda Temple is an architectural masterpiece of the early style temples with four impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple is the highest temple in Bagan, standing at over 66 metres in height. This boxy white stucco temple was built by King Alaungsithu in the mid 12th century.

We will enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw Pagoda which was built in 1057, it’s also said to enshrine hairs of the Buddha. Overnight stay in Bagan at a 3 star hotel.

Day 4
After your complimentary breakfast at your hotel we will visit the busy Nyaung U Market.

Then onto the most distinctive pagodas such as Myazedi Pagoda which is a gilded stupa sitting on many square receding tiers. Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyiinn village) is the 13th century ‘cave temple’ with fine frescoes of scenes from Jatakas.

Then we will visit a lacquer ware factory (Bagan lacquerware is regarded as the 2nd best in the world.)

Then onto Nanphaya Temple which is close behind the Manuha Pagoda. It is said to have been used as Manuha’s prison although there is little evidence supporting the legend.

Then we will visit Minnanthu village these villagers show their sand paintings hanging on the wall outside of their houses. They earn money by selling these paintings to the tourists.

We’ll take a boat ride along the Ayeyarwaddy River to discover the local life and view the sunset of Pyathagyi Temple. Overnight stay at a 3 star hotel.

Day 5
After breakfast at your hotel we will fly to Inle Lake. Which has fantastic hiking, boat trips, floating villages, gardens and markets. It’s also great to see the simple ethnic groups which live here. Almost all the houses on Inle Lake are set on stilts over the water.

Day 6
After breakfast we will explore the southern part of the Lake by boat traveling through small twisting and turning creeks to reach INDEIN village. Then onto Ywa-Ma village to visit gold and silversmith’s workshops. In the evening you’ll love the sunset while exploring Inle Lake by boat. Overnight at View Point Ecolodge in Inle Lake.

Day 7
After breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon you will be transferred to your hotel the Antique Luxury Yacht.

Day 8
After your complimentary breakfast; leisure time before we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
At that time we will sadly say goodbye. Our customers are our friends I am sure we will miss you just as we miss our other customers and friends. Hopefully you are like so many of our customers who keep coming back to spend Holiday’s with us!

Best of Burma luxury tour.

To Burma — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:40:48 +0000

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language. We will transfer you to your hotel.

We can’t wait to meet you and show you in the Golden Land!

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda (one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas.) The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight stay in Yangon at Governor’s Residence.

Day 2
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, we will start by riding the Circular Train. This will give you an insight into how Myanmar people live and you will get great photos.

Day 3
After breakfast check out of your Hotel and we will fly to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, our guide and driver will escort you to your Hotel.

Day 5
After breakfast at your hotel, we will explore Bagan. Visit the many stupa and pagoda complexes dotting Bagan, including the beautiful Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda that is said to contain some of Buddha’s relics.

Day 6
After your complimentary breakfast at your hotel we will visit the busy Nyaung U Market.

Then we will visit a lacquer ware factory (Bagan lacquerware is regarded as the 2nd best in the world.)

Then onto Nanphaya Temple which is close behind the Manuha Pagoda. It is said to have been used as Manuha’s prison although there is little evidence supporting the legend.

Then we will visit Minnanthu village these villagers show their sand paintings hanging on the wall outside of their houses. They earn money by selling these paintings to the tourists.

We’ll take a boat ride along the Ayeyarwaddy River to discover the local life and view the sunset of Pyathagyi Temple. Overnight stay at the lovely Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan.

Day 7
After breakfast at your hotel we will fly to Inle Lake. Which has fantastic hiking, boat trips, floating villages, gardens and markets. It’s also great to see the simple ethnic groups which live here. Almost all the houses on Inle Lake are set on stilts over the water.

Day 8
After breakfast we will explore the southern part of the Lake by boat traveling through small twisting and turning creeks to reach INDEIN village. Then onto Ywa-Ma village to visit gold and silversmith’s workshops. In the evening you’ll love the sunset while exploring Inle Lake by boat. Overnight stay at Inle Priness Resort at Inle Lake.

Day 9
After breakfast at your hotel we will transfer to Heho Airport for your domestic flight to Thandwe (Ngapali Beach) which is rated as the 8th best beach in the world by Tripadvisor. Check into your hotel and relax. Overnight Stay at gorgeous Amata Resort Hotel at Ngapali Beach.

Day 10
After breakfast at your hotel soak up the marvelous surroundings. You can hire a bicycle and spend at least one day exploring the countryside and villages that follow the coastline.

Day 11
After breakfast at your hotel soak up the marvelous surroundings. You can hire a bicycle and spend at least one day exploring the countryside and villages that follow the coastline.

Day 12
After breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon you will be transferred to your hotel the historical Governor’s Residence.

Day 13
After your complimentary breakfast; leisure time before we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

At that time we will sadly say goodbye. Our customers are our friends I am sure we will miss you just as we miss our other customers and friends.

Hopefully you are like so many of our customers who keep coming back to spend Holiday’s with us!

Follow in the footsteps of Kipling and Orwell then Balloon over Pagan.

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Day 1
Arriving at Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by our well experienced tour guide, who knows your language. We will transfer you to your hotel.

We can’t wait to meet you and show you in the Golden Land!

Then we will take you to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda (one of the world’s most famous and richest stupas.) The Shwedagon is over 2,500 years old towering over the city with a height of 326 feet and covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Overnight stay in Yangon at Governor’s Residence.

Day 2
After your complimentary hotel breakfast, we will start by riding the Circular Train. This will give you an insight into how Myanmar people live and you will get great photos.

Day 3
After breakfast check out of your Hotel and we will fly to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, our guide and driver will escort you to your Hotel.

Day 5
After breakfast at your hotel, we will explore Bagan from the sky. The extremely safe balloon tour is the best way to see Bagan. Visit the many stupa and pagoda complexes dotting Bagan, including the beautiful Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda that is said to contain some of Buddha’s relics.