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Tour Basic: Private
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Validity: 01 May'12 - 31 March 2013 |
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Overview: The same as IMP-YY08/A, it is a brief introtuction tour to all the four major destinations of Myanmar covering Yangon - the commercial city and former capital of Myanmar; Bagan - the capital of Myanmar first Dynasty in 11th century; Mandalay - the capital of Myanmar second Dynasty and Lake Inle - the second biggest lake in Myanmar famous for its unique leg-rollers and floating villages. The tour also cover Pindaya - a small quiet town famous for its millions years old lime caves deposited with thousands of pagodas since centuries ago with an additional visit to Sagaing and Mingun in Mandalay.
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Starting In: Yangon
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Duration: 08 Days/ 07 Nights
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Finish In: Yangon
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Tour Type: History, Leisure, Shopping, Culture, Arts & Crafts
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Departures: Every Day
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Price Range: Start From US$ 966...
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| Destinations Covered: Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Sagaing, Mingun, Pindaya, Inle |
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Places Covered: Shwedagon Pagoda, Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Kyansittha Umin, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Htilominlo Temple, Lacqureware making cottage, Manuha Temple, Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi Temple, Dhamanyangyi Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Mahamuni Image, Art & Crafts Workshops, Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay Hill, Sagaing Hill, Mingun Bell, U Beins's Wooden Bridge, Mahagandaryone Monastery, Pindaya Cave, Inle Lake, Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, Ngaphe Kyaung Jumping Cat Monastery,City Hall & Independence Monument, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, Bogyoke Market, China Town.
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| Routes:
Day-01: Yangon Arrival
Day-02: Yangon-Bagan by flight.
Day-03: Bagan-Mandalay by flight.
Day-04: Mandalay-Sagaing-Mandalay by car. Mandalay-Mingun-Mandalay by boat.
Day-05: Mandalay-Heho by flight. Heho-Pindaya-Inle by car.
Day-06: Inle sightseeing by boat.
Day-07: Heho-Yangon by flight.
Day-08: Yangon Departure.
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| Detail Itinerary |
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Day 01: Yangon Arrival (Lunch/ Dinner)
Arrive at Yangon airport by flight. Welcome by a tour guide and transfer to Hotel. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Chauk Htat Kyi - a colossal reclining Buddha, Yangon City Center surrounded by various colonial style buildings of World War II & Independent Monument for photo shooting & witness the daily life of local people. Early evening visit to the world famous golden stupa, Shwedagon Pagoda - the golden dome rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold. Dinner with cultural show at Karaweik Palace a famous restaurant located on the Royal Lake built in the style of Royal Barge used by Myanmar’s old days kings. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
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Day 02: Yangon - Bagan (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, leave Yangon for Bagan by domestic flight. Begin Bagan full day sightseeing by coach such as Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, built by king Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; Kyansittha Cave Monastery, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukkyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes; Htilominlo Temple,City Gate and Lacquerware Industry. Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch,continue sightseeing such as Gawdawpalin Temple, Ananda Temple & Oakkyaung, with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior; Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sulamani Temple and and watch Sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Bupaya. Dinner with puppet show at Bagan Top restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 03: Bagn - Mandalay-Amarapura-Mandalay (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave Bagan for Mandalay by domestic flight. On the way to hotel from airport, visit Amarapura - an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Tour highlights are: Mahagandaryone Monastery - where one may observe the daily life of the monks studying Buddha's scriptures; and U Beins Bridge - 1.2 km long over 200 years old wooden bridge. After check-in hotel, start Mandalay fullday sightseeing tour includes Mahamuni Image - a bronze Buddha image casted during the lifetime of Buddha himself; Tapestry Works; Wood Carving & Bronze Casting Workshops; Marble Carving Workshop; Gold Leaf Beating Workshop; and Silk Weaving Home Cottage. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue visit to: Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery - noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Atumashi Monastery; Kuthodaw Pagoda - known as the world biggest book; and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day-04: Mandalay - Sagaing - Mingun - Mandalay (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Sagaing Hill - known as the center for meditation. Visit Kaungmudaw Pagoda - an enormous dome shaped pagoda built in 16th century; Pottery and Silver smith workshops. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, boat trip to Mingun where the world largest ringing bell exist. Sightseeing Mingun village and environs. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day-05: Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya - Inle (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel, leave Mandalay for Heho by domestic flight. On arrival Heho, continue excursion by road (100 km) to Pindaya - a small quiet town, famous for it's thousand of Buddha Images deposited inside the caves centuries of years ago. Visit Pindaya caves, traditional Shan paper making village, pottery and umbrella making villages. Lunch at local restaurant. Later in the afternoon drive back to Nyaung Shwe. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Nyaung Shwe or Inle.
Day-06: Inle (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, boat trip to Inle Lake - the second biggest lake in Myanmar famous for its unique leg rollers. Tour highlights include visit to: Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda; Inpawkhone Village - famous for its silk weaving handlooms; Ngaphechaung Monastery - well known because of jumping cats; traditional ways of fishing; and floating gardens, Silk Weaving Workshops, Cheroot Making Workshops, Silverware Workshop, Sacred Robe Weaving from Lotus Fibre workshops. Lunch at restaurant. Dinner & overnight in Nyaung Shwe or Inle.
Day 07: Inle - Heho - Yangon (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Heho airpor for flight to Yangon. Meet & transfer to hotel. On the way visit to Myanmar famous precious Gems, Jade & Jewellery Workshop. & Bogyoke Market - formerly known as Scott Market. Evening take awalk to China Town where can see the many vendors on the platform & can buy the variety of Myanmar products. Lunch & Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 08: Yangon Departure (Breakfast)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure.
End of Tour & Services
(Remarks: If time allow within the day of normal rent (10hrs), you can visit more other nearby place by negotiate with your local guide.)

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| Trip Requirements |
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Visa: A valid visa is required to enter Myanmar for all the nationalities. Visa can be apply at the Myanmar Embassies in abroad All the tourist visas are valid for 28 days and cost average of USD 20. Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from Myanmar.
For those who live in the places and countries where the Myanmar Embassies or Consulates are not located, we are able to help you get the pre-approval letter for visa on arrival if you buy the tour services from us. For pre-approval visa it will take about minimum 30 days. After we get the pre-approval letter will email to you with attached file then show this letter to your airline for boarding pass. Visa fee is USD 20 + 2 recent passport size photographs which has to pay directly to Yangon airport immigration and one of our staff will meet and assist you at the airport on arrival. >>> Click here for more detail about Visa on Arrival
Things to bring: Light clothes, slippers (please note that you will have to take off your shoes at all the pagodas and temples in Myanmar when you enter the compound), a hat for the hot and winter season from November to May and a rain coat or umbrella for rainy season from Jun to October, and the medicines that you usually take for your health.
Health Precausion: No special precausion is required except the normal precausions and treatments you usually have before a trip.
Insurance: Clients should take out medical and travel insurance. Click here to buy an international travel insurance.
Direction to meeting point: A representative or our guide will meet you at the Yangon International Airport arrival lounge holding a Myanmar Tourex signboard with your name on it.
International Airticketing: We provide a variety of competitive airfares for both online and offline airlines. Click here to reserve your flight to Myanmar. Or get our staff assistant to find the best airfares and or make reservation.
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| General Info For Transportation |
| Route |
Distance |
Mode of Transport Used |
Transport Vehicle/ Aircraft Type |
Time Taken |
| Yangon-Heho |
418 Miles (673 km) |
By Flight |
ATR |
1:15 Hours |
| Nyaung Shwe-Inle |
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By Boat |
Local Longtail Boat |
0:50 Hours |
| Nyaung Shwe-Heho |
25 Miles (40 km) |
By Car |
Private Car |
1:00 Hours |
| Heho-Yangon |
418 Miles (673 km) |
By Flight |
ATR |
1:25 Hours |
Extension Tours
Valid from 01 May 2012 to 30 September 2012
| Tour Prices Per Person (In US Dollar and Bed & Breakfast Only) |
Hotel Class
<see hotels used> |
Nationality |
Number of Person In the Group |
Single Supplement |
| 1 Person in Single Room |
2 Persons in Twin/Double Room |
3 Persons in Twin/Double Room |
| Standard |
All |
1724 |
1084 |
966 |
152 |
| Superior |
1856 |
1160 |
1042 |
209 |
| First |
2071 |
1261 |
1143 |
322 |
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Valid from 01 October 2012 to 31 March 2013
| Tour Prices Per Person (In US Dollar and Bed & Breakfast Only) |
Hotel Class
<see hotels used> |
Nationality |
Number of Person In the Group |
Single Supplement |
| 1 Person in Single Room |
2 Persons in Twin/Double Room |
3 Persons in Twin/Double Room |
| Standard |
All |
1766 |
1140 |
1025 |
152 |
| Superior |
1912 |
1222 |
1107 |
215 |
| First |
2241 |
1374 |
1259 |
392 |
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Supplement Charges Per Person with US Dollar
| Description |
Standard |
Superior |
First |
| Half Board Meals Supplement |
7 Lunches |
84 |
105 |
119 |
| Full Board Meals Supplement |
7 Lunches + 7 Dinners |
174 |
216 |
244 |
| Peak Seasons Surcharge |
Surcharge |
Dates Applied |
| X'mas or New Year Compulsory Dinner * for First & Deluxe Category |
USD 75 Per Dinner |
24 Dec'12 & 31 Dec'12 |
| Myanmar New Year Festival Period Surcharge |
USD 30 Per Person |
13-17 Apr'13 |
| Child Policy : |
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- Infant - under 2 years old: 50% of adult price
- Child between 2-12 years old sharing with 2 adults without bed: 50% of adult price
- Child between 2-12 years old sharing with 1 Single Adult without bed: 60% of adult price
- Child between 2-12 years old sharing with 2 adults with bed: 75% of adult price
- Child between 2-12 years old sharing with 1 adults with bed: same as adult price
- Child above 12 years old: same as adult price
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| Prices inclusive of: |
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- All transfer and transportation in private air-con vehicle
- 07 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fee as per itinerary
- Sightseeing with Local Stationed English speaking guides - Click Here to see the optional additional charges for Throughout Language Guide Services.
- Domestic flight fare for Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho-Yangon with private airlines
- Boat fare for sightseeing Inle
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| Prices exclusive of: |
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- Tips and drinks
- Meals as per itinerary
- Personal expenses
- All kinds of personal insurances
- Yangon International Airport Tax (US$ 10)
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Optional Throughout Language Guide Surcharges Per Person with US Dollar
| Language |
01 Person in the Group |
02 Persons in the Group |
03 Persons in the Group |
| English |
241 |
121 |
80 |
| Thai / Chinese Mandarin |
281 |
140 |
94 |
| French |
409 |
205 |
136 |
| German / Italian / Japanese / Spanish |
454 |
227 |
151 |
| Russian |
454 |
227 |
151 |
Optional Surcharge for Throughout Guide Service inclusive of:
All the extra costs for him / her accompanying the whole trip as per itinerary
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