Ancient Tour of Myanmar

Ancient Tour of Myanmar 5 days

Category: Myanmar tours

Duration: 5 days - 4 nights

Itinerary: Mandalay - Mingun - Bagan - Mandalay 

Day 01:  Mandalay  Arrival & Sightseeing (B/L/D)

Arrive in Mandalay where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousands of monks who take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world's largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha's Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay. Overnight at the  hotel in Mandalay. 

Day 03: Mandalay - Bagan by flight ( Depand on Flight Time )  (B/L/D)

This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan. 

Day 04: Bagan - Mt. Popa – Bagan by car (B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It's time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain. After lunch, we will give you the free time or we will send you the  places where you want to see in Bagan Area.  

Day 05: Bagan – Mandalay Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, we will transfer to Nyaung U airport with early morning flight to transfer to Mandalay International Airport for your departure. 

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Price in USD/pax: Contact us

Service Includes:

-   4 night accommodations with twin sharing basic 

-   Sightseeing with English Speaking station guide

-   All entry and zone fees as per mention

-   2 ways of domestic flight for MDY– NYU// NYU- MDY 

-   Ground transportation with air-conditioned coach

-   Boat transfer in Mingun

-   Pony-cart cost in Mingun

-   Porter charges at airport

-   Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as specified in the itinerary

Service Excludes:

-  Visa fees

-  International flights Cost and airport Tax

-  Personal expenses (drinks / laundry /Mini Bar using / souvenirs) at restaurant & Hotel

-  Tipping at hotels and guide

-  Airport departure tax (USD 10 per person)

-  Visit not mention in the program 

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