Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour
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Unforgettable Myanmar. This amazing country is filled with unspoiled natural beauty and intriguing ancient wonders waiting to be explored

Overview

Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Ava - Sagaing - Amarapura - Inle Lake - Yangon

JOIN-IN DATES FOR 2009: Oct 17 ; Nov 14 ; Dec 12

JOIN-IN DATES FOR 2010: Every Saturday

Unforgettable Myanmar. This amazing country is filled with unspoiled natural beauty and intriguing ancient wonders waiting to be explored. Our Myanmar Seat In Coach tour is a great way to experience this incredible country while traveling with a group of like-minded people.

The journey begins in Yangon, where crumbling colonial-area buildings stand alongside gold-covered stupas. Explore the market places, sip tea in a local cafe, and visit the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most important religious monuments.

Travel north to Bagan, a town steeped in history and filled with wonder. Spend two days wandering through the thousands of temples and pagodas that fill the landscape and watch a magical sunset over the plains. Take a boat ride along the Irrawaddy River for a different perspective or drift above the temples in a hot air balloon.

Continue on to the former royal capital of Mandalay where days are spent exploring the temples and local artisan workshops. Travel to the surrounding villages to witness thousands of red-robed monks as they collect their morning alms, take a horse carriage ride to see ancient palaces, and cross rivers to see the stupa-filled hills of Sagaing.

Your final stop is at Inle Lake. Nestled at the base of the Shan Hills this massive lake is one of the most spectacular sites in Myanmar. Take a full day boat tour past floating gardens, leg-rowing fishermen, local markets, and craft workshops. Spend the evening at a stilted lakeside resort and sip a sunset cocktail while overlooking the water from your balcony.

Return to Yangon for a final night dinner where you will feast on delicious food and reflect upon your incredible journey. By traveling with a group, you will be able to share in your wonder and amazement of your Myanmar tour. Whether a solo traveler or a group of friends, this Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour is a fabulous way to savor Myanmar while saving a bit of money.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Yangon

Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights - itineraryArrive in to Yangon for the start of your Myanmar journey. Set off sightseeing through downtown Yangon and to the reclining Buddha at Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda. End your day with Myanmar's holiest monument, the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda, a place of great spiritual importance to the Buddhist people.

Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2 - Yangon - Bagan (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Airport for a short flight to Bagan. Bagan is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia with thousands of temples, pagodas and other religious structures from the 11th and 13th centuries. Spend today exploring these wonders ending with a horse cart ride to a sunset point.

Overnight in Bagan.
Day 3 - Bagan (B)

Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights - itineraryAn optional hot air balloon flight is a magical start to the day, drifting over the temples as the sun rises over the plains. After breakfast, visit the local market before proceeding to Myinkaba village to visit some smaller temples and lacquer ware workshops, one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts. This afternoon, a leisurely boat cruise along the Irrawaddy River gives you a fantastic view of the temples and villages that dot the river banks.

Overnight in Bagan.
Day 4 - Bagan - Mandalay (B)

This morning, a short flight takes you to the former royal capital of Mandalay. Your tour of Mandalay will include the Mahamuni Pagoda, famous for its venerable statue of Buddha covered with gold leaf, The Kuthodaw pagoda with its large marble book, and Shwenandaw Monastery featuring exquisite woodcarving. You'll also have the opportunity to see the local craftsmen creating traditional Burmese handicrafts in their workshops before ending the day at the top of Mandalay Hill for sunset.

Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 5 - Mandalay - Amarapura- Ava- Sagaing- Mandalay (B)

Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights - itineraryMandalay is surrounded with history, as the neighbouring towns of Amarapura, Sagaing, and Ava all served as capitals between the 14th and 18th centuries. Start the day witnessing the peaceful procession of thousand monks as they collect their daily alms before continuing by horse carriage, car, and on foot to discover the ancient palaces, temple-filled hills, and teak bridges of the area.

Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 6 - Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake (B)

Travel to Inle Lake, nestled in the foothills of the Shan Mountains and inhabited by the Intha people. Board a private boat for a sightseeing tour where you will see the leg-rowing fishermen, floating gardens, and stilted houses of the locals. Explore Inle Lake's weaving village, Inpawkhone, and beautiful monasteries before arriving at your lakeside hotel. As the sun sets, enjoy a cocktail on the balcony and soak in the tranquil views and atmosphere.

Overnight at Inle Lake.
Day 7 - Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (B)

Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour - 8 Days / 7 Nights - itineraryStart the morning with a trip to the floating market where the lake's residents come to buy and sell their produce and goods. Fly back to Yangon where the afternoon is yours to explore, perhaps for more sightseeing or visiting Bogyoke Market for some last minute shopping.

Overnight in Yangon.
Day 8 - Depart Yangon (B)

After breakfast, this morning is at your leisure until transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

Price and Notes

Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Our Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour prices include:

* 7 nights accommodation on half twin room basis with daily breakfast
* Welcome at airport
* English-speaking guide
* 4 domestic flights RGN-BGN-MDL-HEH-RGN on Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways or Air Bagan including insurance surcharges
* Horse cart tours in Bagan & Ava
* Welcome gift
* Porter fees at airports
* Mineral water and towels on vehicles and boats every day
* Private motorized boat on Inle Lake
* Sunset cruise in Bagan on local boat
* All transfers with private air-conditioned vehicles
* Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program

Our Myanmar Seat In Coach Tour prices do not include:

* International ticket to/from Yangon
* Meals other than mentioned
* Visa arrangements for Myanmar
* Visits not mentioned in the program
* Drinks and personal expenses
* Tips and porters at the hotels
* Balloon flight over Bagan (approximately USD265/person)
* International airport departure tax Yangon (USD 10/person at present)
* Any other items not mentioned

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