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Tour Name

Myanmar Explorer

Tour Code AET-MMC02
Duration 7 days/6 nights
Places Visited Yangon, Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Bagan, Inle Lake
Tour Type Private  Guide Language English
Physical Rating 2(mostly easy) Cultural Shock Rating 3
Natural Photogenic Index 5 Cultural Photogenic Index 5

 

Myanmar Explorer

Highlights & Features

  • Experience the scenic colonial hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin and enjoy strawberry picking from a mini farm amidst the surroundings of a beautiful countryside garden.
  • Have a taste of Pyin Oo Lwin’s finest coffee at Sithar Coffee Estate and understand the story behind the production process.
  • Be enchanted by the different kinds of beautiful flowers and various species of orchids at the Kandawgyi National Botanical Garden.
  • Travel around the vast and serene Inle Lake on a private boat, soaking in the sights of stilt-house villages, floating gardens, leg rowing fishermen and Buddhist temples along the way.

Tour Brief

Explore the true Myanmar like never before with visits to the country’s two biggest cities – Yangon and Mandalay. Other than the bustling city life, this tour will also bring you closer to nature by visiting the scenic Pyin Oo Lwin, the surreal Bagan and the peaceful Inle Lake. Be prepared to be excited, enchanted and enriched as we bring you the best this magical country has to offer.

Detail Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrive in Yangon
B

Upon Arrival at Yangon International Airport, the guide and drive from AET will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, you will visit the highly revered reclining Buddha image “Chaukhtatgyi Paya”. Then, you will go to visit the Kandawgyi Nature Park for a photo-stop at Karaweik. After that, you will go to visit the Independent monument in Mahabandoola park and its neighboring colonial heritage buildings, which has a long history. 

Day 2 Yangon > Mandalay > Pyin Oo Lwin sightseeing
B

Today, you will go to the next destination, Mandalay. Meet with our friendly local guide at the airport. From there, your guide will take you to the scenic colonial hill station "Pyin Oo Lwin", where you can enjoy a beautiful countryside garden. Then, you will go to visit the Pwe Kaut waterfall. You can also choose to wander around the town a little bit with an old-fashioned horse carriage for a unique experience (own expenses). In the evening, you will enjoy yourself at Sithar Coffee Estate.

Day 3 Pyin Oo Lwin > Mandalay
B

Today, you will go to the Maymyo market, where you can buy multi-colored flowers, vegetables and many local products. Then, you will take a private car to National Kandawgyi Botanical Garden, which is the home for different kinds of beautiful flowers and orchids of various species. After that, you will go to Mandalay. After checking in, you will go to visit the Mandalay Royal Palace with impressive crowning wooden pavilion. Then proceed to Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung or Golden Palace Monastery. After that, you will go to top of Mandalay Hill, which will give you a spectacular sunset view.

Day 4 Mandalay > Bagan
B

Today you will go to the next destination. Upon Arrival at Bagan Nyaung U airport, the guide and drive from AET will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. After checking in, your local guide will take you to visit Ananta temple, Shwezigon Pagoda and Anauk monastery. In the afternoon, you can choose to rest at hotel or visit the local workshops. In the evening, you will go to explore the Bagan's largest Dhammayangyi temple in the afterglow of the sunset.

Day 5 Bagan > Heho airport > Nyaung Shwe/Inle Lake
B

Today you will go to the next destination, Heho. Then, you will take a private car to visit a traditional umbrella making workshop to observe the technique of making umbrella. Thereafter, your guide will bring you to explore the important sights of Inle Lake with a private boat. You will go to visit the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda, the holiest sites in Shan state, passing floating gardens and leg rowing Intha people (fishermen) along the way. After that, you will go to visit a lotus silk weaving, boat making workshop and the awe-inspiring teak of the Nga Phe Chaung Monastery.

Day 6 Nyaung Shwe/Inle Lake > Heho > Yangon
B

Today, you will return to Yangon. After checking in, you will go to the sprawling mass of Scott Market for some last minutes shopping. Here, you can not only buy some exquisite specialties, but also get close contact with local people to understand their culture. Then, you will go to explore the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. After that, you can choose to hang out in Chinatown or just relax at your hotel.

Day 7 Yangon departure
B

Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. After breakfast, please pack your bags and wait in the lobby. The driver from AET will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time and then transfer you to the airport.

Inclusions

  • Round trip transfer from Airport - Hotel - Airport,
  • Accommodation based on (Twin/Double) sharing room with daily breakfast
  • Domestic flight tickets (Yangon-Mandalay, Mandalay-Nyaung U, Nyaung U-Heho, Heho-Yangon)
  • Fully escorted English-speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing as above itinerary
  • Visit to coffee plantation
  • Boat usage in Inle Lake

Exclusions

  • International air ticket
  • visa fee, insurance
  • entrance fee to attractions
  • cruise cabin upgrade charges
  • personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuity to Tour Guide & Driver
  • meals not stated in itinerary
  • hotel miscellaneous charges (such as IDD, room service, alcohol & drinks, laundry, camera fee, porter charges, etc.)
  • excess baggage charges
  • compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year Eve dinner (if any)

Tour Information

Explore the true Myanmar like never before with visits to the country’s two biggest cities – Yangon and Mandalay. Other than the bustling city life, this tour will also bring you closer to nature by visiting the scenic Pyin Oo Lwin, the surreal Bagan and the peaceful Inle Lake. Be prepared to be excited, enchanted and enriched as we bring you the best this magical country has to offer.

What customers say about us?

December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
December 27, 2019
Their attention to details and their service. Nikki, our travel consultant, was very thoughtful in arranging our recent trip to Thailand and Vietnam. She even arranged for special treats for us along the way, which were
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