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Myanmar Temples and Tribes

Created with Sketch. Kayah State, Myanmar (Burma)
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Duration

15 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Let’s explore thousand Temples of Myanmar plus it’s several of hill tribe villages..!

On this fascinating 15 Day tour you will not only have the chance to visit the popular destinations but also have experience the unspoiled landscapes, rural way of life and cultural traditions of Myanmar’s ethnic minorities.

Tour Code : VA 11
Tour Style : Adventure
Physical : ●●●●○
Group size : Min 2 PAX
Destination : Mandalay – Bagan – Mt.Victoria – Inle – Loikaw – Yangon

What’s Special?

  • See Myanmar’s diverse culture
  • Explore the temple plain of Bagan
  • Trek to Tattooed-Face hill tribe Villages
  • Meet with Myanmar Long-neck Women
  • Learn cultures and monastic life in Mandalay

WHAT’s INCLUDED

  • 3 Star Hotel (14 nts)
  • 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 1 Dinner
  • Domestic transportation
  • Touring with guides and Entrance fees
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Itinerary

DAY 01 Arrival in Mandalay – Sightseeing around Amarapura

"Mingalarbar", you will be welcomed by our guide at at Airport of Mandalay, the last royal city of Myanmar Kingdom.

Enjoy sunset at U Bein, the world’s longest teak bridge stretching close to 1200 meters across Taungthaman Lake.

Overnight stay in Mandalay. (D)

DAY 02 Mandalay & Mingun

This morning we will head to the jetty for a pleasant boat ride upriver toMingun.Upon arrival, explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Pagoda. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume Paya and the Mingun Bell, weighting 87 tons and being the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Sail back to Mandalay. In the afternoon, we will visit Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite woodcarvings, gold leaf beating workshop and Kuthodaw Pagoda – known for containing the world’s largest book and conclude the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city.

Overnight stay in Mandalay. (B, L)

DAY 03 Mandalay – Mt Popa - Bagan

After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Bagan. On the way we will stop at a local palm tree plantation, a typical Local Village and Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with spectacular views and shrines associated with Myanmar Nats spirits, said to be born here, making this volcano a major centre of pilgrimage. Stop at a local palm tree plantation and a typical Local Village. This relaxing break will give you the chance to observe the local working life. In the late afternoon we will arrive Bagan and transfer to hotel.

Stay overnight in Bagan. (B, L)

DAY 04 Bagan Temples

Today is the comprehensive tour of Bagan, one of Myanmar’s premier historical and cultural centres, home to more than 2,000 temples and pagodas ! Our tour includes shrines such as Ananda, Htilominlo, Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi, Sulamani, and Shwezigon Pagoda, plus secular sights such as Nyaung U market and traditional workshops.

Overnight stay in Bagan. (B, L)

DAY 05 Bagan - Kanpetlet

After breakfast start your Sightseeing with a visit to the colorful Nyaung U market to see a part of the daily life of Local People. And then start journey to KanPetLet by 6-hour drive with private off-road vehicle through Chauk Bridge, Seikphyu Village and Kazunma village. Proceed to Saw township and you can lunch at Local restaurant. And then continue for 12 miles to Kanpetlet, where the women with tattoos faces can see.

Overnight at the hotel situated on the pine hill 3000 ft above sea level. (B, L)

Day 06 Mount Victoria

After breakfast, start your trek to the peak of Mount Victoria with 15 min drive to the base camp from the hotel. Begin our trekking from the base camp, 6500 ft. above sea level, to the top, 10200 ft. At the first 45 minutes of the 3-hour-trek, the steps will be difficult. Trekking to the Peak of Mt. Victoria will give you opportunity to learn about several species of Oak & temperate tree species, natural & native orchids and Rhododendron trees, rare species of birds and traditional ways of life in Chin State. After enjoying a picnic lunch as well as the panoramic view of the mountain ranges of India in the distance, descent back to Base Camp, where your car awaits to transfer you back to the hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel. (B, L)

Day 07 Kanpetlet- - Mindat (Chin Hill Tribal Villages)

After breakfast, drive to Mindat; the beautiful town of Chin State which is located 4860 feet above sea level, on the way photo stop at Aye Village which is located around 7000 feet above sea level. The road to Mindat is through the steep hills and it takes much time to drive and arrive at Mindat in the late afternoon. Start soft trekking in the vicinity of Mindat to the tribal villages, Kyar Do and Pann Wa, where you have a chance to see famously tattooed faced Chin Women wearing big earrings; a fading tradition, and listen to the music of flutes played by the nose. You can visit some antique shop which is selling typical antique and famous fabric from hand weaving of Chin as a souvenir. The local tribes earn their living by hunting and farming on the mountain. After exploring around these villages, back to the hotel.

Stay overnight at Mindat. (B, L)

DAY 08 Mindat - Pakhokku - Bagan

After breakfast, today’s excursion includes a short visit to downtown Mindat to see the way of making local wine which is made of Sticky Rice. We will also visit some Chin Villages near Mindat to observe the local lifestyle. Then, proceed by car to Bagan via Pakhokeku.

Stay overnight stay in Bagan. (B, L)

DAY 09 Bagan – Heho/Pindaya

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. Upon arrival at Heho, proceed by road to Pindaya. The road to Pindaya cuts across one of the most densely farmed areas in Myanmar – at first glance, the patchwork of fields and hedges could almost be a landscape from central Europe or Middle America.

En-route you will make stops to take photos of local villagers in their daily lives, working in their farms. On arrival, you will discover Pindaya Limestone cave, unique for the about nine thousand Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries.

Transfer to Inle lake in the evening.

Stay overnight in Inle lake. (B, L)

DAY 10 Inle Lake

Full-day tour of beautiful Inle Lake which is referred as the Venice of Asia, featuring stilt houses and villages, floating gardens, fishermen using ancient techniques such as leg-rowing, and, on the shores, workshops of traditional artisans, e.g. weavers and cigar-makers. Also included are visits to sanctuaries such as Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Nga Phe Chaung Monastery.

Stay overnight on Inle Lake. (B, L)

DAY 11 Inle Lake – Sagar Village – Loikaw

After breakfast we begin the 4-Hr boat trip to Phekon, the last lake of Inle.

After 3hr magnificent boat journey we will arrive Sagar Village, famous for its centuries-old 'sunken' stupas and quaint surrounding villages. You can observe into the unspoiled culture and traditional lifestyle of ethnic minority villages set against the backdrop of surrounding hills.

In the afternoon arrive Phekon from where we drive 1.5hr to Loikaw. Enjoy the panoramic sunset view of Loikaw from the hill of Taungwe Zedi.

Stay overnight in Loikaw. (B, L)

DAY 12 Padaung (Kayan) tribal Village

Start your day with colorful local market and visit to the beautiful monastery formerly served as the palace. After that drive to Panpet village where you may see Padaung(Kayan) tribe ladies wearing brass rings around their extraordinary long necks. Enjoy a Short Trek along the villages lead by local community tour guide. Visit the Kayhtobo site and Hunting Shrine, to learn about local beliefs and spiritual life. You can also have the oppocunities to try traditional Kayah dress and enjoy their music at the local musician’s house. Return to Loikaw and continue the visits: the Catholic Church and the Kayah State Museum.

Stay overnight in Loikaw. (B, L)

DAY 13 Kayaw tribal Villages

After breakfast, pick up and start driving to Hte Kho village which is 42 miles away from Loikaw and it takes 2 and half hours. Here you will get the chance to meet the fascinating people of the Kayaw tribes who are both extremely friendly and extremely traditional. You will see most of Kayaw people sported traditional clothing, which consisted of leg rings, circular earrings, and elaborate necklaces. Enjoy their local food for lunch and back to Loikaw and relax at the hotel.

Stay overnight in Loikaw. (B, L)

DAY 14 Loikaw - Yangon

In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Start your Sightseeing of Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon. City tour, with as highlights of our visit to the massive reclining Buddha at Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda; Historic Bogyoke(Scott)Market ; and the world-famous golden stupa, Shwedagon Pagoda, whose golden dome rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold.

Stay overnight in Yangon. (B, L)

DAY 15 Departure

This morning is free for you to explore the city at your leisure with a car and guide available. Transfer to Yangon Airport for your onward flight .

Goodbye Myanmar and we hope to serve you next time. (B)

Included/Excluded

  • 14 night hotel accommodation (twin/double share)
  • Meals as mentioned in the program
  • Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
  • 02 domestic flights
  • Local English-speaking Station guides
  • Drinking water and refreshing towels on touring days
  • Entrance fees for visits mentioned in program
  • Boat and Kayak fee in Bagan, Mingun and Inle Lake
  • Trekking guide & Porter charges
  • Boat fee in Inle Lake
  • International flights to/from Yangon
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa stamp fees
  • Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals & Drinks not mentioned
  • Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
  • Bank transfer fees for non-cash payments
  • Tour Options (quoted separately)

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Tour's Location

Created with Sketch. Kayah State, Myanmar (Burma)

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