Smiling Myanmar Tour Program 3

Day 1: Yangon arrival

(Based on morning international arrival flight)

Arrival Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by your guide and start your sightseeing; Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda; White Elephants; Sule Pagoda; the colonial downtown area where you can see the over 100 year old Strand Hotel, the beautiful post office and the British Embassy. It is also the place where you can experience the local life of Myanmar people. Then, we will drive to Botahatung Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, experience the local life of Myanmar people. And then drive to the colonial Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market). End of the day with you can visit to the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda for breath taking sunset. Stay overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava(Inwa) - Mandalay

After breakfast, our local guide will transfer to Yangon Domestic Airport, depart from Yangon to Mandalay. Upon arrival our local guide will welcome again and drive to Amarapura and visit 1.2 km long U Bein's teak wood bridge. Then, we will visit Mahagandaryone Monastery which is the school for young monks and to experience while the monks having their last meal of a day. Then, the tour is continuing to another royal capital Ava (Inwa). Sightseeing is arranged by horse cart. Highlights include the leaning tower of Ava', MahaAungmyeBonzan, a brick and stucco monastery, and the elegant teakwood monastery BagayaKyaung. Drive back to Mandalay in the evening and overnight.

Day 3: Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywaddy to visit Mingun. We are heading to Mingun Pagoda and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world is the most prominent religious heritages. Then continue visiting to Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe. Return to Mandalay. After having your lunch, you will be taking for sightseeing tour of Mandalay. Including Mahamuni Pagoda, a life like Buddha image; gold leaf making work-place; Kuthodaw Pagoda (the world’s largest book for its 729 marble slabs); Mandalay Palace where the last Myanmar King standing and golden Palace Monastery ( noted for its exquisite wood carving). Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Stay overnight in Mandalay.

Day 4: Mandalay – Yangon

(Based on evening international departure flight)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transfer to Mandalay airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, our local tour guide will meet you and take you to enjoy your lunch. After lunch, transfer back to Yangon International Airport to take your International onward flight.

****END OF THE SERVICES****

Our tour prices include the following service:

• 3 Nights Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast ( double / twin sharing room )
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner )
• Domestic air ticket ( Yangon –Mandalay – Yangon ) including insurance surcharge & current fuel surcharge
• English speaking local guide (one city one guide)
• Transfer and sightseeing by private air-con vehicle with drivers, as mentioned in program
• Entrance fees and zone fees for the visits mentioned
• Horse cart fee for Ava (Inwa)
• Boat fee for Mingun

Our tour prices do not include the following service:

• International ticket to / from Yangon
• Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Meals other than mentioned ( B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner )
• Visits not mentioned in the program
• Early check-in and late check-out on your own account
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• Porter fees at airports
• Any other items not mentioned
• Surcharges for Christmas Eve and New Year Eve.
• High season surcharges from Hotels & Flights