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5-day Highlights of Myanmar (Yangon – Golden Rock – Bago – Bagan)

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Duration

clock5 days

Overview

    A glimpse of the colonial city of Yangon and the Golden Shwedagon pagoda then fly to the world Heritage Site of Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Yangoods Bogyoke Market
  • Open Truck Fees Up & Down in Golden Rock Pagoda
  • Entry/Admission - Dhammayangyi Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Shwezigon Paya
  • English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
  • Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Gubyaukgyi Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
  • 2x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Yangon City Hall
  • Entry/Admission - Thatbyinnyu Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Shwesandaw Pagoda
  • Entry/Admission - Htilominlo Pahto

What to Expect

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive in Yangon and sightseeing

    Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
    Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Yangon City Hall, Mahabandoola Road, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
    transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings
    Duration: 2 hours

    Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
    continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point
    Duration: 45 minutes

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

    Day 2: Yangon - Golden Rock Pagoda

    Stop At: Taukkyan War Cemetery, No 1 Pyay Road, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
    On the way to Golden Rock, we will stop to visit Htaukkyant War Cemetery
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Kyaiktiyo, Kyaiktiyo, Mon State
    Arrive at pilgrim-village is a starting point to the famous Golden Rock. From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo, we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines.
    Duration: 2 hours

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Overnight at Mountain Top Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

    Day 3: Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon

    Stop At: Bago, Bago, Bago Region
    Bago, which located only 80 km, was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in the 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing including Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Myo Ma Local Market, 28 meters high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and upon your interest, you can visit the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung
    Duration: 1 hour

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

    Day 4: Yangon - Fly to Bagan - Sightseeing

    Stop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
    Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Htilominlo Pahto, Bagan Myanmar
    Htilominlo Pagoda is one of the largest temples of Bagan and noted for its fine plaster carvings
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Shwezigon Paya, Bagan Myanmar
    Shwezigone Pagoda in which the Frontlet Relic of Buddha was enshrined
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan-Chauk Road, Bagan Myanmar
    Gubyaukgyi Temple is the most famous temple for its wall paintings
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan Myanmar
    Dhammayangyi Pagoda (extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides)
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Thatbyinnyu Temple, Old Bagan, Bagan Myanmar
    Thatbyinnyu Pagoda is the Bagan's tallest temple (almost 217 ft)
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan Myanmar
    Late afternoon, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda, the most popular sunset-viewing spot in Bagan
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Meals included:
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    Accommodation included: Overnight at Bagan Umbra Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

    Day 5: Bagan - Yangon departure

    Stop At: Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda, Shwe Gon Taing St., Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
    visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities
    Duration: 45 minutes

    Stop At: Yangoods Bogyoke Market, Bogyoke Street No 89, Front Wing, Yangon (Rangoon) 111111 Myanmar
    you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show room
    Duration: 45 minutes

    Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
    you will transfer to Yangon International airport for your departure flight
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Meals included:
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    No accommodation included on this day.

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