Mandalay, the capital of Myanmar's last kingdom, is situated in the central region on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River. This is the largest city after Yangon and was established in 1857. It is well known for it's beauty and charm with a fascinating history.
On your Myanmar Itinerary you will see traditional handicrafts, silverware, several pagodas that illustrate the history of the region. You'll also visit the hills of Sagaing where you'll visit old temples that tell the history of this once powerful region of Myanmar.
In just a short space of time, this trip will tells the unknown tales of Myanmar!Mandalay, the capital of Myanmar's last kingdom, is situated in the central region on the east bank of the Irrawaddy River. This is the largest city after Yangon and was established in 1857. It is well known for it's beauty and charm with a fascinating history.
On your Myanmar Itinerary you will see traditional handicrafts, silverware, several pagodas that illustrate the history of the region. You'll also visit the hills of Sagaing where you'll visit old temples that tell the history of this once powerful region of Myanmar.
In just a short space of time, this trip will tells the unknown tales of Myanmar!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Your Myanmar Trip Begins!
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Today is the first day of your Myanmar itinerary! This morning we visit a monastery, the world’s longest and oldest teak bridge and a silk weaving factory. After lunch, your Mandalay sightseeing will continue, finishing the day at Mandalay Hill.
Accommodation
Hotel Marvel
Activities
Mahagandayon Monastery
U Bein Bridge
Silk weaving Factory
Mahamuni Pagoda
Shwenandaw Monastery
Kalaga Tapestry Factory
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Mandalay Hill
Transportations
Private Driver from Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport to Mandalay
Destinations
Amarapura
Mandalay
Day 2
Mingun and Sagaing Sightseeing
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Continuing on your Myanmar itinerary this morning, you will visit the sights around Mingun, known for its bell, the unfinished Settawya Pagoda and the large white Hsinbyume Pagoda also known as Myatheindan Pagoda. After lunch, visit Sagaing Hill, the holy place of the monastery and nunnery. Finish the sightseeing with a visit to a silversmith workshop.
Accommodation
Hotel Marvel
Activities
Jade Market
Mingun Pahtodawgyi
Mya Thein Tan Pagoda
Mingun Bell
U Min Thonze Temple
Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda
Silversmith Workshop
Transportations
Boat from Mandalay to Min Kun
Private Driver from Mandalay to Sagaing
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
Min Kun
Sagaing
Day 3
Pyin Oo Lwin Sightseeing
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A full day visit of Pyin Oo Lwin, a former British Hill Station will take you to a great variety of attractions. Visit the botanical garden, ride on a horse and cart around the beautiful city and admire the brick and timber houses complete with English style gables. After lunch, visit a popular picnic spot and the Pyaw Kauk waterfalls before returning to Mandalay.
Accommodation
Hotel Marvel
Activities
National Kandawgyi Gardens
Pwe Kauk Waterfalls
FAME Organic Pharming Project
Transportations
Private Driver from Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
Pyin Oo Lwin
Day 4
Monywa Sightseeing
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Today is the last day on your Myanmar Itinerary. Today you will take a trip to Monywa, 136 kilometres west of Mandalay. Explore the fascinating Thanboddhay Pagoda with over 50,000 Buddha images, you'll also visit the second largest Buddha image in the world, the Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya, sitting at 116 metres tall. Then drive to the Hpo Win Daung caves with their ornate mural paintings and hundreds of Buddha statues.
Activities
Thanboddhay Pagoda
Hpo Win Daung Caves
Botahtaung Pagoda
Transportations
Private Driver from Mandalay to Monywa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
Sagaing Region
Yangon
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
21 activities
3 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 802/ per traveller sharing
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