DAY 1

Visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, a gleaming gold spire that towers above the city. Its relics of past Buddhas make this the most sacred of Burmese pagodas. Then onto the National Museum for an orientation to this mystical country. 

Governor’s Residence, Yangon

DAY 2

Explore the Shwezigon Paya Pagoda, built in 1090. Visit the Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn, built in the early 13th century, to see the colorful painting about the early life of Buddha; and then see the Gubyaukgyi Temple at Myinkaba. (B) 

Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort, Bagan

DAYS 3 & 4

Visit Amanpura and explore the Mahagandayon Monastery. Stop at the most famous temples, such as Tupayon Paya and Hsinmyashin Paya (The Pagoda of Many Elephants). The last capital of royal Burma, Mandalay is one of the largest cities in Myanmar, and its cultural and spiritual center. Visit the Mahamuni Paya Temple, with its image of Buddha covered in six inches of gold leaf. (2B) 

Sedona Hotel, Mandalay

DAYS 5 & 6

Enjoy a boat excursion on Inle Lake — calm waters dotted with patches of floating vegetation and fishing canoes. Visit the floating gardens, a floating market and an Intha village. (2B) 

Inle Lake View Resort, Kaung Daing Village

DAY 7

This morning travel by boat and then drive back to Heho for your flight south to the fertile delta of the wide Yangon River to the city of Yangon. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B) 

Governor’s Residence, Yangon

DAY 8

Today bid farewell to this exotic land. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (B)

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Governor’s Residence
Yangon, Myanmar

The Governor's Residence Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar is an imposing luxury teak mansion hotel dating from the 1920s within the elegant Embassy Quarter of Yangon and close to the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda.

Built in 1920, The Governor's Residence is an imposing Burmese two-story mansion built as the official home of one of the governor's from the southern states of the country. It is surrounded by a verdant lotus garden which is overlooked by the hotel's many glorious verandas. The hotel emanates style and history in a delightful setting.

Built in 1920, The Governor's Residence is an imposing Burmese two-story mansion built as the official home of one of the governor's from the southern states of the country. It is surrounded by a verdant lotus garden which is overlooked by the hotel's many glorious verandas. The hotel emanates style and history in a delightful setting.

Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort is situtated on the banks of the Irrawaddy, Myanmar's river of history and legend. The Resort sprawls over 24 acres of landscaped gardens, which is home to mature tropical trees and flowering plants, as well as native birds and a number of small tame animals. Oriented towards the west, the Resort revels in panoramic river views, glorious sunsets and silver moonglow, and a pervading atmosphere of profound peace, warmth and comfort.

Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort was established 30 years ago as the Government’s guesthouse for elite visitors. In 1996, it was taken over by Japanese investors and managers and has since then undergone extensive renovation, upgrading and expansion. The Resort has been host to international political and business leaders and celebrities, and is considered to be Bagan’s foremost hotel.

Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort has a total of 76 guest rooms, from superior rooms to lavish suites. Each one is decorated in Myanmar style, with an abundance of wood and local materials. All conceivable comforts are provided for guests’ ease and convenience, from personal safes, mini-bars, individual air-conditioning controls, satellite television channels to kimonos and hair dryers.

Sedona Hotel
Mandalay, Myanmar

Nestled on four acres of landscaped gardens, Sedona Hotel Mandalay is ideally located in the heart of the city and faces the majestic Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill - sights that are a pleasure to behold. Sedona Hotel Mandalay features 247 graciously appointed rooms and suites, with an inviting décor that hints at a fusion of the ethnic and the modern.

In Room Facilities include individually controlled air-conditioning, color TV with in-house movies and satellite channels, mini bar, safe deposit box, local and international direct dial (IDD) telephone service, hair dryer

Inle Lake View Resort
Kaung Daing Village, Myanmar

The Inle Lake View Resort is the only deluxe boutique hotel of international standard on the shores of Inle Lake, built on 15 acres of lush land of trees and flowers, ideally located in a picturesque area overlooking the Inle Lake.

The resort is just 40 minutes drive from the Heho's airport and with direct access to the lake from the hotel's jetty.

Located on the western edge of the lake, the hotel offers luxury and elegance throughout. The restaurant serves some of the finest wine and cuisine to be found in Myanmar, and the spa center is beautifully designed and able to cater to the most discerning visitor.

The Inle Lake View Resort offers 38 rooms, large and spacious, all with private balcony and excellent views on to the Lake, tastefully decorated in Burman-Asian style furniture and soft tropical hues.

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