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Myanmar (Burma) Tours5-day Explorer This trip is perfect for those who want to see the
most they can of Myanmar but only have a short time to spend.
1st Day: We arrive in Yangon (Rangoon) and transfer to our hotel. In the afternoon we tour the sights of the city—the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred religious monument in Myanmar; the enormous reclining Buddha at Chauktatgyi; the National Museum; and Kandagye Lake. Yangon is a montage of Buddhist culture mixed with British colonialism. 2nd Day: In the morning, we fly to Bagan, where we spend the next two nights. Bagan is one of the most spectacular sights in Southeast Asia. Stretching back from the Ayeyarwady River, thousands of stupas and temples, some over 800 years old, cover an area of over 15 square miles. We visit many of these magnificent structures, some with wonderful murals, and then enjoy the sunset over a breathtaking vista from atop one of the ancient temples. 3rd Day: After breakfast, we drive to Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano. Located on an outcropping of the volcano, is an impressive shrine dedicated to animist spirits known as “nats.” We climb the 777 steps to the shrine, looking at the small shops and shrines on the way up, and feeding the monkeys that play on the stairs. In the afternoon, we return to Bagan to visit the Archaeological Museum before watching the sun set over the Ayeyarwady River. 4th Day: We fly back to Yangon and continue our tour of the capital city, visiting its colonial downtown and famous markets—the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market), which has the largest selection of Burmese handicrafts found anywhere, including precious gems by the thousands, and the Theingye Zei market, where locals shop for medicinal herbs and animal parts, and almost everything else. 5th Day: We depart from Yangon International Airport, sorry to leave this friendly country, but taking with us the photographs and memories of a fabulous journey. What’s included: These trips are escorted by an experienced English-speaking Myanmar guide and include all airfare within Myanmar, transfers, transportation, tours, accommodations and meals.
Departures: Daily Best Time: October thru April Minimum Number of Persons: One *Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
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