Myanmar day trips

Myanmar day trips

OPTION 1: Full Day Bago Tour (-/L/-)
Formerly known as Pegu, Bago, a 2-hr diver and 80km to the north west of Yangon, was the capital of the Mon Kingdom of Lower Myanmar in the 15th century. Sightseeing in Bago includes the beautiful 55-meter long reclining Buddha, Shwethalyaung and the Mon style Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated in Myanmar. Its spire stands 114m high and is even taller than the Shwedagon Pagoda. Visit also the old Palace “Kambozathadi” and the huge 4 sitting Buddha’s “Kyaikpun”. End the tour of Bago with a walk around the colourful Bago Market. On the way back to Yangon, visit the Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyan, the final resting place for over 27,000 allied soldiers.



OPTION 2: Half-Day Twante Tour (-/-/-)
After breakfast, transfer to the jetty on Strand Road and board a public ferry for a short ride across Yangon River. On the other side, hop into a local jeep and continue on a scenic drive to Twante, offering a glimpse of life in the countryside outside the capital. Arrive in Twante, a small village specialized in traditional pottery. By horse and carriage we cross the village including the local market and a ceramics making area where more then twenty family workshops produce ceramic pots using centuries old methods.
Return back to the jetty by car and by ferry back to Yangon. Transfer to your hotel.



OPTION 3: Full Day Mount Popa & Salay Tour (-/L/-)
Full day trip from Bagan to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with a height of 1518 m, about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mount Popa has played and important role in Myanmar culture, religion and history since earliest times. Its shrine is dedicated to the worship of the 37 Nats, the Burmese ancient animist spirits. The view over the Myingyan Plain from the top of the Popa-Taung Kalat volcanic peak is impressive (the climb is optional !).
Lunch at the restaurant of Mt Popa Resort.
Continue in direction of Salay, known today as an important centre of Buddhism with many living monasteries. Throughout its past, Salay created its own unique style of Bagan era architecture and you can see one of the nicest and oldest wooden monastery halls at Yok Sone Kyaung monastery. Transfer back to Bagan in the afternoon.



OPTION 4: Full Day Piyn Oo Lwin Excursion (-/L/-)
Deapart from Mandalay on a scenic two-hour drive to the former British hill station of Maymyo, now officially called Pyin Oo Lwin, located on a plateau 1,000m above sea level. Many reminders of the colonial era are still present in Pyin Oo Lwin, including brick and timber houses with British names and the Botanical Gardens to the south of town. Visit the local market in the centre of the town near to the clock tower.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Enjoy a traditional horse and carriage ride through the town to see the historical houses and walk around in the beautiful Botanical Gardens that have recently been renovated.
In the afternoon excursion to the impressive Pwe Kauk waterfalls north of Pyin Oo Lwin.
Return to Mandalay in the late afternoon.



OPTION 5: Full day Kakku Tour from Inle Lake (-/L/-)
Kakku is a hidden treasure 46km south of Taunggyi with a magnificent collection of centuries old Buddhist stupas. More then 2,000 stupas have been built here in a small area of just one square kilometre, surrounded by mountains and trees. Until very recently this area, which is inhabited by the colourful Pa-O tribes with their distinctive habits, was closed to visitors. A full day excursion starts from your hotel, followed by a two-hour drive from Nyaung Shwe, via the capital of Shan State, Taunggyi. A Pa O guide leads a tour around the area and introduces the customs and life of the Pa O people in the villages. At the end of the day transfer back to hotel by road and boat.

INCLUDING:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Meals as indicated: L = Lunch
• English or French speaking guide
• Entrance fee to indicated sights, boat trip if mentioneda

EXCLUDING:
• Travel insurance against any personal injury of illness and damage of the property incurred during the course of this trip.
• Personal expenses such as: drinks, phone calls, laundry, tip...etc.