For departure on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday - add $60.00 weekend surcharge (per person)

Price is for departure from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston.

New York Departure (JFK): Add $250.00

INCLUDES FUEL SURCHARGES & OTHER TAXES

Day to Day Itinerary:

• DAY 1: DEPARTURE SFO/LAX/HOUDepart from San Francisco/Los Angeles/Houston on Singapore Airlines.
• DAY 2: YANGONArrival in Yangon. Meet with guide and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
• DAY 3: YANGON(Breakfast)Sightseeing in Yangon.
  Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with tree-shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed the conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay's brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended.
  Start the day at one of the local markets, stopping to observe the bustle of early morning activity. Continue to the SULE PAGODA, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the centerpoint of the city. Afterwards, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM to gain an insight into Myanmar. See the eight meter high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese king, and other fascinating artifacts from Burmese history and culture. Enjoy a break at BOGYOKE (SCOTT) MARKET, a pleasant covered market containing crafts from all corners of Myanmar, gems, fabrics and more. (The market is closed on Mondays and public holidays).
  In the afternoon, visit some of the more well known pagodas, including BOTATAUNG PAGODA, named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of the Buddha from Inda over 2000 years ago, and NGADATKYI PAYA, with a giant seated Buddha image. End your day's tour at the KANDAWGYI (ROYAL) LAKE and stroll near the unique KARAWEIK HALL, built in the form of a traditional royal barge. From here, there are magnificent views of SHWEDAGON PAGODA across the lake. Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset
  SHWEDAGON PAGODA: the highlight of any visit to Yangon, this pagoda towers over the city and is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are particularly beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colors of twilight.
  Overnight in Yangon
• DAY 4: YANGON-BAGAN (Breakfast)Flight from Yangon to Bagan. Sightseeing in Bagan
  Bagan is a spectacular plain stretching away from the Ayeyarwaddy River, dotted with thousands of 800-year old temple ruins. Although human habitation at Bagan dates back almost to the beginning of the Christian era, Bagan only entered its golden period with the conquest of Thaton in 1057 AD.
  SHWEZIGON PAYA: King Anawrahta started the construction of the Schwezigon Pagoda to enshrine some relicts of Buddha. The construction was finished by his successor, King Kyansittha between 1086 and1090. Originally the Shwezigon Pagoda marked the northern end of the city of Bagan. The stupa's graceful bell shape became a prototype for virtually all later stupas over Myanmar. GUBYAUKHYI TEMPLE at Wetkyi-Inn: This Temple was built in the early 13th Century and repaired in 1468. The great colorful painting about the previous life of Buddha and the distinguished architecture make this temple an interesting site for a visit. This temple is not to be confounded with the Gubyaukgyi Temple in Myinkabe. ANANDA PAHTO: one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. Thought to have been built around 1105 by King Kyanzittha, this perfectly proportioned temple heralds the stylistic end of the Early Bagan period and the beginning of the Middle period. GUBYAUKGYI TEMPLE at Myinkaba: Built in 1113 by Kyanzittha son Rajakumar, this temple is famous for its well-preserved Stuccos from the 12th century on the outside walls. The magnificent paintings date from the original construction of the temple and are considered to be the oldest original paintings in Bagan. MANUHA TEMPLE: The Manuha Temple was built in 1059 by King Manuha, the King of Thaton, who was brought captive to Bagan by King Anawrahta. It enshrines the unusual combination of 3 seated and one reclining image Buddha. It is said that this temple was built by Manuha to express his displeasure about his captivity in Bagan.
  SHWESANDAW PAYA: In 1057 King Anawrahta built this Pagoda following his conquest of Thaton. This is the first monument in Bagan, which features stairways leading up from the square bottom terraces to the round base of the Stupa. This Pagoda is ideal to watch Bagan's magnificent sunsets. LACQUERWARE WORKSHOP: the villages around Bagan are known for producing the finest lacquerware in Myanmar. Stop by one of the workshops and learn about the painstaking process of laquerware making and decoration.
  Overnight in Bagan
• DAY 5: BAGAN (BREAKFAST) Sightseeing in Bagan.
  MAHABODHI TEMPLE: Inspired by the Mahabodhi at Bodh Gaya in India, this temple was built during the reign of King Nantaungmya (1211 to 1234). Temples of this nature only appeared during the Late Bagan period and the Mahabodhi is the only one of this style in Bagan. DHAMAYANGYI TEMPLE: The brickwork of this temple is said to rank one of the finest in Bagan. Built in the 12th century, it is not exactly clear by which King actually started the construction. Some sources say it was King Narathu, others say it was constructed a little earlier, during the reign of King Alaungsithu. SULAMANI TEMPLE: Built in 1181 by King Narapatisithu this temple is one of the best examples of the later, more sophisticated temple styles. Carved stucco on mouldings, pediments and pilasters represents some of Bagan finest ornamental work and is in fairly good condition.
  NANDAMANNYA TEMPLE: This small, single chambered temple is dating from the 13th century. The mural paintings in the interior tell the story of the temptation of Mara. THATBYINNYU TEMPLE: This temple rises up to 61 meters and is one of Bagan tallest monuments. It is also called the Omniscient temple and its enormous size makes it a classic example of Bagan middle period. King Alaungsithu built the Thatbyinnyu Temple in the 12th century.
  Overnight in Bagan
• DAY 6: BAGAN-MANDALAY (BREAKFAST)Flight from Bagan to Mandalay. Sightseeing in Mandalay.
  The last capital of royal Burma, Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar, and a cultural and spiritual center. Neighboring Sagaing is home to over sixty percent of the country's monks, while the artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out the finest crafts in Myanmar. In the morning, head to MAHAMUNI PAYA. The Mahamuni image enshrined here is perhaps the most venerated image in Myanmar, covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf. Worshippers flock daily to the shrine at four in the morning to observe the unique face-washing ceremony. Enroute to the pagoda, stop to observe the laborious process of GOLD-LEAF BEATING, where gold is painstakingly hammered into tissue-thin squares. Before breaking for lunch, visit a CRAFT WORKSHOP specializing in one of the arts for which the city is famous: bronze-casting, marble-carving, wood-carving, or puppetry.
  The afternoon's tour includes some of the city's most interesting temples and palaces. Begin at SHWENANDAW KYAUNG, or the Golden Teak Monastery. Built entirely of golden teak, this intricately carved wooden monastery was once part of the Mandalay Palace, used as private apartments by King Mindon and his chief queen. Continue to KYAUKTAWGYI PAYA, famous for its monumental seated Buddha, carved from a single block of marble. Continue to KUTHODAW PAYA, known also as "the world's biggest book". Around the central stupa are miniature pavilions, each housing a slab of marble Numbering altogether 729, these slabs are inscribed with the entire Tripitkata, or Buddhist scriptures. The final stop is at SHWE KYIN OLD MONASTERY, an old monastery at the base of Mandalay Hill which was built during the period of King Mindon.
  Visit Mandalay Hill at sunset.
  Overnight in Mandalay
• DAY 7: MANDALAY (BREAKFAST) Excursion to Amarapura, Sagaing, and Inwa (Ava)
  This day tour visits three former royal capitals, each with its own unique atmosphere. In the morning, drive to AMARAPURA, and visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY; every day at mid-morning, monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms and food from faithful Buddhists. Next, head to SAGAING, the spiritual center of Myanmar. Hundreds of stupas, monasteries, temples and nunneries are to be found in Sagaing Hill, sometimes known as a living Bagan. Thousands of monks and nuns retreat here for meditation and contemplation.
  Stop at some of the most famous temples, such as SUN U PONYA SHIN PAYA, U MIN THONSEI PAYA and KAUNG HMU DAW PAYA. Cross the river by ferry to INWA, situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Once a royal capital, Inwa is now a quiet rural oasis. Enjoy a leisurely HORSECART RIDE around the peaceful countryside, briefly visiting BAGAYA KYAUNG, a beautiful teak wood monastery, MAHA AUNGMYAY BONZAN KYAUNG, and NAN MYINT TOWER. On the way, stop and observe how local artisans make the famous alms bowls out of iron.
  Finally, return to AMARAPURA, to end the day at U BEIN'S BRIDGE, a picturesque teak bridge which extends over one kilometer across Taungthaman Lake. At dusk, the bridge teems with monks and local people as they stroll home or linger to enjoy the colors of the sunset.
  Overnight in Mandalay
• DAY 8: MANDALAY-HEHO-INLE LAKE(BREAKFAST) Flight from Mandalay to Heho. By vehicle from Heho to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake.
• DAY 9: INLE LAKE(BREAKFAST) Excursion by boat on Inle Lake.
  Inle Lake, located in Shan State, is beautiful, with very calm waters dotted with patches of floating vegetation and fishing canoes. High hills rim the lake on all sides. The lake's shore and islands bear 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the skilled fisherman using their leg-rowing technique to propel themselves around the lake. Visit the floating gardens, a market and a Intha village around the lake (please note that no markets take place on full moon or new moon days).
  The day sightseeing also includes a visit to the PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA, INN PAW KHON VILLAGE (Lotus and silk weaving) and the NGA PHE KYAUNG MONASTERY.
  Overnight in Inle Lake
• DAY 10: INLE LAKE-HEHO-YANGON (BREAKFAST) Transfer by boat- By vehicle from Inle Lake to Heho- Flight from Heho to Yangon. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
• DAY 11: YANGON (BREAKFAST) Breakfast at the hotel. At appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

PRICING

TWIN SHARING:

City	Variation A Hotel	Variation B Hotel
Yangon 3 nights	Kandawgyi Palace Hotel	Savoy Hotel
Bagan 2 nights	Bagan Hotel River View	Aureum Palace Hotel
Mandalay 2 nights	Mandalay city Hotel	Mandalay Hill Resort
Inle Lake 2 nights	Inle Resort	Inle Princess Resort
Price	$3016.00	$3194.00
Single Supplement	$476.00	$653.00

Package Includes

Package Excludes

Round trip airfare on Singapore Airlines from SFO / LAX / HOU Fuel surcharge and taxes of $760.00 English speaking guides Meals according to itinerary/ Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight Boat ticket according to itinerary. Flight from Yangon to Bagan. Flight from Bagan to Mandalay. Flight from Mandalay to Heho. Flight from Heho to Yangon. Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towel and drinking water) Sightseeing includes admission fees according to the itinerary 9-nights Accommodations in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.

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