Myanmar klassisch
Yangon
– Bagan – Popa – Mandalay – Inle Lake – Yangon
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Day
01 Yangon – Arrival - Unforgettable Shwedagon
Arrival
at Yangon international airport. Meet & greet by your dedicated tour guide
and transfer to your hotel for check-in. (Early
check-in depends on Hotel’s room availability/ is not included in tour price) Then,
drive to the heart of downtown Yangon, and during a one-hour leisurely walk
enjoy some of the best that colonial-style Yangon has to offer such as the High
Court building and the Government Telegraph Office on Pansodan street; both were
built in the 1920s & 1930s. Visit
and enjoy at the unforgettable Shwedagon Pagoda, world-famous; its golden stupa
is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old
and the central stupa is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings
and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offerings
at the Shwedagon, and it's a fascinating place to spend time watching the world
go by… Overnight in Yangon.
Day
02 Yangon – Bagan – Discover
Bagan (B)
Breakfast.
Early morning transfer to Yangon domestic airport for departure flight to Bagan.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Full-day
Bagan sightseeing tour with a visit to Taung Bi market in Old Bagan. Continue
to see the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda. Pass through Tharaba Gateway into
Old Bagan. Continue to Ananda Temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon
architecture with four standing Buddhas. Make a photo stop at the tallest temple
measuring 61 m. - Thatbyinnyu known as 'temple of omniscience' and dating from
1144.
In the afternoon, first stop at Mingalazedi, the last of the large pagodas built
in the 13th Century. Continue to the Myinkaba area and Gubyaukgyi Temple with
its fine stuccowork. Then, visit Dhammayangyi,
a massive-looking temple dating from 1170 which is famous for its interlocking
mortarless brickwork. Stop
at a popular lacquer ware workshops producing this most famous of Bagan
handicrafts. Late
afternoon, enjoy a charming half-hour horse-cart ride which will eventually
bring you to the Pyathada Pagoda, featuring Bagan’s largest terrace, from
which you can enjoy magnificent views over Bagan's vast temple area and the
Ayeyarwaddy river around sunset time. Overnight in Bagan.
Day
03 Bagan – Mt. Popa – Mandalay (B)
After
breakfast, leave Bagan behind and first drive south-east for a little over 45
km. to reach Popa. En
route, shortly after passing Nyaung-U, stop for an interesting visit at
“Paing” roadside shop. Here, you can observe how locals climb up toddy trees
to harvest the toddy juice. Depending on the time of day, the taste is sweet or
rather more bitter. This juice is sometimes popularly called “sky beer”. The
juice is also used to make toddy candy, popularly called “jaggery”. Another
product is palm oil, and even the leaves are used to weave baskets. In addition,
you could witness how in a very local style they use the same to make local
alcohol, for drinking or for house medication. Continue
to Popa and upon arrival there visit Taungkalat. Mount
Popa itself is 1,518 m. high, but our visit focuses on Popa Taungkalat, 737 m.
high, its cone-shaped form actually being the core of an extinct volcano. It is
also the home of Myanmar’s 37 most important nats (spirits), housed in a
shrine at the foot of Taungkalat. The
climb to the very top via 777 winding but covered steps is a bit challenging at
times, but the reward of the panoramic views of Popa’s surroundings is well
worth it. The top houses a monastery and temple. Continue
to reach Mandalay late afternoon. En route, there will be possibilities for some
short photo stops and one or other brief village visit along the main road.
Late afternoon, upon arrival in downtown Mandalay, transfer to your hotel for
check-in. And then visit Mandalay sightseeing tour with a visit to Mahamuni
Pagoda, housing the most revered Buddha image in Mandalay and Upper Myanmar. Stop
to see some local handicraft works such as stone & wood carving, and bronze
casting.
Further, en route, observe how gold leaf is beaten into wafer thin pieces which
will ornate many of Mandalay’s holy images. Return to your hotel. Overnight in
Mandalay.
Day
04 Mandalay – Mingun – Experience Mandalay (B)
After
breakfast, drive to the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy river and board your private
local boat to visit Mingun, 11 km. north-west of Mandalay. The
boat trip is most pleasant and interesting because you can witness local life on
the river itself and on its banks. First,
visit Settawya Pagoda, built by King Bodawpaya in 1811. It contains a footprint
of the lord Buddha. Then,
walk over to nearby Mingun Pagoda, whose construction was also commissioned by
King Bodawpaya in 1790, but ongoing works stopped in 1819 when he died. Then, in
1838 the unfinished pagoda was struck by an earthquake. The climb to the top is
steep, but the reward is a spectacular view over the surroundings. After
that, visit nearby Mingun Bell, the world's largest intact hanging bronze bell. Finally,
stop at Hsinbyume Pagoda, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816. The pagoda is a
representation of the cosmological design of Mt. Meru. The pagoda was seriously
damaged in the earthquake of 1838. Return
by boat to Mandalay.
Afternoon, Then, arrive at Shwenandaw Monastery, an ancient wooden building with
intricate carvings, once the home of King Mindon. Continue to Kuthodaw Pagoda,
the 'world’s largest book', a collection of 729 white-washed small stupas
housing the Buddhist Scriptures inscribed on marble slabs. Finally,
watch the sun set from the top of Mandalay Hill with sweeping views of Mandalay
and its surroundings. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day
05 Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing – Ava – U-Bein – Mandalay (B)
After
breakfast transfer to the ancient capital of Amarapura, “City of Immortality”,
11 km. south of Mandalay. First, visit Bagaya monastery which holds a collection
of manuscripts written on palm leaves (pe-sa). After that, stop at Mahagandayon
monastery, residence to approx. 1,000 monks. Around 10.15 – 10.30 they have
their last meal of the day, as after 12 noon monks fast till the next morning. Then,
across Sagaing bridge and enjoy picturesque Sagaing Hill, still the beating
heart of Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Numerous monasteries and pagodas dot
the hillsides. Visit
Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, which offers magnificent sweeping views of its
surroundings, and U Min Thounzeh Pagoda, containing 45 Buddha images lined up in
a half-moon shape.
Afternoon, re-cross the Ayeyarwaddy river and take a very local ferry to visit
Innwa (Ava). A fitting way to visit Innwa is by taking a horse-cart ride. Pass
through the ancient city walls to visit Maha Aungmye Bonzan Kyaung, a brick and
stucco monastery, also known as Me Nu Oke Kyaung). Continue to Nanmyin Watch
Tower, Myanmar’s miniature version of the Pisa tower. Finally, visit Bagaya
Kyaung, the impressive wooden monastery entirely built of teak, and supported by
267 teak posts. Return
back to Mandalay and, en route, stop and enjoy sunset at U-Bein bridge, over one
km. long and almost entirely made of teak, and spanning the Taungthaman Lake. Continue
to Mandalay and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day
06 Mandalay – Heho – Inle
Lake – Hidden Indein – Inle Lake (B)
After
breakfast transfer to Mandalay airport for departure to Heho. Transfer from Heho
airport to Nyaung Shwe, the small town at the entrance to Inle Lake. Transfer by
long-tail boat to your hotel on the lake for check-in. Balance
of the morning at leisure for relaxation.
Early afternoon, travel by long-tail boat to the western shore of the lake. Disembark
at Indein jetty and visit the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area (Indein Temple
Complex). Located on the very shore of the lake, this site consists of dozens of
small ancient stupas overgrown by moss and greens in a jungle-like setting. This
gives Indein a special feel and a very particular ambience. Take
time to explore the stupa complex itself. It’s also a great opportunity to
take some exquisite photos of this unusual place. Return
to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Inle Lake.
(Please
note that due to safety reasons night transfers by boat on the lake are not
allowed by company policy. Thank you for your understanding!)
Day
07 Inle Lake – Explore Inle
Lake (B)
After
breakfast, get into your private long-tail boat to explore the charm of Inle
Lake. Over 20 km. long and more than 10 km. wide, and at 875 m. above sea level,
the calm waters of the lake contrast sharp with the surrounding high hills as a
backdrop. Apart
from offering amateur photographers an exceptional chance to take plenty of
great shots, economically Inle lake has over the years become the vegetable and
fruit garden for most of the country!
See the lake's unique “leg rowers” – the Intha people row standing up with
one leg wrapped around an oar, thus they are able to free their hands for
fishing and tending to their gardens. The lake’s waters are dotted with
floating vegetation and fishing canoes. Tour
Ywama village, one of Inle’s most attractive villages. Watch plenty of
floating gardens, where fruit, flowers and mainly vegetables are grown. The
5-day rotational market day in the Inle Lake area has become very popular. Continue
by boat to visit Nga Phe Kyaung, primarily of interest for its extensive
collection of Buddha images made of different materials, and in various styles
and sizes. Next,
visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in southern Shan State.
Its five uniquely shaped, gilded, but relatively small images are carried around
the lake by boat during the annual Inle Boat Procession (usually in the period
September / October).
Afternoon, stop at several workshops on and around the lake such as a cheroot
(Burmese cigar)-making workshop and a boatbuilding workshop. Finally, stop at
Inn Paw Khon village and visit one of the many silk & lotus weaving
workshops which produce on wooden hand looms high-quality and colourful
textiles, sought after by many, even as far as Yangon and Mandalay. Transfer
back by boat to your hotel. Overnight in Inle Lake.
(Please
note that due to safety reasons night transfers by boat on the lake are not
allowed by company policy. Thank you for your understanding!)
Day
08 Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon
– Highlights (B)
After
breakfast transfer first by boat and then by road to Heho airport for departure
flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Then,
first visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market (closed on Mondays and public
holidays) to discover Myanmar's wide range of handicrafts. No doubt you will
find your preferred item to take back home as a remembrance of your trip to The
Golden Land. Then
continue to Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, housing a huge reclining Buddha image of over
70 m long. Next, drive along Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake and stop to take some great
photos of Karaweik Hall, and across the lake towards the magnificent Shwedagon
Pagoda. Return
to your hotel late afternoon. Accommodation at your hotel in Yangon.
Day
09 Yangon – Departure (B)
After
breakfast, time at leisure until transfer to Yangon international airport for
departure flight.
Vorgesehene
Unterkünfte und Zimmerkategorien:
City
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Superior
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Yangon
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Taw
Win Garden Hotel
(Superior Room) – 4*
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Bagan
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Bagan
Lodge 4*
Deluxe Room
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Mandalay
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Sedona
Hotel
(Superior Room) – 4*
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Inle
Lake
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Pristine
Lotus Spa Resort 4*
Inle Lotus Villa
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Included
Services
-All
described sightseeing as in program above
-Domestic
flights including domestic airport tax as per program
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
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Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast
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English-speaking local guides
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Admission fees to indicated sights
- Boat fees as per program
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary,
- Daily refreshment tissues and bottled mineral water on transfers and
visits
- Porter fees at all Myanmar airports
- Current fuel surcharges are included, but are subject to change
without notice prior to tour start date
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Excluded
Services
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Balloons Over Bagan
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International air tickets
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Visa fee
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Travel Insurance in all kinds
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Meals: if not mentioned in itinerary
- Camera fees at all places
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Drinks, personal expenses and others not stated
- Any
service / arrangement not mentioned in the tour program
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Optional:
Balloons over Bagan!
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Tour
Price in US$ per person (valid only between 20th October 2014 and 20th March
2015!)
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US$275.
- per person for regular season
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$10
surcharge for Christmas period (From
the 24th December 25th December)
Service
Included in the Balloons over Bagan Experience:
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Return transfers hotel / launch site & landing site / hotel
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Hot-Air Balloon Flight
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Complimentary Coffee & Tea Before Launch
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Complimentary Glass Of Champagne And Light Breakfast After
Flight
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Personalized Balloon Flight Certificate
Notes
on Balloons over Bagan‘s services:
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Balloons over Bagan’s operations for the season 2014/ 2015 run from
20th October 2014 through to 20th March 2015.
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Services are to be pre-booked at least more than 3 working days prior to
service
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Services must be prepaid minimum one month prior to service, otherwise
bookings will not be considered confirmed and guaranteed (payment in US$ only!)
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Even so, each client must fill out a booking and disclaimer form. In case
of health issues Balloons over Bagan may reserve themselves the right not to
consider clients feasible for the balloon flight
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Pregnant women will not be allowed on balloon flights
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Children under the age of 12 (twelve years) will not be allowed on
balloon flights
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Any Passenger in excess of 125 kg / 280 pounds, or any passenger who
requires the space in the basket for 2 passengers, will be required to pay a
100% surcharge of the ticket price. Failure to provide accurate information in
advance could lead to the refusal of flight at the launch site, whereby no
refund will be offered.
Cancellation
policy of Balloons over Bagan:
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Cancellation
72 hours before the flight = no refund!
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Cancellation
between 7 days and 72 hours before the flight = 50% refund
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Cancellation
between 30 days and 7 days before the flight = 80% refund
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For bookings less than 72 hours before any departure stand-by tickets at
stand-by fares only can be purchased at the Balloons over Bagan Sales Desk 24
hours or one full day before the flight
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Only early morning flights can be pre-booked; it is entirely up to the judgement
of the pilots, based on prevailing conditions and circumstances to operate the
flight or not. FAM cannot be held liable for the cancellation or non-operating
of any balloon flights!
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