Myanmar Photo Tour – 12 Days

Day 01: Yangon arrival (D)
Upon arrival at airport, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Relaxing. Dinner will be served in Karaweik Palace Restaurant watching Myanmar Traditional Dances. If we aren’t too jet lagged, we can do evening photography.
Overnight at Hotel in Yangon.

Day 02: Yangon – City tour (B, L)
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is still a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South-East Asia. Visit Shwe Taw Myat Zedi (Buddha's Replica Tooth Relic Pagoda), Kaba Aye Pagoda (World Peace Pagoda) built for memorial of the 1954-56 sixth Buddhist Synod, is located on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township. And then proceed to Mahapasana Guha: "Great Cave", built close to the Kaba Aye Pagoda. Afternoon sightseeing Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha Image: 230 ft (70 m) long in the pose of rest, the original image was built in 1907 and Shwedagon Pagoda: world famous glistening gold stupa towering over the city with spearing to height of 326 fees. We also visit Kandawgyi Lake to photograph the incredible floating barge with its twin dragons.
Overnight at Hotel in Yangon.

Day 03: Yangon – Fly to Bagan (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Bagan. After arriving in Bagan, will visit and photographs the scenes of Bagan. The ruins of Bagan city cover an area of 42 sq. km embracing over 2000 ancient pagodas and temples. The enchanting city is located in the tropical zone of the country, on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy River about 193 kilometers south east of Mandalay. Bagan shows Myanmar architectural heritages from the 11th to mid 14th centuries. It is a treasure chest of stunning photographic opportunities. The sunrises and sunsets are incredible, and the magnificent temples are as intriguing and beautiful inside as they are on their exterior.
Overnight at Hotel in Bagan.

Day 04: Bagan – Hot air balloon (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day will visit and photographs the scenes of Bagan. We will explore Bagan from the sky. A colorful balloon will slowly take us to anyplace in Bagan. The huge temples are reduced to a small model and the whole view of Bagan will be in the eyes.
Overnight at Hotel in Bagan.

Day 05: Bagan – Fly to Mandalay (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Mandalay. We will spend three days exploring this former capital.

After lunch, check-in to hotel with short rest before leaving to photograph more of the city and sunset opportunities weather permitting.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 06: Mandalay (B, L)
Early breakfast at hotel. Boat ride to Mingun where we can photograph pick – robed, cigar - smoking nuns and religious monuments. Returning to Mandalay for lunch. Further photographing in Mandalay at selected monasteries and sights.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 07: Mandalay (B, L)
After breakfast, we will transfer to Amarapura and visit the local market, famous silk weaving factories, and grand monastery.

Continue on, drive to Ava (Inn Wa), cross the River Myitnge and sightsee by horse cart and then drive to Sagaing to enjoy the many sights there before returning to Mandalay for selected visits to craft makers.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 08: Mandalay - Fly to Inle (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel, transfers to airport for domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival at Heho, welcome then driven to Inle lake. Sightseeing and photography opportunities before we take a boat ride to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Inle Lake.

Day 09: Inle Lake (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel, morning study more the life style of leg-rowing Intha people. Enjoy a boat tour to Indeinn at the western end of the Lake where you can watch the farmers cultivate their products. Visit the 16th century pagoda complex of Indeinn. To get experience the life style of lake dwellers their way of maneuvering with one leg rowing. The nett they use to cast down for fishing in shallow water is also something interesting to attract the tourists. Sunset photography of fishermen.
Overnight at Hotel in Inle Lake.

Day 10: Inle Lake (B, L)
Early morning opportunity to photograph the fisherman at the lake before breakfast before we leave to visit the Market and floating gardens among the many other sights of the Inle Lake region.
Overnight at Hotel in Inle Lake.

Day 11: Inle – Heho - Fly back to Yangon (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer by boat to Nyaung Shwe and then proceed to Heho Airport. Return domestic flight to Yangon and transfer to hotel.
Additional sightseeing and photography in Yangon before enjoy Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Yangon.

Day 12: Yangon - Departure (B, L)
Free until transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

What's included ?

• Accommodation based on twin sharing
• All kinds of internal transportation as above mentioned itinerary
• Domestic Flight tickets for (Yangon - Nyaung Oo, Nyaung Oo - Heho and Heho - Yangon)
• Sightseeing on Inle Lake by private boat
• Meals as listed in the itinerary: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
• English Language guide
• Entrance Fees & Zone Fees as per mentioned program
• Good local car experienced car driver
• Government Tax
• Service Tax

What's Excluded ?

• International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
• Visa Fees & Travels insurance
• Personal Expense such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
• Drinks at meals and purify drinking water and snow Towel along in program
• Other services not mentioned above including