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Highlights Of Yangon Tour (3 Nights / 4 Days )

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Details Itinerary For Highlights Of Yangon Tour (MVW : 02 /06 )

Routing: Yangon – Thanlyin – Yangon – Bago – Yangon

Day. 01 Yangon Arrival

Arrive Yangon Int'l Airport by Int'l flight. Meet and greet at airport and welcomed by our experienced English Speaking guide and transfer to hotel. Check –in Hotel. overnight at hotel.

Day. 02 Yangon – Thanlyin – Yangon ( B)

Breakfast at hotel. First visit to Thanlyin (Syriam). As a first visit, Kyaik- Khauk Pagoda (Most likely the first stupa on this hillock was erected by the Mon AD- 600-800), able to enjoy panoramic Bago River View and Skyline of City Yangon. Proceed to Kyauk Tan and visit to the Pagoda with the local boat. Its approximately named since the complex is perched on a tiny Island in the middle of the river. After visit, drive back to Yangon and afternoon sightseeing Chaukhtat Gyi -A huge reclining Buddha Image and visit Bogyoke Aung San market ( Scott Market ) . Enjoy sunset at the Great Shwedagon Pagoda (The World Famous Stupa). Overnight at Hotel.

Day. 03 Yangon – Bago – Yangon ( B)

Breakfast at hotel. After Breakfast Drive to north of Yangon , the Ancient Mon Dynasty Called "Bago" (80 km, 1 ˝ hrs drive). On the way visit Kyeik Pon Pagoda -28 meter high huge Buddha Image and proceed to Bago and continue visit to Kya Khat Wai Monastery is one of the three largest Monasteries in the country. And then, visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda - One of the most venerated pagoda in Myanmar. Afternoon visit of Shwetharlaung - Huge reclining Buddha, Maha Zedi, walking around Mon Village to see the hand made weaving and daily life of the Mon People, cheroot making factory. Drive Back to Yangon, on the way visit Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery, a regal memorial to the 27,000 Allied soldiers who died in World War II.Overnight at hotel.

Day. 04 Yangon Departure ( B )

Morning breakfast at hotel. Free and leisure at the hotel until departure for next destination.

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How To Get There

Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport are the main gateways into Myanmar. There are regular flights to Yangon from Bangkok and Singapore. Also there are direct flights to Yangon from Abu Dhabi, Bandar Seri, Begawan, Bombay, Calcutta, Shiang Mai, Chaka, Hong Kong, Islamabad, Jakarta, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Kunminag, London, Osaka, Paris and Taipei. ( Link International Flight to Myanmar).Also Cruise Ships call at Yangon Port with Visa on arrival being gratned with prior arrangement.

Passport & Visa

A valid passport with Entry visa is required for all tourists & businessmen, applicable at Myanmar Embassies and Consulate General Offices abroad. Both Tourist Visa & Business Visa are valid for 28 days, extendible to 14 days for tourists & 3 months for business.
Visa on Arrival is granted on prior arrangement with the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism to chartered flights and cruises & to those package groups where Myanmar Foreign Missions are not stationed. Visa on arrival can also e arranged on special basis to package group tours applicable three days in advance to the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism. At present, Myanmar extends visa free facilities for ASEAN Government Officials holding diplomatic and official passports.
Overland entry is permitted to Thai tourists with border pass and for third party tourists with visa at Tachileik, Three Pagoda Pass, Myawaddy, Mongla and Kawthaung checkpoints along Myanmar-Thai Border; and similarly for Chinese tourists with border pass and for third party toursits with visa at Lwe-je, Nam Kham, Muse, Chin Shew Haw, Kyukoke, Kwanlong, Mong Lar along Myanmar-China Border.

Customs Formalities

Foreign currency exceeding the equivalent of US$ 2,000, jewelleries, cameras, video cameras, recording equipments and laptop computers must be declared at the airport. Failure to do so could end up in confiscation upon departure. Export of antiques and items of archaeological value are prohibited.

Health issues:

No immunizations are formally required, although malaria prophylaxis are often recommended by personal physicians. Occasionally, typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus and Japanese encephalitis vaccinations are also recommended. Drink only bottled or boiled water not any tap water. All hotels supply bottled water, as well as a good selection of Asia and Western foods. Use sunscreen liberally when exposed to the intense, tropical sun.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling inside of the Myanmar. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We are strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour; including the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined

What to wear:

Casual and light clothing is recommended for Myanmar all year round. A light sweater or jacket will be useful during the cool season and when travelling in northern areas. Shoes and other footwear must be removed when entering religious buildings and homes. Mini skirts, shorts and revealing clothes are prohibited when visiting temples and pagodas.

Things To Buy

Shopping in Myanmar is better than ever now. Bartering is also quite acceptable .In larger towns and cities the best bargains are usually found in the public markets .Each place has its own especially such as lacquer –ware in Bagan , textiles such as silk , cottons , etc in Mandalay & Inle Lake ( Shan Bags can be found as well ) , wood carving , tapestries , marionette in Mandalay are main souvenirs from Myanmar .The rubies and jades are also famous but be aware before purchasing , Simulated antiques, fine ceramics and copies of famous paintings are also possible to buy .Most of the Souvenirs shops in the main town accept U$$ OR Euro but they are not favored . The most convenient currency to pay in Kyats –local currency all over Myanmar .

Local Time

Myanmar is about 6 and a half hour ahead of GMT.

Electricity

The voltage is 220 V throughout the whole country.

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