ABOUT MYANMAR

Myanmar sits at the crossroads of Asia’s great civilisations of India and China, and looks out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East Asia’s largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range. Myanmar offers all the traditional delights of Asia in one fascinating country. Virgin jungles, snow-capped mountains and pristine beaches, combined with a rich and glorious heritage spanning more than two thousand years. Spectacular monuments and ancient cities attest to a vibrant culture that is still home to 135 different ethnic groups.Wherever you go in Myanmar, whether it be cruising down the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River in style, drifting over the ancient city of Bagan by hot air balloon, or searching for that elusive tiger on the back of an elephant, there is always a feeling of adventure. From mountain trekking and rafting in the far north to world class diving in the Mergui Archipelago. But above all, Myanmar offers the warmest welcome in Asia.

CLIMATE

As a whole, the location and topography of the country generate a diversity of climate conditions. Seasonal changes in the monsoon wind directions crate summer, rainy and winter seasons. Extremes of temperature are rare. The direction of winds and depression bring rains, and in some years severe storms occur causing damage in Rakhine region. In Rakhine and Tarintharyi regions, rain fall varies from year to year though it is always heavy and creates no hardships.

Time Difference: 1 hour ahead of IST

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: ARRIVE YANGON
On arrival, welcome at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel and the day will be adapted according to arrival time. Check in at the hotel at 2pm. Later proceed for a short orientation tour to have a glimpse of the unique charm of the capital and experience your first contact with the local population, well known for their kindness. Visit the Chauk Htet Gyi pagoda, the Sule Pagoda and the Chinese and Indian quarters. In late afternoon visit the colonial area with its old houses, the post office, the famous Strand hotel and the pier. Enjoy the sunset from the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon

Day 2: YANGON / NYAUNG U / BAGAN (B)
Early in the morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Nyaung U and Bagan (flight charges not included), a UNESCO World Heritage site considered as the spiritual heritage of the ancient Burma. Upon arrival, visit the Nyaung-U Market before your transfer to the hotel. Discover the famous archaeological sites, with its amazing 2,229 monuments. Visit the major temples and monuments of town, monasteries, caves and a lacquerware factory before enjoying the sunset from the Shwesandaw Pagoda, overlooking the plain with thousand pagodas. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 3: BAGAN (B)
After breakfast, continue the discovery of the famous Bagan site. Visit a lacquerware factory and learn the secrets of this fascinating art. Later, there is a possibility to enjoy a horse-driven cart ride in between the temples. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4: BAGAN / YANGON (B)
After breakfast visit transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Yangon. Then enjoy your free time shopping at the Bogyoke Market or relaxing until the transfer to the airport for the international departure flight. Room is available at a hotel near the airport.