12 days tour

Gems Of Burma Luxury Tour

Gems Of Burma Luxury Tour

This tour includes:

Flights

All domestic flight within the tour with full-service airlines (where possible) From Yangon to Bagan From Bagan to Mandalay From Mandalay to Heho (Inle Lake) From Heho to Yangon All flights in Economy Class, with luggage allowance

Others

Entrance fees at monuments Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary: Yangon City tour Traditional dance & music performance Bagan City tour Sunrise balloon ride in Bagan Bagan City tour Mandalay City tour Inle Lake floating village tour Inle Lake cooking class All local government fees & taxes First-Class Service: 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance Breakfast in bed on selected days Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests Small group with a maximum of 16 guests A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel

Meals

Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All touring in air-conditioned vehicles Locally based professional drivers Welcome & Farewell Dinner A Unique & Varied Dining Experience Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner)

Transport

Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All touring in air-conditioned vehicles Locally based professional drivers

Accommodation

Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 5-star luxury accommodation in central location or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness. 5-star Belmond Governorโ€™s Residence (or similar) in Yangon 5-star Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort (or similar) in Bagan 5-star Pullman Mandalay Mingalar (or similar) in Mandalay 5-star Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min Hotel (or similar) in Inle Lake

Guide

English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination โ€“ they will bring your itinerary to life For group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way youโ€™ll never forget.

Hygieneprotocol

ENHANCED HYGIENE AND SAFETY MEASURES The travel industry is going through one of the most difficult times in its history with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis has impacted everyone, and safety and wellbeing are now more important than ever. With these new challenges, we have responded with a number of enhancements to our safety guidelines and we look forward to having our guests travel with us as soon as the world begins to open up again. SAFETY & WELLBEING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY Tweet World Travel takes our passengers and our staffโ€™s safety and wellbeing very seriously, which is why Tweet World Travel has implemented elevated protocols and procedures to ensure everyone on our tours and cruises are healthy and safe. In addition to Tweet World Travelโ€™s existing rigorous cleaning regimen and standards, we have also applied physical distancing, as well as constant inspection of hotels, restaurants, vehicles, venues, sightseeing venues with our ground operations and industry partners to ensure a safe environment. With the constant updates with travel advice from the Australian government and destination governments, we will continue to liaise with a relevant government body and industry partners with the latest developments and protocols at each destination. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE The safety and wellbeing of our travellers remain our top priority. As the leading Wholesale Travel Company and Tour Operator, we aim to ensure a safe environment on all our upcoming tours and cruises. We have applied our strict hygiene and safety measures as below, which take into account travel restrictions and the status of our destinations.

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Itinerary of your trip Gems Of Burma Luxury Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Yangon Arrival (D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Yangon Arrival (D)

      On your arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, after a tour briefing, our tour guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Yangon City Tour (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Yangon City Tour (B,L,D)

      Today, we will explore Yangon, Myanmarโ€™s largest city. During the city tour, we will visit the massive reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda; the peaceful Kandawgyi Park with its glittering royal barge, before visiting Sacred Shwedagon Pagoda. After lunch, join a private meditation session with a Buddhist monk to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy. After the meditation session, you will be transferred back to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance and music performance at Karaweik Palace in the heart of Yangon city.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Yangon - Flight To Bagan - Bagan City Tour (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Yangon - Flight To Bagan - Bagan City Tour (B)

      Today, you will be transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Bagan. On your arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will explore timeless temples and the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda, an important religious site.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Bagan - Sunrise Balloon Ride - Bangan City Tour (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Bagan - Sunrise Balloon Ride - Bangan City Tour (B,L)

      In the morning, rise up early for a memorable balloon ride over the spiritual Bagan. After breakfast, we will visit the morning market before exploring Baganโ€™s most distinctive temples including Shwezigon that dazzles in gold, the delicately painted ceilings of Wetkyi-in-Gubyaukgyi, and Ananda, with its four standing Buddhaโ€™s. Immerse yourself in the Myanmar culture and participate in the ritual of sharing food to monks. This daily ritual is a chance for the local to do the deed of "dhana", which allows people to acquire merit for future reincarnation. Lunch is particularly important as it is the last meal of the day for monks. Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant. Late afternoon, relax on a sunset boat ride on the legendary Irrawaddy River.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Bagan - Mandalay (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Bagan - Mandalay (B,L)

      Take a short domestic flight to Mandalay, the gateway to the ancient capitals. On arrival, our tour guide will take you to explore Mandalayโ€™s must-see highlights. Starting with Sagaing, this former royal city is known as the center of Buddhism in Myanmar. The nuns at ThaKyaDiThar Nunnery are welcoming and there is a fondness to chat as you admire the serene atmosphere of this large monastery. Travel by horse cart down tree line paths to see remnants of the old palace wall and Bagaya Kyaung monastery constructed from teak. Go behind the scenes of the gem and jade trade and watch as stones are cut, polished and sold over cups of sweet milky tea. It is serious business so be prepared to haggle for a bargain! Then see the Mahamuni Buddha, one of the most venerated in all of Myanmar. It was commissioned by King Sanda Thuriya to commemorate the visit to Arakan by Buddha in 554BC. After the image was cast it is said that Buddha breathed upon it and his true likeness was revealed. Daily rituals of washing and applying gold leaf are only done by men as women are forbidden to touch the image. Continue to Shwenandaw monastery that has swooping roof details and highly decorative lintels carved from teak.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Mandalay Free Day (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mandalay Free Day (B)

      Today, enjoy a free day in Mandalay.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake Floating Village Tour (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake Floating Village Tour (B,L,D)

      In the morning, take a short domestic flight to Heho and drive to the port town of Nyaung Shwe and get your first glimpses of Inle Lake. Travel by long-tail boat to nearby villages and pagodas. Pass by floating gardens and see the fisherman using one leg to row their boats. The first stop is Paung Daw Oo, famous for its five famous Buddha images covered in so much gold leaf that they resemble golden balls. Then visit a stilted village where traditional skills such as blacksmithing, cigar rolling and silk weaving are still done by hand. The last stop on the lake is the Jumping Cat Monastery. While the cats no longer jump there is an impressive display of Buddha images. Dinner and overnight at Inle Lake.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Inle Lake Cooking Class (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Inle Lake Cooking Class (B,L,D)

      Discover the flavors behind Myanmar cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Meet your chef who will take you on a market tour and teach you about the different vegetables, spices and then guide you in preparing classic dishes such as tea leaf salad and tasty Burmese curries. Dinner and overnight at Inle Lake.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Inle Lake Free Day (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Inle Lake Free Day (B,L,D)

      Enjoy your free day at leisure.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Inle Lake - Yangon - Farewell Dinner (B,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Inle Lake - Yangon - Farewell Dinner (B,D)

      Today, enjoy your last morning in Inle Lake. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Heho Airport for a short domestic flight to Yangon. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, or spend the last minute strolling the street or shopping in Yangon. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner!

  • Day 11 Day 11: Yangon Departure (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Yangon Departure (B)

      Today, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 35 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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