Pilgrimage - Wellness - Leisure

Tour Code: SYM Pilgrimage 005
Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights
Coverage: Yangon - Bago - Bagan - Mt.Popa - Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin - Inle - Kalaw - Ngapali Beach     Price From: USD 2,700

Day 1: Yangon (-/L/D)

Arrive Yangon International Airport. Local English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport. Have lunch at the Padonmar restaurant and check in hotel. In the afternoon, will visit Colonial buildings in down town, Mahar Bundola Park and Independence monument. And then proceed to St. Mary Cathedral (The Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin is Yangon’s biggest Roman Catholic Church. Its Neo-Gothic style is reminiscent of Cathedrals built around the same time in northern Europe, but the inside sets it apart: The colorful bricks offer a livelier feel than its often-austere contemporaries. St Mary’s Cathedral Church was one of two major Christian churches built at the turn of the 20th century). The Secretariat is Yangon’s most intriguing and beautiful historic architectural landmark. The Victorian-colonial masterpiece that sits on almost 16 acres in the heart of Yangon was once the seat of British administration in Burma. Today the Secretariat Yangon is nearing the end of a multi-year renovation that will allow everyone the opportunity to explore this elegant “Grande dame.” The Secretariat Yangon’s more than 400,000 square feet of space is once again coming alive with a vibrant mix of tenants that will include museum and art exhibit spaces, cultural and private event spaces, guided tours, as well as retail shops, restaurants and commercial office space - all nestled in a treasure of Victorian architecture and surrounded by flowering gardens. Currently the East Wing and North Wing are open to the public. Dinner will be served at Karaweik restaurant with culture show. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon (B/L/D)

After Breakfast, Visit to the Catholic Home for The Aged. The home was officially recognized as a “Home for the Aged” by the Ministry of Social Welfare on 11st November 1998. Currently the home was rated for 2nd level of “Home for the aged” by the Ministry of Social Welfare. The state government from the Ministry of Social Welfare provides rice, suitable clothes, and cash which are well utilized for the daily needs of the Institute. The objectives of the Catholic Home are –
- To look after all the residents with compassionate love and kindness regardless of their nationality, race and religion.
- To create an atmosphere of joy, happiness and peace so that they could live their lives peacefully and tranquilly according to one’s own faith and culture while waiting for their final moment to depart from this earthly life.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 PM at Monsoon restaurant. After lunch, will go to Bogyoke Aung San Market, is a major bazaar located in Pabedan township in central Yangon, Myanmar. Known for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets, the market is a major tourist destination, dominated by antique, Burmese handicraft and jewellery shops, art galleries, and clothing stores. After which proceed to Chauk Htutgyi Pagoda, where you can see the very impressive 65 meters long and 16 meters high Chauk Htat Gyi Buddha image is wearing a golden robe; the right arm of the Buddha is supporting the back of the head. The Reclining Buddha image is decorated with very expressive colors, white face, red lips, blue eye shadow, golden robe and red finger nails. The soles of the feet contain 108 segments in red and gold colors that show images representing the 108 Lakshmana’s or auspicious characteristics of the Buddha. The sun set will be at Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Dinner will be served at Kan Taw Min (Golden Duck Restaurant). Day break after dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Bago Day Trip (B/L/D)

Day trip will start at 7:00 am . On the way to Bago there is a War Cemetery in Htouk Kyant where you can see the grave yard of British Soldiers. In Bago there are many Buddhist Stupas, Temples and Monasteries. Before lunch will visit Khatkut Wine Buddhist Monastery where you can see hundreds of monks having their last meals of the day. Lunch will be served at Kyaw Swa restaurant. After lunch, continue to Kanbawza Thadi Palace which is ancient Mon Dynasty time. We will visit St. Joseph Catholic Church and meet with the Rector of Catholic Seminary - Parish of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, known as Bago parish, is an old mission started around 1884 by MEP. St. Joseph’s Intermediate Minor Seminary is also situated in this town. This parish has got 3 sub-stations out of the city. One diocesan priest and 3 Servile Sisters are doing the mission work. There are 150 Catholic families belonging to this Parish. Scattered over a vast area. Most of the families are far and out in the villages. Shwe Thar Hlying reclining Buddha and Shwe Maw Taw Pagodas are also famous temples in Bago. Back to Yangon in the evening. Dinner at Padonmar restaurant and back to hotel.

Day 4: Bagan (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to depart Bagan. You will be arriving to Bagan around 9 :00 am in the morning and start your day tour. The Ananda Temple located in Bagan, Myanmar is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1113) of King Kyanzittha of the Bagan Dynasty.
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sabbannu or "the Omniscient", is a famous temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Alaungsithu. 166–167 It is adjacent to Ananda Temple. Thatbyinnyu Temple is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical. The temple has two primary stores, with the seated Buddha image located on the second story.
Lunch will be served at the King Sithu restaurant and check in to the hotel after lunch. Rest for a while and continue sightseeing in the evening till 6 pm. Dinner will be served at Sunset Garden Restaurant. Back to hotel to rest for the day.

Day 5: Mt. Popa Day Trip (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to depart Bagan. You will be arriving to Bagan around 9 :00 am in the morning and start your day tour. The Ananda Temple located in Bagan, Myanmar is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1113) of King Kyanzittha of the Bagan Dynasty.
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sabbannu or "the Omniscient", is a famous temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Alaungsithu. 166–167 It is adjacent to Ananda Temple. Thatbyinnyu Temple is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical. The temple has two primary stores, with the seated Buddha image located on the second story.
Lunch will be served at the King Sithu restaurant and check in to the hotel after lunch. Rest for a while and continue sightseeing in the evening till 6 pm. Dinner will be served at Sunset Garden Restaurant. Back to hotel to rest for the day.

Day 6: Bagan - Mandalay (B/L/D)

Bagan – Mandalay by private car. After breakfast at 9:00 am depart from Bagan to Mandalay. Lunch will be served at local restaurant and you will arrive to Mandalay in the after noon. Hotel check in and rest for a while. Dinner will be served at The Golden Duck restaurant. After dinner back to hotel and rest for the day.

Day 7: Pyin Oo Lwin (B/L/D)

After breakfast you will meet with English speaking local Guide and go to Pyin Oo Lwin. The driving time will be approximately 1: 30 hrs. We are now visiting to Catholic Major Seminary School. Institute of Philosophy, Catholic Major Seminary, St Joseph's Catholic Major Seminary was founded in 19xx for the formation of catholic priests for the ecclesiastical province of Myanmar. It is located in the Mandalay Archdiocese, 22 Cherry Pyin Oo Lwin (May Myo). The Seminary provides course of Philosophy in human, spiritual, pastoral and academic formation. From there will visit Botanical Garden. Lunch will be served at the Pan Taw Win restaurant. After Lunch, we will go to Botanical Garden and National Races Village.
From there will go to Pwe Gout waterfall near Pyin Oo Lwin. On the return, will drop in to the shops where you can buy local woolen sweat clothes. Some local sweets and snacks. Dinner will be served at Feel restaurant and overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.

Day 8: Mandalay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you have a leisure time at the hotel and at Lunch time the car will pick you up at the hotel. Have lunch at December restaurant and drive back to Mandalay. Hotel check-in and rest for a while. After which visit to some Churches. After which dinner will be serve at local restaurant. After dinner will transfer back to hotel.

Day 9: Mandalay (Amarapura - Mingun) (B/L/D)

After breakfast, will go sightseeing to Amarapura and Mingun.
Return to Mandalay for lunch at Green Elephants Restaurant and after lunch will go to the Mandalay Palace. From the Palace to Shwe Kyaung and Kutho Taw Pagoda. Sunset will be on the Mandalay Hill. Dinner will be served at Mingalarbar Myanmar Restaurant Back to Hotel and rest for the day.

Day 10: Inle (B/L/D)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Mandalay International Airport to depart Inle. Inle Lake is in the Shan Hills of Myanmar. At its southwestern edge, Phaung Daw Oo Paya is a tiered pagoda with gilded Buddha statues. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg-rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers. Inle Lake, natural and unpolluted, is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers. High hills rim the lake on both sides. Lunch will be served at Htun Htun Restaurant. Dinner will be served at Golden Kite Restaurant.
Things you can do in Inle Lake.
• Watch their Traditional Fishing Methods.
• Go Cycling.
• Boat Tours around the Lake.
• Visit Traditional Markets & Handicrafts.
• Ride a Hot Air Balloon.
• Adventure Trekking
• A Visit to the Pagodas in In Dein Village.

Day 11: Taung Gyi Day Trip (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will go to Taunggyi. St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Church. It is an important religious spot for the Roman Catholics of Myanmar. The cathedral is located in Taunggyi. The building of this Cathedral is really fantastic. The church was first built in the year 1873. But finally, it was rebuilt in the year 1951. Generally, the church is not easily accessible by all. But you can have a word with the priest of the church to have a look at the interiors and experience a spiritually peaceful period of time. Have lunch at the My House Restaurant , Taunggyi and proceed to Kakku Pagodas. Back to Inle and Dinner will be served at Inn Thar Lay Restaurant. Overnight in Inle.

Day 12: Inle - Indein (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will go to Taunggyi. St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Church. It is an important religious spot for the Roman Catholics of Myanmar. The cathedral is located in Taunggyi. The building of this Cathedral is really fantastic. The church was first built in the year 1873. But finally, it was rebuilt in the year 1951. Generally, the church is not easily accessible by all. But you can have a word with the priest of the church to have a look at the interiors and experience a spiritually peaceful period of time. Have lunch at the My House Restaurant , Taunggyi and proceed to Kakku Pagodas. Back to Inle and Dinner will be served at Inn Thar Lay Restaurant. Overnight in Inle.

Day 13: Kalaw (B/L/D)

Inle to Kalaw and Kalaw city tour.
Kalaw is a hill town in the Shan State of Myanmar. It is located in Kalaw Township in Taunggyi District. Christ The King Church harks back to the days when Kalaw, Myanmar colonial hill station. This church is over 100 years old. Lunch will be served at Thu Maung Restaurant and rest for a while. In the late afternoon, will visit Bamboo Pagoda and surroundings. Dinner will be served at Aung Nyein Chan Aung Restaurant.
Back to hotel and rest for the day.
What can we do in Kalaw?
• Kalaw to Inle Lake Trek.
• Visit the Aung Chan Tha Zedi Pagoda.
• Visit the Bamboo Buddha in Hnee Paya.
• Explore the Kalaw Market.
• Visit the Thein Taung Paya Monastery.
• Wander Around Shwe Oo Min Paya.
• Try Shan Food.
• Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp.
Kalaw Trekking /sightseeing in Kalaw half day only. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day 14: Pindaya Day Trip (B/L/D)

After breakfast Kalaw to Pindaya day trip. The Pindaya Caves, located next to the town of Pindaya, Shan State, Burma are a Buddhist pilgrimage site and a tourist attraction located on a limestone ridge in the Myelat region. The area is part of the ancestral homeland of the Danu people. Pindaya is famous for its limestone caves, its attractive lakeside setting, and the traditional Shan paper umbrellas that are manufactured here. Set deep in the hillsides, the caves (some of which serve as meditation chambers) contain some 6000 Buddhas of various sizes, which are made of white marble, bronze or plaster, and coated with gold leaf. At the entrance to the caves sits the 15-metre-tall Shwe U Min Pagoda. Lunch will be served at Green Tea restaurant. Dinner will be served at the Seven Star Restaurant. Back to Kalaw and overnight in Kalaw.

Day 15: Ngapali Beach (B/-/-)

Heho to Ngapali by Flight. Ngapali (pronounced Napally and said to be named after the Italian city of Naples) is Myanmar’s premier beach destination. Located on the Bay of Bengal coast in Rakhine State, its main feature is an idyllic stretch of white sand and palm tree-lined coast, with a number of resorts spread out next to traditional fishing villages.

Day 16: Free & Leisure day (B/-/-)

Free & Leisure at hotel, feel the taste of natural beauty of white sand on the Ngapali beach, overnight there.

Day 17: Free & Leisure day (B/-/-)

Free & Leisure at hotel, feel the taste of natural beauty of white sand on the Ngapali beach, overnight there.

Day 18: Free & Leisure day (B/-/-)

Free & Leisure at hotel, feel the taste of natural beauty of white sand on the Ngapali beach, overnight there.

Day 19: Yangon (B/L/D)

Back to Yangon. – Visit to Mary Chapmen’s School for the Deaf. Charity program for the children. Lunch at Taing Yin Thar Restaurant. Have traditional massage and foot reflexology. Dinner at My Garden Restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 20: Yangon (B/L/D)

After breakfast, early morning, Trishaw ride for one hour. After which go to the Myanmar Baptist Theology School. Exchange program at Theology School in Yangon. Have lunch at Feel restaurant and visit to Meditation center to experience 5 minutes meditation. Then to proceed Yangon tea house to have Myanmar traditional snacks and tea. And walking tour in Kandawgyi Park. Take some photos. Dinner will be at Jeff’s Kitchen ‘s Restaurant. Back to hotel and rest for the day.

Day 21: Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, leisure time to pursue individual interest until transfer to air port for next departure flight from Yangon.

Inclusions

Hotel based on Twin or Double Room with daily American breakfast

Ground transportation with private A/C vehicle during tour

Mineral water (01 bottle) and snow towel in sightseeing days

English guide services

Mingun sightseeing by boat transfer

Domestic Flight Ticket

Meals as per itinerary (L=Lunch and D=Dinner)

Dinner transfer

Exclusions

Early check in and late checkout fees

International air fare

Visa Fee

Drinks, beverages, laundry, tips and other expenses.

Travel insurance

Surcharges if any (upon booking and increasing of fuel charges and admission fee without prior notice)

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