| TOUR PACKAGE ITINERARY |
| Day 01 Singapore – Yangon (D) |
| Upon arrival, a warm welcome by our local guide at the arrival hall where she will assist and arrange your transfers to your selected hotel for check in. After check-in, a wonderful dinner invitation awaits you a restaurant located on the Royal Lake. It is built in the style of Royal Barge used by Myanmar’s Kings for official functions and festivities. |
| Day 02 Yangon – Bagan (B/L/D) |
| After breakfast at hotel, leave Yangon for Bagan by domestic flight. Begin Bagan full day sightseeing including Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigone Pagoda – built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi – a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scene; City Gate and Ananda Temple & Oakkyaung the most beautiful temple in Bagan with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior; Thatbyinnyu Temple – built by King Alaung Sithu in the early 11th century & the tallest temple in Bagan. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Lacquer ware Industry; Minanthu Village; Phwasaw village – where can see the typical Myanmar villagers life. Evening horse cart ride to watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Bupaya. Dinner with Puppet Show at the local Myanmar restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Bagan. |
| Day 03 Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura (B/L/D) |
| After breakfast at hotel, leave Bagan for Mandalay by domestic flight. Meet & transfer to hotel. On the way drive to Amarapura – an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Tour highlights are: Mahagandaryone Monastery – where one may observe the daily life of the monks studying Buddha's scriptures; and U Bein Bridge – 1.2 km long over 200 years old wooden bridge across the Taung Thaman Lake; Silk Weaving Home Cottage Mandalay full day sightseeing includes Mahamuni Image – a bronze Buddha image casted during the lifetime of Buddha himself; Tapestry Works; Wood Carving & Bronze Casting Workshops; Marble Carving Workshop; Gold Leaf Beating Workshop. Lunch at a restaurant. Continue visit to: Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery -noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Atumashi Monastery; Kuthodaw Pagoda -known as the world biggest book and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay. |
| Day 04 Mandalay – Yangon (B/L/D) |
| After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Yangon. Meet & transfer to hotel.On the way visit to Loka Chantha Abhayalabhamuni Buddha Image which is being carved from over 600 tons white marble rock of 37 feet long. Royal White Elephant, Mahapasana Cave – where the sixth Buddhist synod took place; follow by Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda; Myanmar famous precious Gems, Jade & Jewellery workshop. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit to Bogyoke Market – formerly known as Scott Market, the largest market in Yangon with time to browse among the hundreds of stalls for souvenir bargains. Evening take a walk to Chinatown where can see the many vendors on the platform & can buy the variety of Myanmar products. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Yangon. |
| Day 05 Yangon – Singapore (B) |
| After breakfast in hotel, transfer to airport for your flight back home. |
| TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
| Yangon – Karawaik Palace, Loka Chantha Abhayalabhamuni Buddha, Kaba Aye Pagoda, Bogyoke Market |
| Bagan – Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi, City Gate, Ananda Temple, Minanthu Village |
| Mandalay – Amarapura, Mahagandaryone Monastry, U Bein Bridge, Silk Weaving Home Cottage, Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi Monastry, Kuthodaw Pagoda |
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5天4夜 缅甸奇妙之旅
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| 第一天：新加坡 – 仰光 （晚餐） |
| 飞抵仰光国际机场(Yangon International Airport)，在与导游会合后送往登记仰光酒店。接着，前往一间当地非常著名的餐馆- 卡拉威宫(Karaweik palace)。位于皇家湖，卡拉威宫(Karaweik palace)可说是仰光市的地标。包含了传统的外观设计与现代元素，卡拉威宫(Karaweik palace)的华丽已为皇家湖增添不少色彩。它原是为了缅甸皇族举办公务活动和节目而建成，今天的卡拉威宫(Karaweik palace)为大家服务，提供许多美味佳肴及传统歌舞表演任您享受。晚餐后，返回酒店休息。 |
| 第二天：仰光 – 蒲甘（早/午/晚餐） |
| 于酒店享用早餐后，我们将离开仰光乘搭内陆班机飞往有着“佛塔之城”美称的蒲甘(Bagan)。抵达后，乘搭巴士展开全天日的蒲甘观光之旅，游览景点如良乌市集(Nyaung Oo Market)；11世纪由阿奴律陀王(King Anawahta)建造的宗教圣地 – 瑞喜宫塔(Shwezigon Pagoda)；还有精致地描绘着佛学本生经(Jataka)的宏伟彩画石窟寺(Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi)；城门庙(Temple City Gate)以及屹立着四尊佛像，且同时拥有长廊式的内部装潢与许多盘坐壁龛雕像的阿南达寺(Ananda Temple)与阿南达奥迦江寺(Oakkyaung)。接着游览建造于11世纪，是蒲甘遗址中最高的建筑 – 达宾纽寺 (Thatbyinnyu Temple) ；午餐于当地餐馆享用后，参观漆料工艺；敏南达民俗村 (Minanthu Village) ，在这里可以看到典型的缅甸村民的生活。傍晚，您将乘坐着马车从瑞山陀塔(Shwesandaw Pagoda)或卜帕耶寺(Bupaya Pagoda)欣赏凌驾在伊洛瓦底江(Ayeyarwaddy River)上的日落美景。之后，于当地餐馆享受丰盛晚餐及精彩的木偶表演。晚餐后，返回酒店休息。 |
| 第三天：蒲甘 – 曼德勒 – 阿玛拉普拉 （早/午/晚餐） |
| 早餐后，乘搭内陆班机前往曼德勒(Mandalay)。抵达后，驱车前往一所以皇家占星学布局古都的阿玛拉普拉城(Amarapura)。观光热点为马哈根达杨僧院(Mahagandayon Monastery)，体验及一览僧侣每日的起居、学佛以及修道之情形。在前去探索一道超过200年历史，横跨当达曼湖 (Thaung Thaman Lake) ，全长1.2公里的古老木桥 – 乌本桥 (U Bein Bridge) 。曼德勒全日观光包括马哈木尼佛塔(Mahamuni Image) – 其青铜佛像高约4米，据说是有佛祖亲自开光，当地人将这座佛像视为佛祖正身；织锦工厂；木雕工厂与青铜像雕工厂；大理石雕工厂；金箔作坊。午餐后，续程参观曼德勒皇宫，以精致木雕闻名的瑞南道寺(Shwenandaw Monastery)；阿图马斯僧院(Atumashi Monastery)以及内有729个大理石板雕刻佛教经文，且被冠为“全球最大藏书”的固都陶塔(Kuthodaw Pagoda)。接着，于曼德勒山(Mandalay Hill)欣赏曼德勒城全景以及日落美景。于当地餐馆享用晚餐后，过夜于曼德勒酒店。 |
| 第四天：曼德勒 – 仰光 (早/午/晚餐） |
| 早餐后，乘搭内陆班机飞往仰光。抵达后，参观由超过600吨与37英尺长的汉白玉石雕刻而成的洛卡占塔佛像(Loka Chantha Abhayalabhamuni)。接着参观仰光和平塔(Kaba Aye Pagoda)；缅甸著名的珍贵宝石加工厂与玉器珠宝作访。午餐于当地餐馆享用。午餐后，前往位于市中心的昂山市场(Bogyoke Market)，即被称为斯科特市场(Scott Market)，是仰光市内最大的旅游工艺品市场，有各种天然的宝石玉器、金银饰品和传统工艺品出售，是外国客人购物的天堂。您可在这个拥有上百个摊位的市集享受与小贩们讨价还价的欢乐时光。最后，于中国城(Chinatown)体验与许多摊位和小贩沿着中国城的街道中购物的乐趣。晚餐将于当地餐馆享用。之后，返回酒店休息。 |
| 第五天：仰光 – 新加坡（早餐） |
| 在酒店享用过早餐后，送往机场，乘机回返新加坡。 |
| 行程编排可能会因应时间、天气及景点所需而有所调动，以当日领队安排为准，如有更改，恕不另行通知。 |
| MYANMAR TRAVEL TIPS | |
| WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO MYANMAR??? |
Myanmar has 3 seasons in a year. Cold Season: Mid Oct to Mid Feb (Best time to visit Myanmar, cooling weather!) Please note that it can be very cold at night for places in Putao region and Inle Lake (popular tourist attractions). Do bring along thick winter clothing. |
| Summer Season: Mid Feb to Mid May (Temperatures may be scorching in Yangon as high as 40 degree but usually is only in the afternoon for short period of time. Other than that, places in Northern Myanmar or highland still enjoy relatively cooler climate) | |
| Rainy Season: Mid May to Mid October (It will be rainy in lower part of Myanmar like in Yangon. But places in Mandalay experience lesser amount of rainfall, so one can still visit such area even thou is rainy season.) | |
| INTERESTING FACT? | There are over 100 ethnic groups in Myanmar, with all their won languages and dialects. The majority speak Myanmar (Burmese), although English is widely spoken. |
| SHOULD I TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE BEFORE VISITING MYANMAR: | We know that a lot of things can happen from the time you book your holiday to the actual date so whenever you are travelling it would be good precaution to have travel insurance. |
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| TIME DIFFERENCE? | Myanmar is 1.5 hours behind Singapore, GMT +6.5 hours. |
| WHAT SHOULD I PACK? | Casual and light clothing is suitable for year round travel in Myanmar. A jacket or sweater will be advisable in hilly areas especially during winter months where evening is cool. Tourists are advised to dress decently. Slippers or sandals are advisable for footwear. Please note that slippers, shoes and socks must be removed upon entering pagodas, temples and monasteries. Bared shoulders and knees should be covered. |
| WHAT FORM OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED? | The national currency is call Kyat (pronounced as “chat”) It comes in K1000, K200, K100, K50, K20, K10, K5 & K1 denomination notes. Usually, one can use Singapore, Euro, Pounds, US Dollars preferably to change into local Kyat. It is not advisable and perhaps even difficult to find Kyat in your country. So you can always change it at Yangon International Airport after you had claimed your luggage. |
| WHAT KIND OF ELECTRIC OUTLET IS USED IN THE MYANMAR? | 220 Volts AC. In Yangon, AC Wall plug in most hotels uses the same 2 or 3 pin that we use in Singapore. However, please bring international adapter as well. |
| DO I NEED A VISA? | UPDATED: 04-NOV-2016 |
| From Dec 1, Singaporeans travelling to Myanmar for short trips will no longer need to apply for a visa. | |
| FOR OTHER NATIONALITIES |
1st Method: Should you have a status in Singapore (E.g. Singapore Citizen, work permit holder, PR) you can directly go to Myanmar Embassy in Singapore to apply. By doing so, it will be cheaper as one only pay SGD$35 (visa fees) + SGD$10 (admin fees)= SGD$45. However, you have to book an appointment first on the Myanmar Embassy website. Log on to: http://www.mesingapore.org.sg/visa.html |
| Book an appointment, fill up the details online. They will send you an email with the confirm appointment timing. Go to the embassy early (between 8am-9am, wait for your queue number to be call). Submit the documents with your passport. One will receive notification to collect your passport on the very same day in the evening around 4pm onwards. It can be done all within one day, easy & quick! | |
| 2nd Method: One can also chose to submit online at this website: http://evisa.moip.gov.mm | |
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Get eVisa Approval Within 4 Steps 1) FILL IN THE SECURE ONLINE VISA FORM 2) CONFIRM AND PAY (Use your credit card to make payment online) 3) GET APPROVAL LETTER WITHIN 3 DAYS via Email. (Print out the approval letter and bring along with passport. You will need to present it upon arrival.) 4) GET EVISA STAMPED UPON ARRIVAL |
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| Note: From 1st December 2016 onwards, there will be a 30-days visa free exemption for all Singaporeans | |
| MEAL OPTIONS? | All our tours are usually inclusive of meals. Please do indicate at time of booking any special dietary requirements that we should be aware of. |
| WHAT HAPPENS UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT? | You will be met by our airport representative, holding board with your name on it at the arrival area. Our representative will then assist you with your luggage and escort you to the hotel for check in and depending on the itinerary flow, proceed for the next leg of your travel itinerary |
| THINGS TO NOTE? | Do not drink from tap water. Bottled purified water is available. |
| MYANMAR FACT SHEET | Capital City: Naypyidaw |
| Biggest City: Yangon | |
| Total Area: 676,578 sq km | |
| Population: 51,486,253 (2014) | |
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