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15 Days
Best of Burma
If you are looking for a country with a rich cultural heritage and fascinating historical ruins a place where time has stood still and the friendly people still wear their traditional garb you have found it in Burma.
n rangoon n ShWedagon pagoda n KyaiKtiyo golden roCK n bago n Mandalay n Mingun n pagan n inle laKe
Days -2/Rangoon Day 1 is a free day so you can arrive at any time. The next day we enjoy a half-day city tour of Rangoon (Yangon) taking in the old British colonial buildings and heading up to the golden spires of the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda. Days 3-5/Kyaiktiyo - Bago We head to Kyaiktiyo, where we spend the night on the hilltop alongside the incredible balancing rock one of the countrys most holy sites. After descending, we drop in on Bago, home of the largest reclining Buddha in the world, before catching the train to Mandalay. Days 6-7/Mandalay Mandalay is a rich cultural centre surrounded by ancient royal cities. We take a boat ride on the Irrawaddy River, allowing us to witness daily rural life as it unfolds. We arrive at Mingun, home to what would have been the worlds largest pagoda if an earthquake hadnt prevented its completion. The views from the top, over the lush emerald valley, are simply sublime. Days 8-0/Pagan After a day long boat cruise on the Irrawaddy River, the magnificent archaeological site of Pagan (Bagan) awaits. Travelling on bicycles, we explore some of the many temples, stupas and pagodas that litter the lush plains along the Irrawaddy River. Be sure not to miss the lively market in the village of Nyaung U. Days -3/Inle Lake Expansive Inle Lake, in the highlands of the Shan State, is encircled by towering mountains. From our base in the township of Nyaungshwe, we enjoy a half-day boat tour of Inle Lake, famous as the home of the legrowing Intha fishermen. Days 4-5/Rangoon We travel to Heho and catch our flight to Rangoon. We may have time to visit some of Rangoons other sights or shop for souvenirs in Bogyoke Market. Our tour finishes after breakfast on Day 15.
Trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Easy. Transport: aircon bus, bicycle, boat, local bus, plane, trishaw, truck. Accommodation: 14 nights hotel. Meals: 13 breakfasts. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$200 from each person on Day 1. Tour Code: GTBU. Beachcomber, Want more? Thai Indochina Loop, South East Asian Odyssey. Tour Code: GTBU. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gtbu
Starts Sun 2007 07-Oct 04-Nov 02-Dec 30-Dec Finishes 2008 Sun 13-Jan 03-Feb 21-Oct 02-Mar 18-Nov 23-Mar 16-Dec 27-Apr 13-Jan 11-May 22-Jun 27-Jul 24-Aug 21-Sep 19-Oct 16-Nov 14-Dec 06-Jul 10-Aug 07-Sep 05-Oct 02-Nov 30-Nov 28-Dec 2009 11-Jan 08-Feb 08-Mar 05-Apr
27-Jan 17-Feb 16-Mar 06-Apr 11-May 25-May
25-Jan 22-Feb 22-Mar 19-Apr
CHINA
BURMA
Pagan
Mandalay
Inle Lake
THAILAND
Bago Kyaiktiyo Rangoon
Best of Burma
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