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Day 1-3: Meet in Yangon
Morning arrival. Visit main pagodas, art galleries, anad Scott Market. Enjoy sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred site in the country, where the Buddha's hair relics are interred. Day excursion by cruise boat to Twante, a pottery village.
Day 4-6: Bagan
In every direction you will see ruins of all sizes: huge, glorious temples such as Ananda Pahto and small, graceful zedis (stupas) standing in the fields next to thatched homes. Some contain elegant mural paintings.
Day Excursion Mt Popa
Enjoy Mt Popa, an extinct volcano with many shrines dedicated to animistic spirits known as 'Nats'. We have lunch at the excellent resort in a beautiful, isolated natural setting on top of the mountain, with spectacular views over the plains. An easy walk to the nearby volcanic outcrop and Nat shrine.
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Day 7-9: Mandalay
Visit Mahamuni Pagoda, with its traditional handicraft workshops such as gold leaf hammering, marble and wood carvings, Shwenandaw Monastery, with fine wood carvings, and Kuthodaw Pagoda, which contains the world's biggest and heaviest book-- marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Sunset on Mandalay Hill. Boat excursion to visit Mingun Pagoda, where you will also gain insight into life on the river. Excursion to Sagaing, Ava and Amarapura.
Day 10-11: Inle Lake
Inle Lake is known for its unique leg-rowers, diverse tribal groups, and scenic beauty. We stay at a charming floating structure of individual cottages in the middle of the lake. We'll tour by boat, visiting floating gardens, markets, villages and Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda.
Day 12: Yangon - Depart
Morning return flight to Yangon and remain at airport for flight home.
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