Thursday, September 3, 2015

MYANMAR FAMILY TRIP OF TEMPLES, ELEPHANTS & A MAGIC LAKE

Bagan and its thousands of ancient temples is surreal & spectacular for any age, but even more so when experienced with a child’s imagination. Your kids will see in their mind’s eye how in 1287 Kublai Khan and his Mongol hordes thundered upon the great Buddhist capitol in a cloud of dust and sacked more than 9,000 temples, many of which lie in ruin as they left them all those centuries ago. You’ll see and explore the site with a friendly English speaking guide via horse drawn carriage. Myanmar’s best elephant experience is an actual working rainforest camp where your kids will learn all about the close relationship between man & elephant. Since a full jungle safari may be a bit much for little ones, you may choose a half day “expedition” along the river where they will get plenty of adventure. It’s great fun that neither you, your children or the elephants will ever forget! Your last stop will be magical Lake Inle on the Shan Plateau. You’ll see Intha fisherman standing & rowing skiffs with a single leg wrapped around an oar, with conical fish baskets on the stern.

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* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Yangon Sightseeing Tours
Day 2: Yangon Discovery Tours – Inle Lake Sightseeing Tours (B /-/-)
Day 3: Inle Lake Sightseeing Tours with a Boat Trip – Indein – Discovery Nyaung Oo (B/-/-)
Day 4: Inle Lake – Flight from Heho to Bagan – Bagan Sightseeing Tours (B/-/-)
Day 5: Riding Balloon Tour – Elephant Riding Tour to Forest – Overnight at Camp (B/L/D)
Day 6: Elephant Riding Tours – Mandalay (B/L/-)
Day 7: Mandalay – Departure (B/-/-)

DAY 1 – MYANMAR FAMILY TRIPS WITH TEMPLES & ELEPHANTS: ARRIVAL – YANGON & YANGON SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Yangon in MyanmarYangon is more known for the golden magnificence of Shwedagon Pagoda than for the city itself. What most people miss passing through is the fascinating culture and history, along with the colors, sights, sounds and smells. It’s populace could not be more ready to smile and welcome you with that inimitable Burmese charm. No big city in the world makes a traveler feel more positive or engaged.
We’ll greet you at the airport and assist you with your luggage — and your children! We will also see your through the currency exchange, which is best done here. After hotel check-in, it’s off to the National Races Village, and then to the 2,500 year-old majesty of Shwedagon Pagoda. The 325-foot tall Buddhist monument is the spiritual apex of the nation. You will see families here from all parts of Burma, as well as monks in maroon robes and nuns in pink – many of them young novices your kid’s age! Everyone is free to participate in the various rituals if they so desire, no matter their religion.
Dinner and culture show on Royal Lake aboard the golden dragon, Karaweik Palace.

DAY 2 – MYANMAR PACKAGE TOURS: YANGON – INLE LAKE SIGHTSEEING TOUR (B)

After breakfast it’s off for the Magic Lake!
The Magic Lake, really? Or is it just travel hype? You’ll soon find out for yourself! The tranquility almost envelops you from the start, and the feeling will always be a part of you. At least it is for us and we have never heard it denied. Think of Inlay twenty years after your visit, and the feeling is still there, all warm and tingly.

Things to see and do include a visit to the Jumping Cat Monastery, a long-tail boat ride to the ruins of mysterious Nyaung Oak; photographing the ever friendly Intha fisherman, who row their skiffs with one leg wrapped around a single oar; meeting the long-necked women of the Padaung tribe; drifting through colorful floating markets, gardens and pagodas; seeing how they make exotic lotus silk shawls and other beautiful ethnic textiles and other Inle cottage industries, like parasol Inle Lake in Shan State - Myanmarmaking/hand-painting; and giant cheroot rolling! The lake also happens to be home to some wonderful boutique hotels with fabulously exotic spas.

DAY 3 – MYANMAR FAMILY TOURS: INLE LAKE – INDEIN – MYSTERIOUS RUINS OF NYAUNG OO (B)

The 5-day market at Indein is the largest and most colorful on the lake. You’ll cross the expanse in a long-tail boat and cruise a narrow channel through wonderful bucolic scenes of life on the water’s edge. At Indein you see many different ethnic tribal groups gathered to buy and sell their produce, wares, textiles and more.
It’s a marvelous scene. From the market it’s a short walk to Nyaung Oak, where 1054 zedi’s lie in ruin, overgrown with flora. From there a climb to the old monastery on top of the hill, offers exhilarating views over the vast emerald waters. Return in time to glide through a floating village and take tea in an Intha lake house, where they make rice noodles for delicious Shan style pasta dishes. Sunset on your hotel veranda over the water.

DAY 4 – MYANMAR FAMILY TOURS: INLE LAKE – TEMPLES OF BAGAN (B)

After a good night’s rest and breakfast it’s time to return to the airport at Heho for the short hop to see the 4,000 temples of Bagan. Have junior count them.
You’ll hit the temples by horse & carriage for a good half-day of Indiana Jones exploration. Then, from on top of Shwesandaw Pagoda, you’ll stand in awe of perhaps the most exotic, surreal sunset you will ever see.
Shwesandaw Pagoda in Bagan - Myanmar

DAY 5 – MYANMAR FAMILY TOURS: HOT AIR BALLOONS OVER BAGAN – MANDALAY TO ELEPHANT RAINFOREST CAMP (B/L/D)

If you have so chosen, an exhilarating aerial adventure aboard a hot air balloon over one of the most exotic landscapes on the planet awaits. The balloons are built to the highest standards of the British aerospace industry by Cameron Balloons Limited, UK, the world’s largest manufacturer, and the highly skilled pilots are British as well. Each balloon and it’s passengers is insured for USD 3,000,000. There has never been an accident.
Back on earth it’s time for breakfast at the hotel, and then a very short flight to Mandalay. From Mandalay it’s a 5-hour scenic drive to the elephant camp. You’ll overnight at the camp, falling asleep to the cacophony of the jungle.

DAY 6 – MYANMAR ADVENTURE TOUR: ELEPHANT RIDING TOUR (B/L)

Spend the morning meeting, feeding, preparing and learning about these gentle giants before heading out on a half day safari in and along a shallow river cutting through the jungle. Animals to be seen and/or heard include a wide variety of exotic birds species, wild Asian Elephant, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Sun Bear, Oriental giant squirrel, Indian Giant Squirrel, Hog Badger, monitor lizards, macaques, and Barking Deer.
You will return to camp on a different route through the jungle in the afternoon, then assist with the most joyful part of the day for both human and pachyderm, bathing them in the river! A campfire dinner follows, and your kids are sure to nod off early and sleep deeply.Elephant Safari - Myanmar
It’s an early rise tomorrow for the drive back to Mandalay in time to take in the sunset at Amarapura, where stands the longest and most photogenic teak bridge in the world — the U Bein. Dinner and traditional puppet show round out the day.

DAY 7 - MYANMAR FAMILY TRIPS WITH TEMPLES & ELEPHANTS AND MAGIC LAKE: MANDALAY – YANGON DEPARTURE (B)

In the city center near the Yangon River, Sule Pagoda, and the 2,000 shops of Scott Market, is perfect for some serious last minute shopping! If there is time we could take you on a walking tour of British Colonial Rangoon, or for a ride on the Circle Train. When you’re ready, we will drive you to the airport and see you off with traditional parting gifts for your kids. You’ll miss this place, but you’ll be back!
*** End of Services ***

* INCLUDING:
  • English speaking guides
  • “Swag Bag”
  • Airport welcome & farewell
  • All Accommodation with breakfast
  • Meals according to your personalized plan
  • All in-country airfare, airport taxes, air porter fees
  • All itinerary based transport, inc. private car & driver
  • Ample bottled water throughout
  • Entrance and zone fees
* EXCLUDING:
  • international airfare
  • any personal transportation unrelated to the itinerary
  • trip/medical insurance, medical expenses
  • Early check-in or late check-out charges
  • personal expenses, such as telephone, laundry, alcohol, etc.
  • tips for hotel porters or wait staff
  • camera fees
  • guide or driver gratuities
  • Myanmar visa fee 

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