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Essential Myanmar10 DAYS & 9 NIGHTS Yangon, Bagan, RV Paukan Cruise,Mandalay & Inle LakeBaganMandalayHeho Inle LakeYangonThis journey through Burma discovers the highlights of this diverse country, beginning with the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Continue to ancientBagan where thousands of pagodas fill the horizon in every direction reflecting the Burmese people’s deep-rooted belief in Buddhism. Journey to the last royalcapital of Mandalay and take a cruise on the Irrawaddy River to see remote villages where life has changed little for centuries.Day 1 (Sat/Tue): Arrive YangonUpon arrival in Yangon, you will be welcomedby your Cox & Kings local representative andtransferred to your hotel. Afternoon tourof the city’s highlights inculding the NationalMuseum. Continue to Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda.Late this afternoon, visit Shwedagon Pagoda,the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar.The Governor’s Residence (Deluxe Garden Viewroom) – 1 nightOption: Transfer from Shwedagon Pagoda toyour hotel by ‘Elephant Coach’, the colonialChevrolet bus decorated with rich, authenticMyanmar art and craft.Day 2 (Sun/Wed): To BaganMorning flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo). Onarrival, visit Tayokye Pyay, an elevated temple74 I Asia & Pacific 2011with panoramic views. Continue to the goldenstupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introductionto Bagan’s rich history. Then, visit nearby Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisitejataka mural paintings and the elegant HtilominloTemple. Check into your hotel.In the afternoon, visit the magical Ananda Temple,an architectural masterpiece. From here, travelby horse cart for a tour passing the temples ofThatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi and Sulamani. Enjoyan unforgettable sunset over the plains from theupper terrace of one of the temples. ThiripyitsayaSanctuary Hotel (River View suite) - 2 nights (B)Day 3 (Mon/Thu): BaganCox & Kings offers a unique opportunity to seethe ancient city of Bagan as it has never beenseen before. Enjoy fabulous views at sunrise asyou embark on a hot-air balloon flight. Availableonly from October to March.After breakfast, visit Nyaung Oo Market. Continueto Myinkaba village for a short walking tour toexplore the temples of Manuha and Nan Paya.Also visit a lacquer-ware workshop.Afternoon visit to the rural village of Minnanthuto explore the temples of Payathonzu, Lemyenthaand Nandamannya before heading to the riversidepier. Board a local boat for a slow cruise downthe Irrawaddy River. (B)Option: Choose from two optional activities.Enjoy cocktails on a sandbank in the middle ofthe Irrawaddy River. ORDinner of exquisite Burmese delicacies in thegrounds of an ancient temple accompanied bytraditional Burmese dancers and a live orchestra.