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Yangon Heritage Walking Tour Yangon Photography Master Class Bagan Sunset Cycling Tour Mount Popa Exploration Discover Pakokku Sunset at Ubein Bridge Mandalay Local Nunnery Tour Cycle and Sunset at Red Mountain Winery Indein Exploration and Picnic Lunch Trekking to Intha Village

MYANMAR Yangon Heritage Walking Tour - Morning Tour: Sule Pagoda, City Hall, High Court, Former Burma Railways Company - Afternoon Tour: Chinatown, Indian Quarter, Yangon Synagogue

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: Morning: 08.00 - 11.30 Hrs Afternoon: 15.00 - 18.30 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Yangon Ending Point: Hotel in Yangon

Take a stroll through the heart of old Yangon alongside a Yangon Heritage Trust tour guide. Listen to the fascinating facts and scintillating stories of Yangon’s long history as you wander through some of the cities most important sites.

Unique Selling Points - Enjoy the company of a trained member of the Yangon Heritage Trust. - Gain a deeper understanding of this intriguing city through fact and anecdote. - See the cities best sites.

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MYANMAR Yangon Photography Master Class - Two Options: Dala or Downtown Yangon - Backstreets and hidden local spots, varied for each tour.

Operating: DAILY (Downtown or Dala) Tour timing: 08.00 - 12.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Yangon Ending Point: Hotel in Yangon

Take holiday photos to remember alongside local photographer, Don Wright, heading into new areas around Yangon and interacting with the friendly Myanmar locals along the way. Choose between visiting downtown Yangon and rural Dalla.

Unique Selling Points - Visit areas of Yangon you wouldn’t find without a local guide. - Learn new photography skills and techniques. - Take away your best holiday photos yet!

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MYANMAR Bagan Sunset Cycling Tour - Nann Myint Viewing Tower - Cycle paths between many other temples

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 16.00 - 19.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Bagan Ending Point: Hotel in Bagan

Cycle out to the Nann Myint viewing tower, passing temple after magnificent temple along the way. Marvel at the 360 degree panoramic views of the temples from the outdoor rooftop and watch the sun setting over the plains of Bagan while enjoying a drink.

Unique Selling Points - Cycle through the temple complex. - Admire 360 degree panoramic views of the temples at sunset. - Enjoy the views with a complimentary drink.

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MYANMAR Mount Popa Exploration - Mount Popa - Mount Popa Mountain Resort

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 08.00 - 16.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Bagan Ending Point: Hotel in Bagan

Head out of Bagan to enjoy a day on Mount Popa. See the local cottage industries, try traditional snacks like tea leaf salad and enjoy the dramatic views of the countryside around Bagan from the beautiful Popa Mountain Resort.

Unique Selling Points - Visit local cottage industries making palm wine and candy. - Try local delicacies like tea leaf salad. - Take a swim with an unbeatable view of the mountain top temple.

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MYANMAR Discover Pakokku - Pakokku - Pakokku market - Local homes

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 08.00 - 14.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Bagan Ending Point: Hotel in Bagan

Take a trip to Pakokku on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River. This town is famous for its production of velvet sandals, cheroot cigars, weaving and Thanaka. Watch these different products being made in the homes of locals and enjoy a picnic lunch with a view.

Unique Selling Points - Discover a whole new side to Bagan in its rural towns. - Meet and barter with local artisans in the market. - Enjoy a picnic lunch with a view of the countryside.

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MYANMAR Sunset at Ubein Bridge - Ubein Bridge - Ayeyarwady River

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 16.00 - 19.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Mandalay Ending Point: Hotel in Mandalay

Watch the sunset over one of the most famous sights in all of Myanmar, the Ubein teakwood bridge. This beautiful bridge is the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. Enjoy the view with a drink as you watch the locals passing along the bridge, their silhouettes beautiful against the setting sun.

Unique Selling Points - Enjoy private transfers and a complimentary drink. - Take in the romantic atmosphere at sunset at this famous sight. - Find a spot for perfect silhouette photos.

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MYANMAR Mandalay Local Nunnery Tour - Sagaing Hill - Sagaing Nunnery

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 08.00 - 16.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Mandalay Ending Point: Hotel in Mandalay

Head off to Sagaing Hill for the opportunity to meet the Buddhist Nuns of Mandalay. Sit down to talk, eat and meditate with the Nuns themselves, following their daily schedule, to learn about their life and deepen your understanding of Buddhism in Myanmar.

Unique Selling Points - The opportunity to understand the life of Buddhist Nuns in Myanmar. - Dine on a delicious vegetarian meal with the Nuns. - Take part in a guided meditation practice.

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MYANMAR Cycling and Sunset at Red Mountain Winery - Inle Lake - Red Mountain Winery

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 15.00 - 18.00 Hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Inle Ending Point: Hotel in Inle *There is a supplementary charge for boat arrangement for guests staying on the lake.*

Cycle along the banks of Inle Lake and up into the hills to reach Red mountain winery. Take a stroll through the grounds before sitting down for wine tasting. Enjoy 4 different wines, with a light snack, as you watch the sun glisten on the calm waters of Inle.

Unique Selling Points - Cycle through the serene countryside of Inle Lake. - Enjoy locally made Myanmar wines. - Watch sunset over the vineyard and lake.

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MYANMAR Indein Exploration and Picnic Lunch - Inle Lake - Indein Stupa Forest

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 08.00 - 14.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Inle Ending Point: Hotel in Inle

Take a scenic boat ride across Inle Lake towards Indein stupa forest and watch the local fisherman along the way, paddling the boats with their feet. Wander among the gleaming examples of restored stupas and the ruins of others taken over by the jungle and enjoy a picnic nearby.

Unique Selling Points - Observe the unique rowing style of the fisherman as you cross the lake by boat. - Admire the contrast of crumbling ruins and restored stupas, gleaming gold, at Indein. - Enjoy a gourmet picnic in a bamboo forest.

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MYANMAR Trekking to Intha Village - Inle Lake - Floating gardens and villages - Intha Village - Local Monastery

Operating: DAILY Tour timing: 08.00 - 12.00 hrs Meeting Point: Hotel in Inle Ending Point: Hotel in Inle

After a boat trip across the lake, observing the fisherman and floating sellers on the way, begin your trek to Intha Village. Stop by a local family for a refreshing tea and a chat, then head on to a monastery situated at the top of a hill looking over the lake.

Unique Selling Points - Take a relaxing hike through the countryside surrounding Inle Lake. - Have tea with a local family. - Visit a forest monastery with stunning views of the lake.

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