12-Day In Touch with Nature in Myanmar

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Leaving the city behind, you'll explore the verdant nature of Myanmar, the highlight of your day will be Hlawga National Park where you'll instantly be taken into the world of many different species of deer, including elds, hog and even barking deer, as well as monkeys and perhaps a python. Back in the city, you'll take a stroll around the local market and finish the day in a park in the centre of the city to see the end of the day as locals come to exercise and get some fresh air.

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In the morning you'll flying to the ancient world of Bagan. Upon arrival, you'll be taken on a tour of just some of the ancient temples that Bagan is home to. You'll stop by the most famous of this vast complex including some of the oldest and best-preserved in Old Bagan. Finish the day by catching your first stunning sunset over the ancient city.

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Take to the ancient sites in style by travelling for the day in horse and cart. With thousands of temples to explore, this is one of the most convenient ways to see all of the temples you need to. You'll go to some of the oldest and most significant landmarks of the old city delving deeper into the architecture and history of Old Bagan in its hey-day. Finish off the day at Nan Myint Tower for another stunning sunset between the hot air balloons that dot the skyline.

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In the morning transfer to Mount Popa, the extinct volcano site. When you arrive, you'll have the chance to hike the spectacular site for the stunning views across the plains. You'll be staying on the mountain and will have time to explore the monastery, shrines and pagodas on top said to be protected by the Nat spirits. You'll also have a picnic lunch on the mountain before staying at one of the resorts there.

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In the morning you'll drive to Mandalay, you'll visit some of the well-known temples of Mandalay before relaxing on top of the pilgrimage site, Mandalay Hill, that the city was named after, to catch another spectacular sunset that Myanmar is so famous for. In the evening, take a rest and have dinner nearby, you'll be free to walk around the town at your leisure.

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In the morning, you'll visit the sights of Mingun, stopping by old temples and visiting the second-largest bell in the world. In the afternoon, it's on to another area called Sagaing where you'll visit some temples before climb Sagaing Hill, dotted with pagodas, shrines and monasteries. One of the highlights of the day will be stopping by a silversmithing workshop, where you'll see the artisans at work. In the evening, return to Mandalay.

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In the morning you'll fly to He Ho before being transferred to Kalaw in the southern part of the Shan State. Kalaw was a former British Hill Station; a picturesque town in the Shan Hills, another place where you will see the beauty and nature in Myanmar. You'll spend your afternoon exploring the hustle and bustle of the local market as well as a hidden, rather interesting pagoda with its giant bamboo Buddha.

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In the morning you'll spend time in the elephant sanctuary where you'll learn about the efforts made to take care of these gentle giants. Over the course of the day, you'll feed them and maybe bathe them, you'll also have the chance to meet the mahouts, who, after years of being in the logging industry, these retired elephants cannot be without. In the afternoon, you'll make your way to the famous Inle Lake, stopping at a red teak pagoda.

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In the morning, visit the five-day market, where the Shan, Inda, Pa’O & Taung Yoo bring their crops to sell. Then onto the lake to witness a fascinating irrigation system and the infamous site of the Intha fishermen with their unique fishing techniques. Afterwards, explore life on the lake by visiting villages and workshops. Inle Lake sits in a valley between two mountain ranges, it feels like a different world to the rest of Myanmar.

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In the morning travel to the west of Inle Lake, famous for its market in the village of Ywama and cluster of ancient pagodas which will take you to the heart and soul of life around Inle. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to He Ho to catch a flight back to Yangon. You'll have time to relax or explore the city a little in Yangon, where you will stay for the night.