Nature & Wildlife Myanmar (I) [05 Days / 04 Nights]

Destinations : Yangon, Phoe Kyar Elephant Camp, Moe Yun Gyi Wetlands, Bago, Hlawga National Park

Day 01, Arrival Yangon (By AM Flight) Excursion Yangon 

Welcome to the garden city, Yangon, Myanmar !

Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, you are welcomed by our esteem guide with your name board and transfer to the hotel for check in. After a short refreshment, visit Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda which is 72 meters long reclining Buddha image. Then proceed to City Hall, one of the most beautiful examples of mixed British colonial and traditional Burmese architecture. Sule Pagoda, over 2000 years old ancient shrine, the High Court, colonial-era Indo-Saracenic Architecture, including its clock tower and its red-bricked exterior and then visit Mahabandoola Park with its independence monument. Thereafter, visit Bogyoke Market - a shopping market with more than 2000 shops selling all kinds of products but of special mention is the beautiful exotic “Shan Bag '' velvet slippers, lacquer ware, Gems shops and all sorts of handicraft.,. [Bogyoke market is closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.] 

Then visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda  located on top of Singuttara Hill, where many locals and Buddhists come to worship. The over 2500 years old pagoda was renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15 century. All Buddhist people believe that the relics of four enlightened Buddha were enshrined in the Shwedagon pagoda.[Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

(Yangon has a population of over five million people, Yangon is the bustling former capital of Myanmar. The city boasts verdant parks, beautiful colonial buildings and the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Yangon was declared the capital of Myanmar in the late 19th Century by the British. They rebuilt the town after a fire destroyed it in 1841, hence the colonial influences in the architecture. The British renamed the city Rangoo, however it has been restored to its original Burmese name of Yangon since 1989 when the country was also renamed Myanmar (replacing the British name of Burma.)

Day 02, Yangon – Taungoo – Excursion Phoe Kyar Elephant Camp (By Car)

Have early breakfast at the hotel, meet with our friendly guide and drive out to Taungoo, the capital of the second Myanmar dynasty of the 15th century (approximately 180 miles from Yangon). Then ahead to Phoe Kyar Elephant camp, located 4 miles west of the express road 172/4-mile post. 

In the afternoon, arrive at the elephant camp, take a rest and stroll around the camp and the museum. Then enjoy the elephant show, elephant work show and elephant riding through the forest, and lead to the stream where the elephants bathe and you can see the nature and telepathy connection between elephant trainer Sin OoZie and the elephant. Then drive back to Taungoo and overnight at the hotel peacefully. 

Day 03, Taungoo – Bago, Excursion Bago (By Car)

Have early breakfast at the hotel, meet with our friendly guide and start visiting Kaytumady old palace and continue to Bago, was the central city of the Mon Kingdom of lower Myanmar during the 15th century. (will have an adequate look at this country’s religion and culture as well as rhythm of the peaceful town) Today visit include; Kyat Khat Wain Monastery where hundreds of monks are dedicated to following Buddha’s teachings, Kyaik Pun pagoda; the home to the four secated Buddha shrine, a 27m statue depicting the for Buddhas in the open-air surroundings. Afterwards we’ll continue on to the energetic Bago local market as well as Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Myanmar. The spire here rises to a height of 114m and is even more impressive than the one at Shwedagon Pagoda. The spire here rises to a height of 114m and is even more impressive than the one at Shwedagon Pagoda. The gigantic Shwethalyaung reclining Buddha; the second largest reclining buddha in the world which dates back to the 9th century is the most realistic and adored of all the reclining images. Make a stop, should you be feeling energetic, to walk to the top of HinTharGone pagoda for a unique perspective of Bago as well as a chance to learn more about the worship of nats as the temple is home to various nat shrines. [Overnight at the Hotel peacefully]

Day 04, Bago – Moe Yun Gyi Wetland – Hlawga National Park – Yangon  (By Car & Boat)

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with our friendly guide and head to the natural splendors of the Moe Yun Gyi Wetlands, not only an important migratory stop but also a feeding grounds for both migratory and millions of bird species. As a protected reserve directly on the East Asian-Australian flyway, Moe Yun Gyi is a vital shelter for waterfowl of many different varieties. Take a boat excursion through the wetlands and discover the buffalo bathing in the shallow water and see a vast number of birds. 

Thereafter, proceed to Hlawga National Park, was established with joint-funding by the UNDP and the government according to the nature conservation and natural park project from 1981-1982, safari area of the Hlawga National Park is 818 acres, the mini zoo has 62 acres, the buffer zone is 660 acres wide. Home of the 25 species of Mammals, 9 species of Reptiles, 192 species of Birds, 54 species of Amphibian, 103 species of Butterfly and 23 species of Fish. You can feed monkeys, deers, buffaloes and elephants along the park. Then a short visit at a small zoo onsite with some larger mammals. [Depending on your available time, you will have an opportunity to visit the Allied War Cemetery located close to Htaukkyan, the final resting place for over 27,000 allied soldiers.]  Then drive back to Yangon and overnight at the hotel peacefully. 

Day 05, Departure Yangon (By AM Flight) 

After breakfast at the hotel, meet with our driver and transfer to the Yangon International Airport for your flight back to your home country or your next travel destination. 

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Service Includes

• 04 nights’ accommodation at hotels (Twin/Double sharing basic) with Breakfast
• Transfer & sightseeing in private vehicles
• Private boat fees for Wetlands’ Lake Visit
• Elephant camp package
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking THROUGHOUT Guides
• Bottles of mineral water per person per day on car

Service Excludes