WELLNESS STAY IN MYANMAR

Myanmar - Burma, discover this 10-day trip

Trip Description

Useful information: Explore ancient Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the legendary Shwedagon Pagoda, enjoy spa treatments and numerous meditation/yoga sessions in off-the-beaten-path destinations. Relax in luxury hotels and on a traditional boat for a 3-day cruise along the Irrawaddy River. Accommodation: 3*+/4* boutique hotels and an elegant cruise on a traditional boat. The stay begins and ends in Yangon. English-speaking guides. THE PRICE INCLUDES: Rates indicated based on 2 people Ground transportation with air-conditioned vehicle Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary Meals indicated in the itinerary Activities and excursions indicated in the itinerary Local English-speaking guides Domestic flights Yangon/Heho, Heho/Bagan THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: International airfare Myanmar visa fees Drinks during meals Travel insurance Tips for all services Personal expenses

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1
YANGON
Arrival at Yangon airport. 60-minute body massage. Check-in and relaxation at the hotel. In the late afternoon, visit the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Southeast Asia. Dinner. Overnight at Rose Garden Hotel**** (Superior).
day 2
YANGON - HEHO - PHAYATAUNG
Morning flight to Heho. Transfer by car to Samkar and discovery of the impressive stupas, temples, and pagodas, overrun by wild nature, prisoners of time and vegetation. Lunch. Enjoy the serenity of the lake by bamboo rafting through the floating villages of the lake. Continue to the village of Phayartaung. Short evening meditation. Dinner and overnight at the Inle Sanctuary hotel**** (ROH).
day 3
PHAYARTAUNG
Morning yoga session, including meditation. Relaxation at the hotel. Lunch. Immerse yourself in our local culture by walking around and meeting different ethnic groups: Pa-O village, Shan village, and Inntha village. You will be able to see pagodas, traditional hand weaving, handmade jewelry, and hot springs. Dinner and overnight at Inle Sanctuary Hotel**** (ROH).
day 4
PHAYARTAUNG
5-day visit to the markets (according to the rotation), then cooking class on the hotel terrace. You will learn more about Pa-Oh cuisine. Lunch. Relax at your hotel. Traditional body massage. Sunset meditation and yoga session. Dinner and overnight at the Inle Sanctuary Hotel**** (ROH).
day 5
PHAYARTAUNG - HEHO - BAGAN
Yoga and meditation session. At 10:30 am, food donation at the village monastery. The monks will arrive in a line on the red carpet in front of the monastery and you will serve them rice in their alms bowls. The monks will thank you with a blessing of wishes for health and happiness. Transfer to Heho and flight to Nyaung Oo (Bagan). Dinner and overnight at Villa Bagan Hotel*** (Superior).
day 6
BAGAN
Visit of the famous Shwezigon pagoda and the Ananda temples. Vegetarian lunch at the Sarky restaurant. At the end of the afternoon, you will attend sunset meditation at the monastery. Dinner and overnight at Villa Bagan Hotel*** (Superior).
day 7
BAGAN - POPA
Travel by car to Popa, an extinct volcano that rises to over 1,500 meters. Visit the popular pilgrimage site where locals gather to worship the spirits called "nats". You will climb 777 steps and be greeted by magnificent views of the Myingyan plain. Lunch. Relax at the hotel pool. Sunset meditation session. Dinner and overnight at the Popa Mountain Hotel **** (Deluxe).
day 8
POPA - MANDALAY - BOARDING FOR A CRUISE
Travel by road to Mandalay. Check-in and boarding at 4:00 pm. The boat then slowly sails up to the ancient city of Mingun. Yoga session on the upper deck, aperitif and sunset on the river. Enjoy your dinner with local flavors and spend the night on board, near Mingun. Overnight on board the RV Mingun **** (ROH cabin).
day 9
CRUISE AROUND MANDALAY
Morning meditation on the Sun Deck. Wake up to the magnificent view of the ancient Mingun temple with a traditional Burmese breakfast. Visit Mingun with Pondawphaya, Settawya, the Pahtodawgyi pagodas, and the legendary Mingun Bell, one of the largest intact bells in the world. Around 11:00 am, return on board and sail towards Ava. Lunch will be served while cruising along the Ayarwaddy. At 3:00 pm, you can visit Ava Island by horse-drawn carriage, with stops at the famous Bagaya Kyaung and Me Nu Oak Kyaung monasteries. After a long day of exciting visits, relax as we sail upstream towards Sagaing for an exclusive barbecue dinner on a sandy beach, facing the hilltops dotted with white and golden pagodas. The night will be on board. Overnight on board the RV Mingun **** (ROH cabin).
day 10
PILA KYUN ISLAND - KAWTHAUNG - RANONG - PHUKET
Morning meditation / yoga in the sun. Breakfast on board, while returning to Mandalay to disembark at 10:00. Transfer to the airport for the international flight.