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Ava, Sagaing, Amarapura and Mingun day tour

Ava, Sagaing, Amarapura and Mingun Day Tour

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$55.00

Experience an organized, full-day tour to Ava, Sagaing, Amarapura, and famous Mingun villages by private car from Mandalay. Explore charming historical monuments, religious sites, traditional handicrafts, and lifestyle of the rural communities in Upper Myanmar (Burma) and get a clearer picture of Mandalay’s ancient past.

Who would love this tour?

Family, Friends, Couple, Senior,Solo
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Duration

10.5 hrs

Departure

8:00 am

Pickup Place

Hotel in Mandalay

Tour End

6:30 pm

Highlights

What to expect in Mingun, Sagaing, Ava, and Amarapura

  • Mingun, a place of diverse and unique localities.
  • Sagaing, topping of green hills crowned with white and gold pagodas marks and place of monasteries and nunneries.
  • Innwa, once known as Ava, surviving with its rich history, is a remarkable country site with ruins, monastic buildings, and stupas.
  • U Being bridge from Amarapura, famous for the world’s longest teak footbridge and local traditional weaving workshops nearby.

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Destinations in this tour

Pathodawgyi Paya, Mingun

Mingun

Bargayar Wooden Monastery, Innwa

Ava(Innwa)

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Sagaing

Itinerary

Morning Session 

Mingun – Sagaing

This morning at 08:00 you will be picked up from your hotel by our guide and private car. Then drive towards Sagaing by crossing a bridge over the Irrawaddy River and continue to Mingun village along the banks of the Irrawaddy River.  After a 1½ hour scenic drive along the riverside as a whole, you will arrive at Mingun village. Upon arrival in this village, the first monument that will attract your attention is the awe-inspiring Mingun Pahtodawgyi, an enormous stupa which would have been the biggest in the world if it was completed. Take some time to look around this magnificent site and then walk to the Mingun Bell, the world’s largest ringing bell, which is believed to weigh some 200,000 pounds. Then continue by foot to the white-washed Hsinphymae Pagoda with its notable architecture and history. A visit to Mingun’s unique pagodas and historical relics will surely be one of the highlights of your time in Mandalay.

After discovering Mingun return on the same way back to Sagaing for a tour of the three ancient royal capitals surrounding Mandalay: Sagaing, Ava, and Amarapura.

Sagaing is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar, and this is evident upon observing the hundreds of white and gold Stupas covering the green of Sagaing hill – a truly enthralling representation of the importance of religion in this country. Sagaing is also home to more than 3,000 monks and over 100 meditation centers.

Lunch will be enjoyed along the way (client’s own account), either in Sagaing or Ava, depending on your preference.

Afternoon Session

Ava-Amapura

Then drive towards Ava where you will take a short boat ride across the river and board a horse-cart for a leisurely ride around the capital city from the 14th to the 18th century. Stop off for visits to the remains of the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the famous Maenu’ brick monastery.

Later in the afternoon, visit Amarapura, the royal capital from 1783 until 1859. Highlights here include a visit to a traditional silk-weaving workshop and the world’s longest teak footbridge – U Bein Bridge, which crosses the shallow Taungthaman Lake. This is a fantastic place to take beautiful photos and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the bridge as the sunsets.

Optional activity: For a truly memorable sunset, take a short boat ride on Taungthaman Lake with a local boat driver (15000 Kyats per boat – maximum 2 passengers per boat).

Then at around 18:00, you will be taken back to your hotel in Mandalay.

include & exclude

What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the tour price.

 

  • Air-conditioned coach (from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Mandalay city area)
  • one bottle of water and towel
  • English Speaking Guide
  • The ferry boat, horse cart at Innwa
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the tour price.

 

  • Camera fees and personal expenses
  • Entrance fees and zone fees
  • Lunch is optional
  • Beverages

FAQ

What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

This tour can be cancelled up to 2 days (48 hrs) before the travel start date for a 90% refund and if you cancel less than 2 days before the travel start date or no-show there are no refunds. The Government Tax (5%) is non-refundable.

Does the entry fee include the price?

Usually, the Combo tickets (Zone fees/ Entrance fees) for this tour are not included in our price in case you already bought a Combo ticket before your tour. If so, we recommend you to bring your Combo ticket with you at all times during your visit (or) our guide will assist you to buy this.

Can I book this tour last minute?

We say yes, and but it is subject to availability.  We have set up the booking cut off time in 2 days and if you want to book less than 2 days please contact us via email (office@myanmarupperland.com). Then we can get back to you with the information to help you book the tour.

What do I need to bring with me to do this tour?

We suggest you carry slipper and something to protect from the sun and the dust. Shorts or sleeveless tops and shoes are not allowed to enter the place of Pagodas and Religious area.

I am a solo traveler, can I book this tour?

We operate this tour privately as we, MUL considered to the privacy of the travelers and not sharing with other travelers. But solo travellers can still book for this tour if you choose 2 pax in the booking. In a certain condition, you may also request for the (solo) price by email.

Is a vegetarian option available for this tour?

Yes, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

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