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GOLF IMMERSION IN MYANMAR

9 days / 8 nights

D1 YANGON (D) Welcome upon arrival by the local guide.
Stroll through the lively market of Nyaung
Upon arrival, welcome by the local guide U. Then visit Shwezigon Pagoda and its
at Yangon airport, transfer and check-in at elegant and golden stupa which became
a model for all other stupas built in
the hotel.
Myanmar. Once at the pagoda,
Note: Rooms are available from 2pm. participate in an almost daily ritual in the
Burmese’s lives: offerings. Some fruits
A short orientation tour is arranged to and incense are enough
to pay homage to Buddha near the main
have a glimpse of the unique charm of the Meanwhile…
After breakfast, stroll through a local market to stupa.
capital. Walk in the colonial area to discover several herbs, roots, bark and leaves
discover its ancient buildings: the old post which represent the most important
office, the famous Strand hotel and component of the traditional Burmese
Yangon’s harbour. pharmacopoeia. The locals believe strongly in
In the evening, transfer to “Tha In Thar” the virtues of plants to cure the ills of daily life.
restaurant to taste a medley of ethnic Then visit Chauk Htet Gyi and Sule Pagodas,
dishes from around the country. the Chinese and Indian quarters.
Myanmar is rich with more than 130
ethnic minorities each having some The day ends by the majestic Shwedagon
culinary specialties. Pagoda, with its golden dome dominating
the skyline of the city. The site is
Overnight in Yangon. considered as one of the most important
pilgrimage sites in South-East Asia.
D2 YANGON (B/L)
Overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast players will discover the D3 YANGON/NYAUNG U–BAGAN
Pun Hlaing Golf, a magnificent 18-hole
course designed by Garry Player. Tee off at (B/L)
around 10.00 (the course is closed on
Mondays). Possibility to change on spot
before the transfer and return to the city
centre.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Early morning, after breakfast, transfer to
Yangon airport for the flight to Nyaung U.

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