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exceptional frescoes dating from the they have developed specific techniques
thirteenth century. for navigation, fishing and agriculture.

Overnight in Bagan. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

D5 BAGAN–MOUNT POPA–BAGAN
(B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to the Golf of
Mount Popa. This 9-hole course is
certainly in poor condition but offers an
absolutely unforgettable setting.

Meanwhile… In the afternoon, stop at weaving villages,
For non-players, drive towards Mount Popa. floating gardens, Ngaphe Chaung
Visit this very ancient sanctuary, center of the
Burmese pilgrimage, perched on a rocky peak, monastery and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda.
is considered the home of the 37 guardian
spirits of the country, the “nats". There are 777 Overnight at Inle Lake.
steps to climb before arriving at the monastery
Lunch is at a local restaurant before the on the top, in the company of curious D7 INLE LAKE–SAGAR–INLE LAKE
transfer to the hotel. monkeys. (B/L)

The afternoon is dedicated to a first
exploration of Buddhist archaeological After breakfast, depart by motor-boat to
site of Bagan. Discover the main Sagar, in the heart of the Shan State.
monuments of Old Bagan: the Royal Along the journey, the boat passes several
Palace ruins, Tharabar Gate, Ananda lake villages, including those of the Shan,
Temple, a Burmese architecture Pa-O and Intha minorities. Observe the
masterpiece with four huge Buddha life style of its inhabitants and the unique
statues and Ananda Okkyaung, one of the style of fishermen rowing the boat by
last brick monasteries. standing and rolling one leg around the
Lunch will be at the Popa Mountain paddle while holding their cone shape
Overnight in Bagan. fishing basket.
Resort with a beautiful view on the rocky
D4 BAGAN (B/L) peak and Bagan’s countryside. Stop at the Taung Toe Village where one
can see several 16th century pagodas.
Drive back in the afternoon for a lovely Arrive in Sagar after 4 hours cruise, a
After breakfast, players will drive to the horse cart ride (around 1h30) to enjoy the forgotten archaeological site, on the
Bagan Golf Club. Located among the fabulous view from the top of a pagoda. south of Inle Lake. Sagar was flooded in
archaeological site this 18-hole course Return to hotel late in the afternoon. the middle of the 20 century. The
th
will offer unforgettable memories despite impressive remains of a majestic past are
of the poor conditions of some greens. Overnight in Bagan. nestled in the hills or buried under water:

The landscape is simply unique. stupas, temples and pagodas taken over
D6 BAGAN–NYAUNG U/HEHO–INLE by wilderness are prisoners of time and
Meanwhile… LAKE (B/L) vegetation.
For non-players, transfer to New Bagan, at the
south of the site, to visit a lacquer workshop: After breakfast, transfer to Nyaung U Lunch is during excursion.
learn about the ancient art of making this airport for the flight to Heho. Overnight in Inle Lake.
traditional specialty of Bagan. Welcome upon arrival by the local guide
and transfer (approximately 1h) to Note: The complete duration of this excursion
In the afternoon, exploration continues in Nyaung Shwe village. Walk through this is 8 hours.
the sumptuous Bagan site, an amazing lively village before visiting Shwe Yan Pyay
open-air museum. monastery. D8 INLE LAKE–HEHO/YANGON (B/L)
First stop at Min Nan Thu village and visit Late in the morning board on a local
Tayokepyay and Nandamanya temples motor boat and cruise among lakeside
and then Thone Zu pagoda. Although villages to observe the Intha’s lifestyle:
damaged these buildings are rich with

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