From Mandalay: Full Day Excursion to Sagaing, Innwa, Amarapura

Mandalay, Myanmar
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Overview
Duration
10h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Excursion to 3 Ancient Capitals nearby Mandalay: Sagaing, with numerous Buddhist monasteries, Innwa (Ava), an ancient imperial capital from 14th to 19th centuries and Amarapura, the capital of Myanmar twice in (1783–1821 and 1842–1859).

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exploring Sagaing Hills for numerous pagodas, monasteries and nunneries to learn daily life of Buddhist Nuns,
  • Visit to Innwa (Ava) includes, Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery (or) Mei Nu Oke Kyaung (a brick stucco monastery) built by Nanmadaw Mei Nu, the chief queen of Bagyidaw, for her royal abbot U Bok in 1822.
  • Bargaya Kyaung (or) Bame Kyaung, built in 1834, the entire monastery is supported by 267 teak posts (the largest measures 60 ft in height and 9 ft in circumference)
  • Nanmyint Watch Tower – A remnant of the palace built by King Bagyidaw, at the center of old Innwa,
  • A visit to Amarapura to take a stroll and have a nice photo stop at U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge nearly 200-years-old.
What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.. This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.

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What's included
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Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water . Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in the description (Innwa & Sagaing). Lunch at local restaurant. Ferry boat to Innwa (Ava) & Horse cart in Innwa (Ava)
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What's not included
excluded-items
Hotel accommodation, Mandalay Zone Fee (MMK 10,000). Tips for your guide and driver (USD 8 for guide and USD 3 for driver). Camera Fee (MMK 1,000), Travel insurance (MMK 10,000)
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Real Treasure Travels Tours
Meeting Point

Pick-up from your hotel in Mandalay City area. Please advise your hotel's name.

Drop-off at your hotel in Mandalay City area.