MYANMAR ADVENTURE, FIELD TREK SCHOOL TOUR
Myanmar is emerging from decades of isolation, and as such, offers a unique opportunity for students to discover a country that remains untouched by western influence, and still has strong ties to its traditional cultural roots. Myanmar school tours will benefit students across all fields of study, from Yangon with its charming colonial architecture, and Bagan for ancient archeology (Bagan is notably home to 2,200 sacred temples remaining from the 13th century). Students will have the opportunity to take kayaking and hiking excursions, as well as make a pilgrimage the country’s most sacred site. An educational tour in Myanmar offers insight into Burmese culture and society while learning about the historical context of the country, and taking in awe-inspiring sights.
Trip code : MSC9173
Duration : 9 days
Destination : Myanmar
Travel Dates : As required
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Learn about the Burmese history, culture and traditions
- Learn about different minorities
- Engage in studies of society and environment
- Enhance perspectives, develop appreciation for diversity and differences
- Develop communication skills within peers and in a foreign environment
- Discover a world more beautiful, diverse and colorful than any textbook could ever portray
- Develop skills for students through a meaningful overseas experience
HIGHLIGHT
- Historical sightseeing in Yangon, including the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda
- Make your way to Kyaiktiyo (Golden Rock), the country’s major pilgrimage and most sacred site.
- Visit a palm tree workshop - learn about collecting toddy (the juice of the palm tree) used for making liquor, molasses and oil
- Visit the ancient city of Bagan, most famous for 2,200 sacred temples
- Visit Inle Lake for a silk weaving workshop; observe the whole process, from the harvesting of the raw material, right through to the finished product
On arrival at the airport, your group will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon we set off for a tour of Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon. Our guided tour includes a visit to the massive reclining Buddha at Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda; the peaceful Kandawgyi Park with its glittering royal barge, and the impressive sacred Shwedagon Pagoda.
Tonight, your group will enjoy a welcome dinner to celebrate the first night in Myanmar.
Overnight in Yangon.
This morning your group will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Bagan. On arrival in Bagan your group will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon we will set off on a fascinating city tour to discover Bagan, the royal capital from the 11th to 13th Century and has huge historical and cultural values. Theravada Buddhism flourished during this time and it is said that more than 4000 religious monuments were built. Beside the architectural richness of the area, the intricate decorative stuccos and murals found on these stunning buildings are works of art in themselves. Students will visit many remarkable temples and pagodas in the city and will be immersed in the history of this amazing city!
Overnight in Bagan.
Today we discover the temples of Bagan on a biking adventure. We leave the busy roads behind and venture along dirt tracks, on the way to the temples. Along the way we visit famous monuments like Shwesandaw, Ananda and Shwezigon Pagodas as well as many hidden gems of the ancient land of Bagan.
As well as seeing the beautiful temples students will ride through the countryside and villages and discover the traditions and lifestyles of the local people and witness the local people going about their daily lives.
Overnight in Bagan.
This morning we leave Bagan and take a scenic drive to Kalaw.
Along the way we stop at Mt Popa to visit the sacred Buddhist temple which sits on top of Mount Popa. Students can climb the 777 steps to the gilded shrine, and will have time to explore the Mother Spirit of Popa Nat Shrine. As you can imagine the views from the top are breathtaking.
After we visit a palm plantation where students will learn about the harvesting and processing of palm products such as liquor, molasses and oil.
Overnight in Kalaw.
Today will be spent trekking the Shan Hills. Students will trek through pine forests and villages and learn about how the local people and how they grow rice, ginger, pear, avocado and bananas.
We stop to explore a fascinating limestone cave with Buddha Images and meet the local people as we walk deep into the countryside.This trek will be an adventure, full of beautiful scenery and enlightening experiences and will provide an insight into the culture and history of the local people.
Overnight in Kalaw.
Today we leave Kalaw for Inle lake. Trekking around Inle Lake is a special and unique experience, you seldom get to have while traveling.
Students will trek through local tribe villages and along the way they will meet the local people and see how they live. It is like traveling back in time. We stop to visit a silk weaving work shop, where students can observe the process of how they harvest the raw material right through to the finished products and see the locals working the farms with their water buffalo.
Overnight on Inle Lake.
Today will be spent exploring the spectacular Inle Lake on this unique adventure experience. Students will be immersed in the nature, birds, and the lifestyle of the locals and as they paddle on the lake and down narrow creeks and pass by villages, floating farms and the lake surrounded by the mountains.
The final stop is at a beautiful monastery, where students can gain a deeper understanding of the lives of the monks and the religious beliefs of the local devotees.
Overnight on Inle Lake.
This morning we transfer your group to the airport for a short flight to Yangon. End of our services.
FIRST-CLASS SERVICE
- 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
- Medical kit
- Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide
- Assistance with project coordination for community project/services or mission/immersion trips
- Destination and trip Information Packs
- A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel
VISAS
- Myanmar Visa
ACCOMMODATION
- Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 3 or 4- star accommodation in a central location or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness.
- We guarantee that students will be located together within the same area in hotels
FLIGHTS
- All domestic flight during the tour with full-service airlines (where possible)
- Yangon - Bagan
- Inle Lake - Yangon
- All flights in Economy Class with luggage allowance
SIGHTSEEING
- Entrance fees at monuments
- Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary :
- Yangon City tour
- Bagan Temple & Cycling tour
- Mt Popa & Kalaw exploration tour
- Trekking in Shan Hills
- Trekking to Inle Lake
- Kayaking in Inle Lake
- All local government fees & tax
TRANSPORTATION
- Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All touring in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Locally based professional drivers
TOUR GUIDE & TOUR LEADER
- English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to life
- On top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced Local Tour Director. He or she will oversee the entire journey, accompany your group every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way you’ll never forget.
MEALS
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner
- A Unique & Varied Dining Experience
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner)
Please contact us on +61 8 7226-1898 or 1300 739 652 for the price.
Price depends on the below:
- Projects your group would like to participate
- Desired outcome/Learning objectives for students
- Accommodation level
- Travel date
- Group Size
- Duration of the tour
- Sightseeing
Your Myanmar visa is included in our tour and we act on your behalf to apply for the visas, all necessary documents relating to your visa application will have to be provided to us at least 90 days before your departure. If you fail to provide the necessary documents before 90 days prior to your departure, we will not be held liable for your visa application.
The visa fee included in our tour is not refundable in any circumstances.
Important Note:
- All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and most countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine‐readable passport.
- If you provide all necessary documents relating to your visa application in less than 90 day before departure, an additional fee of $120 per person will incur.
- It is your sole responsibility for any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not satisfying the requirements of those authorities
- Travellers might need to present the visas at multiple checkpoints and may be refused to fly out of their countries, if the visa documents cannot be presented. If such an event occurs, we won’t be liable, and the travellers will be deemed as “no-show”. Please check our term and condition for a ‘’No-show” penalty.
