Photography Workshop in Myanmar - Oct 27-Nov 6, 2011
Travel to one of the world’s most photogenic places, meet its friendly people and improve your photography skills along the way! This tour combines culture, history, art and architecture with photography workshops and peer reviews. For all levels of photographers who want to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bagan, Myanmar; Bangkok, Thailand; Mandalay, Myanmar; Yangon, Myanmar
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $3395 to $3980 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (21 - 24)
Adults (25 - 29)
Adults (30 - 39)
Adults (40 - 64)
Seniors (65+)
Adventure-seeker, Eco-friendly
Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Travel to one of the world’s most photogenic places, meet its friendly people and improve your photography skills along the way! This tour combines culture, history, art and architecture with photography workshops and peer reviews. For all levels of photographers who want to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1, Oct 27 - Bangkok
Hotel
Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at airport hotel. Overnight Bangkok.
Day 2, Oct 28 - Yangon
International Flight
Early morning flight from Bangkok to Yangon (Rangoon).
Historical and Educational Tours
Experience life on the outskirts of the city with a ride on a local train. This afternoon, visit the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda, the icon of Myanmar. Overnight Yangon. (Includes: B, L, D)
Day 3, Oct 29 - Bagan
Domestic Flight
Morning flight to Bagan.
Historical and Educational Tours
Visit a traditional lacquerware workshop and explore the incredible temples of ancient Bagan. Overnight Bagan. (Includes: B, L, D)
Day 4, Oct 30 - Bagan
Ballooning
Optional: Experience sunrise over the plains of Bagan from a hot-air balloon! Additional $310 per person subject to change).
Historical and Educational Tours
Visit a monastery to meet school children. Go off the beaten path to the villages of Myinkaba and Minnanthu. Explore temples and see exquisite cave murals.
Sightseeing
This evening, cruise down the Ayeyarwady River and enjoy a private cocktail party on a sandbar! Overnight Bagan. Includes: (B, L, cocktail party).
Day 5, Oct 31 - Mandalay
Private Car Service
Enjoy a scenic ride from Bagan to Mandalay, stopping at local villages to learn more about Burmese life and culture.
Historical and Educational Tours
This afternoon, join us for a photography review session and then we'll enjoy sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight Mandalay. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 6, Nov 1 - Mandalay
Historical and Educational Tours
Visit Mahamuni and Kuthodaw Pagodas, and watch artisans at work in traditional handicraft workshops. Evening trip the local night market. Overnight Mandalay. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 7, Nov 2 - Mandalay
Historical and Educational Tours
Witness the monks collecting morning alms at Mahagandayon Monastery. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to see the Bagaya Monastery and the old Royal Palace. Visit Sagaing Hill, the religious center of Myanmar. Return to Amarapura for sunset over the the 200-year-old teak U-Bein Bridge. Overnight Mandalay. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 8, Nov 3 -
Historical and Educational Tours
Fly to Heho then drive to Nyaung Shwe. Cruise Inle Lake in a private motorboat passing villages, gardens and fishermen at work. Visit a monastery and local craftsmen on the lake. Overnight Inle Lake. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 9, Nov 4 -
Historical and Educational Tours
Visit a fascinating local hill-tribe trading market. Go to InDein village, walk by a local school and wander through ancient stupas in Alaung Sitthou. Overnight Yangon. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 10, Nov 5 - Yangon
Historical and Educational Tours
Return to Yangon by water, land & air. Visit Chinatown, Gem Street and Scott’s Market for last-minute souvenirs. Return to Shwe Dagon Pagoda this evening. Overnight Yangon. (Includes: B, L, D).
Day 11, Nov 6 - Yangon
International Flight
Transfer to airport for return flight to Bangkok. (Includes: B).
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