Golf is a popular sport in Myanmar
The best time for golf tours are from October to
May. Yangon and central Myanmar (Mandalay and Bagan)
for all year round. Myanmar (Burma) anglicized since
1824; there is a long history in golf. The first
golf course in Myanmar is located in the town of
Thayetmyo about 225 mile from Yangon. British established
Thayet Century Golf Club in 1887. The member of Thayet
Golf club is affiliated to Royal St. Andrews Golf
Club (Scotland) as an honorary guest.
Today there are 70 golf courses all over the country
from Myitkyina in far north Myanmar to the
southernmost town of Kawthaung (formerly Victoria
Point). Among the golf courses.
As most of the best golf courses in Myanmar are
located around the capital city and some major
tourist sites of Bagan as Bagan Golf Resort,
Mandalay, Taunggyi, Kyaingtong and Lashio, there are
enormous potentials for Golf holidays.
Moreover, the expenses like green fees, caddie fees
and other service charges are relatively cheap
compared with the neighboring countries.
It is golden opportunity for those who wish to play
golf in exotic courses, besides an experience of
un-spoilt natural beauty and to enjoy a simple
hospitality of Myanmar people.
Please contact to Mr. Myatt Khaing, Founder of MT & K Tours for further
information, as he is a Rules Official of Myanmar Golf Federation as well.
Golf Itinerary
This tour is specially tailored for those who is interested
both in game of golf combine with culture attractions. The tour include beautiful landscapes and cultural heritages
that will attract golfers who come to play a game of golf. Most of golf course are close to
beautiful historical sites, for example
in Bagan. And also in most famous tour sites in Myanmar such as Yangon, Mandalay
and Inle Lake, where most of international tourists visit all year round.
Golf in Myanmar
Duration - 10 days 9 nights
Destination - Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Taungyi
Best time - All year round
Day 1 - Yangon on arrival
Welcome you at Yangon airport on arrival. Transfer to hotel. Strolling
in downtown of Yangon in the evening. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2 - Yangon golf club
After breakfast transfer to Yangon Golf club opened in 1909. Play a 18 round of
golf at Rangoon Golf club one-time course hosted for Myanmar Open Golf Tournaments,
sponsored by Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar in 2000. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3 Yangon - Bagan
Fly to Bagan and settle into Bagan hotel, before
taking a trip around the city by river to see some
of its famous temples and stupas, including
Shwezigon stupa, Gubyaukkyi temple, Lawkahtaikpan
temple, Ananda temple and the massive Dhammayangyi
temple.
About 3 pm, a 9 holes round of golf at Bagan Golf
club.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 4 - Bagan golf resort
Early breakfast, followed by a 18 round of golf
at Bagan Golf club, opened 1996 and host of
International London Golf Tournaments. This golf
course is especially beautiful located right in the
heart of Old Bagan with its century old pagodas and
temples.
Sunset from a temple in the evening. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 5 - Bagan - Mandalay
Fly to Mandalay and arrive at the Hotel, allowing
time to see the sights of the town, which include
Sagaing with its beautiful pagodas, the famous
Mahamuni Buddha image and Mandalay hill with its
pagodas. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 6 - Mandalay
This morning will go to Mandalay YeDaKon Taung golf club for
18 round of golf.
Free and leisure after golf. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 7 - Mandalay - Taungyi
Fly to Heho with morning flight. Transfer to
Nyaungshwe and Inle lake sightseeing by boat.
Overnight at AyeThaYar golf resort. Overnight in Taunggyi.
Day 8 - AyeThaYar golf club
Play a 18 round of golf at AyeThaYar Golf club where one of Myanmar Professional
Golf Tournaments is taken place every year. Golf
course is located in 3000 above sea that give fine
weather all year round. Overnight at AyeThaYar golf resort. Overnight in
Taunggyi.
Day 9 - Back to Yangon
Fly back to Yangon with morning flight. The last
golf at Pan Hlaing golf course in the afternoon,
newly opened and the best condition of course in Myanmar,
enjoy your experience there. 2009 and 2010 Myanmar Master Golf Tournament,
sponsored by Air Bagan, was held in this course. Myanmar Open Golf Tournament
will be held in April 8 to 11, 2010. Overnight in
Yangon.
Day 10 - Departure
Visit a main market of Yangon if your departure
flight is in afternoon.
Transfer to airport for departure.
Price in US$ per person in a group of;
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-7 pax |
8-14 pax |
15-20 pax |
| 2115 |
1350 |
1215 |
1115 |
1065 |
980 |
|
Extra Single Room Supplement is US$
310 |
Included in the price are;
Daily breakfast.
All entrance fees.
Local Tour guide.
Domestic air tickets.
Shared accommodation.
All transfers and sightseeing by car & boat.
Taxes and services.
Not include in the price are;
Lunch and dinner.
Tips to guide and drivers.
International Airport departure tax.
Above services shall be tailored in accord with your choice.
