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
Thayet 225 mile from Yangon. British established
Thayet golf course in 1887. The member of Thayet
Golf club is affiliated to Royal St. Andrews Golf
Club (Scotland) as an honorary guest.
Today there are 68 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, Kyaington 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 for further information,
as he is an amateur golfer.
Golf Itinerary
This tour is specially tailored for those interested
both in golf sports and in culture. The tour
combines beautiful landscapes and cultural heritages
and will attract golfers with beautiful 18
hole-courses close to historical sites, for example
in Bagan. They also can play 18 holes in Yangon Golf
Club, where International Tournaments are held.
Tour name - Golf in Myanmar
Duration - 10 days 9 nights
Destination - Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Taungyi
Availability - All year round
Day 1 - Yangon
Welcome you at Yangon airport on arrival. Strolling
in downtown of Yangon in the evening.
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, host of International London Golf Tournaments.
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.
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.
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.
Day 6 - Mandalay
This morning will go to Mandalay hill golf club for
18 round of golf.
Free in leisure after golf.
Day 7 - Mandalay - Taungyi
Fly to Heho with morning flight. Transfer to
Nyaungshwe and Inle lake sightseeing by boat.
Overnight at AyeThaYar golf resort.
Day 8 - AyeThaYar golf club
Play a 18 round of golf at AyeThaYar Golf club, host
of International London Golf Tournaments. Golf
course is located in 3000 above sea that give fine
weather all year round.
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 or the expensive one,
better experience it.
Day 10 Departure
Visit a main market of Yangon if your departure
flight is in afternoon.
Transfer to airport for departure.
What is included in this trip?
Accommodation with Breakfast.
All transfer, sightseeing and visit as per itinerary
All transportation in best local mini-bus/bus
All domestic flights
All entrance & zone fees, green fees + caddie fees as mention golf club,
Porterage only at the airports
English speaking guides through your tour.
