Take a peek into one of the world’s greatest cultures. Join insightful introductory tours in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake. Then enjoy free time to take in the fascinating history and unique traditions that make Myanmar so special.
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, you will be welcomed by our travel representative and transferred to your hotel. Today our sightseeing tour beautiful Kandawgyi Lake, Botataung Pagoda, which is hollow and through which you can walk and see many ancient relics and artifacts and Yangon downtown area and from there we walk along the Pansodan street which has many large colonial buildings which are still in use. It is also interesting to see the sidewalk markets including those selling old books and magazines dated from the 1960’s up to the present.
And then we will go to Wahdan jetty where we can see the boats come from the Delta and see many goods loaded and unloaded. The hustle and bustle of the people and the ships create a very colorful experience. Finish our tour with a visit to the awe-inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda which towers over all of Yangon. It is perhaps the most beautiful pagoda complex in all of Asia and is one sight that no visitor to Myanmar should miss.
Overnight in Yangon
In the morning we will transfer to Yangon airport for your flight to Heho. After arrival at Heho airport we will transfer to Nyaung Shwe jetty and begin a sightseeing tour on a long-tail boat on Inle Lake, visiting silk weaving and lotus industries in Inn Paw Kone Village before stopping in Nanpan to witness work at a Cheroot (Myanmar Cigar) factory.
And then continue our visit to the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda, which is the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. It houses five ancient images of the Buddha that are completely covered in golf leaf.
Overnight in Inle
Travel to Indein to observe a 17th century Pagoda complex and visit the small communities alongside the lake’s edge. On the way, we will see some of the lake’s famous floating gardens and visit a number of souvenir shops.
Overnight in Inle
In the morning, transfer to Heho Airport for your flight to Mandalay. Mandalay was the final capital of then-Burma’s Konbaung Dynasty until its decline in 1885 at the hands of the British and is regarded today as Myanmar’s capital of culture.
Upon arrive at Mandalay; we visit the sightseeing tour of Mandalay includes the highly revered Mahamuni Pagoda; a gold leaf hammering craft shop, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned as the World's largest book for its 729 stone slabs containing the entire Buddhist scriptures, and if time permits Mandalay Hill for a view over the city and Ayeyarwaddy River.
Overnight in Mandalay
In the morning, we visit another ancient capital close to Mandalay, Inwa. The town was founded in 1364 and was the royal capital on and off for 400 years. Highlights include the ‘leaning tower of Ava’, Maha Aungmye Bonzan and the teakwood monastery of Bagaya Kyaung.
In the evening we will visit Amarapura and where you will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful sunset and you may walk across the beautiful and unique U Bein Bridge, the longest teak bridge in the world.
Overnight in Mandalay
In the morning, we will drive to Pyin Oo Lwin which is 42 miles away from Mandalay (about a one and a half hours drive) and was a former British Hill Station. The town was originally renamed Maymyo after British Colonel May who established the towns beautiful botanical gardens built by Turkish prisoners of war during WWI.
The sightseeing highlights of Pyin U Lwin include Purcell Tower, which was a present from Queen Victoria; the morning vegetable market; the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Botanical Garden; Naung Kan Gyi Paya where you can see a panoramic view of the town.
Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin
After Breakfast, check out at hotel and then we will drive from Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalay. Arrive Mandalay and enjoy your free time at hotel or explore on your own.
Overnight in Mandalay
Transfer to the Mandalay's Jetty at 6:00 am for boat cruise down the mighty Irrawaddy River to Bagan, arriving in time for dinner. On the way you will have the chance to relax and take in the slow pace of riverside life, including a local village visit.
Remark: Alliance Myanmar cruise is available on their schedule departure and once its cancel; we will use alternative Cruise (without stop over at the village)
(Lunch on boat)
Overnight in Bagan
After breakfast, we will enjoy a Bagan Archaeological Tour which takes in famous sites including Damayarzaka Pagoda, Shweugyi and Thabyinnyu. Other highlights include Shwesandaw, for its panoramic view of the temples, the mural paintings at Gubyukggyi and Abeyadana Temple, which is famed for its mural paintings about Mahayana Buddhism.
In the afternoon we visit a lacquer ware shop to learn about this unique art, which Bagan is famous for, is carried out before enjoying Bagan’s famous sunset at the best place, that selected by your guide.
Overnight in Bagan
Transfer from your domestic airport to Thandwe for Ngapali Beach. Relax and enjoy free time on the beach’s golden shores. Options include a visit to a local fishing village or a walk around the local town.
Overnight in Ngapali Beach
Relax and enjoy free time on the beach’s golden shores. (No vehicle / No guide)
Overnight in Ngapali Beach
Transfer to Thandwe airport for your flight to Yangon. Rest up or enjoy more sightseeing around the city, where you can try some sweet Laphaye (Myanmar tea) at one of the many downtown teashops. Pair it with some fresh ee char kway, a deep fried dough snack to be really naughty and then walk it off with a shopping trip for some last minute presents at the famous Bogyoke (Stott) Market or one of Yangon's social enterprises, which put their profits back into local communities and focus on professional training for the underprivileged.
Overnight in Yangon
Transfer to airport for departure from Myanmar.
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