CAPTIVATING MYANMAR
Capturing the essence and mysteries of Myanmar, this journey offers an unforgettable discovery of a once-hidden gem in Southeast Asia. From the vibrant colonial facades and golden temples of Yangon to the awe-inspiring sunset over the ancient plains of Bagan, each destination reveals a different facet of the country's charm. Enjoy fine Burmese cuisine with a cultural show, stroll across the world’s longest teak bridge in Mandalay, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Inle Lake, home to the unique Intha people and one of Myanmar’s most photogenic landscapes.
DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL – BRIEF CITY TOUR (-/-/D)
Mingalabar! Up on arrival at Yangon International airport, our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. After refreshment, enjoy guided city tour to discovery the most highlights of busting formal capital Yangon.
Start with the visit to Sule Pagoda which is believed to enshrine a strand of hair of the Buddha & the nearby City Hall & Mahabandoola Park with Independent Monument. From Sule Pagoda, we embark on an orientation walk to Chinese Town, covering exotic streets of Yangon downtown and British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings.
Late afternoon, visit Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon which dominates the sky with golden flash, giant spires and holy relics.
Enjoy welcome dinner at Karaweik Palace, overlooking to the Royal Lake. The dinner is served with fine Burmese food and amazing cultural show.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Distance:
- Yangon Airport – Yangon Center: 7,5 miles → 25 minute driving transfer
- Yangon Center – Sule Pagoda: 6,1 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
DAY 2: YANGON – FLY TO HEHO – INLE LAKE (B/-/-)
Leave Yangon for a morning flight to Heho. Upon arrival, meet our guide and driver for a short transfer to Naung Shwe Town, the gateway to Inle Lake. Visit ancient Shwe Yan Pyay monastery, an interesting teak monastery famous for its oval windows and richly decorated mosaics walls before boarding the boat to explore Inle Lake. Our sightseeing tour start with Phaungdawoo Pagoda, famed for its richly gilded five small Buddha images, also is believed the holiest in Inle Lake. Our next visit is Ngaphechaung monastery, known as jumping cat pagoda. As you travel further to Nam Pan village; cotton and lotus weaving factory, cigar making houses will impress you with a sense of traditional Intha life.
Overnight at hotel in Inle Lake.
Distance:
- Heho Airport – Heho Center: 3,2 miles → 7 minute driving transfer
- Heho Center – Inle Lake: 6,5 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
- Phaungdawoo Pagoda – Ngaphechaung: 18 miles → 30 minute driving transfer
DAY 3: INLE LAKE DISCOVERY (B/-/-)
This morning, you will visit the 5 days market which is hold in different villages surround the lake. This is definitely a fascinating place to enjoy the scene of local tribes in their colorful clothes and exotic market atmosphere.
The boat will then take you to beautiful temple of Indein, located on the hill overlooking the lake. It will be definitely relaxing to walk along the corridor and enjoy the giant columns which have been left to the nature for centuries.
Back to your hotel mid-afternoon and rest of the time is at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Inle Lake.
DAY 4: INLE LAKE – HEHO. FLY TO MANDALAY – SAGAING – INWA – UBEIN BRIDGE (B/-/-)
Known as the hub of Buddhism in Myanmar, Mandalay is a realm of stupas, monks and monastery. The most fascinating visit will be the time to behold the monks doing their worship and having meals.
Take a short the morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, meet our tour guide and head to Sagaing, Here, you will discover the monk education, visit Budda Cave, Uminthonze Pagoda, Sunooponnyashin Pagoda and enjoy the panoramic view of Mandalay.
We then cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava), situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Once a royal capital, Inwa is now a quiet rural oasis. Enjoy a horse cart ride around the peaceful countryside, visiting Bagaya Kyaung, a beautiful teak wood monastery, Maha Aungmyay Bonzan Kyaung, and Nan Myint tower.
End of the day, walk over Ubein Wooden Bridge, the longest teakwood of its type & enjoy great sunset view here.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Distance:
- Inle Lake – Heho: 6,5 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
- Heho Center – Heho Airport: 3,2 miles → 7 minute driving transfer
DAY 5: MINGUN – MANDALAY CITY – FLY TO BAGAN (B/-/-)
Drive to Mandalay pier, embarking on a private boat upstream to visit Mingun, famed for its huge and incomplete Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, Mingun Bell the 90 tons ringing bell and the white temple Hsinbyume.
In the afternoon, visit Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite wood carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda – known as the world’s biggest book and some handicraft workshops of gold leaf beating & silk weaving.
Late afternoon, fly to Bagan.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Distance:
- Mandalay Center – Mingun: 25 miles → 1 hour driving transfer
- Mingun – Shwenandaw Monastery: 30 miles → 1,5 hours driving transfer
DAY 6: BAGAN SIGHTSEEING (B/-/-)
Spend the whole day exploring Bagan where over 3,000 ancient temples blossom from the countryside.
Start our sightseeing today with the visit to lively & colorful market of Naung U. Our first temple visit is to Shwezigon Pagoda, which is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Continue to Htilominlo Temple, Ananda Temple, housing four standing Buddha and then to Sulamani Temple.
This afternoon, enjoy the exotic horse cart to one of the biggest temple in Bagan: Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby. The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view over Bagan.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
DAY 7: BAGAN – SALAY – BAGAN – FLY TO YANGON (B/-/-)
After breakfast, set out for a scenic drive Southward, parallel to the Irrawaddy River to Salay. After first hour drive, we make a stop in Chauk which has a colorful morning market to explore. Few tourists visit this market and it is a great place for local interaction and photos. Another half an hour, we reach Sale (Sa-lay), a sleepy town where various colonial buildings, monasteries and pagodas can be seen.
Amongst, we will visit Yoke-Sone-Kyaung Monastery which is a cultural heritage site in Salay, situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is famous for its beautiful artistic woodcarvings.
Return to Bagan to visit lacquerware workshop, discovering the traditional way that local people make the lacquer wares which features a part the Bagan fame then take a flight back to Yangon.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Distance:
- Bagan Center – Sale: 35 miles → 1,5 hours driving transfer
- Sale – Yoke-Sone-Kyaung Monastery: 29 miles → 1 hours driving transfer
DAY 8: YANGON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
You are free at leisure until getting transferred to the airport for departure flight. Trip ends. Have a good journey and see you again.
Distance:
- Yangon Center – Yangon Airport: 7,5 miles → 25 minute driving transfer
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Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- 4 Domestic flights: Yangon – Heho – Mandalay – Bagan – Yangon
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a private driver and air–conditioned vehicles
- Service of English speaking guides in every location
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- International flights
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Myanmar visa fee
Tour Map
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