Myanmar - Thailand
Experience the highlights of these two intriguing and very beautiful Buddhist countries. Get a taste of Thailand as you visit the buzz of Bangkok- full of history, beautiful temples, delicious food stalls, tuk tuks and modern shopping malls and the highland city Chiang Mai, home to various elephant camps. A Glimpse of mystical Myanmar when you explore the elegance of the Yangon capital, the imperial city Mandalay and the ancient Bagan with thousands of temples and pagodas dated from 11-13 centuries. Trip ends with beach relaxation at one of most well-known beach in Southeast Asia, Phuket.
DAY 1: BANGKOK ARRIVAL
Welcome to Bangkok! Your driver and guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check in. Free time and relax.Â
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
Distance:
- Bangkok Airport -> Bangkok Centre: 16 miles ~ 30 minutes driving transfer
DAY 2: BANGKOK – CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and take you to a Harbor on Chao Phraya River to get on a boat to explore the traditional Thai klongs (canals). Then, visit Wat Arun which is known as Temple of Dawn – one of the best well-known sites in Bangkok. It is best seen from the opposite side of the river. After visiting this Wat, you head to the Grand Palace which is the official of King Siam since 1782 made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. It is located on the bank of Chao Phraya River. Inside the Grand Palace complex is Wat Phra Kaeo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha – the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The following visit is Wat Pho – the temple of reclining Buddha. The temple has a long list of credits: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, the longest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, the first public education institution.
Next, drive to Pak Klong Talaat Flower market to see Thailand’s exotic flora with many species of orchids.Â
Back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Bangkok
Distance:
- Bangkok City Centre -> Chao Phraya River Pier: 3.7 miles ~ 10 minute driving transfer
DAY 3: BANGKOK – FLY TO YANGON – BRIEF CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
 Take the early morning flight to Yangon. Get picked up on arrival and transferred you to the hotel in Yangon city center.Â
Start Yangon sightseeing with the visit to Sule Pagoda. It is believed to enshrine a strand of hair of the Buddha.Â
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.
Continue to Bogyoke Market, formerly named Scott’s Market (closed on Monday & public holidays). It is now the main tourist destination where you can find antique, Burmese handicrafts & jewelry shops, art galleries & clothing stores.Â
Late afternoon, visit Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon which dominates the sky with golden flash, giant spires and holy relics.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon
Distance:
- Bangkok Centre -> Bangkok Airport: 16 miles ~ 30 minute driving transfer
- Yangon Airport -> Yangon Centre: 7 miles ~ 25 minute driving transfer
DAY 4: YANGON – FLY TO BAGAN & TEMPLE EXPLORATION (B/-/-)
Leave Yangon for Bagan. Spend the whole day exploring Bagan where over 2,000 ancient temples blossom from the countryside.Â
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
Distance:
- Yangon Centre -> Yangon Airport: 7 miles ~ 25 minute driving transfer
- Bagan Airport -> Bagan Centre: 6.8 miles ~ 17 minute driving transfer
DAY 5: BAGAN EXPLORATION ON E-BIKE (B/-/-)
Today, enjoy a leisure e-bike ride around Bagan plain through thousand temples, fields & villages. More temples to be listed including Nan Paya Pagoda, Manuha Temple, Shwenandaw Pagoda….Â
Visit lacquerware workshops to discover the traditional way that local people make the lacquer wares which feature a part the Bagan fame.
We offer an hour beautiful sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy River.Â
Overnight at hotel in Bagan
DAY 6: BAGAN – DRIVE TO MANDALAY – INWA – UBEIN BRIDGE (B/-/-)
Leave temples of Bagan behind and we take 4 hour drive to Mandalay.Â
Known as the hub of Buddhism in Myanmar, Mandalay is a realm of stupas, monks and monastery.Â
In the afternoon, drive 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 MandalayÂ
Distance:
- Bagan Centre -> Mandalay Centre: 113 miles ~ 4 hour driving transfer
- Mandalay Centre -> Inwa (Ava): 18 miles ~ 40 minute driving transfer
DAY 7: MINGUN – MANDALAY CITY – FLY TO CHIANG MAI (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.
Continue the city tour visiting 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 Chiang Mai.Â
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
Distance:Â
- Mandalay Centre -> Mingun: 25 miles ~ 1 hour and 15 minute driving transfer
- Mandalay Centre -> Mandalay Airport: 20 miles ~ 45 minute driving transfer
- Chiang Mai Airport -> Chiang Mai Centre: 3 miles ~ 10 minute driving transfer
DAY 8: CHIANG MAI – ELEPHANT CAMP (B/L/-)
Breakfast shall be served at the hotel and then we will visit one of the popular Elephants Camp, where you can see the Elephants at work. You have a chance to ride the elephants crossing the river into the forest. Then enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure along the river for around 45 minutes. Onwards to an orchid farm where there are many beautiful species of orchid. And after that, going back to the hotel and free at leisure.Â
Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai
Distance:Â
- Chiang Mai Centre -> Elephant Camp: 34 miles ~ 1 hour and 15 minute driving transfer
DAY 9: CHIANG MAI CITY VISIT – FLY TO PHUKET (B/-/-)
After breakfast, drive up Doi (Mount) Suthep to visit Wat Phrathad Doi Suthep – 3,500 feet above sea-level, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha. You will have a panoramic view of the city from this height.Â
Take the early afternoon flight to Phuket.Â
On arrival, be picked up to your hotel for relaxing.
Overnight at hotel in Phuket
Distance:Â
- Chiang Mai Centre -> Chiang Mai Airport: 3 miles ~ 10 minute driving transfer
- Phuket Airport -> Phuket Centre: 12 miles ~ 30 minute driving transfer
DAY 10 & 11: PHUKET (B/-/-)
Free for relaxing in Phuket.
Overnight at hotel in Phuket
DAY 12: PHUKET – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Your driver shall take you to the airport for your departure flight.
Bon Voyage!
Distance: Phuket Centre -> Phuket Airport: 12 miles ~ 30 minute driving transfer
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.
- Domestic flights: Bagan – Heho – 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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