TREASURE OF MYANMAR
This 9-day journey takes you through Myanmar’s most iconic destinations — from the colonial charm and golden pagodas of Yangon, to the spiritual heart of Mandalay and the timeless beauty of ancient Bagan, where thousands of temples dot the vast green plains. Conclude your adventure with a relaxing retreat to the pristine shores of Ngapali Beach, where you can unwind, take part in exciting seaside activities, and connect with friendly local fishermen to discover their culture and traditions.
DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL (-/-/–)
Mingalabar! Welcome to Yangon, the relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia.
Upon arrival, meet with the guide and head to the hotel for check-in and freshen up. Spend a half-day exploring Yangon and its highlights from Sule Pagoda, an important Yangon landmark centrally at the bustling area. Now we have the stroll to the exotic streets of Yangon downtown with the British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings. The day ends by your shopping time at the Bogyoke Market (formerly Scott’s market), one of the biggest markets in Yangon (Please be advised that the market is closed on Monday & holiday).
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 MANDALAY – SAGAING – AMARAPURA (B/-/-)
Leave Yangon for Mandalay where you will take a short flight to Mandalay, a city founded in 1857 as the capital by King Mindon. The Mandalay Palace boasts finely built regal walls and a beautiful moat surrounding her fortress. Mandalay is the principle center for Buddhism studies in Myanmar.
We first drive to Amarapura, the ancient capital of the Konbaung Dynasty for Mahagandayon Monastery. The place is currently home to more than 1000 monks. Every day at mid-morning, monks and novices line up silently to receive their daily offering of alms and food from faithful Buddhists.
Continue to Sagaing Hill. In 1930, the writer Maurice Collis stood on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady and gazed across at Sagaing prior to taking up his post as its Deputy Commissioner. He wrote, “Behind the town with its mat and wooden houses was a cluster of yellow hills on top of each a golden pagoda with monasteries in profusion. There bathed in sunshine, secret and still, was Buddhist Burma.” Today there are said to be no fewer than 554 monasteries, home to some 6,000 monks and nuns.
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:
- Mandalay Airport – Mandalay Center: 24 miles → 1 hour driving transfer
- Mandalay Center – Amarapura: 6,7 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
- Amarapura – Sagaing Hill: 9,6 miles → 30 minute driving transfer
DAY 3: MANDALAY – MINGUN – MANDALAY CITY (B/-/-)
Mingun is 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwady River. It is noted for the Mingun Paya, a huge unfinished pagoda, Myatheindan Pagoda and a gigantic 90-ton bell – the largest un-cracked ringing bell in the world. The 45 minute boat trip to Mingun is a very pleasant way to see the life along the Ayeyarwady River.
Return to city for more visits to key places of interest, including Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite wood carvings & Kuthodaw Pagoda – home of the world’s largest book. The city is also a major handicraft center where stone and marble carvers, gold leaf pressing, tapestry workshops, cotton and silk textile weaving, silver smith workshops and bamboo fan factories are on display (visit one of the workshop).
Finish your day by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sun-set and the panoramic view of the city.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Distance:
- Mandalay Center – Mingun: 25 miles → 1 hour driving transfer
- Mingun – Shwenandaw Monastery: 30 miles → 1,5 hours driving transfer
DAY 4: MANDALAY – FLY TO BAGAN – TEMPLE EXPLORATION(B/-/-)
We leave Mandalay for Bagan this morning. Situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady River and covers more than 42 square kilometers. Bagan is known as the “city of four million pagodas.” Enjoy the whole day visiting hundreds of temples, stupas and pagodas strewn across the plains of Bagan.
Start your tour with a trip to the bustling Nyang U Market then explore the beautiful, gold leaf Shwezigon Pagoda, which is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha.
We continue our tour with a visit to Ananda Temple, stopping along the way on the Bagan plains to admire some of the surrounding temples. In the afternoon, take a tour of a local lacquer ware workshop and learn how this traditional piece of art is made.
The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view from pagodas.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
DAY 5: BAGAN SIGHTSEEING – BOAT TRIP (B/-/-)
After breakfast, start your sightseeing day with sightseeing to Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, experience the architectural difference in MyaZedi pagoda before heading to Manuha 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. We offer a beautiful sunset cruise on Ayeyarwaddy River for today.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Distance:
- Bagan – Manuha Temple: 1,4 miles → 5 minute driving transfer
DAY 6: BAGAN – FLY TO NGAPALI BEACH (B/-/-)
This morning, we leave Bagan for the flight to Ngapali Beach. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Ngapali Beach is a quiet 3-kilometre stretch of white sands lined by coconut palms. The warm, clear waters are perfect for watersports such as snorkeling, and there are several small islands which can be reached by boat. It is the perfect spot for a few days of complete relaxation before heading home.
Overnight at hotel in Ngapali.
Distance:
- Thandwe Airport – Ngapali Beach: 7 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
DAY 7: FREE AT LEISURE (B/-/-)
Enjoy your day of leisure at Ngapali Beach.
Overnight at hotel in Ngapali.
DAY 8: FREE AT LEISURE (B/-/-)
Enjoy your day of leisure at Ngapali Beach.
Overnight at hotel in Ngapali.
DAY 9: NGAPALI BEACH – FLY TO YANGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
This morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Yangon. From Yangon, depart for a flight home.
Thank you for your traveling time with us!
Distance:
- Ngapali Beach – Thandwe Airport: 7 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
HOME SWEET HOME!
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.
- In-tour flights: Yangon – Mandalay, Mandalay – Nyaung U, Nyaung U – Thandwe, Thandwe – 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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