(09 Days/08 Nights)
Day 01 : Arrival Yangon (ETA : morning flight)
Upon arrival at Yangon International airport, you will be met and warmly welcome by our tour guide. Then transfer to hotel and check-in. After that sightseeing tour will include Yangon City Centre with many colonial style buildings; Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image; Sule Pagoda, dating back over 2,000 years and makes a useful landmark in down town Yangon; many colonial style buildings of Yangon city centre, Pansoedan Jetty for daily life style of people. Also visit to Botahtaung Pagoda, meaning 1,000 leaders, is said to have the genuine hair relics of Buddha, China town and Indian town. then visit around Scott (Bogyoke) market with hundreds of food, clothes, handicrafts and gems stores.. Then visit to the one of the world's most spectacular monument the Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02 : Yangon – Bagan ( by flight )
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, first visit to the most significant Pagoda and temples of Bagan including Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawratha in the early 11th century; Ananda Temple with four standing Buddha images and Gu Byauk Gyi (Myinkaba) Temple, a temple note worthy for its mural painting. Afternoon sightseeing will include one of Myanmar's most treasured handicrafts, a lacquer-ware crafts men's workshop in nearby Myinkaba village. Also you will visit to Manuha Temple, built in the mon style in 1059 and Shwesandaw Pagoda to watch the sunset and Panoramic view of the ancient city. Overnight at hotel in Bagan. (B)
Day 03 : Bagan – Popa – Bagan (by car)
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Mt.Popa, an extinct volcano which is the abode of Nats (spirits). It is about 783 m height and climb over the 777 steps to reach the top of the mountain where has monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Then drive back to Bagan and a short visit to Tayokepyay Temple in Min Nan Thu village and Phaya Thone Zu Pagoda. Overnight at Hotel in Bagan. (B)
Day 04 : Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura – Mandalay sightseeing (by flight)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for the domestic flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival proceed to Amarapura for Mahaghandayone monastery, where thousands of monks live and study who queue up for their last meal on this day in daily at around 10:30. Then enjoy the great serenity of U Bein wooden Bridge constructed in 1849 is about three quarter of a mile with 1086 posts and Taung- ta-man lake that will give you an enchanting experience. Then visit to famous Mahamyatmuni Pagoda, one of the most secret Buddha Image in Mandalay; the Golden Palace monastery (ShweKyaung), noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, the world biggest book and the handicraft workshops such as bronze sculpture, gold leaf beating and marble stone carving. Then continue to the Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and panoramic view of the city. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay. (B)
Day 05 : Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing – Inwa (AVA) (by car & Boat)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to jetty and go on a private boat on Ayeyarwaddy River (11km - 2 hours) to visit Mingun. Mingun sightseeings will include unfinished Pagoda; Mingum ringing bell, weight 90 ton and Myatheintan Pagoda. After that come back to Mandalay by boat. After lunch visit to other interesting places making gold leaves factory , wood and carving factory and bronze casting etc. Then proceed to Sagaing where you will visit Kaung Mu Taw Pagoda and U Min Thirty Pagoda. Then tour continues to the Royal capital of Inwa (AVA), 20 km from Mandalay, about 45 mins drive. Inwa sightseeing will include Nanmyint Watch Tower, built in 200 years ago; Maha Aungmyae Bonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco and Bargayar Monestary famous for its woodcarving and teak posts. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay. (B)
Day 06: Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Inle Lake (by flight)
After breakfast at Hotel, transfer to airport for the domestic flight to Heho. On arrival you will first visit to the Pindaya by car, 59 km long and 2 hrs drive. In Pindaya, sightseeing will include Pindaya cave, 160m inside and enshrining 8,000 Buddha images and traditional Shan Paper making industry. After that drive to Inle Lake about 90km and 2 hrs drive and transfer to the hotel in Inle Lake. Overnight at hotel in Inle Lake. (B)
Day 07: Inle Lake Sightseeing – Indein (by boat)
After breakfast at hotel, excursion to the lake .Tour will include the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing; village life and magnificent scenery. Then visit to the famous Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; the weaving village of Inn Pawkhone; cheroot workshop and NgaPhaeChaung (Jumping cat) Monastery, built 150 years old wooden monastery. visit to Shwe Indein pagoda complex where one will be totally amaze of ruined stupas form 13th century. On the way, you will enjoy the nature beauty like vegetable gardens, child and young monks enjoying their morning bath in the clear stream, water buffaloes and people among the paddy fields. After a nice stroll among the pagoda complex, walk back along the bamboo forest to the jetty and boat to Inle Lake. Overnight at hotel in Inle Lake.(B)
Day 08 : Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (by flight)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for the domestic flight to Yangon. On arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight at hotel in Yangon. (B)
Day 09 : Yangon – International Departure (ETD: Morning flight)
After breakfast at hotel, free at leisure till transfer to the airport for the International Departure. (B)
Services Inlcuded:
*8 night accommodation with breakfast based on twin/triple sharing
*Transfer & sightseeing with private A/C vehicle
*Domestic flights for Yangon – Bagan - Mandalay - Heho - Yangon
*Entrance fees as per program
*English speaking station guide fee
*Boat fee for Mingun
*Boat fee for Inle Lake
*Horse craft for Inwa (Ava)
*Domestic airport taxes
*Government taxes
*1 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day
Services Excluded:
*Visa fee for Myanmar
*International airport departure tax
*Meals (Lunch & dinner)
*International flights
*Beverages, tips, camera/video fees and personal expenses
*Travel insurance
*Any other services as not mentioned