Day 1 Yangon-Arrival
(Based on morning arrival flight)
Arrival Yangon International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour guide and transfer to your Hotel and check in. Sightseeing for today includes Sule pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city center; the colonial downtown area where you can see the over 100 year old Strand Hotel, the beautiful post office and the British Embassy. It is also the place where you can experience the local life of Myanmar people. And then drive to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, known for the reclining Buddha that measures 70metres in Length. End of the day with you can visit to the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda for breath taking sunset. Stay overnight in Yangon.
Day 2 Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo
After breakfast at your hotel drive to one of Myanmar’s Landmarks,Kyaikhtiyo, the Golden Rock. Only 5 hour drive to North East of Yangon. The magnificent ‘Golden Rock’ is an important plan of pilgrimage for all Buddhist. Kyaikhtiyo is only 160 km away from Yangon. To reach the Pagoda from KIN PUN base camp a steep 11km road leads to upper staying point. On arrival you can enjoy great views over the surrounding jungle and beautiful sunset. Stay overnight in Golden Rock.
Day 3 Golden Rock - Bago – Yangon
After breakfast, you will return to Bago and sightseeing with reclining Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, ShweThalyaung Pagoda , KanbawzaThardy Palace , the four giant sitting Buddha image. And then continue to Yangon. Stay overnight in Yangon.
Day 4 Yangon - Bagan
Very early in the morning, transfer to the airport. Depart Yangon for Bagan, the ancient city with over 4400 temples. Upon arrival, we will drive to the colorful and the bustling NyaungOo local market that gives you a glimpse of the local life as well as the numerous tourist-oriented wares on offer, ranging from t-shirts and woodcarvings to lacquer ware and paintings. The tour extended to the Shwezigon pagoda, one of the four most significant buildings in Bagan. Continue to visit the Htilominlo pagoda, famed for its original fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations which are remarkably well preserved before the visit to the Ananda Pagoda, one of the finest, largest and best persevered in Old Bagan . During your visit in Bagan, you will also have a chance to see a lacquer ware workshop whose birthplace is in Bagan .Finally, visit the Dhammayangyipagoda,Bagan’s largest temple. Enjoy sunset from one of the most scenic spots in town and return to the hotel. Stay overnight in Bagan.
Day 5 Bagan– Mt. Popa - Bagan excursion
Rising 1,518metres from the plains of the surroundings of Bagan, Mt. Popa is considered the sacred home of the spirits and is about a 1.5 hour drive from Bagan. Visit a palm village along the way to learn how to do palm sugar is produced. Continue to Mt. Popa and visit TaungKalat, the temple which sits atop like a plug in the volcano and holds significance in Myanmar’s history and religion. The monastery is home to the 37 nats (spirits) of Myanmar, which are displayed at the base of the temple. Mt. Popa is also known as the Oasis of Central Myanmar. Stay overnight in Bagan.
Day 6 Bagan - Mandalay – Amarapura – Ava (Inwa) Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to the NyaungOo Airport. Depart Bagan for Mandalay. Mandalay was briefly the Burmese capital in the second half on the 19th century. It is home to about one million people and remains the economic, cultural and religious heart of upper Myanmar. Upon arrival, drive straightly to Amarapura, the 18th century capital where the country’s largest monastery is located, it is MahaGhandayon monastery. The ancient city of Amarapura is famous for its silk weaving industry. Sightseeing also includes the magnificent teak bridge of U Bein, which is over 200 years old and 1.2 km long. It is the longest teak bridge in the world. After lunch visit to Royal Capital Inwa (AVA) by horse cart. Visit Nanmyint Watch Tower, the remains of the ancient palace building, also known as “the leaning tower of Ava,” MahaAungmyeBonzan Monastery, built of brick and stucco: Bargayar Monastery, famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Stay overnight in Mandalay.
Day 7 Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay sightseeing
After breakfast, an excursion by boat on the Ayeyarwaddy River will take you to Mingun, about 11km (1 hour) upriver from Mandalay. Visit the unfinished MingunPaya, which was meant to become the largest stupa in Myanmar, constructed by King BodawPaya one of the world’s largest bells; the 90 ton Mingun Bell and HsinbyumePaya. Return back to Mandalay. Afternoon sightseeing in Mandalay includes the Golden Palace Monastery, located close to Mandalay Hill, being famous for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths. Also at the foot of Mandalay Hill lies Kuthodaw pagoda, which was built in 1857 and is home to the world’s largest book. Visit the Maha Muni pagoda later in the day, which is regarded to as the holiest site in Mandalay and is not to be missed. You can also explore a stone curving workshop nearby. If time permits, drive to Mandalay Hill where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of Mandalay over the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. Stay overnight in Mandalay.
Day 8 Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin – Mandalay
After breakfast, drive to PyinOoLwin (Maymyo) is located about 7 miles noth of Mandalay. Over 1000meters above sea-level, PyinOoLwin is a popular hill station about 69 km away from Mandalay. It is well known for its colonial style houses with large compound and pine trees, eucalyptus and silver-oak abound in town. Delightfully cool and pleasant the whole year round. Arrive to PyinOoLwin, visit to local market to enjoy the seasonal fresh fruit and flowers. After that proceed to National Kandawgyi Garden, Pwekauk (Ani-sakan) Waterfalls, Chinese Temple and Peik Chin Myaung Caves. In evening, then drive back to Mandalay. Stay overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 9 Mandalay-Heho-Pindaya
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho. Heho airport to Pindaya about 90 minute drive. After check in at hotel, visit to the Pindaya Caves which houses thousands of Buddha Images of various sizes placed there by pilgrims over the centuries and you can explore the district for famous traditional paper and its umbrella making home base cottage industry. Stay overnight in Pindaya.
Day 10 Pindaya – Kalaw
After breakfast, drive to Kalaw which is situated 70 km west of Taunggyi; the capital of Shan state and about 50km from Pindaya caves. Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau and was a popular hill station in the British times. It is still a peaceful and quiet place with an atmosphere remnant of colonial era. Sightseeing in Kalaw includes Nee Paya, a gold lacquered bamboo Buddha. You can enjoy the daily life of local tribes and also you can taste the traditional foods of local people. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Kalaw – Inle
After breakfast, the tour continues to unique and magical Inle Lake, located about 880 meters above sea level and 22km long by 11km wide. Arrive at the NyaungShwe Jetty, transfer by boat to your hotel and start sightseeing around Inle Lake. The hightlights of Inle Lake are including the fisherman rowing in the one-legged style that is characteristic of Inle Lake boatmen, and gardens of grass and earth floating on the surface of this shallow lake, floating strips of “land” for growing vegetables. Another tourist attraction sights are visiting to NgaphaeKyaung “jumping cats” monastery, silk weaving industry in Inpawkhoneand the greatest Phaungdaw U Pagoda, totally covered with gold. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Inle – Indein - Inle
After breakfast, visit a five-day market if it is happened near your hotel. After that, visit to the beautiful Indein with its 16th century Pagodas a very pleasurable experience as you travel by your boat up a small scenic creek for about 25 minutes to reach the village of Indein. Back to Inle and visit Ywama village where you may take nice photo with long neck Padaung women. Stay overnight in Inle.
Day 13 Inle – NyaungShwe – Heho – Thandwe – Ngapali Beach
After breakfast at you hotel, transfer to Heho Airport. Depart from Heho to Thandwe Airport. From Airport continue to Ngapali Beach. You can relax and leisure at our one of the most beautiful Beaches in Myanmar. Stay overnight in Ngapali Beach.
Day 14 Ngapali Beach
Free and Leisure at Ngapali Beach.
Day 15 Ngapali Beach – Thandwe - Yangon
Breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be transferred to Thandwe Airport to take your departure flight to Yangon. Upon Arrival, our local tour guide will welcome again and transfer to check in. In the afternoon, visit the BogyokeAung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping, usually closed on Monday and gazette holidays. Then, visit around China Town which is situated near the city center to explore the night life of Yangon. Stay overnight in Yangon.
Day 16 Yangon Departure
(Based on morning departure flight)
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, and then our local guide will meet you and transfer you to Yangon International Airport for your return International Departure Flight.
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