Activity Level
: Regular Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon Arrival
Day 2. Yangon - Bagan (By Flight)
Day 3. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
Day 4. Bagan - Mandalay (By Flight) - Amarapura
Day 5. Mandalay - Mingun - AVA (Inwa)
Day 6. Mandalay - Pindaya - Inle Lake
Day 7. Inle Lake
Day 8. Inle Lake - Kakku - Inle Lake
Day 9. Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon (By Flight)
Day 10. Yangon International Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon Arrival
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to drop
off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a walk through
“downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises
built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre.
Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s
most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with
diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin
our trip in this “Golden Land”. Enjoy Welcome Buffet Dinner at Karaweik Palace Restaurant with
Traditional Cultural Show. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 02. Yangon - Bagan ( By Flight)
This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and
depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A
comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of
later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple
with exquisite mural painting
of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple.
In the afternoon, continue to
Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the
residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and
Oak-Kyaung monastery
decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan.
Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 3. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of
Nats (spirits) - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the
nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It’s time to climb for 777 steps to the
summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the
Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain. After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way
back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection
of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 4. Bagan - Mandalay ( By Flight)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at Mandalay
airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with
a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the
Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousand of monks who take their last meal of the day at
10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel.
After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like
Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the
traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being
made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the
world’s largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha’s Doctrine; Golden Palace
Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay
Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.
Day 5. Mandalay - Mingun - AVA (Inwa) - Mandalay
After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit
Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick
counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most
prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the
Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay After lunch, drive to Ava, 30-minute
to the south of Mandalay, was known in the west as the Kingdom of Ava. Stop by a tributary and cross it
with a ferry. Travel by pony-cart around Ava to Nanmyint leaning tower which gives a birds’ eye view of
the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya wooden monastery; Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of brick
and stucco. Though the Royal Palace has gone, the Pagodas, Temples and Monasteries still remain. Return
drive to Mandalay. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.
Day 6. Mandalay - Heho (By Flight) - Pindaya -Inle Lake ( By Coach)
After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to
Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. Make an excursion to the caves which houses over 8,000 Buddha
Images of various sizes, made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon, explore the
district for it’s famous traditional paper & umbrella making home base cottage industry. Drive to inle.
Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.
Day 7. Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
We plan to spend the day visiting villages and. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats,
fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens. You will visit Phaungdawoo
Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Continue our
excursion by motorized boat to Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake. The boat leaves the
lake and enters a narrow canal with a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small Pa O tribe village.
From the village, follow an old covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very impressive ruins of
hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers
breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the lake in the far distance.
Return to your hotel and overnight at the hotel on Inle lake.
Day 8. Inle Lake – Taunggyi - Kakku – Inle Lake
This morning, leave your hotel by boat and drive up through pine-clad hills to Taunggyi, capital of Southern
Shan State and a former British hill station. Visit the local market where minority people sell their produce
and a cheroot factory. Just a couple of hours from Taunggyi, discover the "long lost" ruins of Kakku in
countryside inhabited by the Pa O people. Situated in the rolling Shan Hills, Kak Ku pagoda is very unusual
and little is known about its origins. The Pa O people believe that the original pagoda was built on the site
some 2,000 years ago. Dozens of small stupas surround the main pagoda in a huge circle. You can wander
through the stupas which are decorated with fine stucco work and Buddha images. Visit one of the many Pa
O villages near Kak Ku and see a huge monastery on the way back to Taunggyi. Transfer back to Nyaung
Shwe where you will board your boat return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel on Inle lake.
Day 9. Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon ( By Flight)
Check in at airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. In the afternoon, we plan to visit
by car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the “pilgrims” causeway across the Royal
Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market)
for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 10. Yangon International Departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.
