Activity Level
: Regular Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon Arrival
Day 2. Yangon - Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo)
Day 3. Kyaiktiyo - Bago - Yangon
Day 4. Yangon - Bagan (By Flight)
Day 5. Bagan
Day 6. Bagan - Mandalay (By Flight)
Day 7. Mandalay
Day 8. Mandalay - Heho (By Flight) - Pindaya
Day 9. Pindaya - Inle Lake
Day 10. Inle Lake
Day 11. Inle Lake - Heho - Sittwe (By Flight)
Day 12. Sittwe - Mrauk U (By Boat)
Day 13. Mrauk U
Day 14. Mrauk U - Sittwe
Day 15. Sittwe - Yangon
Day 16. 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 - Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo)
Early morning drive to Kyaikhto At Kyaikhtiyo Township, transfer from your car to a special open truck for
your ascent to Kinmon Base Camp (appr. 45 minutes drive). From here continue the journey up to the
Golden Rock on foot. (This trail is sometimes steep, but is smooth, and there are covered shelters every 50-100
meters to rest, and have a cold drink. Porters will be available to assist anyone who wishes help, and a "sedan chair"
conveyance is available for those who do not wish to walk.) Along the way, will be many
pilgrims who have walked from the very base of the mountain. At the shrine, is a small stupa placed atop the
Golden Rock, a massive granite boulder. Covered with gold leaf, and precariously balanced over the edge of
the mountain, it is purported to be held in place, "balanced on hairs of the Buddha". Enjoy the late afternoon
activities at the shrine, before returning back to your hotel for overnight. Overnight at the hotel in Golden Rock.
Day 3. Kyaiktiyo - Bago - Yangon
After breakfast continue the journey by air-con car to the small village of Kyaikhto. In Bago visit to the
interesting Bago Market with varieties of vegetables, flower and commodity goods, the Shwetharhlaung Pagoda,
with its giant reclining Buddha, having a history over 1000 years old; the nearby Monastic
Education Center; the Mon Village, with its array of cotton weavers; the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, with 114
metres the highest pagoda in Myanmar and walk from there to the Hintha Gon Pagoda, the place where
Bago was founded. Late afternoon drive back to Yangon and transfer to your hotel for check in. Overnight at
the hotel in Yangon.
Day 4. Yangon - Bagan (By Flight)
IThis 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 5. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
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. 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 6. Bagan - Mandalay (By Flight) - Amarapura
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. 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 7. 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. Overnight at
the hotel in Mandalay.
Day 8. Mandalay - Heho (By Flight) - Pindaya
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. After check in at hotel, 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. Overnight at the hotel in Pindaya.
Day 9. Pindaya - Inle Lake
After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our
way down into the Inle basin and by “long-tail” boat out across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake.
In the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting villages . 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.
Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.
Day 10. Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to watch
the daily life of the minorities and their activities. 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 11. Inle Lake - Heho - Sittwe (By Flight)
We are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to Sittwe via Yangon.
Upon arrival at Yangon, connect your flight to Sittwe. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel in Sittwe. In the
evening, visit around the town and enjoy the sunset from view point beach. Overnight at the hotel in Sittwe.
Day 12. Sittwe - Mrauk U (By Boat)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to jetty to board a simple boat for 70 km (6 hours) up-river cruise to the
ancient capital of Mrauk U. Upon arrival in Mrauk U, transfer to hotel. After lunch, tour ancient city
includes remains of walls, gateways and the unusual 16th century temples such as the maze-like Shittaung
Pagoda, Andaw Thein and Htukkan Thein Temples. Enjoy sunset at Shwe Taung hill with overview of the
Mrauk U city. Overnight at the Hotel in Mrauk U.
Day 13. Mrauk U
Head out by road to Sin Oh village through colorful paddy field. Villages in this region are hidden under the
trees of lemon, mango, lychee, etc. Farm of corn, peanut, watermelon are fully grown on the fertilized soil of
the river bank. A boat trip to Kritchaung with the view of sunrise and breakfast on the boat may be an
unforgettable experience. Visit to a tattooed woman house and observe the way she works, getting a basket
of rice from paddy. Proceed to Sin Gay, a bamboo-producing village. En route, you can experience the
meandering river like a snake, 90 degree vertical up right standing mountains, flying birds, crystal clear
water with pebbles and fishes. Picnic lunch in a bamboo house in Sin Gay village and back to Mrauk U with
the sunset on the river. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.
Day 14. Mrauk U - Sittwe (By Boat)
After breakfast, visit Mrauk U market and transfer to Jetty for boat trip to Mrauk U by your private boat and
enjoy down river journey to Sittwe. On the way, stop at Myo (Khami) village to see real way of life. Upon
arrival in Sittwe, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Sittwe.
Day 15. Yangon International Departure
After breakfast, visit the busy Sittwe Fish market, cultural museum, Lawkanadar Pagoda. After lunch,
transfer to airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in
Yangon.
Day 16. Yangon International Departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.
