After breakfast - Enjoy private tour and drive through downtown to explore the city center and its fabulous mix of architecture and sites. The streets are filled with historical buildings, many of which have a faded colonial charm not seen elsewhere in Asia. Learn about the fascinating history of the city as well as get a taste for the more modern side of the city.
Then visit the famous Reclining Buddha Pagoda, 70-meter long, and the feet of the statue carved with traditional symbols and often many locals gathering to pay homage and pray.  In the late afternoon, I set off to see the sunset at the breathtaking Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most beautiful sacred sites in all of Myanmar.  The exterior of the stupa is plated with 8,688 solid gold slabs, its tip set with 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies, sapphires and topaz. A huge emerald sits in the middle to catch the first and last rays of the sun. At the pagoda observe local pilgrims and monks offering their devotions and enjoy the amazing sunset view at Shwedagon pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon.

Morning flight from Yangon to Mandalay. Upon arrival – private tour of legendary Mandalay, last capital of royal Burma, still one of the largest cities in Myanmar, and a cultural and spiritual center.   This morning, visit to Mahamuni – the pagoda, one of the country’s most revered Buddha images in Myanmar, covered in over 15 cm of gold leaf.  Mandalay is well-known for its skilled craftsmen.  Visit local artisan’s workshops of gold leaf making, tapestries, woodcarving and marble carving. Many of the techniques used to create these have remained unchanged for those used centuries ago to craft items for the Royal Court.   In the afternoon visit the beautiful Golden palace teak monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace.  This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving.
Continue to the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which is known as “the world’s biggest book” due to the Buddhist scripture carved on 729 marble slabs.  Before sunset visit a 200-year-old teak bridge, the world’s longest teak bridge built by Mayor U-Bein, one of the most photogenic sights of the country and not to be missed. Overnight in Mandalay.

After breakfast transfer to Jetty and you’ll board a private local boat for a trip up the Irrawaddy to Mingun (45 min each way). Visit the Mingun Bell, the world’s largest intact bronze bell, the unfinished Mingun Pagoda (built with the intention of being the world’s biggest pagoda).  Mingun's other highlight is the Hisnbyume Pagoda, a white-washed temple built to resemble Mount Meru.  Throughout Mingun there are small neighborhoods crafting traditional basketry and other artistic items and there is plenty of time to stop and interact with the craftsmen and friendly locals.  Back to Mandalay and continue sightseeing around the city.
Overnight in Mandalay

After breakfast, drive from Mandalay to Bagan (about 4 hours) on the way stop at Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano that stands more than 1500 meters high. There are 777 steps from the base of the vertical pedestal that takes you to a monastery honoring what has come to be known as the center of Nat spirit activity in the nation.  
Upon arrival to Bagan - You will spend the day exploring the architectural masterpieces of this amazing town by visiting a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples.
Overnight in Bagan.

Begin our exploration by visiting a busy local market and gain an insight into the bustling market atmosphere in Bagan. More than just temples, our tour introduces you to provide a great overview of Bagan's history, culture and local lifestyles. Today see the real way of life for most Myanmar people by visiting villages near Bagan to view the local lifestyle. Continue sightseeing around Bagan and surroundings. 
This afternoon - visit to the traditional lacquerware workshop to observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts.  Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples.  Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from one of the elevated viewpoints. Sit back relax and be amazed by the beauty of Bagan as you watch the sun slowly set behind the ancient Pagodas.
Overnight in Bagan.

Morning flight to Heho, gateway to Inle Lake. From Heho drive about an hour to Kalaw, an old hill station with a laid back atmosphere, refreshing climate and scenic views. Sightseeing around this charming town - Kalaw has a few relics of crumbling British colonial architecture. If interested, visit tribal villages nearby. Overnight in Kalaw.

After breakfast visit Kalaw local market then drive about an hour to Nyaung Shwe city Jetty where we pick our wooden boat & transfer to your hotel for check in.   Enjoy the full day tour by private boat across the lake, passing through villages with stilted houses and floating gardens. Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most holy religious site in southern Shan State.   Be amazed by the local handicrafts, silk weaving, wooden handlooms and traditional blacksmith methods along the way. 
Proceed to Inn Paw Khone Village, meeting with residents to witness the traditional silk-weaving techniques with the stems of lotus flowers.  Visiting Inle Lake is not just about being on the water but also about discovering the Shan and Intha villages where you interact with locals, immersing yourself in village life.
Overnight in Inle Lake.

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the market, which rotates locations every five days and where hill tribe people dress in colorful, traditional outfits to come and sell local products.   We continue sightseeing in Inle Lake, maneuvering by boat though long, scenic channels.   We will visit the fascinating village of Indein, with its complex of ancient shrines and stupas and walk though exotic colonnades of stairways and shop stalls.  We will visit the “long neck” tribal women, and weaving and craft villages perched on stilts.   See the lake’s unique “leg rowers' ' – the Intha people row standing up with one leg. It is a feast for the senses and a photographer’s dream.
Overnight in Inle Lake

Morning flight back to Yangon.  Drive through the city and observe the influences of diversity in other cultures in the region: St Mary's Cathedral, built in 1899, and the over 120 year-old beautiful Rangoon Synagogue.  There you will have the opportunity to meet with the Trustee of the Synagogue to learn the Jewish Life in the Pagoda Land.  Then walk around Little India and Chinatown – stop to greet the vendors and let them introduce you to their wares – some familiar, some exotic.
Then enjoy a visit to Scott Market, the sprawling 90-year-old Market (closed on Monday and public holidays).  At the market you will find a whole variety of interesting Burmese souvenirs, from lacquer ware to gems & jewelry – bargain at the stores to fully experience the Burmese market atmosphere! 
Overnight in Yangon.