VERY BEST OF MYANMAR

DURATION

8 days 9 nights

DESTINATIONS

Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan - Inle Lake - Heho

RECOMMENDATIONS

This program is for everyone except people in wheelchairs
Best time to go: Whole year, the dry season is from October to May, monsoon months are from June to late September.

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Unleash the Charm of Yangon's City Center by visiting Chauk Htat Kyi, Karaweik Hall, and Shwedagon Pagoda
Embark on an Enchanting Journey: Explore the Mahamuni Pagoda, Golden Palace Teak Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Artisan Workshops, and U-Bein Bridge
Sail the Irrawaddy River to marvel at the Mingun Bell, unfinished Mingun Pagoda, and Hisnbyume Pagoda
Discover the Majestic Mt. Popa and uncover the Architectural Marvels of Bagan's Pagodas and Temples
Revel in a Mesmerizing Sunset over the Breathtaking Bagan Plains.
Embark on a Scenic Boat Ride to Inle Lake and Discover Charming Shan and Intha Villages

INCLUSIONS	EXCLUSIONS
✔ Nice accommodation with breakfast ✔ All transfer and sightseeing by private air conditioned car ✔ Private Boat Ride in Mingun ✔ English speaking local tour guide in each city ✔ All entrance fees for places as mentioned in the itinerary ✔ Government tax & Service charges	✘ Meals and Drinks (Lunch and Dinner) ✘ Domestic flights (Yangon – Mandalay & Bagan – Yangon) ✘ Visa arrangement ✘ Travel Insurance ✘ Other personal expenses ✘ International airport tax and flight tickets

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DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL

Upon your arrival in Yangon, welcome by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a 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. You’ll start at the post office – a lovely historic building, passing by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden and Independence Monument along the way. Then visit famous Chauk Htat Kyi, home to a 70-meter long reclining Buddha. The feet of the statue are carved with traditional symbols and often many locals gather to pay homage and pray. Photo stop at the Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. Nothing will prepare you for Shwedagon Pagoda, with its glittering gold stupa. At the pagoda observe local pilgrims and monks offering their devotions and enjoy the amazing sunset view at Shwedagon pagoda.

Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 2: YANGON – MANDALAY – AMARAPURA MYANMAR'S ENCHANTING OLD CAPITALS

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.

DAY 3: MANDALAY – CRUISING THE GREAT IRRAWADDY – MINGUN

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

DAY 4: MANDALAY – BAGAN - EXPLORING THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

After breakfast, drive from Mandalay to Bagan (about 4 hours) on the way to 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.

DAY 5: BAGAN & VILLAGES - MYSTIQUE AND CHARM IN ANCIENT 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 you 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.

DAY 6: BAGAN – HEHO – INLE LAKE

After breakfast, fly to Heho, gateway to Inle Lake. From Heho drive to NyaungShwe where we pick our boat & transfer to your hotel for check in. Enjoy the full day tour by private boat in Inle lake. 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. Visiting Inle Lake is not just about being on the water but also about discovering the Shan and Intha villages on the banks of the river. Pass the endless floating gardens, houses, monasteries built on stilts on the lake. Proceed to Nampan village and see the local cheroot factory (where the Burmese cigars are made) and canoe carving.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

DAY 7: INLE LAKE – INDEIN

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 — as they barter for goods and produce. We continue our 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’ll 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 wrapped around an oar. It is a feast for the senses and a photographer’s dream.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

DAY 8: INLE LAKE – HEHO – YANGON

Morning flight back to Yangon. Then enjoy a visit to Scott Market, the sprawling 75-year-old Market. At the market you will find a variety of interesting Burmese souvenirs, from lacquer ware to gems & jewelry – bargain at the stores to fully experience the Burmese market atmosphere! Drive through the city and observe the influences of other cultures in the region. Interspersed in the tour are various religious sites such as the St Mary's Cathedral, built in 1899, and the Buddhist landmarks of Sule Paya and over 100 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 visit Little India and Chinatown – stop to greet the vendors and let them introduce you to their wares – some familiar, some exotic.

Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 9: YANGON – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, a day at leisure until transfer to the airport for an International departure flight.