Activity Level
: Regular Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon Arrival
Day 2. Yangon - Heho (By Flight) - Pindaya
Day 3. Pindaya - Inle Lake
Day 4. Inle Lake - Indein - Inle lake
Day 5. Inle Lake - Heho - Mandalay (By Flight)
Day 6. Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
Day 7. Mandalay - Sagaing - Monywa
Day 8. Monywa - Bagan
Day 9. Bagan
Day 10. Bagan - Mt. Popa - Bagan
Day 11. Bagan - Yangon (By Flight)
Day 12. 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 - 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 3. 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 4. Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
After breakfast at the hotel, visit a local 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 5. Inle Lake - Heho - Mandalay (By Flight)
After breakfast, we are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to
Mandalay. Upon arrival, proceed to Mandalay and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit 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 6. Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - 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. In the afternoon, you will be taken a
sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahamuni, a life like Buddha image. Proceed to Amarapura
to enjoy the sunset from the famous U Bein's Bridge. . Overnight at the Hotel in Mandalay.
Day 7. Mandalay - Sagaing - Monywa
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Sagaing Hill, a complete retreat from the hurly-burly life or a corner for
peace and silence. The hill is actually a home for hundreds of monasteries. It contributes a significant role in
Myanmar religious belief. After visiting Sagain Hill continue drive to Monywa. Arrive Monywa and check
into your hotel. After lunch, proceed by road to Shwe Ba Hill and Phowin Taung caves to see the seldom
visited 15th Phowin Taung temple complex where more than 450,000 sandstone Buddha’s were carved in
the hillsides in caves and tiny niches. Return to Monywa and overnight at the hotel in Monywa.
Day 8. Monywa - Bagan
After breakfast, before heading to Pokkaku, make a town tour of Monywa which includes Thanboddhay
Paya (with 500,000 of Buddha images) and Boddhi Tahtaung (one thousand of bo tree). Heading south out
of Monywa we take a seldom-driven road through a rice growing region along the Chindwind River to
Pokkaku. From Here we cross the Irrawaddy River and continue drive into Bagan for sunset on a pagoda.
Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 9. Bagan
After breakfast, 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 10. 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. 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 11. Bagan - Yangon (By Flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaung U airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival check in to
your hotel to drop off your luggage. We will continue 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
Chaukhtutgyi pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image. After lunch, we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung
San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 12. Yangon International Departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.
