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FOREMOST MYANMAR – Heritage & Sites

(8 Nights, 9 days)

Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Inle – Yangon

Description

If you are looking to catch the best of Myanmar, this is a perfect introduction to the best kept secrets of Asia. In less then ten days, you will see the former capital Yangon, the green Garden City with its gorgeous mix of golden Pagodas and British Colonial architecture. Then you will see the most stunning archeological site of 2000 pagodas in Bagan, where religious manmade relics mix so evocatively with nature. We’ll continue into the discovery of fantastic temples and palaces in the legendary Mandalay. As a great complement, pay a visit to Inle Lake, a beautiful expanse of water surrounded by mountains and floating villages where you can shop for traditional handicrafts in wonderfully fresh weather.

Highlights

  • Visit 2500-year-old legendary Shwedagon Pagoda, 98 meters (320 feet) high with a golden dome
  • Grasp a great view of the Ayarwaddy River and its sandy banks from Lawkanandar Pagoda
  • Explore the history, archeology and architecture of Bagan in famous ancient temples
  • Take a horse-cart ride through the ruins of the 1200-year-old city in Bagan
  • Discover the fantastic temples and palaces of legendary Mandalay
  • Drive to Pindaya, limestone caves, where several sacred images of Buddha lie within
  • Experience the lifestyle of Inthar by boat ride across the Inle Lake to floating villages
  • Get back in time and visit ethnic minority villages on the shores of the Inle lake.

Program


Day 1. Welcome to Yangon

Arrive Yangon International Airport, meet the local guide. Transfer to hotel. Afterward, guide will accompany you for sightseeing of the 70m-long (230-foot) Reclining Buddha (Chauk Htat Gyi). Visit downtown area of Yangon City and pay homage to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, the golden dome rising 98m (320 feet). Stay overnight in Yangon.


Day 2. Yangon - Bagan

Morning flight to Bagan. It is one of the biggest archaeological sites in Asia. Enjoy shopping at the Nyaung Oo market and follow with an excursion to Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupa and other famous pagodas in Bagan. After lunch, visit a traditional handicraft lacquerware workshop. In the evening, see the stunning sunset view from Mingalar Zedi. Stay overnight in Bagan.


Day 3. Bagan - Popa - Bagan

Pay a day visit to the Mount Popa, an enclosed volcano which supports a pagoda on its peak, with a spectacular panoramic view. In late afternoon, you’ll return to Bagan to see the sunset from an ancient temple. Stay overnight in Bagan.


Day 4. Bagan - Mandalay

Transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. Mandalay is the centre of Myanmar culture and is the second largest city. Drive to Amarapura, an ancient city of Kongboung dynasty located 15 km (9mi) from Mandalay to visit the Mahagandayon monastery, where more than 1000 monks live and study. After lunch, enjoy a visit of Ava (ancient city of Myanmar) across the Myintnge River. See the Bargayar monastery, the Menu temple and the Ava tower. In the evening return to Mandalay. Stay overnight in Mandalay.


Day 5. Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay

Enjoy your transfer to Mingun city by boat to see the famous 90-ton Mingun bell, the world’s second largest bell. Visit the Mingun Phahtodawgyi Pagoda, the earthquake base of an unfinished pagoda and Myatheintan Pagoda. Enjoy a visit in Mandalay City after lunch and discover the Kuthodaw Pagoda, Sandamuni Pagoda, Atumashi monastery and Shwenandaw monastery. Experience a stunning sunset view from Mandalay hill. Stay overnight in Mandalay.


Day 6. Mandalay - Pindaya - Inle

Transfer to Nyaung Oo airport for a flight to Heho. Upon arrival, proceed by road to Pindaya cave through beautiful hilly scenery. Pindaya is renowned for its extensive limestone cave, a unique site housing 8000 ancient Buddha statues. Afterward, visit the traditional hand-crafted Shan paper and umbrella workshop. Drive to Inle Lake for check-in. Stay overnight in Inle.


Day 7. Inle

The day begins with a sightseeing boat trip on the stunning grand Inle Lake. Cruise along shores banked by tall hills and a community of small villages. Pay a visit to local workshops, including silk weaving, silver smithing, cotton weaving and cheroot (Shan traditional cigar). After lunch, visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, which accommodates a collection of legendary golden statues of Buddha. Stay overnight in Inle.


Day 8. Inle - Yangon

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Yangon. On arrival, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is spent on a sightseeing tour in the city downtown area. Stay overnight in Yangon.


Day 9. Departure from Yangon

Free time before departure to make individual arrangements before your international flight departs from Yangon. Transfer to airport for departure.