Discover Myanmar, a land of timeless beauty and spiritual heritage, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with natural landscapes. From the golden spires of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon to the breathtaking plains of Bagan dotted with thousands of ancient temples, Myanmar offers a journey into history and culture. Travelers can cruise along the tranquil Inle Lake, witnessing unique floating gardens and stilted villages, or explore the colonial charm and local markets that reflect the country’s rich past. With its warm hospitality, diverse ethnic cultures, and untouched scenery, Myanmar provides an authentic and peaceful travel experience for those seeking culture, history, and natural beauty in one unforgettable destination.
Tour Plan
DAY 2 YANGON – KYAIKHTO (B)
This morning journey by road to Kyaikhtiyo, the Golden Rock. Visit Htauk Kyan Allied War Cemetery, explore
the main market and a typical local monastery in Bago then continue the highly venerated Shwemawdaw Paya,
which has housed hair relics of the Buddha for well over 1000 years. Continue to Shwethalyaung Buddha, a
huge reclining Buddha with a sign on the platform in front of the image giving the measurements of each body
part. Visit the Golden Rock – one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Myanmar, the shrine at the top of Mt.
Kyaikto seems to defy gravity. Perched on the edge of a sheer cliff is a giant golden boulder topped with a
gleaming stupa. Overnight near Golden Rock.
DAY 3 KYAIKHTO – BAGO – YANGON (B)
Transfer by vehicle from Kyaikhto to Yangon. En–route visit the Hintha Gon Paya. This shrine has nice views
over Bago from the roofed platform on the hilltop. Continue to Kyaik Pun Paya, built in 1476 by King
Dhammazedi, it consists of four 30m–high sitting Buddhas placed back–to–back around a huge, square pillar
and Mahazedi Paya. Stairways lead up the outside of the stupa, and from the top there are fine views over the
surrounding area. Overnight in Yangon.
DAY 4 YANGON – BAGON (B)
This morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagon (flight cost not included). On arrival, visit Nyaung
Oo local Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi temple. Next visit to a traditional lacquerware workshop,
Myanmar’s best– known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Okkyaung, Thatbyinnyu Pahto, Dhammayangyi
Temple & Sulamani Temple. Overnight in Bagon.
DAY 5 BAGAN – POPA – SALAY – BAGON (B)
Today visit Mount Popa and Salay. Drive to Chauk local market, continue on to the village of Salay, an
important Buddhist centre, and visit its famed wooden monastery with intricate carvings. (Note: Salay
monastery museum closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays). This afternoon we’ll arrive at Mt. Popa,
an extinct volcano standing 1518 metres high. Mt. Popa has played an important role in Myanmar culture,
religion and history. In the late afternoon, we’ll drive back to Bagan and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in
Bagan.
DAY 6 BAGAN – MANDALAY (B)
Early morning, transfer to airport for a flight to Mandalay (flight cost not included). Upon arrival, excursion to
Amarapura. Visit Mahaganthayon monastery the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar. Daily at around
10:30 a.m. about 700 monks queue up for their last meal on this day. Then enjoy the great serenity of U Bein
wooden Bridge constructed in 1849 is about three quarter of a mile with 1086 posts and Taung – ta – man lake
that will give you an enchanting experience. Later visit Mahar Myat Muni Buddha Image the most ancient
Buddha image. Conclude the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill, the natural watch– tower to watch sunrise or sunset
over the city plains. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 7 MANDALAY – AVA – SAGAING (B)
Begin your day with a visit to Shweinpin teak– wood monastery. Drive over 1 km long bridge across the
Ayeyarwady River to Sagaing Hills – “Buddhists studies and a meditation centre of Myanmar”, with numerous
pagodas and over 600 monasteries and nunneries dotted along the Hills. See the U– Min Thounzeh (30 caves)
which has 45 Buddha images in a crescent– shaped colonnade and the impressive 30 mts– high Soon U Ponya
Shin Pagoda, built in 1312 and home to large bronze frogs on wheels. Later, proceed to the nearby village of
Ywahtaung, famous for its silverware. Drive back to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
DAY 8 MANDALAY – HEHO – PINDAYA – INLE LAKE (B)
Inle Lake: This morning transfer to airport for fly to Heho (flight cost not included). Upon arrival, drive to
Pindaya. Travel along the uphill and winding road over the Shan Plateau. Visit Pindaya cave, a huge cavern
where hundreds and thousands of Buddha images in various size and shape are installed since the 11th century.
Later, drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gate way of famous Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake.
DAY 9 INLE LAKE (B)
Today, enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake. Visit the Phaungdawoo Pagoda, which houses five small Buddha images.
The next must see stop is Nag Phi Chaung Monastery, an attractive wooden monastery built on stilts over the
lake at the end of the 1850s and where you can see the popular jumping cats leap through the hoops .You also
have an option to see “Padaung” or “Long– neck Karen hill tribe”. Conclude your tour with a visit to local
silverware workshop. Overnight in Inle Lake.
DAY 10 INLE LAKE – DEPART YANGON (B)
This morning drive to the Heho Airport for your flight back home.
