Day 1: Arrive Yangon (By Car & Guide) (-/-/-)
Arrival at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our tour guide & transfer to hotel. Free at leisure on your own. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon – Golden Rock (By Car, Open Truck Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you and drive to Golden Rock near Kyaikto town in Mon State. On the way to Golden Rock, we will visit to Allied War Cemetery, Kyeik Pun Pagoda and Kyat Kha Wine Monastery. After that, proceed to Golden Rock, a huge boulder covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff. The pagoda at the Golden Rock is said to hold a hair of the Buddha. Late morning, arrive at Kyaikhtiyo base camp and transfer to the transit junction with one of the small open trucks in a one hour ride. After lunch, start an easy walk up to the Golden Rock and enjoy sunset from this unforgettable site. Overnight at hotel in Golden Rock.
Day 3: Golden Rock – Maw La Myine (135 km) (By Car, Open Truck Car &Guide) (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel,check out hotel and take the track down to the base camp. And then proceed to Maw la Myine city.Take the car about 2 hours and arrive at Maw la Myinecity. Visit to Win Sein World Biggest Reclining Buddha image,Pha Auk medtiation center, the Kyaik Tha Lan Pagoda and Sein Tone monastery. Then check in hotel and overnight at the Strand hotel in Maw La Myine.
Day 4: Maw La Myine – HpaAn (63 km by car) (By Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at the hotel, checkout hotel and proceed to Hpa-An city. On the way to Hpa-an, visit U Nar Auk monastery, SaddanCave, Kyaukkalat pagoda, YathaePyan cave, Kokun cave, BayinNyi cave and enjoy the sunset at the Shwe Yin Myaw pagoda on the bank of the Than Lwin River. Then check in hotel in ZaweKa Bin cave which is infront of the Mt. ZaweKaBin (the landmark of thKayin State).Overnight at Hpa-An.
Day 5: Hpa an – Yangon (via Bago) (By Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at the hotel,check out hotel and go back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 6: Yangon – Bagan (By Fight, Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
In the early morning, after having breakfast at the hotel,the guide and the driver pick you to transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. Upon arrive to Nyaung U Airport, your regional guide will welcome you there to start the sightseeing toNyaung U Market where you can go around the local fresh market, ShweZi Gone Pagoda which is the prototype of the later Myanmar Stupas, Gubyaukgyi Temple with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes , Ever Stand Lacquerware workshop to observe the process of making Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts, Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone decoration,Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four impressive standing Buddha images. Then your guide will lead to a local restaurant named Tharabar-3 where the Lady had her lunch under the Tamarind Tree on the side of the road near the Tharabar Gate. And then at the afternoon round about 3:30,the tour will start again to Thabinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan, Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickworks which support the biggest temple in Bagan. Enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of ShwesandawPagoda.Your dinner will be at the Nandar Restaurant with the Puppet Show.Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 7: Bagan Sightseeing (By Car,Horse Cart & Guide) (B/-/-)
After breakfast, We start with the exotic horse cart to one of the biggest temple in Bagan: Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby, continue with sightseeing to Minkaba Gubyaukyi Temple, experience the architectural difference in MyaZedi pagoda before heading to Manuha Temple. The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view from the second highest pagoda of Bagan the ShweSandaw pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 8: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan (By Car, Boat & Guide) (B/-/-)
After having breakfast at the hotel,the guide will pick you to the Mt.Popa. Your guide will lead you all to a pagoda before leaving Bagan. The special activity, on the way to Mt.Popa, is to enjoy the fresh toddy palm juice in a shop and you can know the ways of life of the people in the toddy palm forest, how to get the toddy palm juice, how to make palm sugar and how the whole toddy tree is useful for people. After that he will go to Mt Popa which is the extinct volcano and the holy place for the animist. You can see the picturesque scenery on the peak of the mountain.After exploring the Mt. Popa , the guide will lead you to a restaurant on the way back to hotel.After taking a rest at the hotel, you guide will bring you all to the jetty to enjoy the Sunset on the Sunset Boat in the Arrawaddy River before the evening. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 9: Bagan – Mandalay – Hsipaw (By Car,Train & Guide) (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport & fly to Mandalay. Arrive at Mandalay & drive to Hsipaw ;( a small town traditionally ruled by the Sawbwa (chieftain of region) on the way passing through Maymyo (alia) Pyin Oo Lwin ;(British colonial town) and the world famous “Gokteik Bridge” where the 100 yards over viaduct rail line is still in use. Upon arrival in Hsipaw, check-in at guest house (because there is not hotel but possible facilities). After check in and place we will serve lunch at a Shan traditional restaurant.
In the late noon after took a rest we will show to Hsipaw Haw;( well known as old Shan Palace know an architectural design reminiscent of the British country home. Then continue to the main market in Hsipaw is wonderful. It is held in a large permanent structure, and the range of goods on offer is staggering. Overnight in Hsipaw.
Day 10: Hsibaw – Pyinoolwin (By Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
Today our visit is to Pyin Oo Lwin:(was a British Hill Station during the colonial aera also pretty little hill resort, 67km east of Mandalay. Before entry to Pyin Oo Lwin (formerly Maymyo was established by the British as a cool retreat from the heat of the central Myanmar plains). The first place is on the way to there is called very pleasant picnic spot Peik Chin Myaung Cave is near Wetwun village.s
The second highlight is Pwe Kauk Fall ;( about 8km from town. It was called Hampshire Falls during British times) .After that tour spot to National Kandawgyi Garden, ( about 50-acre in size containing, 4840 trees mostly pine varieties, 575 different floral species and many exotic fruits and flowers). A free evening walking around down town area then some Scottish and British cottages.
Overnight in Pyinoolwin.
The second highlight is Pwe Kauk Fall ;( about 8km from town. It was called Hampshire Falls during British times) .After that tour spot to National Kandawgyi Garden, ( about 50-acre in size containing, 4840 trees mostly pine varieties, 575 different floral species and many exotic fruits and flowers). A free evening walking around down town area then some Scottish and British cottages. Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 11: Pyin Oo Lwin – Mandalay (By Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Mandalay is a realm of stupas, monks and monastery. The most fascinating visit will be the time to behold the monks doing their worship and having meals.
In the afternoon, visit Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery – noted for its exquisite wood carvings, gold leaf beating workshop, Kuthodaw Pagoda – known as the world biggest book and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sun-set and the panoramic view of the city. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 12: Mandalay – Sagaing – Amarapura – Mandalay (By Car, Boat & Guide) (B/-/-)
We will transfer from the city to Sagaing Hill, discover the monk education, visitBudda Cave, Uminthonze Pagoda and Sunooponnyashin Pagoda. Behold the panoramic view of Mandalay.
After that, come to Amarapura. Being famous for Mahagandaryone Monastery Amarapura is the best place to experience the monk life in Mandalay. Walk over Ubein Wooden Bridge, the longest teakwood of its type to Mahamuni Image – a bronze Buddha image castled during the lifetime of Buddha himself. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 13: Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Kalaw (By Flight,Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
In the morning,the driver will pick you and transfer to the airport to take domestic flight to Heho.Upon arrive to Heho,we will continue to start the sightseeing in Pindaya firstly and then Kalaw.On the way to Pindaya cave,we will visit to home base Shan Paper and umbrella making industry..After that, we will visit to Pindaya Cave where thousands of Buddha images with different sizes are existing in.You can enjoy the cold and peaceful atmosphere there and it is the good place to take meditation. After visiting Pindaya Cave,we will have our lunch at Green Tea restaurant near Pindaya Cave,on the bank of the Ponedalote Lake.After having lunch,we will keep exploring to Kalaw.Overnight at hotel in Kalaw.
Day 14: Kalaw – Nyaung Shwe – Inle (By Car, Boat & Guide) (B/-/-)
In the early Morning,the driver will pick you from the hotel and drive to Nyaung Shwe to explore to the Famous Inle lake.On the way to the Inle lake,we will visit to Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which is famous with its unique oval-shape windows.Upon arrive to Nyaung Shwe,check in hotel and start your sightseeing around Inle lake.The boat will wait you at the jetty to visit to the western shore of the lake where you will see the well hidden Inn Dein Pagoda complex.And then to observe the silverware making industry,Long Neck tribal women,Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda,lotus and silk fabric making industry,cheroot making industry and blacksmith industry.Overnight at hotel in Nyaung Shwe.
Day 15: Inle – Indein – Inle Lake (By Boat & Guide) (B/-/-)
This morning, you will visit the 5 days market which is hold in different villages surround the lake. This is definitely a fascinating place to enjoy the scene of local tribes in their colorful clothes and exotic market atmosphere.After lunch, the boat will travel down a small canal leading to the Pa-oh village of Indein. Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village, stopping to chat to the locals and observe their traditional lifestyles. Then wander through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area, filled with picturesque stupas and has magnificent views of the lake. And it will take you to beautiful temple of Indein, located on the hill overlooking the lake. It will be definitely relaxing to walk along the corridor and enjoy the giant columns which have been left to the nature for centuries. Overnight at hotel in Inle.
Day 16: Heho – Thandwe (By Flight) (B/-/-)
In the morning,transfer to Heho airport to join domestic flight to Thandwe where Ngapali Beach is.Overnight at hotel in Ngapali.
Day 17: Ngapali (B/-/-)
Free at leisure in Ngapali Beach.overnight at hotel in Ngapali.
Day 18: Ngapali Beach – Yangon (By flight, Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
Fly back to Yangon and upon arrival, transfer to hotel and sightseeing to Bogyoke Aung San Market and china town in the evening.Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 19: Yangon Sightseeing (By Flight, Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
After breakfast at the hotel our tour guide will bring you to the downtown area so that you can see the ways of life of the local people and the colonial buildings built in early 20 century. You’ll start at the post office – a lovely historic building- and walk to Sule Paya in the middle of downtown, passing by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden and Independence Monument along the way. And then visit to the Chuck HtatGyi Reclining Buddha image, a small stop in front of the Aung San Su Kyi’s house to take photo and you can take a rest at the hotel before the afternoon sightseeing. At Afternoon, the driver will pick you to the Great Shwe Dagon Pagoda which is one of the wonders of the world and to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where there is time to browse through the dozens of stalls and shops. This is Yangon’s best market for handicrafts and other goods. (Note: Market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). Then visit Little India and China town, a colorful cacophony of restaurants, temples and markets.Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 20: Yangon Departure (By Car & Guide) (B/-/-)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Sightseeing and other activities in Yangon on your own or your guide’s arrangement before your flight time. Upon your flight time, transfer to Yangon Airport for your departure with sweet memory.
Tour Inclusions:
- Selected accommodation with breakfast in twin share room
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Private air-condition transportation
- Experience and friendly English-speaking local guide
- Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Service charge and VAT taxes
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- Visa stamping fee at the Embassy
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Child or adult in triple sharing room
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
- Solo traveller must single supplement
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