Day 1. Yangon Arrival (-/-/-)
Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Upon arrival in Yangon, you will meet with our guide and transfer to your hotel. Sightseeing will be started from to BOTATHAUNG PAGODA, located close to Yangon River. Then drive through the colonial style buildings downtown, the Chinatown area and the Indian quarter. Stop at the gilded SULE PAGODA, dating back over 2,000 years.
In the afternoon, proceed to KARAWEIK HALL, a Royal floating barge on a lake for photo stop. Enjoy the sunset at SHWEDAGON PAGODA, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monument. The golden dome rises 98 meters above its base and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Grand Laurel Hotel *** (Superior room) in Yangon. Or similar.
Overnight stay at Grand Laurel Hotel *** (Superior room) in Yangon. Or similar.
Day 2. Yangon - Bagan (B/-/-)
After breakfast at Hotel, transfer to Yangon airport for domestic flight to BAGAN (Approx; 07:40-08:10). On arrival proceed on a sightseeing tour, starting with a Nyaung Oo local market, SHWEZIGON PAGODA, a prototype of real Myanmar stupa, built in 1087. Wetgyiin GU BYAUK GYI for its famous Jataka mural painting and HTILOMINLO TEMPLE for its plaster carvings and famous ANADA TEMPLE, with its four huge standing-Buddha images.
In the afternoon, sightseeing continues with visits to MANUHA TEMPLE, built in mon style in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone monument that is said to have been the palace of King Manuha, DHAMMAYANGYI TEMPLE which is the most massive structure and SULAMANI TEMPLE is a large with multi storey structure. Enjoy your sunset from the terraces of SHWE SANDAW PAGODA.
Overnight stay at Sincere Smile Hotel *** (Superior room) in Bagan. Or Similar.
Overnight stay at Sincere Smile Hotel *** (Superior room) in Bagan. Or Similar.
Day 3. Bagan -Mt. Popa-Bagan (B/-/-)
After breakfast at Hotel, visits to MOUNT POPA, an extinct volcano with a shrine. To reach the top of the volcanic plug with its many shrines and a monastery, one has to climb up 700 steep steps. Drive back to Bagan, On the way, visit to toddy farm and plam juice making work shop.
In the afternoon, proceed to BUPAYA PAGODA, a memorable experience for the view over the Ayeyarwaddy River and the many ancient monuments which make this one of Asia’s most impressive archaeological sites. Enjoy the sunset by SUNSET BOAT over the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Overnight stay at Sincere Smile Hotel *** (Superior room) in Bagan. Or Similar.
Overnight stay at Sincere Smile Hotel *** (Superior room) in Bagan. Or Similar.
Day 4. Bagan- Heho – Pindaya- Nyaung Shwe (B/-/-)
After breakfast at Hotel, transfer to airport for domestic flight to HEHO, (Approx: 07:50-08:30). On arrival, drive from Heho airport to PINDAYA (3 hours drive), a small quite town, enjoying scenic beauty along the country side. Visit PINDAYA SHWE U MIN CAVES, unique for the thousand of Buddha images placed there by pilgrims over many centuries, and Bote-Talote Lake with beautiful scenery.
In the afternoon, drive back to Nyaung Shwe. En route, visit to Shwe Yan Pyae Monastery and pagoda.
Overnight stay at Royal Inlay Hotel *** (Superior room) in Nyaung Shwe. Or Similar.
Overnight stay at Royal Inlay Hotel *** (Superior room) in Nyaung Shwe. Or Similar.
Day 5. Inle Lake Sightseeing-Heho-Mandalay (B/-/-)
After breakfast at Hotel, excursion by boat on the lake will include sights of the famous leg-rowers, typical floating gardens, local method of fishing and village life. Visit the famous PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA and INPAWKON VILLAGE for its traditional silk weaving, Nan Pan village for its charoot making, black smith and boat making.
In the afternoon, transfer to Heho airport for domestic flight to MANDALAY (16:05-17:25). On arrival, transfer to hotel. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hotel Marvel *** (Superior room) in Mandalay. Or Similar.
Overnight stay at Hotel Marvel *** (Superior room) in Mandalay. Or Similar.
Day 6. Mandalay- Mingun (B/-/-)
After breakfast at Hotel, Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar King. And drive up to MANDALAY HILL for panoramic view of Mandalay City. SHWE NAN DAW KYAUNG (or Golden Palace Monastery), KUTHODAW PAGODAS with 729 stone tablets (known as World’s Biggest Book). Visit MYANANSANKYAW PALACE; built by King Mindon.
In the afternoon, excursion to MINGUN, a very pleasant boat trip, about 11 km (1 hour) upriver from Mandalay. Sightseeing for PHAHTODAWGYI PAGODA; a huge unfinished pagoda, the enormous Mingun bell (90 tons); one of the largest in the world and MYATHEINDAN or SINBYUME PAGODA. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
Overnight stay at Hotel Marvel *** (Superior room) in Mandalay. (Or) similar.
Overnight stay at Hotel Marvel *** (Superior room) in Mandalay. (Or) similar.
Day 7. Morning Sightseeing & Departure from Mandalay (B/-/-)
After breakfast, visit AMARAPURA, 15 km from Mandalay to visit MAHAGANDAYON MONASTERY (Maha Aung Myay Bonzan) famous for Buddhist learning centre. Visit to U BEIN teak bridge, over 150 years old, which is still in use. In the afternoon, transfer to Mandalay international airport. Lunch and dinner will be to your own account.
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