Overview

 Day 01 - (Mon) Yangon Arrival

Day 02 - (Tue) Yangon-Bagan: by flight

Day 03 - (Wed) Bagan-Mandalay: by flight

Day 04 -  (Thur) Mandalay-Mingun-Inwa-Sagaing: by boat and car

Day 05 -  (Fri) Mandalay-Heho: by flight / Heho-Inle: by car

Day 06 -  (Sat) Inle: excursion by boat (B,L,D)

Day 07 - (Sun) Inle-Heho: by car / Heho-Yangon: by flight  (B,L)
                Yangon-International departure

Itinerary

Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Inle Lake – Yangon
(7 days / 6 nights)
Departure from Yangon
SIC basis: every Monday - Private basis: daily

Arrive at the Yangon International Airport. Welcome by our assigned guide and transfer to Hotel. Check in Hotel.

Lunch will be served at local restaurant.
Afternoon, excursion to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world and the most venerated Buddhist Monument in Myanmar, where one can see the lifestyle of Myanmar People.

Dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Early breakfast at Hotel.

Transfer to Airport and take a flight to Bagan, the Ancient Capital and Birth place of Myanmar Culture . Morning sightseeing begins with visit to the Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar satupas; Wetkyi-in Gubyakkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of jataka scenes; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and visit lacquerware factory.

Lunch at the local restaurant.

Afternoon visit begins with Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; Thatbyinnyu, the highest of Bagan temples and to end the day with Bupaya Pagoda, a Pyu style pagoda on the brink of majestic Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy River).

Dinner at hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.mahamuniMorning transfer to airport to take a flight to Mandalay, the last Capital of Myanmar monarch. Morning excursion to Ancient Capital Amarapura, 11 Kilometers south of Mandalay visiting Mahagandayon monastery; 1.2 kilometer long U Bein Wooden Bridge and visit silk-weaving factory.

Lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, visit Maha Muni Buddha Image and handy crafts workshops such as goldsmith, woodcarvings etc. Then proceed to Shwe Kyaung, and end up the day with Mandalay Hill, the vantage point for the view of Mandalay.

Dinner at hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning excursion to Mingun, a village on the western bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour highlights include Settawya Pagoda with a marble foot print of Buddha; Pondawyapaya, nearby the river; Pahtodawgyi, an enormous pile of bricks is all that remains of King Bodawpaya's grandiose scheme; Mingun Bell, the world's largest ringing bell weighing  90 tons; Mingun Village; and Shinbume Pagoda, most attractive pagoda built in 1816 by King Bodawpaya's grandson in memory of one of his wives.

Lunch at local restaurant. After coming back from Mingun, visit Inwa and Sagaing, a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Return to Mandalay.

Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Airport for the flight to Heho. Transfer from Heho airport to Inle lake, well known for its scenic beauty and its unique leg rower. Tour highlights include Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; wonderful floating gardens; native method of fishing; traditional weaving villages; and village life in the lake.

Lunch during Sightseeing. (Please note that the floating market is once every 5 days, but may vary according to the Buddhist Sabathdays).

Dinner at hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit to Indein Pagoda complex is situated on the west bank of Inle Lake. The group of pagodas is built by Pa-O tribes. It takes about 1 ½ by boat from Nyaung Shwe. This is one of the scenic boat tours in Inle. When the boat reaches Indein market, walk along the covered stairway to reach 1050 hidden pagodas of Indein.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Dinner at hotel and overnight in Inle.

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to Heho airport and return back to Yangon.

Lunch at local restaurant.

If the time permit, visit Bo Gyoke Aung San Market (Scott's Market) which closed on Mondays and gazetted holidays, Sule Pagoda for photo stop and Yangon City Centre.
Afternoon transfer to Yangon International Airport for the International Departure Flight.

Note: The above programme is subject to change with or without prior notice due to factors such as weather, domestic flight availability, road transport conditions and etc.

***** Extension to Ngapali Beach *****

Thandwe (Ngapali Beach) has direct flights from Yangon and Sittwe.(Operate from Oct to May).  Please refer to the “Beach Resorts” section.

Services

Price Include

• Accommodation in shared twin or double room with daily breakfast
• Domestic flight including security surcharge and airport tax
• All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles
• Local Guide (Visit and Transfer)
• Refreshing towel and mineral water on the sightseeing in private vehicles
• Baggage handling of maximum 20kg per person

Price NOT include

• Entrance fees for the sites not mentioned
• Other visits mention in the program
• Drinks, Video and Camera tax
• Other expenditure of personal natures spending money
• Standard check-in is at 1400 hrs and check-out at 1200 hrs. In case of earlier check-in or later check-out, there may be a fee imposed.

In case of earlier check-in or later check-out, there may be a fee imposed.International air tickets from/to Yangon

• Visa fees and Insurance
• Tips, porters and personal expenses
• Excess baggage charges
• Separate transfers on arrival and departure day