Glimpse of Myanmar

Glimpse of Myanmar

This journey is designed to put all the highlights of Myanmar into a very exclusive itinerary with great flexibility and tailor made option. The tour has been rewarded by many travelers as an ideal choice to unearth the outstanding big 4 destinations of Myanmar including Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.
For the first leg, you will see Yangon`s must-see landmarks before traveling to Shan state where hill tribal culture and pristine lake amazes your boat ride and market visit. From Inle Lake, we move to Mandalay, the last royal capital of Burma Kingdom, remarked for many ancient capital and rich traditional workshops. After 2 days in Mandalay, your trip takes you to the land of pagoda, the mesmerizing Bagan and surely you will not miss a chance to admire its incredible panoramic sunset.
Start :
Yangon
Finish :
Bagan
Style :
Myanmar Culture Tours
Physical level :
Cultural Interaction :
Country :
Myanmar

Itinerary

Welcome to Myanmar, the country of Golden Land ! Upon your arrival, our tour guide will welcome you and escort you to your hotel for leisure. The highlight of this day is the visit to Shwedagon pagoda, the most amazing religious site, filled with numerous golden stupa and a giant spire which dominate Yangon`s skyline by its sparkling flash.
Accommodation: hotel in Yangon / Meals: dinner
Embarking on a flight to Heho, you will enjoy a scenic drive to Nyang Shwe from where you will embark on a beautiful boat trip to explore the life of Intha people whose image exposes vividly through one leg rower. Spend our time to know about local traditional work such as making boat, black smith, silk weaving and enjoy the uniqueness of Jumping Cat pagoda.
Accommodation: hotel in Inle Lake / Meals: breakfast
Visit one of the most unique market on Inle lake which happens 5 days in different villages in Inlayarea : the Indein market. There is no better chance to behold the scene of Pa-O, Padang tribes in theirtraditional dresses. Our guide will offer you some visit to local habitat of Pa-O people in Indein. Taking the flight to Mandalay, transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: hotel in Mandalay / Meals: breakfast
Start your sightseeing today with a board ride upstream to Mingun, home to Uncomplete Wall,Sandamuni pagoda and Mingun ringing bell. Our local expert will be pleased to introduce you the life ofpeople who live on the banks of Irrawaddy river. In the afternoon, we will discover the royal Mandalay vestiges and relics covering imperial Palace, GoldenPalace Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda also known as the world biggest book.The highlight of this day is the panoramic sunset from the peak of Mandalay Hill.
Accommodation: hotel in Mandalay / Meals: breakfast
Venture outside the city to the Buddha land of Sagaing. This religion hub presents the education formonks with different level. After visiting Sagaing University, we will proceed to visit Buddha cave andKaunghmudaw Paya, Tupayon temple where you can enjoy the great view of Mandalay.This after noon we will travel to Amarapura to discover the Maha Ganayon Kyaung lake and the nearbymonastery. Enjoy a walk over U Bein bridge, the longest teak wood bridge in Myanmar.Leave Mandalay for Bagan late in the afternoon. A dinner with puppet show will highlight your day with us.
Accommodation: hotel in Bagan / Meals: breakfast
Spend your full day exploring the remainder of Bagan which consists of more than 2500 temples andpagodas. This archaeological site brings us to the scared history of ancient Bagan capital with thedevelopment of Buddhism.As we travel further into the land of temple spires, Htilomino, Gawdamgangyi, Ananda and Shwezigontemples will attract your sense of curiosity with a profound impression.The highlight of this day is the sunset from the second highest temple the Shwenandaw.
Accommodation: hotel in Bagan / Meals: breakfast, dinner
Today, we venture to Popa national park where Mt. Popa is located. After 2 hours driving, we will climb up to Papa Kalat pagoda, the most sacred place for meditation in Myanmar. Enjoy your lunch by Mt. Popa resort with panoramic view of the area. Return to Bagan for a haunted sunset cruise. Taking the flight back to Yangon, connect a transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: hotel in Yangon / Meals: breakfast
Enjoy your orientation tour of Yangon with a walk from Sule pagoda to Strand Hotel where you will encounter numerous of British colonial buildings and Emmanual Church. You will have chance to observe the local life on Yangon river side. Explore the sacred pagoda of Shwedagon, the best site in Yangon before taking your flight back home.
Meals: breakfast

Includes

  • Visa Arrangement
  • Private English speaking guide 
    ( other languages are available/ request)
  • Domestic Flight tickets inside Myanmar
  • Private car transfer with A/C
  • Hotel rooms
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Horse carts in Bagan
  • Boat trips where mentioned
  • Entrance and zone fees
  • Sightseeing and excursions

Excludes

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips and Gratuties

Price Guide

Essential information

OUR TRAVEL EXPERT
Myint is one of our experience guide. He loves
to show Yangon and Myanmar differently.

Contact him for tour/ any request:
Email: info@touryangon.com
OUR CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
"The Yangon city tour we booked was fantastic. We enjoyed riding the trishaw, tasting local food by a typical Yangon teashop. Your guide had done an excellent work. Merci"  - Mr Pierre from France -