Day 1: Yangon arrival (-/-/D)
Arrive at Yangon
International Airport, welcome by our tour guide. Check in to hotel. Afternoon
tour of Yangon includes Karaweik Hall a
Royal Barge on the Royal Lake
for photo stop, Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining
Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha. Drive in downtown visit China Town with the fruit market
and Yangon’s city center covering World
famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the
sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Early morning
transfer to airport and fly to Bagan. For sightseeing includes visit to the
colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon
Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed
sand stone decoration, Gubyaukgyi Temple,
with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. Visit to Myinkaba Village and observe the process of Traditional Lacquer ware Industry one
of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts, Ananda
Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four
impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu
Temple, the highest temple in Bagan,
Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy sunset over
the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw
Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
After breakfast
at hotel, transfer to airport for the flight
to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Mahagandayon
Monastery where hundreds of young Novice
(Sanga) studying Buddhist Literatures with strictly obeying rule and
regulation of the Monastery according to Buddha teaching. In the afternoon,
cross the small river by ferry boat to make
joyful excursion by horse cart at Ava (Innwa); it was one of ancient
Myanmar capitals before British annexation in 1885. Next, proceed to Sagaing Hill, which is perhaps the living center of
Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and
Monasteries. Continue to visit Khaungmudaw
Pagoda. Then, transfer back to U-Bein
bridge and enjoy sunset before going back to Hotel.
Have breakfast
at hotel. Depart Mandalay on a
private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River
to visit Mingun, a village on
the west bank of the river. Visit to Settawya
Pagoda, Mingun Pahtotawgyi, the world renowned ringing Mingun Bell and Myatheintan Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a
large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood
carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the
world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Mandalay Palace and in the evening
enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
After breakfast
at hotel, fly to Mandalay. After
that, commence full day Inle lake
sightseeing by boat starting visit to Phaung
Daw Oo Pagoda, Floating Gardens, Unique Leg-rowers, Traditional Fishing Method, Silk Weaving, Stilt House Villages on the
lake and Nga Pe Chaung Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Inle.
After breakfast
at hotel, visit the Indein Pagoda is
located near the Indein creek; it is narrow and has many twist and turns. Paddy
fields around the creek receive water from the creek. Here our beat start venturing into a small canal and pass
through the beautiful scenery on the way to
Pa O Hill tribe village. After visiting the local market, we enjoy walk to
the very impressive ruins containing hundred ancient pagodas, some of which are
hidden in the lush vegetation and overnight at hotel in Inle. Then, transfer to
airport for the flight back to Yangon.
After breakfast
at hotel, morning shopping at Treasure,
Gems and Handicrafts shops. Visit to Bogyoke
Aung San (Scott) Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer
to airport for departure.