Yangon-Bagan-Inle-Mandalay

Brief Itinerary

Day	Particular of Itinerary	Overnight
01	Yangon Arrival	Lotte / Sedona Hotel
02	Yangon Sightseen	Lotte / Sedona Hotel
03	Yangon – Bagan	Aureum Palace Hotel / Aye Yar River View Hotel
04	Bagan Sightseeing	Aureum Palace Hotel / Aye Yar River View Hotel
05	Bagan – Inle	Aureum Inle Resort / Sofitel Inle Resort
06	Inle Sightseeing	Aureum Inle Resort / Sofitel Inle Resort
07	Inle – Mandalay	Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort / Rupar Mandalar Resort
08	Mandalay Sightseeing	Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort / Rupar Mandalar Resort
09	Mandalay – Yangon ( International Departure )

Detail Itinerary (9 Days /8 Nights Trip)

Day 1 – Arrive Yangon

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Welcomed upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, we will be driven to hotel. The rest of the day will be free to recover.

Yangon is the economic capital of the country, and the most populated city as well. Geographically, it lies in the fertile delta of Southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with tree-shaded boulevards, shimmering stupas and colonial buildings.

In the evening, welcome dinner will be served in Karaweik Palace; where you will be able to experience authentic Burmese food along with a beautiful cultural show. The restaurant itself is filled with Myanmar culture, and located in heart of Yangon with stunning views of the famous Royal Lake and Shwe Dagon Pagoda.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 – Yangon

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Start the day at the Sule Pagoda, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the centre point of the city.

Then we will proceed to Bogyoke (Scott) Market, a pleasant covered market containing crafts from all corners of Myanmar, gems, fabrics and more. (The market is closed on Mondays and public holidays).

Lunch will be served at Le Planteur (fine-dining French/Modern Asian cuisine) where guests have the opportunity to drive by the gate of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi`s house.

In the afternoon, we will be visiting some of the better-known pagodas, including Botataung Pagoda, named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of the Buddha from India over 2000 years ago. Then, we will proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, a reclining Buddha that is almost as large as the enormous figure of Shwethalyaung Buddha in Bago. Finally, we will visit Shwedagon Pagoda that is towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colours of twilight.

Dinner at local restaurant after night stop at hotel.

Day 3 – Yangon / Bagan

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For early morning flight to Bagan, you will be transferred to Yangon Domestic Airport.

Bagan, the famous landmark is a spectacular plain stretching away from the Ayeyarwaddy River, dotted with thousands of 800-year old temple ruins.

Upon arrival, visit the city’s most revered temples, monuments and palaces that include Shwezigon Paya (1090 A.D.)

Gubyaukhyi Temple at Wetkyi-Inn (1468 A.D.), AnanDa Pahto (1105 A.D.), Gubyaukgyi Temple at Myinkaba (1113 A.D), Manuha Temple (1059 A.D), and Shwesandaw Paya (1057 A.D). Lunch is served at the Teak House Restaurant.Overnight at AUREUM PALACE HOTEL.

Day 4 – Bagan

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We will have an early start for a breathtaking flight in a hot air balloon** over Bagan during the sunrise, this once-in-a-lifetime experience boasts an unforgettable bird’s-eye-view over the spectacular plain of Bagan. During the 45-minute flight, you will be able to enjoy the far-reaching views as you drift over the thousands of ruined temples. Sip a celebratory glass of champagne before landing.

Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast followed by a culturally-inspiring excursion to continue by road to Mount Popa, an extinct sheer-sided volcano that rises out of the plain and a famous pilgrimage site for locals. En-route stop in the small village of Shwe Hlaing for a Burmese-style tea party hosted by a local family in their home.

Then, we will proceed to a lacquer craftsmen’s workshop in nearby MYINKABA village.

Sightseeing tour will continue to MANUHA TEMPLE, built in Mon architecture in 1059, NANBAYA TEMPLE, a unique sandstone monument, said to have been the palace of king Manuha and MYINGABA GU BYAUK GYI TEMPLE.

Dinner at a riverside restaurant and overnight in AUREUM PALACE HOTEL Bagan.

Day 5 – Bagan / Inle Lake

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Next day, you will be transferred to airport for your morning flight to Heho, which is a transit stop to Inle Lake. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the port by road, then to the resort by private boat.

Inle Lake is the second largest fresh water lake in Myanmar, with an estimated surface area of 44.9 square miles. What makes Inle lake special is that although it is not quite big in size, it contains quite a few endemic species such as over twenty species of snails and nine species of fish are found nowhere else in the world. It is also Myanmar’s first designated place of World Network of Biosphere Reserves, as weill as a Ramsar site.

Today’s highlight features an inspiring boat ride on the beautiful Inle Lake. While enjoying Inle’s calm serenity, still waters and colorful brush strokes of floating vegetation, and slow moving fishing canoes.

With rolling high hills hug the lake on all sides, Inle’s shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people.

You will also be able to witness the local fishermen’s unique rowing and fishing techniques. Then tour will continue to visit the enchanting floating gardens, a teeming weekly wet-market and an Intha village, as well as Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, which is a tiered pagoda with gilded Buddha statues and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. It is a beautifully built wooden building with a history of more than 200 years and it is the oldest and largest monastery in the region as well. The place is also known as Jumping Cat Monastery, as cats were trained to jump through hoops but sadly the new head monk does not continue training the cats anymore.

Dinner and accommodations at AUREUM INLE RESORT.

Day 6 – Inle Lake (Indein)

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This morning, tour will begin with an enjoyable boat trip to the western shore of Inle for a visit of the Indein Temple Complex. Located on the shore of the lake, this site consists of hundreds of crumbling and atmospheric groups of ancient pagodas hidden by overgrown trees and shrubs.

Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant before returning to your resort. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to relax and soak up Inle’s stunning natural beauty.

Day 7 – Inle/Mandalay

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Transfer to Heho Airport for your morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, travel upriver by boat to Mingun offering views of river life, fishing villages and market boats. Explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Paya, and the famous instagram spot Hsinbyume Paya, then the Mingun Bell, which was constructed in 1808, weighing 90 tons, it is claimed to be the largest bell in the world.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

Return to Mandalay by river board and check-in at RUPAR MANDALAR RESORT.

Dinner is served at the hotel.

Day 8 – Mandalay

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Today’s tour features the last Kingdom of Burma before the British colonialized the country. Considered as the cultural and spiritual center of Myanmar, Mandalay and neighboring town, Saaing is home to over 60% of the country’s monks, while artisans of Mandalay continue to turn out the finest crafts in Myanmar.Tour will start by heading to Amarapura, also a former royal capital, and visit Mahagandayon Monastery to observe monks line up to receive their daily offering of alms and food from faithful Buddhists. This allows you to understand more about the rituals of the country’s major religion, which is the Theravada Buddhism.

Then, tour will be continued by taking a stroll on U Bein Bridge, a picturesque teak bridge which extends over one kilometre across Taungthaman Lake before returning to Mandalay City. It is also a very famous picture spot.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

This afternoon, tour will continue to Mahamuni Paya, the most well-known pagoda amongst the locals in central Myanmar, Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Teak Monastery), a 19^th century Burmese teak architecture which was used by King Mindon, the second last king of Myanmar. After the king passed away, the last king of Myanmar, King Thibaw occasionally used the structure as a meditation ground, but he was convinced that his father’s spirit still haunt the ground, so the building was then moved from the palace, and donated to become a monastery.

Moving on to Kuthodaw Paya, known also as “the world’s biggest book”; you will be able to get amazing pictures amongst the white walls of the stone books. You will also be able to wear Myanmar traditional make up “Thanakhar” by the flower vendors and experience the true Myanmar culture.

Tour will then be proceed to Shwe Kyin Old Monastery. The monastery is not only one of the oldest, but also considered as the most important one in the entire country. Originally, the head monk of the monastery was greatly revered by King Mindon as well as the citizens in the 19^th The head monk’s disciplines and teachings were admired as well as followed by many people till date. While visiting there, you will be able to notice all the meditation process the monks, the young novices do and if you are into it, you can most probably join the meditation process as well!

Accommodation at Rupar Mandalar Resort.

Day 9 – Depart Mandalay to Yangon ( International Departure )

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Transfer to Mandalay International Airport for your departure to Yangon International Airport. On arrival, we will be free in good time to connect the homeward flight.

Tour ends.