Day 1 – Yangon
Arrive in Yangon and transfer to your hotel. Start in the heart of Yangon visiting Independent Monument, the High Court, the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda. Also includes Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake, Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market and the Shwedagon Pagoda. Overnight in Yangon

Day 2 – Yangon – Bagan
Transfer to the airport and Fly to Bagan. Discover the Beauty of Bagan, explore the vast and fascinating area and discover temples with unique stories, features and architecture. The spectacular plain of Bagan stretches away from the Ayeyarwaddy River and is dotted with over 2,000 temple structures dating back over 800 years. This afternoon enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from a pagoda. Overnight in Bagan

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 – Bagan
Visit Mount Popa, a cylindrical hill that rises sharply from the surrounding plain, and is considered to be the home of Myanmar’s most important nats (spirits). Ascend the mountain via a winding covered staircase watched by the curious monkeys that populate the area. At the top is a monastery and temple complex with shrines to the 37 nats, along with spectacular views. Overnight in Bagan

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 – Bagan – Mandalay

Visit three former royal capitals, each with its own unique atmosphere. In the morning, drive to Amarapura, and visit Mahagandayon Monastery; every day monks and novices line up to receive their daily offering of alms. Next visit Sagaing, the spiritual centre of Myanmar. Where hundreds of stupas, monasteries, temples and nunneries are to be found. Stop at some of the most famous temples, such as Sun U Ponya Shin Paya, U Min Thonsei Paya and Kaung Hmu Daw Paya. Cross the river by ferry to Inwa (Ava), situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Once a royal capital, Inwa is now a quiet rural oasis. Transfer to the airport to fly to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5 – Mandalay
The last capital of royal Burma, Mandalay is still one of the largest cities in Myanmar, and a cultural and spiritual centre. Travel upriver by boat to Mingun, enjoying the views of river life – fishing villages, market boats, women attending to their washing, and children playing in the water. Explore the ruins of the vast Mingun Paya. Visit Hsinbyume Paya, a pagoda dating from 1816. Overnight in Mandalay

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6 – Mandalay – Kalaw

Set off from Mandalay to Meikhtila, stopping en route to take photos of the passing fields and local villages. Continue on to Kalaw enjoying the views of the hillside cultivation and the ethnic villages. Overnight in Kalaw

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 – Kalaw – Inle Lake
Visit Kalaw’s most interesting attractions including: Thein Taung Paya, a temple perched on the hill overlooking the Thazi-Taunggyi Road; Aung Chang Tha Zedi, a glittering stupa covered in gold-coloured mosaics; Dhamma Yon: a two-storey temple which from its top floor offers views of the town; Hsu Taung Pye Paya, ruins and crumbling stupas just behind the Dhamma Yon; Nee Paya, located just west of town and featuring a gold lacquered bamboo Buddha. Trek the plateau near Kalaw, inhabited by Palaung and Pao tribes. Drive to Inle Lake. Overnight in Inle Lake

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8 – Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon

Enjoy a boat ride on Inle Lake and discover its calm serenity, still waters and colourful brush strokes of floating vegetation and slow moving fishing canoes. The lake’s shore and islands host 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people. The day also includes a visit to the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Inn Paw Khon Village (Lotus and silk weaving villages) and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery. Transfer to Heho for your flight to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 – Yangon
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Meals included: Breakfast

INCLUDED SERVICES:
– Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages a supplement charge will apply.
– accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent.
– where very early morning flights are scheduled, a breakfast box may replace the standard ABF.
– meals according to itinerary / Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight.
– flight ticket(s), in economy class unless otherwise specified, according to the itinerary.
Flight from Heho to Yangon
Flight from Bagan to Mandalay
Flight from Bagan to Mandalay
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Yangon to Bagan
Flight from Heho to Yangon
– Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked.
– Current fuel surcharges are included, however, these are subject to change prior to tour start date.
– boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary.
– ground transportation in private A/C vehicle.
– 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour.
– sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.
– International and domestic airport taxes in Myanmar are automatically included in ticket.

EXCLUDED SERVICES:
– visa fees, drinks, personal expenses. ** Visa Procedures: Myanmar
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year and Water Festival – these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.