Itinerary Details
This 7-day highlights tour allow you to experience Myanmar's highlights within a week, like local markets, Shwedagon pagoda, beautiful temples complex of Bagan and sunset at U Bein bridge. What more, you will experience Myanmar cultures and lifestyles by real touches with the locals.
lunch
Welcome to Mandalay, Myanmar!
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will welcome you at airport and escort you to your hotel. Your sightseeing tour in Mandalay starts in the afternoon.
First, you will visit the Mahamuni temple. There you will see local people stick the gold paper on Buddha and pray for a blessing. Besides, you can also make your own wish by sticking the gold paper on the statue (donation needed and only man allowed to do the job). You will also visit the Shwenaandaw Monastery, which has the meaning "Golden Palace Monastery" and was built in the 1900s. This exquisite monastery used to be a part of the royal palace and a textbook example of royal teak wood architecture.
Next, head to the Kuthodaw Pagoda, the one with the largest Buddhist books in the world. Last but not least, end the day at the top of Mandalay Hill to enjoy wonderful sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Accommodation option:
- Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort
- (4 Ratings)
Mahamuni Pagoda
Kuthodaw Pagoda
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast in hotel, we will set out to Amarapura. On the way, you will see monks getting around the villages to collect alms, which contributes their daily austerities and food. Driving out of Mandalay, you will be in time to visit Mahagandayon Monastery when thousands of monks are waiting in line for daily meals. What's more, you will have a chance to offer alms to those young monks at the back of the line.
Then, arrive at Inwa Ancient City, the imperial city of Burma from the 14th to 19th centuries. Take a horse cart to get around the ancient city with many historical relics, including Ava Palace, Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery and Bagaya Kyaung.
Next, continue drive to Sagaing. Over six houndred pagodas scatter in Sagaing hill, which is resplendent and dazzling from distance view. We will visit U Min Thonze Pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda and overlook the pictureque view of Irrawaddy River.
Getting back to Amarapura, you will take a boat trip under the longest teakwood bridge in the world - U Bein Bridge for breathtaking sunset view.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Accommodation option:
- Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort
- (4 Ratings)
U Bein Bridge
breakfast and lunch
Today you will take a flight to Bagan with the assistance of your private guide. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you and pick you up to take a half day city tour. The thousands of Buddhist pagodas on the plain will surprise you. You will experience the place where local people buy food in daily life in Nyaung Oo Market.
Afterwards, visit Htilominlo Temple. It contains four Buddha images facing four directions on its first floor. You will also visit Shwezigon Pagoda, which is the first Burmese style pagoda. All pagodas all over Myanmar are built according to its magnificent style. It was built in 1060 and is still the most worshiped shrine in Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan.
Accommodation option:
- Heritage Bagan Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Bagan
breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will explore the World Heritage Site - Bagan Archaeological Zone, which is amazing with its over 2,200 ruins scattering on the vast plain of Bagan. Some are large and tall while others are hidden among the grass and hard to spot out. Take a horse cart, and your guide will take you to visit some best of them, including Ananda Pagoda, Mahabodhi Paya, Thatbyinnyu temple, Dhammayangyi Temple and Shwesandaw Pagoda.
Following the winding path passing palm trees, small reined temples and monasteries, you will reach Myinkaba village, a typical bamboo village which is famous for many traditional lacquer-ware workshops.
The last stop is Shwesandaw Pagoda where you will enjoy the breathtaking sunset in the plain.
(*Optional; Hot air balloon flight can be reserved during October to next March)
Accommodation option:
- Heritage Bagan Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Bagan
breakfast
In the morning, you will transfer to airport and take a flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to hotel. The rest of day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Yangon.
Accommodation option:
- BEST WESTERN Chinatown Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, you will visit the Central Yangon Railway Station where you will catch the Yangon Circular Train. During the 30 minutes' slow riding, you will be exposed to interesting daily life of locals.
Then, private car will pick you up at a small station and take you to visit the Sule Pagoda. It is a landmark building in the downtown area. The pagoda is near Maha Bandoola Park which is encircled by a host of colonial buildings and heritage sites, including Independence Monument and the High Court.
After lunch at local restaurant, enjoy your time for wandering in the Bogyoke Market Bogyoke Aung San Market, one of the busiest markets in Yangon with a wide range of local specialties, such as gems, wood carvings and crafts (closed on Mondays and public holidays). Next, head for the Chaukhtayi Pagoda, which famous for its giant Reclining Buddha.
At sunset, end the day with a visit to most awesome Shwedagon Pagoda from where you will see the gorgeous sunset over the 99 meters high golden plated stupa topped with diamond. It's one of the most magical moments within a day in Yangon. After the tour, back to the hotel.
Overnight in Yangon.
Accommodation option:
- BEST WESTERN Chinatown Hotel
- (4 Ratings)
Shwedagon Pagoda
breakfast
After breakfast, you will be free at leisure until your guide pick you up to airport for your onward flight.