Myanmar Essential 6 days

You will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the last day at the former capital of Myanmar.

Transfer to Mandalay international airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA

Morning 

Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide and then transferred to your hotel 

Afternoon

The rest of the day is free at your leisure, try out Myanmar specialties for dinner and enjoy vibrant nightlife activities

NOTE: Hotel rooms will be ready at 14:00. Early check-in will be guaranteed with a surcharge


Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

Morning

Wake up and have a nutritious breakfast at the hotel. 

Your tour guide will pick you up and drive you to our first destination: the old colonial-style city center with city hall, Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument, Strand Road, and Yangon Jetty by Car. 

Proceed to Botahtaung Pagoda and get to know Ahma Mya Nan Nwe, a devotee of the Botahtaung Pagoda. She was known to be a dragon guarding the pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, a place where you can purchase luxury items, handicrafts, local foods, clothes, jewelry, and consumer goods. 

Afternoon

After lunch, the tour guide will lead you to Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda, a colossal reclining Buddha. Drop off at Karaweik Hall Royal barge on the Royal Lake for photos and the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda 

Evening

Return to your hotel and recharge your batteries with a sound sleep.

NOTE: If the train ride is not available due to rail and train conditions, the alternative for the train is an Express bus to Bagan.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight on train

Morning

Take a flight to Bagan, our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive to your hotel for check-in

The journey will begin with a visit to one of Asia’s most popular archeological destinations, the colorful Nyaung U Market. After strolling through the market, we move on to Shwezigon Pagoda, which is the most essential reliquary shrine and houses images of 37 Nats in Bagan. 

Then, Kyansittha Uhmin (Cave),and Gupaukgyi Temple is our last stop for the morning. It is a 13th-century cave temple with interesting fine frescoes of sconces from Jataka.

Afternoon

After filling up your belly with local dishes, we resume visiting Htilominlo Temple with old murals and friezes and then approached Tharabar Gate way into Old Bagan. 

Then, we will visit Ananda Temple,the temple that stands out with a whitewashed masterpiece and four standing Buddha Images. 

Moving to Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple will amaze you with its famous interlocking mortar thickest brickwork. 

Before finishing our tour and returning to your hotel, we will stop by Shwesandaw Pagodafor a romantic sunset.

OPTIONAL: A visit to Pakokku in the Magway Region, the largest city in Myanmar. Contact our consultants to get more details.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

Morning

Drive to Amarapura after a full breakfast at your hotel, we first stop at Mahagandayon Monastery, a school for young monks, and observe the lunch process. 

On the way to U Bein Bridge which has lasted for more than two centuries and at the 1.2 km longest teakwood span in the world, tourists are invited to join the hand-weaving silk workshop.

Afternoon

Continue to visit Mahamuni Pagoda, overlaid with gold, Mandalay Palace, Kuthodaw Pagoda surrounded by 729 inscribed marble slabs, had the reputation for being “the world’s largest book”, Shwenandaw "Golden Palace Monastery" to observe the finest Myanmar wooden architecture, and 

Evening

On visiting Atumashi Monastery, not only will visitors be amazed at the architectural features of the largest religious building in Mandalay but also have a chance to admire the charming beauty of the sunset from Mandalay Hill. 

After the tour, you will come back to the hotel.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Morning

After breakfast, our fourth-day tour starts with a scenic overland journey to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with 1518 meters (4981 feet) above sea level, located on a lovely hill. 

The Popa Taungkalat Shrine involves 37 Mahagiri Nats, or spirits, Statues depicting the Nats are at the base of the shrine. From the top of Taung Kalat, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the ancient city of Bagan

Afternoon & Evening

On our way back to Bagan, the driver will stop by a refreshment stopover at a small local factory of palm sugar alcohol and observe the process of Jaggery making.

Drive back and overnight at Mandalay.

There is one optional Balloon Tour at Extra Cost: The tour starts early in the morning and assures you with a surprise discovery day. With “BALLOONS fly over Bagan”, clients will enjoy an indescribable bird's eye view of thousand-year-old pagodas, temples, and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. The Balloon is guided by gentle wind and this will be a unique way to see the sun rising. Riding on the hot balloon is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience. Here are some notes you should remember:

• Balloon operates only for a period from October 1 until March 31 each year. The extra cost is US $285 per pax with Standard Service and US $380 per pax with Premium Service.
• We will charge an additional US $20 per person during the peak season from December 20 until January 10 each year.

NOTE: If the cruise is not available due to weather conditions, an alternative for the cruise is the Express bus to Mandalay.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay