- Discover the pagoda fields of Bagan by electric bike
- Prepare and enjoy a traditional meal in a family home
- Join local pilgrims at Mt. Popa's famous spirit shrine
- Enjoy the cool highland air in Kalaw, a former British Hill Station
- Take a sunset cruise of Inle Lake by private boat
Introduction
Touching down in the former capital of Yangon, you'll encounter a mixture of old and new. Wander past fading colonial buildings, explore Shwedagon Pagoda and discover quiet side streets teeming with character. Then, it's on to Bagan where more than 2000 religious monuments dot the plains.
After seeing the temples, you'll learn to prepare a delicious Burmese curry with a local family. A sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy River wraps up your stay in this charming town. Your last destination is the Shan State, an area famous for its fertile soil and diverse ethnic mix. On the way stop by Mt. Popa, home of Myanmar's mythological spirits, and in the former British hill station of Kalaw.
A scenic train journey brings you to the edges of Inle Lake, your last stop before heading back to Yangon. Put your feet up as you cruise across the lake's waters in a typical long-tail motorboat. Pass by villages built on stilts and floating gardens, stopping in to see traditional craftsmen at work and to capture scenes of local life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Yangon Arrival
Day 2: Yangon city tour(B,L)
Day 3: Yangon-Bagan(B)
Day 4: Bagan-MT. Popa-Bagan(B,L)
Day 5: Bagan-Heho-Inle Lake(B)
Day 6: Inle sightseeing(B,L,D)
Day 7: Inle-Heho-Yangon-Departure(B)
Day 1: Yangon Arrival
The rest of time is free at the leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon City tour(B,L)
Your excursion begins with a tour through Yangon’s colonial style city central. Visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda where the biggest reclining Buddha image in Myanmar (73m long) is situated; Sule Pagoda - a landmark in downtown Yangon. Continue visit Swedaw Pagoda (Buddha’s Tooth Relic), Kabar Aye (World Peace Pagoda), Buddhist Museum and Mahapasana Cave where the Buddhist Synods are held.
After a photo stop at the Karaweik Hall, a “hamsa-bird –shaped’s floating barge on Kadawgyi Lake, stroll through the Bogyoke (Scotts) market with hundreds of foods, clothes, handicrafts and gems stores, proceed to Yangon’s oldest Chinese temple and at the riverside located Botataung pagoda then visit the Shwedagon Paya - described by Somerset Maugham: "The Shwedagon rose superb, glistening with its gold, like a sudden hope in the dark night of the soul of which the mystics write, glistening against the fog and smoke of the thriving city." This massive bell-shaped stupa rises nearly 100 meters above its hill-top surroundings. Wander through this magnificent structure and its courtyards, stupas, bells, temples, and Buddha images, and see religious and secular visitors from all parts of the globe. Shwedagon has become the symbol of Myanmar.
Optional: Dinner will be served in Karaweik Palace Restaurant watching Myanmar Traditional Dances.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3: Yangon-Bagan(B)
We begin a full-day sightseeing tour by visiting Nyaung-Oo morning market to see people ways of life and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples including Shwezigon Pagoda built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th as a religious shrine, Annada Temple a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, the adjacent brick monastery with the beautiful well – preserved 18th century murals, Thatbinnyu Temple known as “temples of omniscience” and dating from 1144 and the Sulamani temple. Transfer to the hotel and leisure.
In the afternoon, visit one of Myanmar's most treasured handicrafts, a lacquer ware home Industry: nearby Myingabar village. Continue on; visit Damayangyi Temple - the massive temple in Bagan was built by Narathu who was also called the “Kalagya Min or the king killed by the kalas. To finish of the day, experience by local horse–cart way to Pyitthagyi Temple (15 mins). Enjoy sunset from the temple then transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 4: Bagan-MT Popa-Bagan(B,L)
Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Mt. Popa, a one hour drive from Bagan on the road to Mandalay, rises 1520 metres into the sky. Climbing to the summit takes about 45 minutes and you can visit the Mahagiri Shrine dedicated to the "Nats" (spirits) at the top where there is a wonderful panoramic view. And then back to Bagan. En route stop at Toddy Field to observe how to make Jaggery.
The rest of time is free at the leisure.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 5: Bagan-Heho-Inle lake(B)
After breakfast, transfer to the irport for a flight to Heho. Pick up and drive down into the valley to Nyaungshwe on the edge of Inle Lake (25 km – 1 hour) and board your own local boat to take you to your hotel. (OR) Then drive to Nyaung Shwe and check in at hotel. If you coincide, you can visit Mine Thauk Market, Floating Market, Phaung Daw OO Market, where one can see several hill tribes selling and buying fresh vegetable and regional products and surroundings. And then you will see natives' way of fishing and village life on the like. Enjoy lunch at restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, wonderful floating gardens, floating markets, Nga Phe Chaung (Jumping cats') Monastery, silversmith workshops, traditional weaving industry, blacksmith and cigar making factory.
Overnight in Inle.
Day 6: Inle Sightseeing(B,L,D)
Visit a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region (on market day only). And then 45 minutes boat trip to Indein to visit Shwe Indein Pagoda complex following a stair path lined up with magnificent columns. Then visit floating gardens and the rest sightseeing.
Overnight in Inle.
Day 7: Inle-Heho-Yangon-Departure(B)
Transfer to the airport for a flight back to Yangon, connecting international flight.
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Tour Included
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All private transportation
- Accommodation shared in a Double or Twin room with daily breakfast
- All domestic flights
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Private boat trip as per tour
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Tissues and water on coach
- Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
- Services charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour Excluded
- International flights & departure taxes if any
- Personal expenses, tips and, gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year (if any)
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
- Other services not mentioned above
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
Service Details During The Trip
We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Myanmar by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.
Private Local Tour Guide: You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.
Private Drivers & Vehicle: Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel are provided in the car.
Local Flavor Meals: Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Vietnam Exploration Booking tours will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.
Well-Selected Hotels: Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!
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Thing to bring:
Comfortable clothes for 2 hours seating on Sampan and make you more active for cycling/walking, bring, hat, cap, Suncream, sun glasses, insect repellent are also necessary because the weather in Myanmar can be very hot in Sumer. It is normally hot in May, June, July, August, September and October.
You should take cash with you because banking system in Myanmar sometimes does not function well. Us Dollar, Euro, Australian Dolla are somtime accepted in Myanmar.
You shoule take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Myanmar in case you get sick.