Exploring Myanmar During a Week with Tour Guide

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Mandalay

Stop At: Mandalay International Airport, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)
Arrival at Mandalay International airport, our tour guide will pick you up and then transfer to your hotel for check in.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Myanmar
Then start sightseeing to Maha Muni Buddha Image; covered with many layers of gold leaves and local handicraft workshops,
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay Myanmar
Explore Kuthodaw Pagoda (the world’s most significant book, UNESCO cultural heritage site) and Golden monastery. Then go up to the hilltop (790 feet) to overlooks the entire city of Mandalay and feel the sunset. It is where visitors can see the ancient square of Mandalay’s Royal Palace, the many pagodas sprinkling the area, and more.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 2: Saggaing - Innwa- Amarapura

Stop At: Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura Myanmar
In the morning visit to Mahagandayone monastery which is the country's most prominent monastic college. The monastery, known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya, the Buddhist monastic code.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sagaing Hill, Sagaing Myanmar
Continue drive to Sagaing, where you can see uncountable white-and-gold Stupas glitter on waves of green Sagaing hill and the whole scene is enthralling. And then learn about traditional Silversmith workshop.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Innwa, Amarapura Myanmar
Then start driving to Ava and to explore into the remains of the city of Ava, the capital from the 14th to the 18th century. Here we will visit the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the famous Maenu’ brick monastery and leaning tower.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
Continue towards to Amarapura, royal capital from 1783 until 1859, where highlights will include a visit to a traditional silk weaving workshop and the world’s longest teak footbridge U Bein Bridge of shallow Taungthaman Lake.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel in Mandalay
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 3: Mandalay – Bagan

Stop At: Mandalay International Airport, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)
Transfer to the air-port and flight to Bagan.
(If there is no flight to Bagan in low season, you will be transferred to Bagan by air-con car in the early morning drive about 3-4 hrs ).
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bagan Temples, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Bagan Myanmar
Pick up at the Nyaung U airport and visit the highlight of Bagan by car. Bagan, thousands of temples on the plains of ancient capital and it is one of Asia’s most stunning archaeological sites. Explore the most beautiful and historically significant temples with your tour guide who will give you detailed insights and take you to the lesser-known areas. Visit a traditional lacquer ware factory and have the chance to buy unique, finely-crafted, locally produced products.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel in Mandalay
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 4: Bagan - Heho - Pindaya

Stop At: Pindaya Caves, Pindaya Myanmar
We transfer to the Nyaung U airport for a short flight to Heho, pick up by our tour guide and transfer to Pindaya, a peaceful lakeside town in the Shan hills. Along the way, you can see rice fields and agricultural farms as far as the eye can see. Visit Pindaya caves where more than 8000 Buddha images exist. Pilgrims flock to the caves and install new Buddha images within this complex of tunnels and chambers. Then head to Nyaung Shwe for hotel check in.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Nyaung shwe.

Day 5: Inle lake

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
Today is leisure day and enjoy your exploration on your own way of this beautiful Shan hill area with the typical e-bike or take some time to relax on your way.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Nyaung Shwe

Day 6: Inle - Mandalay

Stop At: Heho Airport, He Hoe, Myanmar (Burma)
In the morning you will be transferred to Heho airport and fly to Mandalay by domestic flight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mandalay International Airport, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)
On arrival to Mandalay airport, you will be welcome by our tour guide and transferred to Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
And then continue visit to Mingun, a local village. Pahtotawgyi Pagoda Known as the biggest brick pile or unfinished Pagoda, Mingun bell; the second Largest and un-cracked bell in the world and MyaTheinTan Pagoda; with its most notable architecture and attractions are the unique experiences of various pagodas and historical relics near Mandalay.

After that return back to Mandalay and If the time is allowed we will explore evening market before dinner.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel in Nyaung Shwe
• Lunch: at the restaurant
• Dinner: at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 7: Departure day

Stop At: Mandalay International Airport, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)
This morning you have free time and Airport Transfer is provided by air-con car.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: at the hotel
No accommodation included on this day.