Along the banks of Ayarwaddy
Day 1: Arrive Yangon
Begin your Myanmar tour by visiting the Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, Enjoy the Parade of Lights at Shwedagon Pagoda where sun light reflects from the stupa which has more than 60 tons of gold leaf. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon – Pyay By Train (B, - , -)
After breakfast, visit the gilded Sule Pagoda. Continue with a short stroll around Chinatown and then transfer to the railway station. This afternoon, board a train at Yangon Railways station for your trip to Pyay.
Day 3: Pyay ( B, - , - )
Visit Pyay jetty’s vibrant market. Visit the ancient ruins of Thayeikhittaya or Sriketra. End your day with a walk along Strand Road by the Bank of Irrawaddy River and a visit to the night market.
Day 4: Pyay – Magway (Magwe) (B, - , -)
Drive to Magway (200 km/ 4 hours drive), passing the fields and the small towns of Aung Lan, TaungDwinGyi. Trip to 2000 year old city of Beikthano, From here continue on to the Magway Division.
Day 5: Magway – Pwint Phyu – Minbu – Magway (B, - , -)
After breakfast at the hotel, begin a drive to the Kyaung Taw Yar Pagoda, Continue to visit Nagar Pwet Taung (Dragon Lake), an unusual pool of bubbling mud with a nearby temple and Pagoda in the Min Bu Township.
Day 6: Magway – Bagan (B, - , - )
Upon arrival in Bagan, check in your Hotel. This evening, board a local boat for a relaxing cruise down the Irrawaddy River. Observe the lifestyle of the fishermen and riverside villagers and enjoy a unique perspective of Bagan’s temples.
Day 7: Bagan (B, - , -)
Your journey begins with a visit to the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda then, visit the cave temple, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, From here, travel by horse cart for a tour of temples Thatbyinnyu, Dhammayangyi, and Sulamuni.
Day 8: Bagan – Mandalay (B, -, -)
Travel to Ngat Pyit Taung Monastery. A village of Minnanthu to explore Payathonzu Temple, Lemyentha Temple and Nandamannya Temple. Late this afternoon, transfer to the Nyaung Oo airport for the flight to Mandalay.
Day 9: Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay (B, L, -)
Travel to the Mandalay jetty and board a private boat for a relaxing cruise down the Irrawaddy River to Mingun. Notice the 90 ton Mingu Bell which was dedicated for the unfinished Pathodawgyi, assumed to be the largest ringing bell which is sound. Return to Mandalay by boat and enjoy lunch on board. Visit Mahamuni Pagoda and Kuthodaw Pagoda, which is considered “The World’s Largest Book”. 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures are kept in this pagoda. Head to the top of Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset, if you wish.
Day 10: Mandalay – Departure (B, -, -)
Today is at your leisure until transferring to the Mandalay international airport for your onward flight.
- Accommodation inc. breakfast (B)
- Other meals as detailed in the itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Local specialized tour guide (English-speaking, other languages available on request)
- All transfers
- Boat tours and air-conditioned car/van transportation as detailed in the itinerary
- Domestic flights as detailed in the itinerary, economy class (20 kg luggage per person)
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary inc. entrance fees
- international flights from and to your country of origin
- travel insurance
- meals other than those explicitly mentioned, drinks, tips and personal expense
- visa fees
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler