Trip Overview
Cities Visited: Yangon - Kyaiktiyo - Kyaing Tong - Monywa - Mandalay - Bagan - Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle Lake - Ngapali Beach
Duration 19 Days 18 Nights
Ideal for Travelers who want an authentic glimpse of Myanmar’s cultural and natural highlights.
Summary Experience the cultural and natural richness of Myanmar by exploring the old cities of Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake. Take a cruise from Mandalay to the ruins of Mingun Pagoda along the Ayeyarwaddy River. Experience smaller highlights like the Kyaiktiyo, Monywa, Kyaing Tong along the way. Withness the traditional lifestyles and at the end of your trip, relax at the wonderful Ngapali Beach.
Services Included Accommodation (including breakfast & taxes), internal flights within Asia on economy class, all airport and hotel transfers, private air-conditioned car with driver throughout the trip, English-speaking local tour guides, sightseeing and activities (including entrance fees), and a 24-hour point of contact for the duration of the trip.
Price per person:
Deluxe US $ 4130
Superior US $ 3670
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin-sharing basis in the high season (Oct to Mar). Prices in may be higher during the Christmas - New Year period and lower in the low season (Apr - Sep). Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Arrive in Yangon
We will receive you at the airport, assist you with your luggage and take you to your hotel. Our representative will then assist you with your check in.
Victorian buildings, tree-lined avenues, parks and shimmering pagodas all remind visitors of Yangon's past. In this home of the 'golden smile' the friendly street vendors, colorful stalls, traditionally dressed people, vintage Chevrolet buses and trishaws all make Yangon feel a little like a living museum.
Visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda and the Sule pagoda, which is Yangon’s colonial heart. A visit to the national museum with the Royal Lion Throne and other treasures of the royal families is certain to delight. Stroll through the bustling Bogyoke market and in the evening enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard the royal boat ‘the golden Karaweik’.
Hotels Options: Governors Residence & Savoy Hotel
Drive to Kyaiktiyo (6 hrs)
The golden rock of Kyaiktiyo, perched on the edge of Mt.Kyaikto, is an enigmatic, intriguing and gravity-defying attraction. According to legend, this giant, gold-leafed boulder has one hair from the Buddha precisely placed in the 7m tall pagoda - balancing it Truly a place of miracles, with a mystical and magical aura.
On your back way to Yangon, visit the ancient royal city of Bago (Pegu), with the highest Burmese pagoda, the old palace and a giant Buddha statue.
Hotels Options: Mountain Top & Mountain Top
Drive to Yangon (6 hrs)
Victorian buildings, tree-lined avenues, parks and shimmering pagodas all remind visitors of Yangon's past. In this home of the 'golden smile' the friendly street vendors, colorful stalls, traditionally dressed people, vintage Chevrolet buses and trishaws all make Yangon feel a little like a living museum.
Visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda and the Sule pagoda, which is Yangon’s colonial heart. A visit to the national museum with the Royal Lion Throne and other treasures of the royal families is certain to delight. Stroll through the bustling Bogyoke market and in the evening enjoy a relaxing dinner onboard the royal boat ‘the golden Karaweik’.
Hotels Options: Governors Residence & Savoy Hotel
Internal Flight to Kyaing Tong (1.5 hrs)
Located on the border of Thailand, Kyaing Tong is known as the 'Walled City of Tung' and is inhabited by colorful ethnic tribes such as Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu. It is also full of temples, colonial buildings and lakes, making it the most scenic town in Shan State.
Enjoy day excursions through the wonderful landscapes; visit Lone Tree Hill and Nong Tong lake; witness ancient tribes clad in their colorful traditional attire.
Hotels Options: Princess & Princess
Internal Flight to Mandalay (1.5 hrs)
This historical old capital of Myanmar, Mandalay, abounds in historical sites, cultural memorials, Buddhist edifices, spiritual heritage and traditional arts and crafts. Scriptures can be seen on many marble slabs on pagodas and on some monasteries. It comes across as a great oriental bazaar.
Must visit attractions include the Mandalay Palace, the largest book in the world resting in the Kuthodaw Pagoda, the Shwenandaw Monastery and the Mahamuni-Buddha. Enjoy a boat ride on the mighty Ayeyarwady River to the ruins of the Mingun Pagoda. Travel in a horse-drawn carriage through the remnants of the royal city of Ava. Walk across the U-leg bridge of Amarapura or go on an excursion to the magnificent Kaunghmudaw Pagoda. Visit various workshops and the studios of renowned silversmiths or take an excursion to the enchanting Maha Aung Mye Bonzan monastery.
Hotels Options: Rupar Mandalar & Hotel by the Red Canal
Drive to Monywa (3 hrs)
Monywa is a delightful town on the eastern bank of the Chindwin River and the gateway to the grand Thahboddhay Pagodas complex, with its hundreds of stupas, thousands of statues and millions of sacred images in addition to the impressive sandstone caves of Hpo Win Daung.
Visit the famous Thanboddhay Paya pagoda with nearly 600,000 Buddha figures and the Hpo Win Daung caves with over 4,00,000 Buddha statues. A view of the grove of one thousand Bodhi trees is truly unforgettable.
Hotels Options: Win Unity & Win Unity
Drive to Pakkoku (1.5 hrs) Cruise to Bagan (4 hrs)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bagan's importance lies in its legacy with over 2,000 ancient shrines, temples and stupas. The magnificent architecture, fine mural paintings, brilliant stucco carvings and elegant Buddha images, evoke a sublime, dream world.
Visit the the famous Amanda Temple (the largest temple complex in Southeast Asia) with numerous pagodas and temples. Take a stroll through the one-of-its-kind market of Nyaung U and the imposing Shwezigon Pagoda. Appreciate the wall paintings in the Kupyaukyi temple and the artifacts in the Bagan Museum. Take a day trip to Mount Popa, located 60 km from Bagan and home to the 37 Nats, the ancient spirits of Myanmar.
Hotels Options: Thiripyitsaya Sakura & Thazin Garden
Drive to Pindaya (1 hr)
Home to picturesque mountain views of the Blue Mountain Range, the Pindaya caves are nestled within a natural limestone ridge overlooking lake Poktaloke Kan. The caves are home to over 8,000 Buddha images of various sizes made from lacquer, teak, marble, alabaster and cement.
Take short treks to surrounding Danu, Pa-O, Palaung and Taung-Yo villages; visit the 300 yr old Pindaya caves with over 8,000 Buddha images; explore the local markets on market days; observe lay people meditating within the caves.
Hotels Options: Inle Inn & Inle Inn
Drive to Kalaw (2.5 hrs)
Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau and was a popular British colonial hill station, evident in the peaceful and scenic atmosphere. An excellent destination for hiking amid gnarled pines, supersized bamboo groves and rugged mountain scenery.
Go for light treks, nature walks and leisurely strolls in the wonderful mountainous landscapes.
Hotels Options: Amara Resort & Amara Resort
Drive to Inle Lake (2 hrs)
Unique pagodas, villages and floating gardens built on stilts, create a stunning visual feast at Inle Lake. The legendary local Intha people are famous for their quirky small boats, which are rowed with one leg.
Experience boat and canoe rides on the Inle Lake; marvel at the floating gardens and the fishing villages on water; visit the imposing Phaung Daw U Pagoda with its five gold covered Buddha statues. An excursion into the colorful traditional markets and work shops in the surrounding areas is guaranteed to inspire.
Hotels Options: Inle Princess Resort & Inle Lake View
Drive from Heho (1.5 hrs) Internal Flight To Ngapali Beach (1.5 hrs)
Get closer to nature, far from the madding crowds and lose yourself in the natural scenic beauty of the Ngapali Beach. Ngapali is actually a series of beaches interspersed with small fishing villages, all sharing a cobalt blue sea, white sands fringed by coconut palms and vivid sun.
Relax on the wonderful white sandy beaches and assimilate the diverse experiences gathered so far during your trip.
Hotels Options: Sandoway Resort & Bayview Resort
Internal Flight to Yangon (1.5 hrs)
Transfer to your hotel with the evening spent at your leisure. Transfer to the international terminal the next day for your departure.
Hotels Options: Governors Residence & Savoy Hotel
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