Day 01 Arrive Yangon
On arrival at Yangon International Airport, you are met and transferred to your Hotel. After checking into your hotel, begin your day with the walking tour around the heart of Yangon where one can see mainly British style colonial buildings (City Hall, Sule pagoda which is believed to have been built about 2,200 years ago and the landmark of Yangon City Centre). Proceed down the Strand road to wander around The STRAND HOTEL, over hundred years old hotel and next visit to the ChaukHtatGyi reclining Buddha(72 meters long, one of four longest reclining Buddha in Myanmar). Finally, enjoy the amazing sunset over the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda which is believed to have been built about 2,500 years ago and the greatest pagoda of its kind in the world. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 02 Yangon – Bagan by flight
Early morning flight to Bagan – the richest archeological site of Asia. On arrival visit to a local market which is very authentic located in Nyaung U district. Bagan sightseeing tour including : one of the ancient Shwezigon Pagoda, believed to have been built in early Bagan period, Kyansitthar U Min, Wetkyi- in, Gubyaukkyi Temple (beautiful mural paintings of Jatarka), Sulamani Temple and the massive Dhamayangyi Temple. The tour carry on to Myinkaba village to experience Myanmar’s unique local handmade lacquerware and enjoy a beautiful sunset at a temple. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Day 03 Bagan
Breakfast at the hotel, the remainder of the say will be spent exploring some of Bagan’s oldest and most famous temples: including Thatbyinnyu Temple (known for its great height), the magnificent Ananda Temple, Ananda Oakkyaung, Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi Temple, Manuha Temple and continue to the village of Minnanthu to observe their daily lives. After that you will take Ayeyar jetty to cruise along Ayeryarwaddy River to see the sunset. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 04 Bagan –Mandalay by flight – Amarapura – Sagaing – Ava
After breakfast, an awaiting car will take you to the airport for your flight to Mandalay, the former royal capital of Myanmar’s last dynasty. Tour starts to Amarapura, an ancient capital of Myanmar, where we can visit to the Silk and Cotton Weaving Industry, and Maha Gandaryon Monastery. Then drive to Sagaing, a former capital of Shan Kingdom and Myanmar Kingdom but nowadays is renowned as the religious center of Myanmar because of over 400 monasteries spreading throughout the hillocks. And continue to Inwa, formerly known as Ava, also a former royal capital of Myanmar, you’ll be taken by a native horse cart for sightseeing around the bumpy road to visit the ruins of the old royal capital includes the watch tower- the 27 meter tall leaning tower of old royal palace: Maha Aungmyebonzan monastery- the impressive brick and stucco monastery; Bargaya monastery- a splendid teak wood monastery with wood curving. Then, We will end the day by watching a beautiful sunset of Taungthaman Lake from U Bein bridge, the famous footbridge in Myanmar. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 05 River Cruise Mingun – visit Mandalay
After breakfast, a boat trip along Ayeyarwaddy River (~1 hr) to visit Mingun village, located at the other side of the Ayeyarwaddy river and north of Mandalay. Tour highlights include : Mingun bell (90 tons), one of the world’s largest hanging bells was cast in 1808, Hshinbyume Pagoda- built in 1816, Pathodawgyi- believed to be one of the largest brick base in the world and it would be one of the wonder of the world in case if it was completed and Mya Theindan Pagoda (1817) has unique architecture style which symbolized the Seven Seas if Buddhist cosmology.
Then back to Mandalay and visit to the most venerated Mahamuni Buddha image casted in Buddha time (BC623). Later visit to puppet wood carving, tapestry and gold-leave making center. In the afternoon proceed to Golden Palace monastery covered by gold-leave making center, Kuthodaw Pagoda (the world biggest book) acknowledged by UNESCO, next visit to Shwe Kyaung, a monastery once King Mindon’s royal palace apartment for meditation, Atumashi(incomparable) monastery then proceed to Mandalay Hill for sunset viewing. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 06 Mandalay – Yangon
After breakfast, an awaiting car will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Yangon. Once checked in,you will visit Gem Museum or National Museum, as well as shopping at the Bogyoke Aung San (formerly known as Scott) Market (closed in every Monday & Public Holiday), which was built in 1920, wide choice of jewelries, jade, ruby, precious stone and clothes, paintings are on sale then the last stop at the China Town. Enjoy farewell dinner at restaurant. Your memorable tour comes to an end today. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 07 Departure
After breakfast transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure or extend your stay in Myanmar.