Nature of Myanmar Tour – 8 Days

Day 01: Arrival to Yangon
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport welcome by our local guide and transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing starts with Sule Pagoda , dating back over 2,000 years ago. Heading to Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image. Complete your first day in Myanmar with an extended visit to one of the world's most spectacular monuments, the Shwedagon Pagoda : its golden stupa is the 'heart ' of Myanmar. The pagoda is believed 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offering at Pagoda. Enjoy sunset at Pagoda. Drive back to hotel and free time at your leisure.
Overnight in Yangon.

Shwedagon Pagoda

A closer view of the great reclining Buddha.

Day 02: Yangon – Fly to Bagan (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to airport for a domestic flight to Bagan. On arrival, transfer to hotel and proceed for sightseeing, starting with the busy Nyaung Oo local market and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important Pagodas and temples, such as Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Kubyauk Gyi, a temple with exquisite murals of Jataka scenes, and Annada Temple with four huge standing Buddha images and numerous seated figures in niches around the galleried interior. Then visit Htilominlo Pagoda and Khay Min Ga Temple. In the afternoon, visit lacquer workshop to learn about the fascinating technique of this art. Visit the famous Thatbinnyu Temple constructed by King Alaung Sithu and Shwegugyi Temple also known as "Nandaw Oo Paya" built by King Alaungsithu in 1140 A.D. Take a boat trip to see sunset from the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 03: Bagan (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing to Manuha Temple, built in Mon Style in 1095, Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument, said to have been the palace of King Manuha and Myingaba Gu Byaukgyi Temple, noted for its ancient mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO and visit Lawka Nandar Stupa, Sulamani Pagoda meaning "Crowning Jewel" built in 1181 by King Narapati Sithu. Proceed to the finest Damayangyi Temple, one of the four most important monuments in Bagan. Visit Bu Paya to watch the sunset.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 04: Bagan – Fly to Mandalay – Amarapura – Mingun – Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to airport and fly to Mandalay. Visit about 200 years old U Bein'S Teak Wood Bridge. Then proceed to Mahamuni Pagoda with its spectacular Buddha image. Take a boat trip to Mingun. Visit Pahtodawgyi unfinished huge pagoda that was supposed to have 150m height. Then proceed to Mingun Bell which has about 90 tons in weight and the world's biggest bell among the ringing ones. Then continue to Myatheindan Pagoda - the most beautiful archaeological style. Drive back to Mandalay and visit to Shwe Nandaw Kyaung or Golden Palace Monastery, a superb example of a traditional wooden building and Kothodaw Pagoda, known as the world' s biggest book, consisting of 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. Sunset from Mandalay Hill .
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 05: Mandalay – Ava – Sagaing – Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion by road to the former Royal Capital of Innwa [Ava], take a small boat for a few minutes and visit Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, ruins of ancient Ava Watch Tower, fort walls and brick causeway asnd Bargaya Teak wood Monastery. Then proceed to Sagaing by driving over 1 kilometer long bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River to Sagaing Hills, with numerous Pagodas and monasteries and a retreat for Buddhist devotees. In the evening, drive back to Mandalay.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 06: Mandalay – Fly to Heho – Nyaung Shwe Jetty – Inle (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to airport for a domestic flight to Heho. Arrive the Heho airport, drive to Nyaung Shwe. Then, take an excursion by boat on Inlay lake will include sights of the famous leg-rowers, typical Floating gardens, typical and traditional ways of fishing and village life. Further visits are made to Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inphawkhone and other sights.
Overnight in Inlay Lake.

Day 07: Inle – Nyaung Shwe Jetty – Heho – Yangon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, sightseeing in Indeinn with numerous pagodas. In the afternoon, transfer to airport and fly back to Yangon. Arrive Yangon, transfer to hotel. Sightseeing around in Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 08: Yangon departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free and leisure at the hotel until departure for next destination.
End of our services

What's included?

• 07 night hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
• Transportation Services : Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Mingun, Sagaing, Amarapura, Pindaya, Kalaw, Inle Lake sightseeing as per itinerary.
• 04 Domestic Flight tickets: Yangon- Bagan, Bagan – Mandalay, Mandalay – Heho, Heho - Yangon as per itinerary.
• Meals as listed in the itinerary: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D – Dinner
• English Language guide
• Horse cart fees, Boat Fees in Mingun & Inle, porter ages as per itinerary.
• Entrance Fees & Zone Fees as per mentioned program
• Government Tax
• Service Tax

What's Excluded?

• International Air fare
• Travel Insurance
• Airport Tax when Int’l Departure : US & 10.00 per pax
• Personal Expenses such as camera fees, tips, laundry service, etc…
• Beverages
• Additional tour
• Visa on arrival services