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Overview

Spend an exciting seven days in Myanmar and be taken on an adventure to a number of different and amazing places.

You will explore the capital city of Yangon where you will visit ancient monument and structures. This will be followed by a journey to the marvellous city of Mandalay where more ancient sites such as world's biggest book, Shwenandaw Monastery, U Bein Bridge and many interesting traditional workshops await you.

You will also tour wonderful sites along Inle Lake and explore the history and culture of Bagan.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Yangon & Sightseeing Tour

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Arrive in Yangon & Sightseeing Tour

Start your Myanmar local tour by transferring to your hotel after being picked up from the airport. You will be taken for a full-day city tour after a short rest. Starting at the Botahtaung Pagoda, you'll take a walking tour along the colonial area ending at the Indian district. Then, you will proceed to visit the reclining Buddha named Chauk Htat Gyi. You'll finish your day enjoying the sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda.

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    Accommodation

    Reno Hotel in Yangon3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Botahtaung Jetty

    Walking Tour in Yangon

    Sule Pagoda

    Chaukhtatgyi Temple

    Kandawgyi Park

    Shwedagon Pagoda

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    Restaurants

    PadonmarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yangon International Airport to Yangon

    Private Driver from Yangon to Yangon

    Private Driver from Yangon to Yangon

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    Destinations

    Yangon

Day 2

Fly to Mandalay Then Explore Bagaya Monastery, Sagaing Hill & Amarapura

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Fly to Mandalay Then Explore Bagaya Monastery, Sagaing Hill & Amarapura

You'll fly to Mandalay in the morning. You will explore Mandalay and the former capitals of Ava, Sagaing and Amarapura. There are many small villages located amid Ava’s ruins and you travel there by horse and cart. Then, you'll cross a bridge over the Irrawaddy River to Sagaing. You will also stop at a small pottery village and Amarapura, the ‘City of Immortality’. You'll visit a silk weaving workshop, Mahagandayon monastery, and U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest teak span.

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    Accommodation

    Ayarwaddy River View Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bagaya Monastery

    Sagaing Hill

    Amarapura

    Mahagandayon Monastery

    U Bein Bridge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yangon to Yangon International Airport

    Plane from Yangon International Airport to Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport

    Boat from Mandalay to Amarapura

    Boat from Amarapura to Mandalay

    Private Driver from Mandalay to Mandalay

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Yangon

    Mandalay Region

    Sagaing

    Amarapura

    Mandalay

Day 3

Fly to Heho & Explore Inle Lake

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Fly to Heho & Explore Inle Lake

After early breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Along the way, you'll stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which features beautiful carvings and a collection of Buddha images. Upon reaching Inle Lake, you'll board a private boat for a lake cruise. You will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, observe the leg-rowing fishermen and their daily lifestyle, local workshops.

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    Accommodation

    The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Shwe Yan Pyay

    Inle Lake

    Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

    Cooking Course on Inle LakeOptional Activity: AU$ 111 per person

    Inn Paw Khon Village

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mandalay to Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport

    Plane from Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport to Heho Airport

    Private Driver from Heho Airport to Nyaungshwe

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mandalay

    Shan

    Taunggyi

Day 4

Inle Lake Market & Indein Village

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Inle Lake Market & Indein Village

Begin the day with a visit to Inle Lake’s morning market. The market rotates around the lake so as to be accessible to lake inhabitants and surrounding hill tribes who come to sell and trade their wares. You will also visit the Pa-oh village of Indein. You'll stroll through the village, visiting a local school and the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area. After enjoying your visit to Indein, you'll return to your boat and then your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    The Grand Nyaung Shwe Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Five-Day Market

    Boat Tour to Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

    Shan

Day 5

Free Morning in Nyaung Shwe, Fly to Bagan & Explore

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Free Morning in Nyaung Shwe, Fly to Bagan & Explore

This morning is at your leisure to further explore Nyaung Shwe. Should you wish to book a boat for the morning, it can be arranged. Alternatively, you can also do a bike tour or a wine tasting as an option. Around lunchtime, you'll transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, your car and guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Bagan. You'll then have the afternoon to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Bagan Thande Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wine Tasting at Red Mountain WineryOptional Activity: AU$ 122 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nyaungshwe to He Hoe Airport (HEH)

    Plane from Nyaung-U Airport to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport

    Private Driver from Nyaung-U Airport to Bagan Thande Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

    Nyaung-U

Day 6

Full Day of Sightseeing in Bagan

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Full Day of Sightseeing in Bagan

Today starts at an elevated temple with spectacular views over the surrounding plains. You will visit Ananda Temple, Myinkaba Village and Gubyaukgyi Temple. Nearby is Manuha Temple and Nan Paya Temple. You'll learn about the local culture in the two workshops: lacquerware and wood crafts. After a break for lunch, in the afternoon, you'll take horse and cart ride through the temple area, fields and houses. You'll stop at an elevated temple to watch the sunset over the plains.

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    Accommodation

    Bagan Thande Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Balloons over BaganOptional Activity: AU$ 585 per person

    Ananda Temple

    Myin Ka Bar

    Gubyaukgyi Temple

    Manuha Temple

    Nanphaya Temple

    Horse and Cart Ride in Old Bagan

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Old Bagan to Old Bagan

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nyaung-U

    Mandalay Region

    Myin Ka Bar

    Old Bagan

Day 7

Fly Back to Yangon & International Departure

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Fly Back to Yangon & International Departure

You have made it to the end of your wonderful seven days in Myanmar. After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Then, you'll catch your international flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bagan Thande Hotel to Nyaung-U Airport

    Plane from Nyaung-U Airport to Yangon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nyaung-U

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 23 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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