10 Days 9 Nights Culture Tour

10 Days 9 Nights Culture Tour

10 Days 9 Nights (YGN-MDY-AMA-SAG-MDY-MINGUN-AVA-MDY-BGN-POP-BGN-HEHO-PINDAYA-NYAUNG SHWE-INLE LAKE-INDEIN-INLE LAKE- HEHO-YGN)

Day 1 : YGN Arrival and Sightseeing
Day 2 : YGN/ MDY-Ama- Sagaing - MDY
Day 3 : MDY –Mingun-Ava-MDY
Day 4 : MDY-BGN (10 hour Cruise)
Day 5 : Bagan
Day 6 : Bagan – Popa - Bagan
Day 7 : Bagan – Heho - Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
Day 8 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
Day 9 : Inle Lake – Heho /YGN
Day 10 : Yangon (Departure Day)

Day 1 : Yangon Arrival & Sightseeing
Upon Arrival of Yangon International Airport, welcome by our guide and then transfer to hotel for check in.
Then take a rest shortly and start sightseeing to Chaukhtat Gyi Pagoda (Reclining Buddha image) which is the biggest one in Yangon, Sule Pagoda, City Hall and Independent Monument & Colonial Town (Pansodan Street).
After Lunch, visit Nanthida Jetty to enjoy the riverside activities and then drive to the most significant pagoda, Shwedagon, which is One of Wonders in The World. Enjoy the sunset over the Pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing - Mandalay
After Breakfast, transfer to Yangon airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide. Then drive to Amarapura, the Southern City, the ancient Royal Capital before Mandalay. In Amarapura, visit Mahagandayone Monastery, U Bein Bridge which is the longest wooden bridge in the world that spans Taung Thaman Lake.
Then head to Sagaing Hills. Enjoy the panoramic view from Sun Oo Punnya Shin Pagoda, then visit U Min Thon Sei or 30-Cave Temple, visit Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda.
And then drive back to Mandalay and in afternoon, visit Golden Palace Monastery where you can see the best wood-carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda which is known as the world biggest book of the world. And go up Mandalay Hill to enjoy the sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 3 : Mandalay – Mingun – Ava - Mandalay
After breakfast, drive to Kywe Sun Jetty on the western bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Then, take a private boat to visit a small village of Mingun. Visit Mingun Stupa unfinished due to the mysterious beliefs of its builder. Then, visit Mingun Bell weighing over 90 Metric Tons that is believed to be the world heaviest hanging bell in the world. And visit to Mingun Aged Home and finally drive to Myatheintan Pagoda. After that, take the boat back to Mandalay.
Cross Myit Nge River to visit Ava by horse-cart. In Ava, visit Bagaya wooden Monastery, Ava Palace where you can see Leaning Tower of Ava and Mahaaungmyaybonzan Monastery.
In the afternoon, visit Mahamuni Buddha Image and Handicraft Workshops.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 4 : Mandalay - Bagan (10 hours river cruise)
Early morning, you will be transferred by our local driver to Mayanchan Jetty to downstream up to Bagan about 10 hours. Enjoy the beautiful Ayeyarwaddy River views along the ride. In the afternoon, you arrive at Bagan.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 5 : Bagan
After Breakfast, visit Shwezigon Pagoda, Gu Pyauk Gyi Temple (wetgyiinn), Htilominlo Temple , Ananda Pagoda, Archeological Museum, Gupyaukgyi (Myin Ka Bar) and Lacquer Ware Workshop.
In the afternoon, visit Minnanthu Village by horse-cart where you can see the ways of living of local people and then visit Manuha Temple. Finally drive to Shwesandaw Pagoda to enjoy the sunset.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 6 : Bagan – Popa - Bagan
After breakfast, start a bicycle touring around temples.
Then drive to Mt. Popa (approx. 1 and half hour), the extinguished million-year-old volcano. Popa is also the abode of Myanmar Nats. Upon Arrival at Mt.Popa, visit Popa Taungkalat and Peanut Oil Making.
In the afternoon drive back to Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 7 : Bagan - Heho- Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
After Breakfast, visit Nyaung U Morning Market and then transfer to Nyaung U Airport for the flight to Heho, Shan State. Upon arrival at Heho airport, drive to Pindaya (approx.; 2 hours), a small peaceful town. Upon arrival, visit Paper Umbrella Cottage industry where you can see the Shan Paper production, Process of Umbrella Making only by hands. Then, drive up to Pindaya Lime-stone Natural Caves with more than 8000 Buddha Images.
In the afternoon, drive to Nyaung Shwe (approx; 3 hours) another Shan town bordering famous Inle Lake on the northern end where you embark on the long boat to reach Inle Lake. On the way, you can visit Shwe Yan Pyay monastery.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day 8 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
After Breakfast, start sightseeing at Inle Lake to 5 Days Rotation Market. And then visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which is the Holiest Religious Stupa housing 5 buddha images. Visit Cheroot Making Factory, Black Smith, Silk Weaving and Lotus Weaving. Then visit to Nge Phe Kyaung Monastery.
In the afternoon, continue by boat to Indein Ruined Pagoda Complex. Then drive back to Inle Lake and overnight.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day 9 : Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon
Early morning, transfer to Heho airport for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide and driver and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Upon Arrival, visit Myanmar Plaza, a newest and nicest Shopping Center in Yangon and a collection of best commodities. There are many branded shops and all kind of food courts on third floor.
If the time permits, in the evening, take a walk along the Strand Road in the Yangon Night Market with many stalls on the way to enjoy the night life which was recently implemented by Yangon Regional Government. (Former China Town Market was moved to there.)
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 10 : Yangon (Departure Day)
Depending on your International Departure Flight time, you can still visit Bogyoke Market or Scott Market which sells many Myanmar Traditional Handicrafts. (Bogyoke Market is off every Monday)
Then, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the flight back.

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Have a nice trip!

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