12 Days 11 Nights
12 Days 11 Nights

12 Days 11 Nights (Yangon-Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda) -Bago-Yangon- Mandalay-Amarapura-Ava-Sagaing-Mandalay-Bagan-Popa-Heho- Nyaung Shwe-Inle Lake-Indein-Inle Lake-Heho-Yangon)

Day 1 : YGN Arrival and Sightseeing
Day 2 : YGN- Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock)
Day 3 : Golden Rock – Bago - Yangon
Day 4 : Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura - Mandalay
Day 5 : Mandalay – Ava- Sagaing- Mandalay
Day 6 : Mandalay - Bagan (10 hours river cruise)
Day 7 : Bagan Sightseeing
Day 8 : Bagan – Mount Popa - Bagan
Day 9 : Bagan/Heho-Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
Day 10 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
Day 11 : Inle Lake – Heho/Yangon
Day 12 : Yangon Shopping & Departure

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 – Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock)
After Breakfast, drive to Kinpun Base Camp via Bago, approx. 4 hours. After Bago, you will reach Kyaik Hto, the junction town to go up the Golden Rock. Upon arrival at Kin Pun Base Camp, drive up by truck to Hermit Hill. And walk up to the Golden Rock where you can see the evening activities of many Myanmar Buddhist pilgrims. And enjoy the sunset on the Golden Rock.
Overnight at Golden Rock.

Day 3 : Golden Rock – Bago – Yangon
After breakfast, walk down to Hermit Hill and descend by truck to Kin Pun Base Camp. From there, drive to Kyaik Hto. You can visit Kyaik Hto Morning market where you can see a lot of local foods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish and prawns. Then, proceed to Bago.
Upon Arrival at Bago, visit Shwe Maw Daw pagoda, the biggest and tallest Pagoda in Southern Myanmar, then visit Shwethalyaung Pagoda (Reclining Buddha), Kyakhatwine Monastery, Cheroot Making Factory and finally drive to Kanbawzathadi Palace.
One the way to Yangon, visit Htauk Kyant Allied War Cemetery, the biggest war cemetery in the country maintained by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission.
Then drive on to Yangon and transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 4 : Yangon – Mandalay – Amarapura - 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 drive to Silk Weaving Workshop and Tapestry.
Then drive 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 5 : Mandalay – Ava- Sagaing- Mandalay
In early morning, visit Mahamuni Buddha Image and Handicraft Workshops.
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.
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 and Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda. Then drive back to Mandalay.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 6 : 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 7 : Bagan Sightseeing
After Breakfast, visit Ananda Pagoda, Dammayangyi Temple, Gu Pyauk Gyi Temple (wetgyiinn), Shwezigon Pagoda and Archeological Museum.
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 8 : Bagan – Mount Popa – Bagan
After Breakfast, visit Nyaung U Morning Market.
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 9 : Bagan/Heho-Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
After breakfast, transfer to Nyaung U Airport for the flight to Heho, Shan State. Upon arrival at Heho airport, drive to Nyaung Shwe (approx.; 1 hour) 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.
And then transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day 10 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
After Breakfast, start sightseeing at Inle Lake to 5 Days Rotating 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 11 : 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 transfers 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 12 : Yangon Shopping & Departure
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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