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Highlights of Myanmar

Length of the trip: 8 days and 7 nights
Type of trip: Private Touring
Starting: Yangon, Myanmar
Ending: Yangon, Myanmar
Hotels used on the tour: Click here to see
Price of the trip: Upon request | more
How to book: email us or via online booking form

Day to Day Itinerary | General Itinerary | Prices

Day 01: Arrival Yangon
Upon arrival at Yangon international airport, our tour guide would welcome you and transfer to the hotel for check in. After that sightseeing start in Yangon, including Sule Pagoda in the heart of the city, Chauktatgyi Pagoda, one of the biggest colossal reclining Buddha image in Myanmar. Special evening visit to the massive Shwedagon Pagoda – famous worldwide – its golden stupa is the ‘ Heart ’ of Buddhism Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 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 offerings. Overnight at hotel in Yangon
Day 02: Yangon - Mandalay - Amarapura - Ava - Sagaing (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Yangon International airport for flight to Mandalay (domestic schedule flight, ~ 1/12 hour flying) the commercial centre and cultural tourism site, was established in 1857 by King Mindon, Arrive at Tada Oo International airport and direct sightseeing to the ancient city of Amarapura. Visit to Mahagundayone Monastery to study the daily life of the monks observing Buddha scriptures, U Bein Wooden Bridge (1.2km long) across Taung Tha Man Lake. Proceed to Ava (Inwa). Sightseeing inclusive of Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery , the hand-made workshop industry producing lacquer alms for Monk. and then drive to .Sagaing and visit Kaung Mu Daw Pagoda which is the copy of Mahaceti Pagoda in Siri Lanka and Sagaing Hill the center of Meditation. Then drive to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay (B)
After early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the jetty to take a boat trip to Mingun (up river, ~ 45 minute crusing). Visit Mingun Unfinished Pagoda, Mingun Bell, one of the world largest hanging bronze bells and Myatheindan Pagoda. After sightseeing in Mingun, sail back to Mandalay. Afternoon visit Mahamuni Buddha Image, Zegyo Market and some of Mandalay’s cottage industries, such as weaving and tapestry making, Burmese candy making, Bamboo fan making near Eindaw Yar Pagoda, Atumahsi Monastery and Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw (Maha Lawkamarazein Pagoda) which is famous as the world largest book of many stone slabs on which is inscribed the whole Buddhist Literature. In the evening, enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay
Day 04: Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin - Sheba (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, drive to the hills from Mandalay for a visit of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo), (~ 67 km, 2 hour drive) a former British Hill Station. The road winds steeply through flower, fruit and vegetable gardens. Arrive at Pyin Oo Lwin and transfer to the railway station to take local train to Hsibaw by first class. On the way, you can see the beautiful scenery and Gote Hteik Via-duct. Arrive Hsibaw, transfer to the Guest House. Visit Haw Nan (Old Palace of Shan Prince). Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Hsibaw Trekking (B/ L)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the jetty and take a boat trip along Doatdhawaddy river for 1 ½ hours and continue trekking to Palaung Hill Tribal Villages. You can observe Orange plantation, Tea plantation and Pineapple Plantation on the way. Enjoy picnic lunch at a village. Return to Hsibaw. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Hsibaw Pyin Oo Lwin (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive back to Pyin Oo Lwin. On the way visit Bawgyo Pagoda – famous of Hsibaw. Check in at the hotel. Visit the National Kandawgyi Gardens, which were laid out by Sir Harcourt Butler, the former governor of Burma - flowerbeds are similar to those you would find in an English country garden! The garden is recently renovated and the name has changed to "Kandawgyi National Botanical Garden". Overnight stay at the hotel in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Day 07: Pyin Oo Lwin - Mandalay - Yangon (B)
Then drive through Maymyo on a “pony coach", giving you the chance to admire the brick and timber houses, complete with English style gables, turrets and chimneys. Then drive back to Mandalay and direct transfer to the airport for flight back to Yangon. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 08: Yangon Departure (B)
After breakfast, stroll along the China Town and study the ways of living of Yangon citizens (which can observe the tradition and modern costume) and shopping at Bogyoke Market (Scott’s Market) of hundreds of shops where you can find local products such as Gems & Jewelry , slippers, cloth, and so on. Leisure at hotel till the flight time. Then transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

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