Yangon (Rangoon)

Our tour guide will warmly welcome you upon your arrival at Yangon International Airport. Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in, and overnight in Yangon.

Today, the sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the old colonial-style city center, including City Hall, Mahabandoola Park with the Independence Monument, Pansodan Street, and Yangon Jetty by Car.

Bogyoke Aung San Market

Next, we proceed to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (closed every Monday & Public holiday) famous for its shops offering souvenir, handicrafts, luxury item, foot wares, clothing, jewelry, food stuff and paintings.

Chaukhtatgyi Buddha

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to a colossal reclining Buddha.

Karaweik Garden

We then explore Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park for relaxation and photo opportunities.

Shwedagon Pagoda

The final highlight of the day is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome illuminated by the sunshine before sunset.

Nyaung U Market

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Yangon airport for fly to Bagan. Arrive at Bagan, welcome from Bagan airport and directly drive to visit begin the day by exploring the colorful Nyaung U market and some of Bagan’s most famous pagodas and temples, including Shwezigon Pagoda.

Htilominlo Pahto

Although King Anawyahta built the first pagoda in Bagan in the 11th century, the most beautiful pagoda among the 2200 in Bagan is the Shwezigon Pagoda. Continue the tour with visits to the Htilominlo Temple and Gubaukgyi (Wet Kyi Inn) Temple, a 13th-century cave temple with fascinating frescoes depicting scenes from the Jataka tales.

Lacquerware Museum

In the afternoon, visit a Lacquerware home cottage, to study how to create the traditional method of generation by generation. Afterward, explore more pagodas around Bagan, including the Ananda Temple, renowned for its exquisite standing Buddha images from the 12th century.

Continue to see the highest Thetbyinnyu Temple, the massive Dhamayangyi Temple, famous of its interlocking mortar thickest brickwork. Late in the afternoon, relax and enjoy sunset in Bagan with its beautiful scenery. Overnight in Bagan.

Bagan

Please note: Yangon to Bagan flight availability is very limited. As an alternative, we can arrange a private car, which takes approximately 8 hours (620 km) of driving. We will move the sightseeing activities to the next day (Day 5).

Ayeyarwaddy River

After breakfast this morning, continue exploring Bagan by either taking a horse cart or an E-bike ride. In the evening, enjoy the sunset over the tranquil Ayeyarwaddy River and overnight in Bagan.

Optional Balloon Tour with extra cost Early in the morning, the tour starts for surprise discover day to see the ancient city of Bagan form above. Clients will enjoy a magnificent bird's eye view of thousand-year-old pagodas, temples and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River with “BALLOONS fly over Bagan”. It is a very exiting experience that clients will never forget. The Balloon is guided by a gentle wind, and providing a chance to witness the sunrise slowly.

Mount Popa

After breakfast, drive to Mandalay. En route, make a stop at a local small factory to observe the production of palm sugar and alcohol refinery, where you can witness how Jaggery is made. Then, continue your journey to Mount Popa. It is an extinct volcano rising 1518 meters (4981 feet) above sea level, nestled amid picturesque hills and forests. The Popa Taungkalat Shrine houses 37 Mahagiri Nats, or spirits, with statues depicting them at the shrine's base. From the top of Taung Kalat, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city of Bagan.

Mandalay

In the late afternoon, proceed with the drive to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.

U Bein Bridge

After breakfast at hotel, we will drive directly to Amarapura to visit the U Bein Bridge, a world-famous teak wood bridge that has stood for more two centuries, stretching 1.2 km across Taungthaman Lake.

Mahagandayon Monastery

Explore the Mahagandayon Monastery, to observe the monk’s school and the morning lunch process. Additionally, experience a traditional silk weaving workshop in Amarapura.

Mahamuni Pagoda

In the afternoon, our exploration of Mandalay will include Mahamuni Pagoda, the most impressive Buddha image in Myanmar, surrounded by beautiful architecture.

Shwenandaw Monastery

We will also visit a Gold leaf beating workshop, Royal Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery known as the "Golden Palace Monastery" for its finest Myanmar wooden architecture.

Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book

Kuthodaw Pagoda, surrounded by 729 inscribed marble slabs, famously known as “the world’s largest book”. Finally, enjoy the sunset view from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.

Mandalay

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Mandalay airport to catch a flight to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon airport, we'll transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Yangon.

Yangon (Rangoon)

After breakfast, you'll have free time for shopping and exploring on your own until it's time to transfer to Yangon International Airport for your departure.