Culture Tour

Culture Tour

Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Inle Lake – Yangon

08 Days – 07 Nights  

Day – (1)                                Arrival Yangon & Yangon Sightseeing                            (-)

Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (Official check-in time is 14:00Pm and early check-in is subjected to room availability). This afternoon, we’ll take a tour around the city center which is filled various historical and colonial buildings partly by car or partly on foot. We’ll first visit to Sule Pagoda which is a 2200-year-old temple surrounded by government buildings and commercial shop. Then, you’ll pass along the way to Mahabandoola Park where Independent Monument exists. Continue your tour by passing City Hall, a little india and a little china. Continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day – (2)                                Yangon – Bagan & Bagan Sightseeing                            (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo). From the 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, the rulers constructed thousands of huge stupas and temples many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy River.

On arrival, you’ll visit golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction in to Bagan’s rich history. Then, visit to nearby Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. This afternoon begins with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. From here, continue your tour passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day – (3)                                Bagan Full Day Sightseeing                                               (B)

After breakfast, visit the colorful Nyaung Oo Market where villagers gather every day to buy and sell their produce and other goods. Continue to Myinkaba village and take a short walking tour to explore the temples of Manuha and Nan Paya. Explore more temples in the area, visit more craft shops or return to your hotel for a break to relax from the midday heat. This afternoon, continue to the rural village of Minnanthu, one of Bagan’s least visited areas. Here you will explore temples such as Payathonzu, Lemyentha and Nandamannya. Afterwards, you’ll transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day – (4)                                Bagan – Mandalay & Mandalay Sightseeing                  (B)

Early this morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing tour of Mandalay with a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda. Mandalay is well known for its skilled craftsmen and as you tour traditional workshops, you will learn more about the city’s cottage industries. Observe the production of wood carvings, kalaga tapestries, and gold-leaf where the techniques remained unchanged from those used centuries ago to craft items for the Royal Court.

This afternoon, continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda, whose 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures have earned it the title ‘World’s Biggest Book’. Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace. This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving. Head to the top of Mandalay Hill as the sun begins to set to enjoy magnificent views of the city and Irrawaddy River.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Day – (5)                                Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing                                    (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll visit Amarapura, a former capital whose name means ‘City of Immortality’. First visit a silk weaving workshop which produces exquisite handmade products and then visit Mahagandayon monastery, when over one-thousand monks reside. After touring this tranquil site, continue to U Bein Bridge for a walk along this 200-year-old teak bridge. The bridge was constructed of 984 teak posts that were once part of the deserted Inwa Palace and it is 1.2 kilometers in length making it the world’s longest teak span. Enjoy a stroll along the bridge and the fabulous views of the surrounding farms and streams. This afternoon, we’ll drive to Sagaing and visit Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin and U Min Thone Sae. Watch sunset from Sagaing Hill.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Day – (6)                    Mandalay – Heho & Inle Lake Sightseeing                                  (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Mandalay Airport for a flight to Heho. From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Along the way, stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which features beautiful carvings and a collection of Buddha images. We will also stop in Nyaung Shwe for a short walk around town and visit to the colorful market if it is being held that day. Upon reaching the edges of Inle Lake, board a private motorboat to head out to Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s most spectacular sights. Pass villages built on stilts over the lake, inhabited by the local Intha people. Observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary, which contains five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaf.
Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

Day – (7)                                Indein Sightseeing & Back to Yangon                             (B)

After breakfast, visit the lake’s morning market. (Note: market is daily except on dark moon day and full moon day). From the middle of the lake, continue down a small canal leading to the Pa-oh village of In Dein. Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school, and wander through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area. Alaung Sitthou is filled with picturesque ancient stupas and has magnificent views of the lake below. In the afternoon, you’ll transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to Yangon and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel where remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day – (8)                                Heho – Yangon & International Departure                      (B)

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to airport for your international departure flight. Depending on your depature flight’s schedule, you can go Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods (Note: closed on Mondays and public holidays).

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Included Services

• 7 x Nights accommodation based on sharing Twin/Double basic
• All the transfers and excursion with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
• English speaking station guide (different guides in different cities)
• Domestic flight (Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Heho-Yangon)
• Private motorized boat for Inle Lake & Indein excursion
• Sunset boat services in Bagan
• Entrance and zone fees for visiting places in the program
• Water and refreshing towel in touring days
• Services mentioned in the program

Excluded Services

• International flight in/out
• Early check-in/Late check-out
• Porter charges at airports and jetties
• Lunch and Dinners
• Drinks, tips and personal expenses
• Visa and Insurance fees
• Fuel surcharge for flights
• Any other items and services not mentioned in the program

Accommodation in sharing Twin/Double room (Standard Category)

Accommodation in sharing Twin/Double room (Superior Category)

Accommodation in sharing Twin/Double room (Deluxe Category)