Magical Historical Route

Magical Historical Route

Yangon – Bagan – Mt. Popa – Inle Lake – Yangon

06 Days – 05 Nights

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

Upon arrival in Yangon International Airport by morning flight, our guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After hotel check-in and refreshment, start of the city tour in Yangon including Sule Pagoda (Land Mark in city center). It is said that it is 2,000 years old and the central stupa enshrines a hair of Buddha. At every corner around Sule Pagoda you will discover the unique charm of Yangon with its old colonial architectural buildings such as City Hall, High Court, etc.

In the evening, you will have a chance for great sunset at the marvelous Shwedagon Pagoda and its pagoda bazaar. The massive and magnificent gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda (100 meter high) is one of the wonders of the world. It was built 2500 years ago and enshrined with hair relics of Buddha and a place where to meet devoted Buddhists meditating and praying.

Overnight in Yangon.

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

After morning breakfast, you will fly to Bagan which was the capital of the first Burmese Empire. It covers more than 49 square kilometers containing over 2000 pagodas and is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. The Pagoda tour features: Bagan Archaeological Museum; Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta, a prototype of the later Myanmar stupas; Htilominlo Temple, well known for its old mural, fine plaster carving and glazed sandstone decoration; Anada Temple, one of the finest in architecture and most revered temples with its four standing Bagan styled Buddha images and huge carved teak doors; Ananda Oakkyaung, a simple monastery built with red bricks located within the precincts of the Ananda Temple. It was built in 1137 AD and paintings of the 18th century are seen on the walls of the monastery; Thatbyinnyu Temple, 201 ft tall, the tallest in Bagan and it is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical.

The temple has two primaries floors with the seated Buddha image located on the second floor; Dhammayangyi Temple, the widest temple in Bagan, and is built in a plan similar to that of Anada Temple. In the evening a horse-cart ride will take you among magnificent temples for about 2 hours. At the end you enjoy the memorable sunset on Bu Paya pagoda.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day – (3)                                Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan                                                             (B)

After your morning breakfast, we will visit Mt. Popa, which is one hour drive from Bagan on the road to Mandalay. Mt. Popa rises 1520m above sea level. The road to the summit takes about 45minutes where visit the Mahagiri Shrine dedicated to the “Nats”(spirits) at the top where there is a wonderful panoramic view. On our day’s journey we make several stops at local villages and a palm tree plantation. In the afternoon we drive back to Bagan.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day – (4)                                Bagan – Heho & Inle Lake Sightseeing                           (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will check-out and driving to the airport for a flight to Heho airport in Shan State. Upon arrival at Heho, you will drive to Nyaung Shwe Jetty and checking in at the hotel on the lake. The boat excursion on the Inle Lake: Floating Gardens, Floating Villages; Lotus petal robe weaving looms; Phaung daw Oo Pagoda, the most venerable pagoda on the lake which houses 5 images of Buddha to observe silk weaving; Jumping Cats Monastery. In the late afternoon, you will return to your hotel.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

 Day – (5)                               Heho – Yangon & Yangon Sightseeing                           (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer via NyaungShwe village by boat and then by car to Heho airport flying to Yangon .Arrival in Yangon and check-in at the hotel. After taking a rest you get your shopping time in downtown Yangon at Bogyoke Market and visiting some of Yangon’s most famous shopping malls. Enjoy evening sunset at Botahtaung Pagoda, which is hollow type, like maize inside decorated with glass mosaic and it means the pagoda guarded by one thousand vanguards. It is located on the river bank and close to the harbor, attracted by the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. You can visit Nathida Jetty and its surrounding to discover the daily working life of Myanmar People.

Overnight in Yangon.

 Day – (6)                               Yangon International Departure                                       (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will be free time for relaxation until your transfer for your departure flight leaving Myanmar with many memorable impressions.

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Included Services

• 5 x Nights accommodation with sharing Twin/Double basic
• All the transfers and excursion with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
• English Speaking Guide (Different Guide in each place)
• Domestic Flight (Yangon – Bagan – Heho – Yangon)
• Private motorized boat for Inle excursion,
• Horse cart in Bagan
• Entrance 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
• Porter charges at airports and jetties
• Meals mentioned in the program (L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Supplement cost for Christmas and New Year Eve Dinners
• Drinks, tips and personal expenses
• Visa and Insurance fees
• 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)