Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake are the three most remarkable destinations in Myanmar. Discover them in style, luxuriously and intensively. In this enjoyable journey, come to the most spectacular architectural structures, both colonial and Buddhist related. Also, savor meals with the most delectable dishes in the most gorgeous eateries.
By Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
Day 1 |
Yangon Arrival |
Airport arrival, hotel check-in, afternoon city tour (city center,... |
D |
Day 2 |
Yangon - Flight to Heho - Nyaung Shwe... |
Fly to Heho, head to Inle Lake, check in hotel, visit Phaungdawoo... |
B, D |
Day 3 |
Inle Lake - Indein Excursion |
Join in 5-day market, visit villages of Pa On, Inn Paw Khon, relax at... |
B, L, D |
Day 4 |
Inle - Nyaung Shwe - Flight to Nyaung U... |
Explore Nyaung Shwe, fly to Nyaung U, check in hotel |
B, L |
Day 5 |
Bagan Exploration |
Visit Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi,... |
B |
Day 6 |
Bagan - Nyaung U - Flight to Yangon |
Discover Bagan's temples on horse cart, fly to Yangon, enjoy elegant... |
B, D |
Day 7 |
Yangon Departure |
Bogyoke Market visit, airport transfer, departure |
B |
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Meals:
Dinner
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Activities:
Airport arrival, hotel check-in, afternoon city tour (city center, Shwedagon Pagoda), welcome dinner
Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, you will be welcomed and then transferred to hotel by our guide and drive. We will be by your side during the tour. Check in and spend some time relaxing before joining in the afternoon city tour.
Travel through the city in style with an Elephant Coach brand's six-seat van, catching sight of glittering temples, beautiful colonial constructions, and colorful street markets. At the end of the tour, come to Shwedagon Pagoda and admire its magnificent structure. Located in the middle of Yangon, this pagoda is 98 meters high, much like a giant golden torch and hence can be seen anywhere in the city.
In the evening, enjoy welcoming dinner and stay overnight in Yangon.
2
Yangon - Flight to Heho - Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake)
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Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Activities:
Fly to Heho, head to Inle Lake, check in hotel, visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda, Inthar Heritage House
After breakfast, leave Yangon as you take a flight to Heho. Upon arrival, within one hour, you will be driven to Nyaung Shwe, a lovely town which owns the scenic Inle Lake. Next, get on a private motorboat and head to your luxurious hotel, passing through villages on stilts, gardens on water, and observing Intha fishermen rowing by only one leg. Check in hotel and freshen up. Next, join in a boat trip taking you to visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda, one of the principal shrines in Myanmar, presenting the most extraordinary Buddha images. Also, come to Inthar Heritage House for a tea break with delicious cakes and coffees as well as find out about the culture and history of Intha people.
Around sunset, sail back to your hotel where a traditional Shan dinner will be served on lacquer plates.
Spend the night at hotel in Inle.
3
Inle Lake - Indein Excursion
Wake up early because you will enter a full day exploring Indein. Before you go, participate in the interesting activity of 5-day market, with inhabitants from all parts of Shan State gathering to exchange their wares.
Our comfortable boat trip will cruise through a small canal to approach Pa Oh Village, Indein. Get off and take a stroll around, visiting a local school. Also, discover the amazing Alaung Sitthou. This alluring area is full of ancient stupas with spectacular lake views.
Around lunch time, stop at an Intha house for a traditional Intha meal. Join with the family's member, sitting on cushions and gathering around a low table filled with delicious Intha dishes. Apparently this is a unique opportunity to learn about this ethnic group.
In the afternoon, continue visiting villages with their traditional crafts. At Inn Paw Khon, witness the way qualified cloth is weaved from lotus roots; and find out how Burmese cigars are made at a cheroot workshop.
Return to your hotel and relax on your own or at the spa there. Among the tranquility of setting sun, savor dinner.
Stay overnight at hotel in Inle.
4
Inle - Nyaung Shwe - Flight to Nyaung U - Bagan
After enjoying breakfast, check out hotel and embark on the boat taking you to Nyuang Shwe. There, access local nunneries, monasteries and visit boisterous morning market where locals come in colorful clothes, exchanging their handmade stuffs. Savor lunch at Viewpoint Restaurant which is the place providing the best Shan food among Myanmar.
In the afternoon, you will be taken to Heho Airport for a flight to Nyaung U. As you arrive, meet our tour and drive who will transfer you to hotel in Bagan for check in. There, spend the rest of the evening on your own.
Stay overnight in Bagan.
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Meals:
Breakfast
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Activities:
Visit Nyaung Oo Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, Htilominlo Temple, lacquer-ware workshop; sunset on Ayeyarwaddy River
Today you will explore Bagan, the land of thousands pagodas and Myanmar's most important archaeological site. Our tour starts with a visit to Nyaung U Market where you can discover a part of locals' daily life. Next, come to Shwezigon Pagoda which is the original structure for all later Burma stupas, Wetkyi-in's Gubyaukgyi Temple which is filled with elaborated frescoes depicting Jakata scenes, and Htilominlo Temple whose name means "blessings of the three worlds" with four Buddha images facing four directions on its first floor.
In the afternoon, visit the area of New Bagan and drop by a lacquer-ware workshop to observe the production of this notable craft, a part of Bagan's pride. This afternoon visit the New Bagan area and one of its many lacquer-ware workshops. To end the exploration, head to Bagan's port and get on a motor boat cruising along the Ayeyarwaddy River, among the sunset glorious light.
Spend the rest of the evening is at your leisure. Stay overnight at your Bagan hotel.
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Bagan - Nyaung U - Flight to Yangon
After breakfast, continue exploring the wonder of Bagan's pagodas on horse cart, starting with the Ananda complex. The temple itself is home to four Buddha standing statues; each faces one of the four cardinal directions. Within the complex is Ananda Okkyaung, one of the rare red brick monasteries still remained nowadays. After that, head to Thatbyinnyu Temple, Bagan's highest pagoda whose name means 'omniscience', including two storeys and four corridors. The final stop in the morning tour is Dhammayangyi Temple - Bagan's largest consisting of two parallel corridors and two vestibules.
In the afternoon, we will drive you to Nyaung U Airport; there, take a flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, move to your hotel for check-in. Freshen yourself up before savoring dinner at Le Planteur Restaurant with elegant setting and a wide range of French and Asian dishes are featured.
Stay overnight in Yangon.
After enjoying a western style breakfast, come to Bogyoke Market, the major bazaar of Yangon, and find meaningful souvenirs for your loved ones back home. Remember, the market is closed every Monday and on public Myanmar holidays.
Relax on your own before the time of departure in which you will be transferred to Yangon International Airport. End of service.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Car, Plane, Cruise
- 06 night hotel accommodation
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Meals mentioned (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
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Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
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03 domestic flights: Yangon - Heho, Heho - Nyaung U, Nyaung U - Yangon
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Domestic airport & government taxes
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Local English-speaking guides
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees
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Boat fee in Inle
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Horse cart fee in Bagan
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Yangon
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Travel insurance
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Visa stamp fees
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Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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Personal expenses
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Meals not mentioned
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Drinks not mentioned
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver