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Start From Inle Lake & Famous Places

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1Inle Lake
  • Day 2Kakku
  • Day 3Kalaw & Pindaya
  • Day 4Bagan
  • Day 5Bagan
  • Day 6Mt.Popa & Mandalay
  • Day 7Mandalay
  • Day 8Mingun , Sagaing & Amarapura
  • Day 9Mandalay

Detail itinerary

Day 1

Welcome Inle Lake

Enjoy a personal meet by our experienced driver at your hotel in Inle lake. Today we have the whole day to explore the famous Inle Lake. We will explore every corner possible, from both the shore and the waters.

We will stretch our legs this morning with a relaxing ride along the shore, through local villages and past endless temples.

After a lakeside lunch we’ll hop on board a cruise to start our on-water adventure. We will get fully immersed in the beauty of Inle Lake, passing through floating gardens and monasteries before arriving at Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda.

Look out for the Intha fishermen. A sight to behold, these famous fishermen row their boats with only one leg.

This evening we will unwind with a vineyard visit at sunset in Nyaung Shwe.

Ovetnight at Nyaung Shwe.

Day 2

Kakkku Sightseeing

Enjoy a unique cultural discovery on this Kakku tour. Kakku is one of Myanmar’s hidden gems, the collection of 2500 stupas beckon to be explored.
This evening we will unwind with a vineyard visit at sunset in Nyaung Shwe.

 

 

Day 3

Pindaya & Kalaw Sightseeing

After you have finished breakfast, the second day of your trip begins to Pindaya.

Embark on a scenic drive through Shan State, first stopping at Pindaya Market, a typical rural market selling an array of food and dry goods. Then continue to Pindaya Caves to explore this incredible complex. This multi-chambered cave system is filled with hundreds of Buddha statues and is a popular pilgrimage spot for locals. We then visit a local workshop making umbrellas and paper from the mulberry tree. This is one of the few areas in Myanmar still practicing this fast disappearing craft.
Then, transfer to Kalaw, is a former colonial British hill station, with local and colonial style houses. Its altitude ensures that the weather is cool throughout the year. Hnee Pagoda in the south west of the town, a 500 year old pagoda home to a bamboo Buddha statue. Next visit will be Thein Taung Pagoda and Monastery is a good spot to visit in Kalaw as it is located on a hillside and allows you vistas over the main market and the city center.. The steep walk up the stairs offers great views of Kalaw and the surrounding hills. Overnight at Kalaw.

Day 4

kalaw to Bagan Transfer

After breakfast, we will take a comfortable car ride from Kalaw to Bagan. Today ends with our arrival into the magical Bagan an ancient city littered with thousands of temples along the banks of the Irrawaddy River. Check in to your comfortable Hotel.

 

Day 5

A Day at Bagan

After delicious breakfast, your trip begins with the Nyaung Oo local market where you will see daily ways of life, selling fresh vegetable, meat, flowers and pottery etc.

We will continue our journey with a visit to the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda where we will be introduced to Bagan’s rich history.
 Next up, get ready to immerse yourself in the full grandeur of Burmese culture at Htilominlo, one of the largest and most impressive temples in Bagan. Let yourself get lost in the splendour of its fine plaster carvings over its arch pediments, frieze and other stunning architectural qualities.

 Lunch will be served at a delicious local restaurant before a comfortable transfer to your hotel to take some rest for 1-2 hours.
 Our afternoon of adventure begins with a visit to Ananda Temple. Built in the early Mon-Myanmar style, the Ananda Temple is an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. Ananda contains two unique Buddha images. The Buddha’s expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed making this temple a truly unique and exciting experience.
 Next visit is the unforgettable Thatbyinnyu Temple, an asymmetrical cross-shaped temple built in the middle of the 12th century.
 Sit back, relax and enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the rolling plains spanning Sunset Hill.
Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 6

Mt Popa & Mandalay Transfer

After a local breakfast ,a comfortable four-hours drive from Mandalay will take us to the magnificent Mt. Popa rising 1,520 meters into the sky. We will climb almost 900 steps to reach the top and Popa Taung Kalat, a temple that is home to Burma’s most revered nats (spirits).

During our ascent, we will pass dozens of nat shrines and the pilgrims that come to honour them. Don’t forget your camera, because when we reached the top prepare to be rewarded by breath-taking, panoramic views of the surrounding region.

Later,we can go to a nearby resort to enjoy the views over a local lunch. After lunch we have a wonderful opportunity to either take a scenic drive back to Bagan .

The rest of the day is free for you to explore or relax at your leisure. Our driver will drop you to the bus station to catch a bus your next destination. Overnight bus to Inle Lake.

 

Day 7

Mandalay Sightseeing

Enjoy a personal meet by our experienced driver at your hotel in Mandalay .Get ready for your amazing tour of Mandalay city, with top destinations like Mahamuni Pagoda,Zay Cho Market,Royal Palace, Shwenandaw Kyaung and Kuthodaw Pagoda.

Then climb up to the Mandalay Hill to see sunset on the Irrawaddy River and Mandalay City view. Overnight at Mandalay.

 

Day 8

Mingun , Sagaing & Amarapura

After you have finished breakfast, the second day of your trip begins with Mingun Pahtotawgyi.Then visit to the Mya Thein Dan Pagoda and Mingun Bell.Afterwards, head to Sagaing Hill,Umin Thonesae and Soon Oo Ponya Shin Pagoda overlooking Ayeyarwaddy River.

Next stop is Sagaing’s local market and discover locally made pottery, silver and other handicrafts. The afternoon’s activities will kick off with a visit to Amarapura, Myanmar’s penultimate royal capital. You’ll stop at a silk weaving workshop known for their exquisite merchandise.Once the sun starts to set, visit to U Bein Bridge which is one of the most impressive sunsets in memory. Overnight at Mandalay.

 

Day 9

Good Bye

Enjoy some shopping this morning at Zay Cho market before heading to the airport for conclusion of you tour, farewells and memories to last a lifetime.

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