Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, our representative welcome with welcome presents: postcard and Map of Myanmar. Then transfer to Hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure after long tedious flight.

Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed their conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay's brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended.

Overnight at Hotel in Yangon

Meal included: None

Your sightseeing begin by visiting Giant Marble Buddha Image & Royal White Elephant, Kabar Aye Pagoda, which is significant for its Sixth Synod which was held in its large compound in 1954, Mahapasana Cave, located in the same compound, Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda, houses the fourth largest colossal reclining Buddha, and then photo stop at the heart of Yangon such as Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Park with Independence Monument, City Hall, High Court and many colonial style buildings. We recommend you to walk along the street Pansodan, in which he will find the beautiful buildings of Post office and the Senate. If it walks a little further even the margins of the river he will be able to contemplate the beautiful colonial buildings as the House of the Culture while it happens for religious pagodas and elegant parks.

Enjoy the sunset at the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda located on top of Singuttara Hill, where many locals and Buddhists come to worship. Shwedagon Pagoda is thought to have been built between the 6th and 10th Centuries; however it has been rebuilt many times. It is here that eight strands of Buddha’s hair are said to be kept. The pagoda is covered in gold and contains diamonds, rubies and emeralds.

Overnight at Hotel in Yangon

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

Morning transfer without guide to the airport for flight to Bagan, is famous with the advent of the 11th century and till the end of the 13th century, kings, generals and dignitaries spared no effort to have brick put upon brick, to build temples and pagodas one after the other with the solitary aim of favourably influencing their re-incarnation. It is believed as many as 12,000 temples and stupas once stood in the area; however, invasions, war and natural disasters have reduced most of these to rubble. Despite this, Bagan is home to more than 2,200 standing ancient temples today and as such, is Myanmar’s greatest architectural site.

Full day Bagan sightseeing tour with a visit to Nyaung-U local market, the golden pagoda of Shwezigon pagoda, which is Pagan's most important reliquary shrine – look out for images of 37 "Nats" housed in a small hall. See 12th century frescoes adorning the corridors of Kyansitta "Cave" temple. Continue to Gubyaukgyi, another "cave" temple with fine frescoes of "jataka tales". Next stop is Htilominlo, the last Bamar style temple built in Bagan, with old murals and friezes. Pass through Tharaba Gateway into Old Bagan.

In the afternoon, visit Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king's impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings, Ananda temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, and the adjacent brick monastery from the early Bagan era with well-preserved murals. Making a photo stop at the tallest temple measuring 61 meters Thatbuinnyu known as ": temple of omniscience" and dating from 1091. Next, visit Dhamayangyi, a massive-looking temple dating from end of 12th century which is famous for its interlocking mortar less brickwork. Continue to Mingalarzedi, the last of the large pagodas built in the 13th century, representing the pinnacle of Bamar pagoda architecture. Then, visit local lacquer workshop to watch craftsmen skillfully making this most famous of Bagan handicrafts. At the sunset time and climb to the top of Shwesandaw stupa to enjoy magnificent views over Pagan's temples and the Ayeyarwady River.

Overnight at Hotel in Bagan

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

(Remark: as there are over 2000 temples and pagoda, we put just the most famous temples and sites. If you have interested tour sites, pls talk to your guide and he or she will provide you for your interested as well as let you know if there is surcharge amount for that visit.)

Today morning visit to Sulamani, one of Pagan's great two-storied Bamar style temple which has 4 seated Buddha images. And visit Lemethna temple, topped by an Indian-style spire similar to Ananda. Then, the three shrines of Payathonzu which are connected by passages adorned with Mahayanist or Tantric mural paintings. Visit Nandamanya temple with fine frescoes and an unexpectedly erotic mural.

This late afternoon, visit the village of Minnanthu to see how the local people live. In the afternoon, visit Abeyardanar temple with frescoes representing Bodhisattvas and the gods of Indian mythology.

Enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms.

Overnight at Hotel in Bagan

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

Morning transfer without guide to the airport for flight to Mandalay is located 668 km north from Yangon and the last capital of the Burmese Kingdom. Mandalay embodies all the elements of Myanmar’s ancient educational, social and cultural system yet the city is also heavily influenced by the Chinese who have relocated here since the Burma foreign trade restrictions were eased.

Welcome by English stationed guide with your name board then transfer to the hotel for check in.

Today visit an ancient city of Amarapura meaning the 'City of Immortality'. Make a visit Mahagandaryone Monastery the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar. Each day at around 10:30 close to 700 monks queue up for their morning meal ritual.

From the monastery 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 visit Mya Nan San Kyaw Palace (Royal Palace). This golden palace represents Myanmar’s Sovereignty and independence and can arouse a national patriotic spirit amongst the people of Myanmar. The Royal Palace was destroyed by a British forces air raid in March 1945 but was finally renovated and restored faithfully into its original structure in September 1996. The 89 main halls were re-built with reference to the original photographs, pictures, palm-leaf manuscripts and a miniature model.

Later head to Shwenandaw Monastery, once part of the palace complex until it was dismantled and reassembled on its present site in 1880 as a monastery. This wooden structure is carved all over with beautiful motifs and mythical creatures. Originally the building was entirely covered in thick gold, today only the interior gold remains due to harshness of the tropical weather. Continue to Kuthodaw Pagoda, often called the world's largest book (a set of 729 huge stone slabs on which the Buddhist scriptures are inscribed). Finish the day with a visit to Mandalay Hill to watch sunset over the city plains.

Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel                                                                                                                                                               

Morning visit Mahar Myat Muni Buddha image the most revered Buddha image in Mandalay. The image is cast in Bronze and completely covered with 15cm thick gold donated by locals from all over the country.

Then continue for an excursion around Mandalay to explore the former capitals of Ava and Sagaing. 

Cross a bridge over the Irrawaddy River to Sagaing. Covered with 600 white-painted pagodas and monasteries, Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar.  It is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centers and you will visit pagodas such as Swan Oo Pon Nya Shin and U Min Thone Sae. 

We’ll also visit Sagaing’s local market, a typical Burmese market that few tourists visit. Here you will find a range of items for sale including locally made pottery, silver and other handicrafts. We will also stop at a small pottery village to see the process of making the ubiquitous water pots found throughout Myanmar. 

Then continue south of the city to Ava, the capital from 14th to 18th centuries, where a short ferry ride will take us across the river to where our horse and carriage are waiting. Visit by native horse carriage to the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the remains of the Royal Palace and Fort. There are many small villages located amid Ava’s ruins and as you travel by horse and cart you’ll get a glimpse of local life in the Burmese countryside, Mainu Brick Monastery and old watch tower. Then return to Mandalay.

Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

Morning fly back to Yangon. Welcome by English stationed guide again for Yangon city tour includes: visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding area which offer numerous photo opportunities, shopping in the Bogyoke market formerly "Scott market", where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicraft, jewelries, fabrics, lacquer wares and so on. (note: Bogyoke market is closed on Mondays and Public holidays.)

In the early evening visit Botahtaung Pagoda, a famous landmark on Yangon’s waterfront where one can see Buddha's hair relic, Nanthida Jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon's River that offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors and photo opportunities then stroll around in little India & China town an evening market selling various kind of food, fruits and products. 

Overnight at Hotel in Yangon

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

Morning transfer to International airport for your departure flight

Meal included: Breakfast at hotel

HOTEL LIST: (subject to availability): below hotel or others at same categories:

OUR TOUR PRICE ARE INCLUSIVE OF:

• 07 nights’ shared accommodation in twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in time is 14:00 and check out time is 12:00)
• All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax).

• 1-2 pax: saloon car
• 3-6 pax: mini van (Hi ace)
• 7-12 pax: mini bus (18/ 20 seats)
• 13-16 pax: coach of 29/30 seats

• Local ENGLISH speaking STATIONED guide (difference guide in each city)

• Yangon: 1 guide
• Bagan: 1 guide
• Mandalay: 1 guide

• Native horse carriage fee for visit in Ava, Mandalay
• Entrance fee as per detail program
• Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Vietnamese Local food):

• Daily breakfast at hotel

• 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only
• Government tax and service charge.

NOT INCLUDED ARE:

• Visa fee for Myanmar
• Airfares (international and domestic)
• Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
• Drinks, Mineral water beyond that supplied
• Early check in or late check out
• Insurances
• Optional excursions and activities
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, tips, beverages…)
• All not mentioned above.