That Byin Nyu Temple, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar Discovery is a classic tour for 10 days to explore Myanmar thoroughly: the natural landscape, the architecture, the culture, the spiritual life and the wildlife. On the trip, we’ll visit the must-see tourist attractions and we also stray off the well-beaten path to uncover less-visited attractions such as Mount Popa, Sagain Hills and Moe Yun Gyi Wetland. We trust the good combination brings our traveler more understanding of authentic Myanmar.

Yangon - Bagan - Mount Popa - Mandalay - Sagain Hills - Inle - Indein - Moe Yun Gyi Wetland - Yangon

 The pace of travel is easy with 2 nights at a locale which allows you more time to explore the place at a fairly relaxing pace and less time for check-ins and check-outs, and handling of luggage. The accommodations on the tour are at boutique hotels or 3*-4* properties, all of which have good locations for touring and dining. For the purpose of the trip, all lunches and dinners are not included. We’d like you to engage yourself in the amazing adventure of a variety of local food.

Day-to-day itinerary
Day1 Arrive at Yangon (No included meals)
Day2 Yangon – Bagan/Tour of Bagan (B)
Day3 Bagan – Mount Popa – Bagan/Free afternoon (B)
Day4 Bagan – Mandalay/Tour of Mandalay (B)
Day5 Mandalay – Sagain Hills– Mingun – Mandalay (B)
Day6 Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake (B)
Day7 Inle – Indein – Inle/Free afternoon (B)
Day8 Inle Lake – Yangon/Tour of Yangon (B)
Day9 Yangon – Moe Yun Gyi Wetland – Yangon (B)
Day10 Depart Yangon (B)

The tour price includes
English-speaking guide;
Transportation + airlines tickets within Myanmar: Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay - Heho – Yangon as indicated on the tour program;
Private boat trips at Mandalay and on Inle Lake as indicated on the tour program;
Accommodation on twin(double)-shared basis as indicated on the tour program;
Meals as indicated on the tour program: B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner;
All admission fees during the guided times as indicated on the tour program;

The tour price doesn't include
Insurance of any types;
International airfares and airport taxes;
Drinks or personal expenses;
Others not clearly specified in the inclusions;

Detailed itinerary

Day1 Arrive at Yangon (No included meals)
Arriving at Yangon Airport, welcomed by our local Burmese team and transferred to the city. Orientation walking tour of the city centre: City Hall, the High Court, and Bogyoke Market (Scott Market).
Free time.
Overnight at Yangon.

Day2 Yangon – Bagan/Tour of Bagan (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Bagan. Arriving at Bagan, welcomed by our local guide and driver, and transferred to the city.

Having a tour of the magical plain of Bagan, we visit: Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, That Byin Nyu - the tallest temple in the Bagan Plain, Dhammayangyi - the largest temple in Bagan, Sulamani Temple, Htilo Milo Temple, Gubyaukgyi temple known for its 12th century murals.

In late afternoon, enjoy a nostalgic horse cart ride to chase the magical sunset from a high point in the Bagan Plain.
Free time.
Overnight at Bagan.

Day3 Bagan – Mount Popa – Bagan/Free afternoon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a relaxing trip through Myanmar countryside to visit Mount Popa, also known as the Mountain of Spirits. Learn about ancestor worshiping of local communities and adore the breathtaking view from the mountain top. Travel back to Bagan in the early afternoon.
Free time.
Overnight at Bagan.

Day4 Bagan – Mandalay/Tour of Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Mandalay, the last Royal Capital of Myanmar. On arrival, welcomed by our local team and transferred to the city.

Our tour of Mandalay starts with a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda with the Buddha statues covered in 15cm of gold leaves, the former Royal Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda. Then transferred to Amarapura which was a former capital of Myanmar, well known for its cloth-weaving and bronze-casting. We’ll visit to Mahagandayon Monastery and the unique Ubein Bridge then return to Mandalay.

In late afternoon, enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Mandalay City and the surroundings.
Free time for lunch and dinner.
Overnight at Mandalay.

Day5 Mandalay – Sagain – Mingun – Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning visit to Sagain Hills and visit Kaungmudaw Pagoda, U min Thonze, Ywahtaung Silversmith Village. Then enjoy a private boat trip to Mingun where we visit the incomplete Pahtodawgyi Pagoda and Mingun Bell. Return to Mandalay and have free time.

Lunch and dinner on our own.
Overnight at Mandalay.

Day6 Mandalay – Heho – Inle Lake (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transferred to the airport for the flight to Heho. On arrival, welcomed by our local team and transferred to Inle Lake.

In the afternoon, visit floating gardens on the lake, floating market, Phaung Daw U Pagoda, Nga Phe Kyaung Temple, a long-necked community, and learn about the traditional weaving methods and view the unusual skill of rowing a boat with one leg.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day7 Inle – Indein – Inle/Free afternoon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a 45-minute boat ride to the western bank of Inle Lake to visit Shwe Indein Pagoda. The pagoda is known for hundreds of 8th century stupas. Then return to your hotel and have free time for the remainder of the day.
Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day8 Inle Lake – Yangon/Tour of Yangon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transferred back to Heho Airport for the flight toward Yangon. Welcomed back at the airport and transferred to the city.

In the afternoon, have a city tour of Yangon visiting: Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, and the golden Shwedagon Pagoda which dates back to 2,500 years ago and which is much revered by the Myanmarese Buddhist Followers.
Free time for lunch and dinner.
Overnight at Yangon.

Day9 Yangon – Moe Yun Gyi Wetland – Yangon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy 3 hour driver to Moe Yun Gyi Wetland which is home to thousands of birds of over 70 species of water fowls such as: Sarus Crane, Little Grebe, Asian Open-Bill, Ruddy Shelduck,.. Have time enjoy bird-watching and learning about the migratory routes of the species. Return to Yangon in late afternoon.
Overnight at Yangon.

Day10 Depart Yangon (B)
You have free time until our team comes back and transfers you to the airport for your departure flight. We trust your luxury tour of Myanmar with Paradissa is an experience of a life time!