General Information
Tour Highlights
• A hike to the renowned Golden Rock
• Discover the Mahamuni Temple
• Indulge in the glorious sunset vista at a local monastery
• Head to local palm farms in Kalaw
Tour Details
Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Start/ End: Yangon / Yangon
Tour Route: Yangon – Kin Pun – Mandalay – Bagan – Kalaw – Inle Lake – Yangon
Tour Type: Tailor-made tour
Tour Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interest
Vehicle: private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver
Guide Service: private English-speaking guide
Tour Departure: No fixed departure. Anytime you wish!
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Yangon Arrival
Day 02: Yangon – Kin Pun
Day 03: Kin Pun – Yangon
Day 04: Yangon – Mandalay
Day 05: Discovery Mandalay
Day 06: Mandalay – Bagan
Day 07: Discover Bagan – 1st Day
Day 08: Discover Bagan – 2nd Day
Day 09: Bagan – Kalaw
Day 10: Discover Kalaw
Day 11: Kalaw – Inle Lake
Day 12: Discover Inle Lake
Day 13: Inle Lake – Yangon
Day 14: Yangon Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Yangon Arrival
Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to heartily greet you and escort you to the hotel. Today, you will enjoy a Welcome Meeting.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon – Kin Pun (B)
Today, we travel through the delta and over the Sittang River to reach Kin Pun, from where the pilgrimage road runs 10 km to the 1200m high pagoda on the renowned Golden Rock. We set on a typical Myanmar passenger truck to drive upward the mountain. Then, we hike a short distance to reach the Golden Rock Pagoda.
Overnight in Kin Pun.
Day 03: Kin Pun – Yangon (B)
This morning, enjoy breakfast and we then take a drive back to Yangon. En route, we stop in Mingaladon to marvel at reclining Buddha or the Htauk Kyant War memorial.
Later, the rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 04: Yangon – Mandalay (B)
Breakfast and morning at leisure until getting a flight to Mandalay. Once there, we head to the well-known Golden Monastery aka Shwenandaw. Next, we visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and admire its 729 marble slabs representing the entire Buddhist canon.
Have lunch and then, make our way to Mahamuni temple which is home to the most sacred Buddha image of Myanmar (the 3.5m tall bronze and gold leaf Arakan Buddha). After that, we go to the workshops of gold leaf and marble carves. You can choose to climb up the top of Mandalay Hill to reach a bird’s eye view and pay a visit to the Shwe Kyin Monastery for marveling at the glorious sunset scenery.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 05: Discovery Mandalay (B)
Today, we head to the former capital of Amarapura – means Beautiful Town in Sanskrit. We walk over the longest teak bridge in the world – U bein and then, we reach Sagaing Hill for stunning vistas over the pagodas as well as monasteries dotting the landscape down to the Ayeyarwady River.
In the afternoon, we board on a boat along the poetic Ayeyarwady to enjoy the sights of the daily life along the riverbank, washerwomen, and buffalo carts.
We pay a visit to the Mingun village before heading back to Mandalay for a leisure evening.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 06: Mandalay – Bagan (B)
Today, breakfast and morning at leisure until getting escorted to ancient Bagan. Your guide will pick you up to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day will be yours. Relax at leisure.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 07: Discover Bagan – 1st Day (B)
Today, we stroll through the market place of Nyaung Oo and get an insight into the lifestyle of the locals. We also head to Shwezigon Pagoda which is the only golden pagoda in Bagan. Our journey goes on, we come to the Kyanzitha Umin caves. We then go to Gubyaukgyi which is a perfect India-style temple. You can witness hundreds of frescoes which illustrates stories of the Buddha.
Later, we visit the huge Htilominlo Temple and then, in the afternoon, before checking out the elaborate stone which engraves at Nanpaya Temple, we discover Manuha Temple. Travel to the south to marvel at the stunning Abeyadama Temple and then, the Lawkanada Pagoda.
Also, we visit traditional manufactures of unique Bagan lacquerware and take a break at one of the pagodas when the sunlight goes out.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 08: Discover Bagan – 2nd Day (B)
Today, we have a free day to relax and refresh ourselves. If you travel to Bagan – Myanmar from 1st Oct – 31st March, you can opt to take a hot air balloon ride in Bagan because this is the best time to do such a thrilling and fascinating activity.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 09: Bagan – Kalaw (B)
Leave Bagan behind and we drive to Kalaw. We pass through sun-parched plains which are sprinkled with Palmyra palms to the Mountain of Deities – Popa. Take steps upward a staircase to the huge volcanic rock to admire shrines for Nats (known as celestial spirits of Myanmar mythology) as well as small temples dedicated to the Buddha. On our way of reaching the destination, we pass through many shops and food stalls.
Overnight in Kalaw.
Day 10: Discover Kalaw (B – L)
This morning, we discover the countryside while immersing the cooling air at a high altitude (1320m above sea level). We pass through the tea plantations, tribal villages, and citrus groves.
Later, freely explore Kalaw.
Overnight in Kalaw.
Day 11: Kalaw – Inle Lake (B)
This day, morning at leisure. You can opt to visit Kalaw market to bump into the locals’ daily life or head to Aung Chan Tha Zedi and meet the sparkling silver and gold glass mosaics. You also can head to Hnee Pagoda to admire the 500-year-old bamboo, Buddha.
Enjoy lunch and then, board on a local train to Inle Lake.
The rest of the day will be yours.
Overnight in Inle Lake.
Day 12: Discover Inle Lake (B)
Today, we travel through a small creek by sailing a longtail boat. This scenic boat tour takes us to Indein at the western end of the Lake, from where you can see farmers cultivate their product. Our journey goes on to the poetic floating villages and we investigate the great Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda along with its 5 sacred Buddha images.
Overnight in Inle Lake.
Day 13: Inle Lake – Yangon (B – L)
Breakfast and morning at leisure until getting a flight to Yangon. The rest of the day will be yours. Freely enjoy your last day in Myanmar.
Day 14: Yangon Departure (B)
Time to say goodbye Myanmar. Breakfast and morning at leisure until getting escorted to the airport for a flight coming home. The trip ends. Hope you had an unforgettable trip and wish that Multi Country Tours Asia can serve you next time in Myanmar – Burma.
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