Itinerary
Day 1: Meet Up in Yangon
The guide will meet you in your hotel in Yangon they will brief you on the tour and the various destination, activities as well as what you might expect for the 9 days.
Meal Plan:
Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 2: Yangon City Tour and overnight bus to Bagan
Yangon: Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon was both the capital and the center of commerce until 2006.
The city has the largest number of colonial era buildings in Southeast Asia. You’ll first visit the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in the country, the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, followed by a tour of the city and a stop to see the largest reclining Buddha image, measuring 38 meters.
Your tour will take you by many of the British colonial buildings constructed between the 19th and 20th centuries. Your last stop will be the Boyoke Aung San Market, home to where local people come to trade gemstones, including jade and diamonds, and all things Burmese to purchase as a souvenir of your time in this fascinating city. The day will finish with a return to the hotel to prepare for your eight-hour bus trip to Bagan.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
You will be travelling overnight on a bus to Bagan
Day 3: Arrival in Bagan
You will arrive in BAGAN early morning on a sleeper bus from Yangon, just in time to enjoy a sunrise over BAGAN, home to one of the world’s largest Pagodas, with more than 3000 pagodas and temples.
This site, known as an ancient city and archaeological zone, was built between the 9th and 13th centuries. After a half day at the temples, you’ll check into your hotel to relax before heading at sunset to further explore this unique site and to take in an Asian sunset.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel
Day 4: Bagan Free Day
This is a free day for you to self-explore, shopping, or enjoy the bars and cafes at your leisure.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Hotel
Day 5: Bagan TO Kalaw
Leave in the morning for Kalaw by air-conditioned bus.
Enjoy the scenery and watch as it changes dramatically from the open plains to the picturesque mountains of the Shan Plateau and the quaint mountain town of Kalaw.
You’ll immediately sense a difference in both the cooler climate of the mountains and the general vibe of Kalaw.
As a Shan town, the ethnic influence is quite different from the Burma you will already have experienced and may feel more like neighboring China, Laos and Thailand. One of the best examples of this difference is in the delicious, traditional Shan cuisine which you’ll enjoy the evening after your arrival. But first, you’ll want to stretch your legs a bit and get to know this charming destination.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation
Hotel
Day 6: Trekking from Kalaw to Homestay Village
Soak up the breath taking beauty of Kalaw as you begin your trek through the enchanting Shan Hills.
Your guide will give you an introduction to the regional ethnic groups as well as point out the diverse native plants and animal life along the way.
On arrival in the village and with a helping hand from your friendly hosts and guide, you will participate in preparing some traditional Shan dishes for lunch.
The afternoon's activities will depend on the time of year and what the villagers are doing during the day. Some of the possible activities are a farm visit, farm work, reading to children, teaching English at the local school, and an opportunity to learn how to balance baskets on your head, just like the villagers do. You can get as interactive as you would like.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation
Homestay
Day 7: Local bus to Inle Lake & boat trip
You will leave from your homestay and go by local transport to Inle Lake where you will board a long tail boat to power through the towering reeds of the upper lake delta.
Make the most of this half day tour that will take you to floating farms held together by bamboo, a lotus weaving centre, a visit to a long neck ethnic tribe and maybe even a floating stilt monastery.
Inle Lake is a protected wetland sanctuary, so keep a look out for a variety of native birds.
While on the lake, you will also learn how to fish like the Intha and try your luck at catching a fish or two. For lunch you can sample regional cuisine at a restaurant on the lake. The boat tour will finish mid-afternoon.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation
Hotel
Day 8: Inle – Heho - Mandalay
An early departure from Inle Lake you assure you of catching a 30 minute domestic flight to Mandalay.
In the evening at sunset time, you will visit Upein Teak Bridge, known as world longest teakwood bridge.
It’s probably one of the popular spots to watch sunset over the bridge before heading back to the town for dinner
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight accommodation
Hotel
Day 9: Half day Mandalay City Tour
This day will be the last day of your Myanmar trip.
After breakfast you will explore Mandalay, stopping by a view point and Mahamuni Buddhist Temple.
The tour will be finished around lunch time.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation
Hotel
