Travel Around Myanmar Package(30D/29N)

 

Day:01 - Yangon arrival and sight seeing

Welcome at Yangon International Airport.Welcome by your experienced guide at the hotel and transfer to hotel.Afternoon,free at leisure.In the evening visit the majeestic Shwedagon Pagoda.Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

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Day:02 - Yangon - Mawlamyine

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Mawlamyine, an ancient Mon town (approx; 6 hrs drive) by car.Up on arrival to the town we will check in hotel and take a break a few hours.In the late afternoon visit Win Sein Taw Ya(World Largest Reclining Buddha Image) then drive back to Mawlamyine and visit Kyaikthanlan Pagoda which was built on the hillock from where you see terrifically views over the city, Sein Don Queen Monastery and drive to View Point (Kongseeykyant) and take photos.Return to hotel and overnight in Mawlamyine.

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Day:03 - Mawlamyine - Hpa an

After breakfast at hotel Visit Mawlamyine Market, almost goods and accessories from Thailand also very busy place. Then drive to Hpa An. Arrive in Hpa An visit Kawkun Cave; it's one of the natural limestone caves situated at Kawkun village in Hpa An. There are many cultural heritage evidences in that cave. Then visit Kyaut Ka Lat, Mount Zwekabin stands as an attraction for nature lover Lumani Garden. Transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight in Hpa An .

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Day:04 - Hpa an -Kyaikhtiyo

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kyaikhtiyo(approx; 3 hrs drive) to visit Golden Rock Pagoda is Myanmar's one of the most scared place for Buddhist, a huge golden-leafed boulder balanced precariously on a edge of a cliff at the top of Mount Kyaikhtiyo. A single of the Buddha was enshrined in the small stupa on top of the Golden Rock.Arrive at Kin Pun base camp in the afternoon transfer to the transist junction by public truck for 1 hour continue for few minutes of light hiking up to the summit.Check in the hotel and enjoy sight seeing at Goldedn Rock.Overnight at the hotel in Kyaikhtiyo.

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Day:05 -Kyaikhtiyo-Bago-YGN

After breakfast at hotel Visit Mawlamyine Market, almost goodsAfter breakfast at hotel descends to the base camp and return Yangon(approx; 4 hrs drives) on the way, visit most important sights of Bago (Old Capital Of The Mon People)such as Shwemawdaw Pagoda,Hinthargone Pagoda, Kanbawza Thardi Palace built by King Bayinnaung, Shwethalyaung Pagoda, the Handicraft Centre, Maha Zedi Pagoda(Mon Style) and the huge four sitting Buddha'a Kyaikpun(28 meters high huge image)after that continue drive to Yangon.On the way back,studythe Allied War Cemetery near Htaukkyant, the final resting place for over 27,000 allied soldiers.Arrive in Yangon drive to hotel for check in.Overnight at the hotel in Yangon. and accessories from Thailand also very busy place. Then drive to Hpa An. Arrive in Hpa An visit Kawkun Cave; it's one of the natural limestone caves situated at Kawkun village in Hpa An. There are many cultural heritage evidences in that cave. Then visit Kyaut Ka Lat, Mount Zwekabin stands as an attraction for nature lover Lumani Garden. Transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight in Hpa An . 

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Day:06-Yangon-Bagan(By Flight)

After breakfast at hotel, our driver will transfer you to the Yangon Airport to take the flight to Nyaung U(Bagan).On your arrival at Bagan, welcome by our guide and driver at the airport and start to explore the UNESCO of Bagan.Visit Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi (a cave temple with exquisite jatakas murals paintings), the elegant Htilominlo Temple(noted for its plaster cravings) and Tharabar Gate.In the late afternoon visit the Ananda (an architectural masterpiece of the early style temple ),Ananda Okkyaung(One of the few surviving brick monasteries from the early Bagan period ),Thatbyinnyu(The highest in Bagan, rising to 61m) and Dhammayangyi Temple(noted for its finest brickwork). Enjoy sunset from one of the best uphill for sunset.Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

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Day:07 -Bagan-Popa-Bagan

In the early morning(around 5:30 A.m) proceed to enjoy Balloon ride program. Then back to hotel and enjoy breakfast.Drive to Mt.Popa an extinct volcano which is known as "Home of the spirits" and observe the life of rural area on the way such as producing the plam sweets.We may stop some places to take photos.Climb up 777 steps to reach the top of the Mt.Popa cliff temple and enjoy the landscapes, thepanoramic view of extinct volcano and the plain to Bagan. After that drive back to Bagan and come down and visit Myinkaba village and observe the process traditional lacquer-ware, one of the best known Myanmar handicraft and specialty of Bagan. Visit Myinkaba Gubyaukkyi9an early period Pyu-style temple of Hindu influence)and Manuha temple.Overnight at Bagan.

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Day:08 -Bagan-Mindat-Kanpelet

Early morning (7:30am) we depart Bagan for 5 hours drive to Mindat.On arrival we will visit around MIndat and observe the diferent lifestyles of theChin, Makaan, Dai, and theMunn tribes in villages such as Nan Htaug and Pan Au.We will have the pleasure to experience a performance on the nose-flute by the Chin women.The sightseeing about one and half hour.Then continue to visit a small museum where we will learn more about Chin cullture and traditions.Proceed to Kanpelet and overnight.

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Day:09 -Mt.Victoria Day Trekking

After breakfast, we drive for about an our to base camp of Natma Taung(Mr.Victoria).At a height of 3053 meters above sea level,Mount victoria is the highest mountain in Chin State.A pat make the hike to the summit much easier than its looks.We will hike to the top of the mountain which will take bout two and half hours from the base camp.During our trek, we will observe the life of the Chin tribe and will come across some breathtaking senery including many wild orchids, colourful Rhododendrons flower (Taung-za-lat),cherries,and several species of wildflowers and colourful butterflies in the lush jungle.You will note that the Chin women have various patterns of tattos on their faces and wear amber necklaces.After lunch on the mountain,we will return to where our car is waiting for drive back to Kanpelet.If the time permits,we wil do sightseing around the town. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Kanpelet.

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Day:10 -Kanpelet - Bagan

After breakfast, drive back to Bagan and will pass through villages such as Saw and Kangyi. On the way, we will enter the Yaw Region which is situated between Chin Hills in the west and Ponetaung Hill in east. The Roads are quite rough, and most are dirt road. All of the roads around the Yaw Region meander to lower land. After having your Lunch, continue to Bagan and overnight at Bagan.

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Day:11 -Day Cruise from Bagan to Mandalay

After enjoy early btreakfast at hotel,transfer to the Nyaung U Jetty to take a day cruise along majestic Ayeyarwaddy River to Mandalay. Leave from Bagan at 4:30a.m.A journey on myanmar river is one of the life great travel experience the most intereting areas in Myanmar some of which can only be visited by riverr. Arrive at Gaw Win Jetty in Mandalay in evening and our driver from Mandalay will be welcomed yout at jetty and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay. 

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Day:12 -Mandalay-Amarapura sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then proceed to Amarapura, an ancient capital of Myanmar where we can observe the life over1000 monks at Mahagandaryon Monastery and visit silk weaving factory then visit U bein Bridge; a beautiful 1.2 kilometers structure built from teak planks and said to be the longest of its type in the world . Then start your sightseeing in Mandalay such as Mya Nan San Kyaw or Royal Palace, was the first palace to be built in Mandalay, Mahamuni Buddha Image, Local artisian's workshops of gold leaf making woodcraving and marble, Shwenandaw Monastery and Khuthodaw Pagoda with its 729 marbel stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures.In the evening visit to Mandalay Hill and enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill where we can admire the beauty of Mandalay city, Shan plateau etc . Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay .

 

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Day:13 - Mandalay - Mingu - Sagaing - Ava

After breakfast at hotel , transfer to jetty for boat excurision to Mingu along mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. Visit Mingu pagoda- unfinished pagoda & the biggest ringing bell of the 90 tons, the unsual Myatheindan Pagoda. Then proceed to Sagaing by private car where we can observe the fascinating landscape of Ayeyarwaddy River from serene Sagaing Hill, the place of over 700 monasteries, Kaungmudaw Pagoda- the maggnificent dome remarkably seen from far away, silverware workshop, etc. Drive to Inwa and cross a tributary by ferry boat. Visit around Inwa by horse-cart, sightseeing includes Maenu Oakkyaung Monastery - built by the chief queen in 1818 for venerable chief monk is the unique brick type building of 19th cenetury, Nan Myint Tower- 27 meters masonary high is declined due to earthquake in 1811, Bargayar Monastery-well known for its wood craving with 267 teak pillars.Return to Mandalay and transfer to hotel.Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

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Day:14 -Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Pyin Oo Lwin by private car. Visit enchanting Pyn Oo Lwin Marke with multicoloured flowers & vegetables. Then, visit to Mahar Ant Htoo Kanthar Pagoda near Pwekauk waterfall along the Mandalay/Lashio road. Visit to Peikchin Myaung Cave used to be scared site of devotee of Lord Shiva, later developed and maintain with many Buddha Images and replica of scared monuments such as Shwedagon and Kyaikhtiyoe etc along with 600 meters path visit to National Kandawgyi Botanical Garden and National Village. Overnight at Pyin Oo Lwin.


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Day:15 -Enjoy 3 days 2 nights trekking(Day 1)

1.Pick up from hotel within Pyin Oo Lwin between 8:30-9

2.Drive for approximately one hour to Ngwe Ywar Village.

3.Start trekking,approximately 1.5 hrs to explore two local

villages,passing idyllic scenerty until we reach Pyin Shan village.

4.After lunch continuing a 3 hour descent through dense forest and jungle.

5.Arriving at the riverbank for rest and then onto a hour boat trip sightseeing along the breathetaking views of Dokehtawaddy river.

6.We then arrive at another riverbank, swim in beautiful water streams and fishing.Bamboo rafting .Dinner by camping.

7.Spend the evening in a Bamboo camp by the river.

 

Day 16: Enjoy 03 Days 02 Nights Trekking(Day 2)

1.Breakfast

2.Trekking for approximately 2 hours passing streams until reaching a waterfall where we will swim and have lunch.

3.After lunch continuing the ascent to the verdant jungle until reaching the top some 3 hours later.

4.Continue trekking for another 2 hours to reach the Ho tribal village.

5.Spending the night at the village with a family in a home-stay.

 

Day 17: Enjoy 03 Days 02 Nights Trekking(Day 3)

1.Breakfast

2.Explore the village and socialize.

3.Relaxation time with the village residents, learning about heritage and traditions.

4.Commence trekking for 2 hours exploring different villages, visiting the historical Pagoda.

5.Visit the children's school and monastery.

6.Lunch at the Kyaing Danu Village.

7.Continuing trekking for 2 hours past Shan and Danu tribal villages, paddy fields, water melon farms , crops and scenic views.

8. Drive Back to Pyin Oo Lwin to arrive for around 5:30 pm and our deliver will transfer back to Mandalay and overnight.

 

 

Day 18: Mandalay - Monwyar

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to Monywa and on your arrival at Monywa visit Thanbottay Pagoda,unique in all of Myanmar , beautifully decorated with the most beautiful stucco work in the country. Thanboddhay also is unique for it's more than 580,000 Buddha images covering every wall and archway and Bodditataung Pagoda with a grove of Banyan trees each with a Buddha at its foot.Transfer to hotel for check in and overnight at Monywa.

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Da19:Monywar-Poewintaung-Shwebataung-Mandalay

Breakfast at hotel and depart for jerry to cross the Chindwin River.Proceed to Poewintaung site t observe the Buddha Image in the caves craved from rocky hills.The extraordinary complex consists of 947 sandstones caves dug out of the hills and contain what is considered by archaelogists to be the richest collection of mural paintings and Buddhist statues in South East Asia .Po Win Taung with its unique Buddha Images and precious frecoes some dating from early 17th century, is must to see for anyone with an interest in Buddhist arts the proceed to nearby Shwebataung, another very interesting side where Monasteries.Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

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Day 20:Mandalay-Heho(By Flight)-Pindaya-Kalaw

After Brealfast at hotel our driver will be transferred to Mandalay airport for flight to Heho.On your arrival welcome by your guide(English Speaking Station Guide )at the airport then drive to Pindaya.Enjoy the marvelous landscapes of hilly region with vegetables plantations and cultivationson the way.Pindaya is also known for the Shan paper and monk umbrella makers.Visit

Pindaya Cave -houses 8094 Buddha images and visit traditional paper &umbrella making home base cottage industry.Proceed to Kalaw by private car.Kalaw is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and was a popular hill station for British.On your arival visit

Hnee Paya -Buddha Image made of bamboo and enjoy the landescapes scenery of Kalaw from view point.

Check in hotel and overnight at the hotel in Kalaw.

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Day21:2D1N trekking to Kalaw to Inle Lake

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.Trekking guide will come to pick you up at ypour hotel ar 8AM. Firstly you will be transferred toi Lamine Village which is located beside the main road and proceed to Kone Hla Village where we have lunch.On the way you will see the Pa-O people and different kind of vegetable fields.After that we go on to hti Thein Village for night stop and dinner.

Day:22 Hti Thein Village-Inle(Trekking Day 2)

After simple breakfast, continue trek to Nan yoke Village and go down to Than Taung Village.On the way you can enjoy the panoramic view to Inlel Lake.Lunch at local restaurant after finished trekking.Transfer to your hotel in Nyaung Shwe by private boat.Overnight at the hotel in Nyaung Shwe.

 

Da23:Inle Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at hotel.Meet with your guideat your hotel and start a boat excurison on Inlel Lake.Visit 5 days Market,Lotus thread and & silk weaving looms at Inn Paw Khone village, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the most venerable pagoda on the lake which houses 5 images of Buddha completely gilded and gold and silversmiths workshops at Ywar Ma Village. You can also have a chance to see the leg-rowing fishermen, wonderful floating gardens and floating villages during your trip. Return to hotel and overnight in Nyaung Shwe

 

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Day24:Inlel-Kakku-Taunggyi

Morning,breakfast at the hotel .,drive to Taunggyi-the capitaol of Shan State,1500 meters above sea level. Visit the city's most prominent religious monument the Sulamuni Pagoda,a huge white stupa modelled on Anada Pagoda in Bagan;it was built in 1944 to commemorate Taunggyi centenary.Proceed to Kakku village and on the way enjoy the natural heritage. Arrive in Kakku pagodas with magnificent collection of centuries old Buddhist stupas . Panoramic views of entire city,and further across the plains to the north of Inlel Lake,can be found at the Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda, which sits at the top of a ridge to the east of Taunggyi. Transfer to your hotel fo check in and overnight at Taunggyi.

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Day25:Taunggyi-Kalaw

After breakfast at hotel, relax at hotel for half day. In the afternoon,our driver will proceed back to Kalaw.On your arrival at Kalaw, transfer to your hotel.After the rest of afternoon you could enjoying walking tour yourself such as visit to Kalaw Market where you can enjoy the beauty of Kalaw including ever green Pine Tree and Colonial Style Building.Overnight in Kalaw

 

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Day26:Kalaw fullday sightseeing at Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp

After breakfast at hotel, our driver will pick you up at the hotel and then drive to Elephant Camp,the most animal harm free camp in Myanmar.Arrival Elephant Campl,necessary information about the camp will be given by English speaking staff. And walk to the elephant village and see the life of mahouts with their famalies.Luch will be served at the main camp.And then we may explore the forest area,opportunity to see the butterflies,birds and orchids in their conversion area if you want to spend more time in nature.Return to the main camp and enjoy the view through the valley . And then drive back to Kalaw to overnight at hotel in Kalaw.

 

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Day27:Kalaw-Heho-Yangon

After breakfast at hotel,our driver will transfer you to the domestic flight to Yangon.On your arrival at Yangon, welcome by our driver at the airport and will transfer you to the hotel for check in . Free stay and take leisure at your hotel.Overnight at Yangon

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Day28:Yangon-Dala-Yangon

After breakfast, we will drive to the Yangon River to the north.We will take a boat to Dala to observe the local activities along the river.You will see people selling fruits and their products on the boats where they also live.On arrival in Dala,we will travel by Trishaw to visit the local fish market,green areas,Local candle making workshop and tea shops.After sightseeing we will go back to Pansoedan jetty and return to your hotel for taking rest.In the late afternoon visit Bogyoke Aung San(Scott) Market(close on Monday),a sprawling 75 years old shopping complex noted for its variety of handicrafts and other items which provide an excellent opportunity for shopping spree.Then visit Kaba Aye Pagoda and Maha Pasanna Cave.Back to hotel and overnight at Yangon.

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Day29:Departure

After breakfast relax at hotel untl before transfer to Yangon International Airport for your departure flight.transfer to airport for your departure flights.

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