Myanmar Luxury Holidays

Yangon

• Activities:

  Visit Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, Kandawgyi Park, Shwedagon pagoda, Kandawgyi

• Meal:

  N/A

• Included:

  Airport transfer, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, hotel in Yangon

Welcome to Yangon, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel. After that, we will have a full day of sightseeing highlights in Yangon city. The first destination is Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda which contains the world's largest Buddha statue. Annually, many Myanmar people gather here to pay their homage and pray. Leave Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, we go to Kandawgyi Park – one of central Yangon's greenest spots. Inside the park, you can find a variety of beautiful flowers, the natural scene of the lake water and large shady trees. There are also an orchid garden, the children play-ground, mini zoo, the souvenir shops and many restaurants. From the park, we head to Shwedagon pagoda – the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. The reason why the Shwedagon is so special because its spire is made up of a thick quote of gold and has lots and lots of diamonds, rubies and precious gems embedded in it. In the late afternoon, we enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupas. Stay overnight at the Strand, Yangon.

Yangon - Bagan

• Activities:

  Fly to Bagan, visit Myinkaba Village, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Manuha Temple, Nanpaya Temple, Ananda Temple, Ananda Okkyaung, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sulamani Temple, Dhammaayangyi temple, Taungbi village

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, flight ticket Yangon – Nyaung U, airport transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, ground transportation, horse cart, hotel in Bagan

In the morning, we will take a flight to Bagan. To start the second day of sightseeing, we drive to Myinkaba Village to visit Gubyaukgyi Temple which has amazing wall paintings inside. After a project of cleaning up the pagoda launched by UNESCO between 1984 and 1992, these paintings are thrilling to look at, but photography is not allowed here. By the way, we will stop off at Manuha Temple and Nan Paya Temple which locate nearby. To complete the morning, we transfer to a monastery to witness a special monk blessing. This ceremony is an important part in the Burmese's religious life. In the afternoon, we visit Ananda Temple- an architectural masterpiece of the early temple style before continuing to the nearby Ananda Okkyaung- a small red brick building. The inside walls of the Monastery are covered in 18th century paintings depicting Buddha's life and elements of the history of Bagan. Afterward, we move to the Bagan's tallest temple at 61 meters Thatbyinnyu Temple Lately, we will take a horse cart to pass through dozens of temples like Sulamani and Dhammayangyi, and the Taungbi traditional village. Enjoy the sunset on one of the upper terraces. Stay overnight at Aureum Palace, Bagan.

Bagan

• Activities:

  Visit Nyaung U town, Kyauk Gu U Min and Sae Lan village

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, entrance fee, ground transportation, hotel in Bagan

Early morning start by a visit to the town of Nyaung U and its neighboring villages. Here, we can see the traditional lifestyle of the locals, and especially the interesting process of making Poneyay and local plum jam. Do not miss the opportunity to bring home these popular foods. Next, we go to the workshop where the region’s best known products like handmade lacquer ware and wooden handicrafts are made. Then we go inside the village and see how cart wrights make the traditional bullock carts. In the late afternoon, we row a private river boat toward Kyauk Gu U Min. On the way, we have a chance to contemplate the fabulous scenes of life on the Irrawaddy’s water surface. They are fishermen, local ferry boats, floating gardens or riverside villages which are so attractive that tourists do want to take their eyes off. We will stop at Sae Lan - a typical village along the river, which has friendly people living a simple but happy life. Up on arrival in Kyauk Gu U min temple, visitors will be overwhelmed by it architecture style. The temple is built against the side of cliff, behind the main hall is a cave. Inside the cave, there are some small niches where individuals can practice meditation. After exploring Kyayk Gu U Min temple, we return to the boat and row back to Bagan Stay overnight at Aureum Palace, Bagan

Bagan - Heho - Inle Lake

• Activities:

  Fly to Heho, move to Nyaung Shwe, meet Intha people, visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, and Inpawkhone village

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, flight ticket Nyaung U - Heho, airport transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, boat fee in Inle, hotel in Inle

In the early morning, we take a domestic flight to Heho, and then drive to Nyaung Shwe- the gateway village to Inle Lake. From Nyaung Shwe, we board a private motorboat and move to Inle Lake, pass through stilt villages where you can witness the one-legged rowing techniques of the Intha fishermen as well as see the floating gardens. After having a lunch, we continue our journey to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda- the most important symbol of religion of the area. Then, we will end the day by a visit to the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory. Stay overnight at Myanmar Treasure Resort, Inle Lake.

Indein - Inle Lake

• Activities:

  Visit Pa-Oh village, Kyar Ton village, Tharlay village

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, tour guide, entrance fee, boat fee in Inle, hotel in Inle.

After breakfast at Resort, we row boat to the Pa-Oh village of Indein a small village located on the western bank of the Inle Lake. We will stop at the local school before climbing up to the top of the hill. From above looking down, you can see a Buddha image standing among hundreds of ancient stupa ruins and overgrown bushes. Besides, you will have a panorama of the village behind. Leave the Pa Oh village, we trek to Kyar Ton village - the living place of Pa O tribe. Unique culture of Pa O tribe will surely surprise you for a deeper exploration of the area. Lastly, we will turn back to Tharkay village on a canoe boat ride in about 1 hour. In the village, you can see the picturesque Inle Lake easily and is very close to Intha people. Let's talk with the friendly local and learn their way of rowing by one leg. Stay overnight at Myanmar Treasure Resort, Inle Lake.

Inle Lake - Yangon - Departure

• Activities:

  Fly back to Yangon, take a departure flight

• Meal:

  Breakfast

• Included:

  Breakfast, flight ticket Heho - Yangon, airport transfer, tour guide, boat fee in Inle

In the morning, we move to Heho Airport and take a flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, you will have free time to go shopping or sightseeing Yangon city before taking a departure flight.