10 Days 9 Nights Culture Tour
10 Days 9 Nights Culture Tour

10 Days 9 Nights (Yangon – Mandalay – Ava- Sagaing – Mandalay – Amarapura – Mingun – Mandalay – Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan – Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake – Yangon)

Day 1 : Yangon Arrival
Day 2 : Yangon – Mandalay – Ava – Sagaing - Mandalay
Day 3 : Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura - Mandalay
Day 4 : Mandalay – Bagan
Day 5 : Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan
Day 6 : Bagan Sightseeing
Day 7 : Bagan – Heho – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
Day 8 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
Day 9 : Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon
Day 10 : Yangon Departure

Day 1 : Yangon Arrival & Sightseeing

Upon Arrival of Yangon International Airport, welcome by our guide and then transfer to hotel for check in.
Then take a rest shortly and start sightseeing to Chaukhtat Gyi Pagoda (Reclining Buddha image) which is the biggest one in Yangon, Sule Pagoda, City Hall and Independent Monument & Colonial Town (Pansodan Street).
After Lunch, visit Nanthida Jetty to enjoy the riverside activities and then drive to the most significant pagoda, Shwedagon, which is One of Wonders in The World. Enjoy the sunset over the Pagoda.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon – Mandalay – Ava – Sagaing - Mandalay

After Breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide.
Then cross Myit Nge River to visit Ava by horse-cart. In Ava, visit Bagaya wooden Monastery, Ava Palace where you can see Leaning Tower of Ava and Mahaaungmyaybonzan Monastery.

In the afternoon, head to Sagaing Hills. Enjoy the panoramic view from Sun Oo Punnya Shin Pagoda, then visit U Min Thon Sei or 30-Cave Temple and Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda.

Then drive to Mandalay and in the afternoon, visit Golden Palace Monastery where you can see the best wood-carvings, Kuthodaw Pagoda which is known as the world biggest book of the world. And go up Mandalay Hill to enjoy the sunset.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 3 : Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura - Mandalay

In the early morning, drive to Kywe Sun Jetty on the western bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. Then, take a private boat to visit a small village of Mingun.Visit Migun Stupa unfinished due to the mysterious beliefs of its builder.

Then, visit Mingun Bell weighing over 90 Metric Tons that is believed to be the world heaviest hanging bell in the world. And visit to Mingun Aged Home and finally drive to Myatheintan Pagoda. After that, take the boat back to Mandalay.

Then drive to Amarapura, the Southern City, the ancient Royal Capital before Mandalay. In Amarapura, visit Mahagandayone Monastery, U Bein Bridge which is the longest wooden bridge in the world that spans Taung Thaman Lake, Silk Weaving Workshop and Tapestry.

In the afternoon, drive back to Mandalay to visit Mahamuni Buddha Image and Handicraft Workshops.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 4 : Mandalay – Bagan

After Breakfast, transfer to Mandalay Airport for the flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, visit Ananda Pagoda, Dammayangyi Temple, Gu Pyauk Gyi Temple (wetgyiinn), Shwezigon Pagoda and Archeological Museum.

In the afternoon, visit Lacquer Ware Workshop. Finally drive to the jetty of Mighty Ayeyarwaddy River to enjoy the sunset by boat.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 5 : Bagan – Mount Popa – Bagan

After Breakfast, visit Nyaung U Morning Market.

Then drive to Mt. Popa (approx. 1 and half hour), the extinguished million-year-old volcano. Popa is also the abode of Myanmar Nats. Upon Arrival of Mt.Popa, visit Popa Taungkalat and Peanut Oil Making.

In the afternoon, drive back to Bagan.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 6 : Bagan Sightseeing

After breakfast, start a bicycle touring around temples.

In the afternoon, visit Minnanthu Village by horse-cart where you can see the ways of living of local people and then visit Manuha Temple. Finally drive to Shwesandaw Pagoda to enjoy the sunset.

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 7 : Bagan – Heho – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake

After breakfast, transfer to Nyaung U Airport for the flight to Heho, Shan State. Upon arrival drive to Nyaung Shwe, another Shan town bordering famous Inle Lake on the northern end where you embark on the long boat to reach Inle Lake. On the way, you can visit Shwe Yan Pyay monastery.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day 8 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake

After Breakfast, start sightseeing at Inle Lake to 5 Days Rotating Market and then visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which is the Holiest Religious Stupa housing 5 Buddha images. Visit Cheroot Making Factory, Black Smith, Silk Weaving and Lotus Weaving. Then visit to Nge Phe Kyaung Monastery.
In the afternoon, continue by boat to Indein Ruined Pagoda Complex. Then drive back to Inle Lake and overnight.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

Day 9 : Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon

Early morning, transfer to Heho airport for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide and driver transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Upon Arrival, visit Myanmar Plaza, a newest and nicest Shopping Center in Yangon and a collection of best commodities. There are many branded shops and all kind of food courts on third floor.

If the time permits, in the evening, take a walk along the Strand Road in the Yangon Night Market with many stalls on the way to enjoy the night life which was recently implemented by Yangon Regional Government. (Former China Town Market was moved to there.)

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 10 : Yangon (Departure Day)

Depending on your International Departure Flight time, you can still visit Bogyoke Market or Scott Market which sells many Myanmar Traditional Handicrafts. (Bogyoke Market is off every Monday)

Then, transfer to Yangon International Airport for the flight back.

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