15 Days 14 Nights
15 Days 14 Nights

15 Days 14 Nights (Yangon-Bago-Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda) -Bago-Yangon-Bagan-Mount Popa-Bagan-Mandalay-Amarapura-Sagaing-Ava-Mingun-Mandalay-Heho-Pindaya-Nyaung Shwe-Inle Lake-Indein-Kakku-Inle Lake-Heho-Thandwe-Ngapali Beach-Yangon)

Day 1 : YGN Arrival and Sightseeing
Day 2 : YGN- Golden Rock
Day 3 : Golden Rock – Bago - Yangon
Day 4 : Yangon – Bagan
Day 5 : Bagan – Mount Popa – Bagan
Day 6 : Bagan – Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing - Mandalay
Day 7 : Mandalay – Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Day 8 : Mandalay /Heho – Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
Day 9 : Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake
Day 10 : Inle Lake – Kakku – Inle Lake
Day 11 : Inle Lake – Heho/Thandwe – Ngapali Beach
Day 12 : Ngapali Beach
Day 13 : Ngapali Beach
Day 14 : Ngapali Beach – Thandwe/Yangon
Day 15 : Yangon Departure Day

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 – Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock)
After Breakfast, drive to Kinpun Base Camp via Bago, approx. 4 hours. After Bago, you will reach Kyaik Hto, the junction town to go up the Golden Rock. Upon arrival at Kin Pun Base Camp, drive up by truck to Hermit Hill. And walk up to the Golden Rock where you can see the evening activities of many Myanmar Buddhist pilgrims. And enjoy the sunset on the Golden Rock.
Overnight at Golden Rock.

Day 3 : Golden Rock – Bago – Yangon
After breakfast, walk down to Hermit Hill and descend by truck to Kin Pun Base Camp. From there, drive to Kyaik Hto. You can visit Kyaik Hto Morning Market where you can see a lot of local foods, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish and prawns. Then, proceed to Bago.
Upon arrival at Bago, visit Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda, the biggest and tallest Pagoda in Southern Myanmar, then visit Shwethalyaung Pagoda (Reclining Buddha), Kyakhatwine Monastery, Cheroot Making Factory and finally drive to Kanbawzathadi Palace.
One the way to Yangon, visit Htauk Kyant Allied War Cemetery, the biggest war cemetery in the country maintained by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission.
Then drive on to Yangon and transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight in Yangon

Day 4 : Yangon – Bagan
After Breakfast, transfer to Yangon airport for the flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide. Then visit Ananda Pagoda, Dammayangyi Temple, Gu Pyauk Gyi Temple (wetgyiinn), Shwezigon Pagoda and Archeological Museum.
In the afternoon, visit Lacquer Ware Workshop and then visit Manuha Temple. 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, start a bicycle touring around temples.
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 – Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing - Mandalay
After Breakfast, transfer to Nyaung U airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide. 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.
Then head to Sagaing Hills. Enjoy the panoramic view from Sun Oo Punnya Shin Pagoda, then visit U Min Thon Sei or 30-Cave Temple, visit Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda.
And then drive back to Mandalay and in 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 7 : Mandalay – Mingun – Ava - Mandalay
After breakfast, 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 Mingun 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.
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, visit Mahamuni Buddha Image and Handicraft Workshops.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 8 : Mandalay /Heho – Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake
After breakfast, transfer to Mandalay International Airport for the flight to Heho, Shan State. Upon arrival at Heho airport, drive to Pindaya (approx; 2 hours), a small peaceful town. Upon arrival, visit Paper Umbrella Cottage industry where you can see the Shan Paper production, Process of Umbrella Making only by hands. Then, drive up to Pindaya Lime-stone Natural Caves with more than 8000 Buddha Images.
In the afternoon, drive to Nyaung Shwe (approx; 3 hours) 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 9 : 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 10 : Inle Lake – Kakku – Inle Lake
After breakfast, drive to Taunggyi, the capital city of Shan State. On the way, you can visit the first Official Vineyard of Myanmar producing the wine called Ayetharyar Wine.
Then, drive to Kakku (approx: 2 and half hours). Upon arrival at Kakku, you can explore Kakku Pagoda Complex which has more than 2000 Shan Style pagodas and the complex is well-preserved by the PNO.
In the afternoon, continue to Nyaung Shwe and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Inle Lake

Day 11 : Inle Lake – Heho/Thandwe – Ngapali Beach
After breakfast, transfer by boat to Nyaung Shwe. Then drive to Heho airport for the flight to Thandwe, at Ngapali Beach, the most beautiful beach in Myanmar. Enjoy the first-day sunset at the beach.
Overnight at Ngapali Beach.

Day 12 : Ngapali Beach
Keep on relaxing at the beach.
Overnight at Ngapali Beach.

Day 13 : Ngapali Beach
Keep on relaxing at the beach.
Overnight at Ngapali Beach.

Day 14 : Ngapali Beach – Thandwe/Yangon
After breakfast, the car from your hotel will transfer you back to the Thandwe Airport for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, welcome by our local tour guide and driver and 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 15 : Yangon Shopping & Departure
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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