12-day Private Guided Myanmar Best Tours With Hotel Accommodations

Itinerary

Day 1: YANGON ARRIVAL

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
We will welcome you at Yangon airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Clover City Center Plus Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 2: YANGON FULL-DAY TOUR

Stop At: Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning.
A full day tour to discover the colorful city of Myanmar with a close look at the local life of this historical city. By car and partly on foot this tour takes in the Sule pagoda in the middle of the city, walk around to see the Mahabandoola Park, the colonial courthouse and the city hall. From there walking tour around the colonial area with the historical buildings will start, breaking at a local teashop to enjoy Burmese food and tea and the typical atmosphere. Continue east passing a couple of alleyways crammed with food stalls and markets. You'll pass the High Court Building, the grand Inland Water Transport offices and even grander Myanmar Port Authority building until you'll reach Strand Road. Your next stop will be outside of the majestic Strand Hotel and walk along Strand Road until you'll see the Customs House and the Law Court, an impressive-looking colonial buildings and visit the bustling Yangon harbor.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bo Gyoke Rd, Pabedan 11141 Myanmar
Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market and give opportunity to do some shopping (formerly Scott’s market, closes on Monday and public holidays) with hundreds of food, clothes, handicrafts, and gems stores.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, Shwegondine Road Bahan Township, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Heading to Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image and also the most well-known Buddhist temple in Bahan Township. The reclining Buddha is amazing and there are fantastic vantage points throughout the building that allow unique perspectives on the shapes and colors of his pigmentation and other qualities.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kandawgyi Park, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
An extended visit to Karawait Palace and Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) park.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Visit to one of the world's most spectacular monuments, the Shwedagon Pagoda: its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Myanmar. The pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa is surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offerings at Shwedagon, and it's a fascinating place to spend time watching the world go by. Enjoy sunset and unforgettable experience an evening visit to Shwedagon Pagoda and transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Clover City Center Plus Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 3: YANGON - BAGAN

Stop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the hotel and enjoy a scenic journey by air-conditioned vehicle to Bagan (about 10-hour drive). On the way, you can stop at somewhere nice places to have lunch or take photos and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shwe Poe Eain Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 4: BAGAN FULL DAY TOUR

Stop At: Nyaung U Market, Village of Nyaung U, Bagan Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning.
You will stroll through the marketplace of Nyaung U, and get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Burmese people.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shwezigon Paya, Bagan Myanmar
An all-day visit to this huge area - a day full of culture. But we will avoid hectic tourism and will show you the most beautiful temples and pagodas, leisurely but in detail.
Visit Shwezigon Pagoda: One of the oldest stupas in Bagan area built by the great two kings Anawrahta and Kyanzittha. The Stupa’s graceful bell shape became a prototype for virtually all later stupas over Myanmar. It is known as the site where the 37 pre-Buddhist nat were first officially endorsed Burma monarchy.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ananda Temple, Beside Anawrahta Road, Bagan 05232 Myanmar
Ananda Pahto: whose interior seems almost Gothic and is considered to be the most beautiful among all the temples of Bagan. Facing outward from the centre of the cube are four 9.5m standing Buddhas.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Htilominlo Pahto, Bagan Myanmar
Htinlominlo Pahto: built by King Nantaungmya in 1218. Inside the 46m-high temple, there are four Buddhas on the lower and upper floors. Traces of old murals are also still visible.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan Myanmar
Dhammayangyi Temple: huge brick red temple built by King Narathu.
Lacquer ware: visit traditional manufacture of unique Bagan lacquer ware.
Enjoy wonderful sunset around the temples and then transfer to the hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shwe Poe Eain Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 5: BAGAN –MANDALAY AND MANDALAY TOURS

Stop At: Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic journey by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle to Mandalay (about 4-hour drive).

Mandalay was briefly the Burmese capital in the second half on the 19th century. It is home to about one million people and remains the economic, cultural and religious heart of upper Myanmar.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Myanmar
Our professional English-speaking guide will welcome you at Mandalay. Visit Mahamuni Buddha Image: housing the country´s holiest Buddha image, century-old and legendary Arakan Buddha, made of pure gold. 4m-high seated image is cast in bronze, but over the years thousands of devout Buddhists have completely covered the figure in a 15cm-thick layer of gold leaf.
Continue visit to Gold leave pounding place, marble and Bronze making places, and weaving silk cottage.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shwenandaw Monastery, Shwenandaw Golden Palace, Mandalay Myanmar
Shwenandaw Monastery: One of the finest traditional 19th century wooden monasteries building in the country.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay Myanmar
Kuthodaw Pagoda: with its 729 marble slabs showing the entire Buddhist canon and commemorating the Fifth Buddhist World Council at the end of last century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Myanmar
Enjoy sunset at Mandalay Hill: if you are still feeling fresh, you might climb up to the top of Mandalay Hill for a bird´s eye view (or take the elevator).
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Home Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 6: AMARAPURA – AVA - SAGAING FULL DAY TOURS

Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
Amarpura, Ava and Sagaing are all former capitals of the old kingdom of Myanmar.
Our driver and English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and head to our first stop –Amarpura, the 18th century capital.
Start the day with a visit to the magnificent teak bridge of U Bein, which is over 200 years old. It is the longest teak bridge in the world.

Visit Maha Ghandayon which is the largest monastery in Myanmar.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Innwa, Amarapura Myanmar
Continue drive and take the local ferry to visit Innwa (Ava), located on an island between the Ayeyarwaddy and the Myitnge Rivers. You will visit Innwa by a horse cart and pass through the ancient city walls to visit a brick and stucco monastery called Maha Aungmye Bonzan (also known as Ohk Kyaung). Continue to Nanmyin Watch Tower – the climb to the top offers lovely views over the river. See also the impressive wooden monastery of Bagaya Kyaung.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sagaing Region, Sagaing Region
Next visit Sagaing hills meditation centre, to a hilltop pagoda, Soon U Pon Nya Shin, U Min Thonesal Pagoda, and Kaunghmutaw Pagoda. You will be fascinated by the wonderful sunset view over temples and pagodas in Sagaing and over Ayeyarwaddy River. Drive back to Mandalay in the late afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Home Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 7: MANDALAY – LOIKAW

Stop At: Loikaw, Loikaw, Kayah State
Enjoy an interesting drive up into the hills and across the Shan Plateau and Kayar States to Loikaw. Visit Taungkwe Pagoda and enjoy sunset at the best view of Loikaw.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Famous Hotel (Loikaw), 3* Hotel or similar

Day 8: LOIKAW - LONG NECK PADAUNG WOMEN VILLAGE

Stop At: Loikaw, Loikaw, Kayah State
Hiking and visit to Padaung native village called "Pan-pet". We will see their traditional clothing and long ring decoration on their neck, legs and hands. Not only this traditional clothing but also we will see authentic way of live of Padaung people in the village.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Famous Hotel (Loikaw), 3* Hotel or similar

Day 9: LOIKAW – INLE LAKE

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic drive to Inle lake.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Emperor Inle Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 10: INLE LAKE FULL-DAY TOUR

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, our English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
Enjoy a boat trip on the lake and observe the beautiful surroundings en route to the floating market and floating gardens. Visit the rural but bustling five-day market and observe locals and several minority groups wearing traditional costumes trading farm produce such as vegetables, fruits, dried tea leaves as well as animals. The vibrant atmosphere of the market makes it a jolly experience. (The date of this special market is set by the local people and the location changes every 5 days; your guide will inform you of the exact location).
Visit to the southwest of the lake where Shwe Inn Dein pagoda complex is situated. Take the small covered path from the Pa O tribe village to a monastery and the very impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden under vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers breathtaking views over the surroundings and into the valley with the lake in the far distance.
You will visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. Discover the traditional handicrafts lotus and silk weaving on wooden handlooms and the silver smith workshop.
On the lake, you can see traditional fishing methods by using the leg rowing technique. We proceed to the floating garden - Kyun-Hmyaw, which was built-up from strips of water hyacinth and mud, dredged from the lake bed, which breaks down into rich humus; it takes 50 years to produce a layer of 1m thick.
Relax and enjoy spectacular sunset views over Inle Lake before returning to your hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Emperor Inle Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 11: INLE LAKE – PINDAYA TOUR - YANGON

Stop At: Pindaya Caves, Pindaya Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, explore Pindaya’s limestone cave with its maze of chambers displaying more than 8,000 Buddha statues.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Continue on drive to Yangon. On the way, you can stop at somewhere nice places to have lunch or take photos and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Clover City Center Plus Hotel, 3* Hotel or similar

Day 12: YANGON DEPARTURE

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
After breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport for international departure flight.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.