6-day Treasure Of Myanmar (yangon – Golden Rock – Bagan – Inle Lake)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Yangon and sightseeing

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Upon arrival at airport, welcome by our Guide and he will be held on placard with your name on it
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yangon City Hall, Mahabandoola Road, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
transfer to Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office where their specially-trained guide will give a briefing about the progress, and challenges to come, of preserving the city’s buildings. Afterwards, begin a 2.5 hour walking tour through central Yangon. Starting at Yangon’s Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road and Highlights include City Hall, the High Court and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. The 8-sided central stupa is 99 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas and your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 2: Yangon - Golden Rock Pagoda

Stop At: Taukkyan War Cemetery, No 1 Pyay Road, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
On the way to Golden Rock, we will stop to visit Htaukkyant War Cemetery
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kyaiktiyo, Kyaiktiyo, Mon State
Arrive at pilgrim-village is a starting point to the famous Golden Rock. From our hotel in Kyaikhtiyo, we first take a truck and then enjoy the trekking to Golden Rock, it will take about 1 hour up the hill to enjoy the sunset at the Golden Rock. The famous 'Golden Rock' is a sacred, massive gold-leafed boulder delicately balanced on the edge of a cliff near the top of Mt. Kyaikhtiyo and it is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mountain Top Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 3: Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon

Stop At: Bago, Bago, Bago Region
Bago, which located only 80 km, was an ancient capital of Mon Kingdom in the 15th century and enjoy the Bago sightseeing including Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha (55 meters long), Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Myo Ma Local Market, 28 meters high huge Buddha Image of Kyaikpun Pagoda, Chinese Kwanyin Temple and upon your interest, you can visit the Kanbawzathardi Palace of King Bayinnaung
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Taw Win Garden (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 4: Yangon - Fly to Bagan - Sightseeing

Stop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Htilominlo Pahto, Bagan Myanmar
Htilominlo Pagoda is one of the largest temples of Bagan and noted for its fine plaster carvings
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shwezigon Paya, Bagan Myanmar
Shwezigone Pagoda in which the Frontlet Relic of Buddha was enshrined
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan-Chauk Road, Bagan Myanmar
Gubyaukgyi Temple is the most famous temple for its wall paintings
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan Myanmar
Dhammayangyi Pagoda (extending approximately 255 feet on each of its four sides)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thatbyinnyu Temple, Old Bagan, Bagan Myanmar
Thatbyinnyu Pagoda is the Bagan's tallest temple (almost 217 ft)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan Myanmar
Late afternoon, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda, the most popular sunset-viewing spot in Bagan
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bagan Umbra Hotel (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 5: Bagan - Fly to Heho - Inle Lake sightseeing

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
drive to Inle Lake and enjoy a boat ride for the whole day. Your sightseeing will start with a visit to the Phaungdawoo Pagoda, which houses five small Buddha images. The temple is also home to an annual festival, usually held during the month of October and which is the biggest occasion held in the Inne Lake
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, Taunggyi Myanmar
Nag Phi Chaung Monastery, an attractive wooden monastery built on stilts over the lake at the end of the 1850s and where you can see the popular jumping cats leap through the hoops .You also have an the option to see the Padaung or “Copper Neck” hill tribe. Your tour will continue with a visit to local shops, specializing in silk, lotus, and traditional iron work. Time permitting; you can visit a Shan paper making facility, before an overnight stay at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Amata Garden Resort (3-star hotel) or similar

Day 6: Heho - Yangon departure

Stop At: Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda, Shwe Gon Taing St., Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, which is famous for its huge image of a reclining Buddha and which was built in 1966 to replace the old image built in1907. You will also have the option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and surrounding areas, which offer numerous photo opportunities
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Yangoods Bogyoke Market, Bogyoke Street No 89, Front Wing, Yangon (Rangoon) 111111 Myanmar
you will go shopping at the Bogyoke market (formerly "Scott market") where you can get a wide range of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and lacquer ware. Time permitting, your guide will bring you to the famous MK gems shop, where high quality gems are displayed in eight different decorated show room
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
you will transfer to Yangon International airport for your departure flight
Duration: 30 minutes

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