7-day Private Guided Myanmar Classic Tour With Hotel Accommodations

Itinerary

Day 1: YANGON ARRIVAL AND YANGON TOUR

Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
After passing through the immigration and customs formalities, we will welcome you at Yangon International airport by holding a signage with your name.
Depending on your arrival time, 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.
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 2: 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 3: 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, Nyaung-U, Myanmar (Burma)
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: 1 hour

Stop At: Thatbyinnyu Temple, Old Bagan, Bagan Myanmar
Thatbyinnyu temple: One of the highest monuments of Bagan
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dhammayan Gyi Temple, Old Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Dhamayangyi 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 4: 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
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: 1 hour

Stop At: Mandalay Palace, Mandalay Myanmar
Visit Mandalay Palace and Shwenandaw Monastery: One of the finest traditional 19th century wooden monasteries building in the country.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay Myanmar
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda: The Buddha image make of marble stone and walk through the pagoda prescient.
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 5: AMARAPURA – AVA - SAGAING FULL DAY TOURS

Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
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 and participate Myanmar traditional food offering to monks.
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, Sagaing, 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 6: MANDALAY – YANGON

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic journey by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle to Yangon (about 10-hour drive). On the way, you can stop at somewhere nice places to have lunch or take photos.
Duration: 10 hours

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

Day 7: YANGON TOUR AND DEPARTURE

Stop At: Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
After breakfast at the hotel, depending on your departure flight time, 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 along the famous Strand Road and visit the bustling Yangon harbor. Learn about the parks, religious temples and unique buildings as you travel through this diverse urban landscape.
Duration: 2 hours

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: 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: Kandawgyi Park, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
An extended visit to Karawait Palace and Kandawgyi (Royal Lake) park.
A transfer to airport will conclude your journey in Myanmar.

Duration: 2 hours

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