Day 1: Yangon Arrival (-/-/-)

Yangon - Airport: 14km, ~15min drive

Upon arrival at Yangon airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel by our guide and driver. After making sure of your successful hotel check-in, they will be pleased to leave you free time for your own lunch and leisure to recover after the long flight.

We then set out our orientation tour in Yangon including Sule Pagoda (Land Mark in city centre), Legend said that it is 2,000 years old and the central stupa is said to enshrine a hair of the Buddha. Every corner around Sule Pagoda on a walking tour, you will discover a unique charm of Yangon with its old colonial architecture buildings such as City Hall, High Court, etc.  Evening great sunset at marvelous Shwedagon pagoda & its pagoda bazaar. The massive and magnificent gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda (100 meter high), is one of the wonders of the world. It was built 2500 years ago and enshrined with hair relics of the Buddha and a place to meet devoted Buddhists at meditation and pray.

Meals Included: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

Day 2: Yangon - Flight to Bagan (B/-/-)

Yangon - Bagan: 630km, ~1h46min flight

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Bagan which was the capital of first Burmese Empire. It covers more than 49 square kilometers containing over 2000 pagodas and one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. Sightseeing starts with Bagan Archaeological Museum and Shwezigon Pagoda – built by King Anawrahta, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas, Htilominlo Temple well-known for its old mural, fine plaster carving and glazed sandstone decoration. 

In the afternoon, we continue to discover Old Bagan where most beautiful testimonies of the splendors and the richness of this site conceal. Anada Temple – one of the finest in architecture and most revered temples with its four standing Bagan style Buddha images and huge carved teak doors, Ananda Oakkyaung - simply a Monastery built with red bricks, located within the precincts of the Ananda Temple. It was built in 1137 AD and paintings of the 18th century are seen in the walls of the monastery, Thatbyinnyu Temple – 201ft tall, the tallest in Bagan and it is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical. The temple has two primaries storey, with the seated Buddha image located on the second storey. Dhammayangyi Temple – the widest temple in Bagan, and is built in a plan similar to that of Anada Temple. In the evening a horse-cart ride will take you among magnificent Temples about 2 hrs. Then, enjoy the memorable sunset over the world famous Archaeological complex from the upper terrace of one of the Bagan Temples.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

Day 3: Bagan (B/-/-)

In the morning after breakfast, let’s not waste the time and continue to discover Bagan starting with archaeological museum, Manuha Temple - built in Mon Style in 1059 and Nanpaya Temple – famous for its fine masonry work of sandstone block facings integrated over a brick core. And the visit continues to admire more highlighted temples to gain a true impression of Bagan and its history.

Afternoon highlights include the visit Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi Temple and Myinkabar Village for Traditional lacquer ware workshop home industry and craft men. Lacquer-ware is one of the best possible souvenirs of Myanmar. A pleasant stroll will take you through a village. Explore local cheroot making by using maize leaf, cooking oil production in local method, cotton waving, archaeological museum and more…

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

Day 4: Bagan - Flight to Mandalay (B/-/-)

Bagan - Mandalay: 293km, 25min flight

In the morning after breakfast, we transfer to the airport for flight to Mandalay, which was founded in 1857-1860 as the capital by King Mindon and remained the capital city of the Konboung, Myanmar’s last dynasty. Tour of Mandalay will take you to its significant sites includes Mahamuni Buddha Image - the most revered Buddha image in Mandalay and 4 meters high seated image is cast in bronze. Transfer to 18th century Amarapura, situated about 11 km south of Mandalay and about 15 minutes drives. Visit to Maha Gandayon Kyaung, one of Amarapura’s treasures, is a famous Buddhist monastery where more than thousand monks live and study. The morning meals procession of thousands of monks is very interesting. Amarapura is also known as a weaving city where silk dresses are woven and silk and cotton weaving workshops can be seen. You can walk the famous 200 years old U Bein Bridge - the world’s longest wooden Bridge across the Thaungthaman lake and 1208 meters long. 

After lunch time, we will be exploring more about Mandalay. Craftsmen ‘s quarters to observe brasses molding works, stone and marble carvers, gold leaf pressing, tapestry workshop, cotton and silk textile weaving, silver smith workshop. Shwenandawkyaung or Golden Palace Monastery - a very magnificent building beautifully carved in wood, dating back to 19th century. It is of great interest, not only as a fine example of a traditional Burmese wooden monastery, but also as a fragile reminder of the old Mandalay Palace. And then visit to Kuthodaw Paya - the world’s largest book of 729 marble slabs inscribed the entire Tripitaka.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Day 5: Mandalay - Mingun Sightseeing (B/-/-)

In the morning after breakfast, you will be taken to jetty for boat trip to Mingun which is 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is noted for the Mingun Paya, a huge unfinished pagoda, Myatheindan Pagoda and a gigantic 90-ton bell - the largest uncracked ringing bell in the world. The 45 minute boat trip to Mingun is a very pleasant way to see the life along the Ayeyarwaddy River. 

Return back to Mandalay and in the evening, you will be taken to Mandalay Hill, 230 meters in elevation, is the natural landmark of Mandalay, a vantage-point for a full panoramic sunset view of the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Day 6: Mandalay - Flight to Keng Tung (B/-/-)

Mandalay - Keng Tung: 769km, 1h39min flight

After breakfast at hotel, your domestic flight will take you to Keng Tung. Kyaing Tong is in eastern Shan State and is the perfect base for tips to ethnic-minority villages. It is located on the edge of the famous Golden Triangle region, the town teems with genuine local atmosphere and is the ideal base of operations from which to explore rarely visited ethnic villages in the surrounding hills. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon discovery of Kyaing Tong starts with Maha Myat Muni Pagoda (Wat Pha Jao Lung), the most glorious temple of Kyaing Tong. Then, the Khun Shan monastery of Wat Zom Kham. Legend says that Wat Zom Kham dates back to a visit by Gautama Buddha the most impressive among all the Shan temples in the city with the interior wall filled up with gold leaves on lacquer Jakata. A visit to a lacquer ware workshop where the unique Shan lacquer wares are produced will be a great experience. One should not miss this!

Meals Included: Breakfast                        
Accommodation: Hotel in Kyaing Tong

Day 7: Keng Tung Village Sightseeing (B/-/-)

After breakfast, our 1 ½ hour scenic drive will take you to the Akha village of Wan Pin, north of Kyaing Tong. This is where your trekking starts. On the way, we will visit Ahn, Akha and Lahu ethnic minorities in a comfortable pace. Akha women are in their colorful clothing decorated with the silver coins, buttons and seed beads. Trekking will last 2 to 6 hours depending on the number of villages you wish to visit. At Pin Tauk waterfall, enjoy your picnic lunch in relax style.

In the afternoon, we will drive you back to Kyaing Tong. On the way, stop at the Li-Shan village of Wan Kwan to observe the local ‘fire water’ rice wine favored by all mountain tribes of the region.

Meals Included: Breakfast               Accommodation: Hotel in Keng Tung

Day 8: Keng Tung Sightseeing (B/-/-)

After having breakfast, it’s time for adventure. 1 ½ hours bumpy drive on a narrow road will take you to a hill station features a number of old colonial buildings and over a century-old Catholic church. This small hill station is 33 km southeast of Kyaing Tong. The main attraction is the scenery on the ascent to Loi-mwe passing through forests, terraced rice fields and a lake. On the way, stop at the Wa national village of Naung Cho known as the birth place of one of the earliest ethnic tribes of Shan country. Then, our visit continues to the Old Catholic church built by the Italian missionary early in the 19th century and sees some of the colonial houses built as summer residences during the British colonial era. Picnic style packed lunch.

After lunch, trek mostly down-hill for 3 to 5 hours to the four Akha villages near Ho Jing. You will experience the unique and traditional way of life of the Akhas also known for their individual religious beliefs. Return to Kyaing Tong.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Keng Tung

Day 9: Keng Tung - Flight to Heho – Inle Lake (B/-/-)

Keng Tung - Heho: 483km, 39min flight

Morning after breakfast, time is free for relaxation at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Heho (Shan State), upon arrival heading to Nyaung Shwe village, the starting point of the trip into the Inle Lake, passing through breath-taking scenery in many ways, with great panoramic picturesque landscaping, Pa-O and Danu women in colorful traditional dresses and their ethnic villages. It is also famous for Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which is elegant ancient monastery with its oval-shaped windows. 

Arrival in Nyaung Shwe, a traditional long boat (motorized) will take you to Inle Lake, the vast, beautiful and picturesque nature lake, 900 meters above sea-level, 22 km long and 10 km across, is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar.  It offers an unforgettable pastiche of unique experience and is famous for its scenic beauty, the unique one-leg rowers, floating gardens, attractive villages, colorful markets and prolific birdlife. A boat trip on the lake is very enjoyable and exhilarating with a cool breeze, warm sun and seagulls flying overhead. Transfer to hotel by private boat and check in.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

Day 10: Inle Lake Sightseeing (B/-/-)

Breakfast is served at hotel. We then set out our sightseeing tour including Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda - famous for 800 years old Five Buddha statues which are enshrined in the center of the building, Nga phe kyaung monastery - famous for its “Jumping Cats” and In Paw Khone village - well-known for silk weaving workshops and the technique and creation of the fascinating design of the silk products. Return to the hotel at the end of the evening. Relax and enjoy your stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

Day 11: Inle Lake - Heho - Flight to Yangon (B/-/-)

Heho - Yangon: 432km, 1h flight

After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the Heho airport for flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, you will be met and transferred to hotel and check in. And then your day in Yangon starts with Chauk Htat Gyi, a huge reclining Buddha image – housed in a large metal – roofed shed. The feet of the Buddha wear a very readable with the 108 sacred marks. Definitely not miss this colossal image. After that go shopping to Bogyoke Aung San market (formerly Scott Market), where you can find wide range of souvenirs, handicraft shops, gems and jewelry famous for their qualities. 

Enjoy evening sunset at Botahtaung Pagoda, which is hollow type, like maize inside decorated with glass mosaic and it means the Pagoda guarded by one Thousand vanguards. It is located by the river bank and close to Harbor, attracted by the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront. You can visit Nathida Jetty and its surrounding to discover the daily working life of Myanmar People.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

Day 12: Yangon - Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, time is free until our driver meet and transfer you to airport for your flight to next destination. End of our services./.

Meals Included: Breakfast