Best Myanmar Tours

After breakfast, we will start with visits to some popular pagodas in Yangon, including the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple and the Sule Pagoda. The Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple is famous for the giant reclining Buddha of around 20 meters (65 feet) long and 5 meters (18 feet) high. There are 108 patterns carved on the soles of the Buddha, indicating 108 times of reincarnation. The Sule Pagoda is named after the patron divine of a holy hill in Burmese legends. There are many statues around the pagoda, and the most remarkable ones are the Burmese zodiac statues. After visiting these two pagodas, we will go to Maha Bandula Park which was built to commemorate Burmese national hero, Maha Bandula.

In the late afternoon, we will visit the most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar, Shwedagon Pagoda, whose surface is covered with gold foil of 112 meters (360 feet) high. The pagoda enshrines eight strands of hairs of Sakyamuni and other Buddhas' relics. The top of the pagoda is set with over 4,000 jewels. There are 68 small golden stupas around the main pagoda. After enjoying the splendid scene there, a welcome dinner will be served.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Rose Garden (4 stars)

Today the driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Bagan. As an ancient city, Bagan has become one of the most important Buddhist cities in Southeast Asia with over 4,400,000 pagodas. Upon arrival, the guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel directly.

First, we will go to Nyaung U Market where various local vegetables, fruits and necessities are on sale. Then you will be guided to the biggest and most sacred pagoda in Bagan, Shwezigon Paya. This stone pagoda is the prototype of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. There is a tooth and some bones of the Buddha stored inside. Besides, many Buddhists will do meditation there and worship the pagoda. Finally, we will head for Shwesandaw Pagoda. On its top, you can overlook lush trees and other pagodas dotted among Bagan Plain. After that, we will take a boat trip and admire the beautiful sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)

Today we will explore more pagodas in Bagan. After breakfast, you will be guided to Ananda Temple. The 4 standing gilded statues of Shakyamuni in 4 directions separately will impress you. Besides, the pagoda is surrounded by many small pagodas and sculptures of various animals. Thatbyinnyu Temple and Nanpaya Temple will be the following destinations.

Afterward, we will visit Manuha Temple, built in 1059 by King Manuha. Although it is not as large as other temples, statues inside are quite big, especially a reclining Buddha measuring around 20 meters (22 yards) long. Before going to Gubyaukgyi Temple, we will make a stop at a lacquer-ware workshop to learn how to make lacquer-ware. Today's private Bagan tour will conclude with Pyathadar Temple, which has the biggest platform on the top of the pagoda in Bagan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)

In the morning, the driver will take you to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you to the hotel. After settling down, we will begin our private Mandalay tour with Mahagandayon Monastery. Built in 1914, it is one of the biggest monasteries in Myanmar. In general, tourists from all over the country would gather there to see thousands of monks dressed in red having meals together.

Afterward, we will head for Sagaing Hill located at the bank of Ayeyarwady River. Standing on the other side of the river, you can see hundreds of pagodas scattered around the hill. Sagaing Nunnery is one of them. After visiting the hill encircled by pagodas, we will have a boat tour along Taungthaman Lake to U Bein Bridge. It was built in 1856 with 1,086 teaks pillars. You can watch the sunset over this well-known bridge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Eastern Palace Hotel (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will take a boat along the Ayeyarwady River to the ancient Mingun City. Firstly, your guide will lead you to the Mingun Pagoda, which is one of the largest brick buildings in the world. It is an unfinished stupa and there is a crack on its foundation because of an earthquake. The nearby Mingun Bell is said to be the world's heaviest in-use bell of about 90 tons weight and 8 meters (26 feet) high. Then follow your guide to the Settawya Pagoda and the Hsinbyume Pagoda to admire their magnificence. 

After coming back to Mandalay, we will continue to the Mahamuni Pagoda. The bronze Buddha inside is the most famous one in Myanmar. Lots of Buddhist believers will post gold foils on the statue. Afterward, proceed to visit the Shwenandaw Monastery (also called the Golden Palace Monastery) and the Kuthodaw Pagoda. We will conclude today with Mandalay Hill, where you can have a panoramic view of the whole city and the Ayeyarwady River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Eastern Palace Hotel (4 stars)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Heho to start your Inle Lake tour. When landing, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to Inle Lake directly. We will begin with Phaung Daw U Pagoda which enshrines 5 small Buddha statues. Then you will be guided to a local village and get to know the traditional making process of silk and ironware. For the rest of the day, you are free to wander around the city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will arrange a cruise along Inle Lake. You will admire peaceful lake view as well as local traditional lifestyle by Inle Lake boat trip, and we will make a stop at a local market in the midway. Finally land at Indein Village and we will have a look of various pagodas and local markets. Then the driver will take you back to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for your own exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (4 stars)

In the morning, your driver will transfer you to Heho Airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon landing, your driver will transfer you to the hotel and help you with the check in procedure. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied to Indian Town and China Town to wander around the bustling streets. Later, walk into the Bogyoke Aung San Market, which is the largest market in Yangon, built during the British colonial period. There you can see piles of antiques, gold and silver jewelries with Burmese national characteristic.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Rose Garden (4 stars)

Your 10 days trip ends today. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and take your own booked homeward flight. Have a nice journey!

Meals: Breakfast