Coverage : Yangon / Bagan / Mandalay

Brief Itinerary
Day 1. Yangon
Day 2. Yangon – Heho – Pindaya – Inle Lake
Day 3. Inle Lake boat excursion
Day 4. Inle Lake – Heho – Mandalay
Day 5. Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay
Day 6. On board
Day 7. Bagan arrival and sightseeing
Day 8. Excursion to Mt. Popa
Day 9. Bagan – Yangon
Day 10. Yangon departure

Day 1. Yangon
Welcome by our tour guide and Yangon sightseeing includes faded colonial down town and world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the most venerable of all places of worship in South East Asia.

Day 2. Yangon – Heho – Pindaya – Inle Lake ( flight + car + boat )
After arriving Heho airport, head out to Pindaya about 90 km Pindaya is the site of the historic thousand Buddha image caves. We can make an excursion to the caves and mid afternoon transfer to Inle Lake.

Day 3. Inle Lake boat excursions
One of the most picturesque spots in Southeast Asia, Inle Lake and surrounding region is an outstanding alternative to the historical sites of Bagan and Mandalay. Surrounded by hazy Blue Mountains, this lovely lake is home to the Intha people, who constructed villages on stilts over the surface of the lake and farm floating islands created from mud and reed. The Intha are also known for their unique leg rowing. Although Inle Lake and the leg-rowers are the most famous attraction in the region, there's more.

Day 4. Inle Lake – Heho – Mandalay (flight)
Myanmar has enormous significance to the people of Myanmar since it was the capital of their last Monarchy and has long been known as a centre of skilled craftsmanship supplied to the royal courts in former times. Sightseeing includes the wooden bridge, ancient teak palace, the life like Buddha image and some of the crafts working places.

Day 5. Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay
Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. This 45 minute memorable journey gives visitors a fascinating experience. This Pagoda might now have been the World's Largest Pagoda. Unfortunately, the patron died before the construction was completed.

Day 6. Mandalay – on board RV Pandaw
Today, we will board to RV Pandaw for our one night cruise jonrney down to ancient capital, Bagan. Overnight on board.

Day 7. Bagan arrival.
Arrive Bagan and explore this ancient capital with immense collections of archeological treasure. Nothing in Southeast Asia comes close to the enormity and heritage that brings back the living reality of the sovereignty of Myanmar. With existing over 2000 stupas and pagodas sprawling along the bank of Ayeyarwaddy river.

Day 8. Bagan arrival. – Mt. Popa – Bagan arrival.
A day trip to Mt. Popa is the highlight for our today's excursion. This 1518 meter solitary peak is home of Myanmar's most powerful "NATS" - a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honored by some Myanmar people. The one-hour (777 steps) climb to the summit gives you the impressive view.

Day 9. Bagan arrival. – Yangon
Head back to airport at Nyaung U and fly back to Yangon. In the afternoon, visit Bogyoke market browsing among the stalls for souvenirs shopping.

Day 10. Yangon departure
Let's conclude our tour in this golden land by waving hands saying good bye!

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