Inspiration Myanmar 2

DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL

Welcome to Yangon. Upon arrival, you tour guide and driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check in. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Meal: Non
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 2: YANGON CITY SIGHTSEEING

Today, we explore the city of Yangon from the ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda and Sule Pagoda. After a stroll at the MahaBandoola Park to see colonial-style high court and city hall, head to the lively Indian Town and Chinatown. In the afternoon head for the Bogyoke Aung San Market to find exotic souvenirs. Late afternoon, we will go to visit Shwedagon Pagoda and try to catch the beautiful sunset.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 3: YANGON TO BAGAN BY MORNING FLIGHT AND BAGAN SIGHTSEEING

This morning you will be escorted to airport for your flight to Bagan. Upon your arrival, we start to visit the Nyaung U Market, the Shwezigon Pagoda and Htilominlo Temple. Then, check in your hotel for short refreshement.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to a lacquer-ware workshop to see Myanmar’s most treasured handicrafts before exploring the amazing mural paintings at the Myingaba Gu Byauk Gyi Temple.

Later on, watch the sunset at one of the viewing mounds.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

DAY 4: BAGAN – HOT AIR BALLOONING – MOUNT POPA

Today you will take the Hot Air Ballooning to take a bird’s eye view of Bagan, it is fantastic. Return to your hotel for late breakfast.

This morning, we start a scenic drive to Mount Popa. Along the way, stop by a local village to learn about local culture and lifestyle. For the energetic, there is time to climb up 777 steps to the shrine at the top of the volcanic plug. Have a lunch at a hill resort. On the way back to Bagan, visit a palm sugar workshop.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

DAY 5: BAGAN TO MANDALAY BY MORNING FLIGHT – AMARAPURA – SAGAING SIGHTSEEING

Today take a morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, proceed to the town of Amarapura to visit Mahagandayon Monastery, the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar. Continue to visit City Harbor Bridge and then have lunch.

In the afternoon visit a nunnery in the Sagaing Hill where nearly one thousand nuns live and study Buddhist scriptures. We then take a boat to view the sunset at the world’s longest teak bridge the U Bein Bridge over the enchanting Taungthaman Lake.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 6: MANDALAY – MINGUN – SAGAING

Start the day with a boat trip (about 1hr) across the Ayeyarwaddy River. Explore the ancient city of Mingun by visiting Mingun Bell, Mingun Pagoda, the Settawya Pagoda and Hsinbyume Pagoda nearby. Then, return to Mandalay to visit Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery and the Kuthodaw Pagoda.

Finally, enjoy the spectacular sunset at Mandalay Hill.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 7: MANDALAY – HEHO – INLE LAKE BOAT TRIP

After breakfast at the hotel, take the flight to Heho and drive to Inle Lake for hotel check-in. Then head for the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most famous one in Inle Lake region. Pay a visit to a local village to see the production of traditional silks on wooden handlooms and iron ware. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

DAY 8: INLE LAKE – INDEIN BOAT TRIP

After breakfast, have a sightseeing of the Inle Lake. First visit a local market, then take a scenic boat ride through a long channel where you watch the farmers cultivate their produce. Reach the peaceful Indein Village to see a nice pagoda, the ruins, and watch people go about their daily activities. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon is your leisure time.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

DAY 9: INLE LAKE – HEHO – YANGON BY MORNING FLIGHT

This morning, you will be escorted to Heho for your flight to Yangon. Upon your arrival in Yangon, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to relax.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 10: FLY BACK HOME

This morning, our guide escorts you to airport for your flight to next destination.

Meal: Breakfast