Tribes and Culture in Myanmar Tour

DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL – CITY TOUR

You will meet at Yangon international airport and Transfer to your hotel. After start leave from the to take the circular train around Yangon which is a fantastic opportunity for photographs of local people. Sellers along the tracks, passengers and local life, just fantastic. We will then go to the downtown area, visit the beautiful colonial architecture including a visit to the superb Strand Hotel. We will walk along busy streets with their bustling cafés and markets.

For sunset we will go to the banks of the Ayrewady where we will take some super photos of local people crossing over in dozens of boats to the other side of the river.

Return to your hotel.

Meal: Non
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 2: YANGON CITY TOUR

This one day Yangon city tour takes you to the best sites of the former capital of Myanmar. So far, the most exciting place in the country offers myriads of things to do, see, and taste. Start in the city center, you will have a chance to capture the stunning British colonial-style on impressive buildings dating back to the late 19th century. Then, discover the collection of Burmese art, history, and culture in the National Museum. Tired a bit after a long day sightseeing? An opportunity to savor Burmese food in a golden barge will truly fulfill your empty stomach! Finally, let your soul blending with the calmness of the most Shwedagon in the twilight and leave all the stress behind.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 3: YANGON – NYAUNG U (BAGAN) – ROUTE TO KANPETLET

Early flight to Bagan after upon arrive bagan upon drive to kanpetlet we will arrive in Chauk in time to visit the town’s bustling market – a perfect place to stock up on supplies ahead of our trek. Having crossed the Ayeyarwaddy River, we have a short drive past spectacular mountain scenery before enjoying a traditional lunch in the village of Kazunma.

Weather permitting, the historic Kanpetlet Hill Station offers a stunning view of the sunset, before we head to your overnight accommodation in Kanpetlet.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanpetlet

DAY 4: KANPETLET – MORNING TREK AND SECOND HALF VICTORIA HILL TRIBES SIGHTSEEING

After having breakfast at a hotel Kanpetlet Drive to villages area taking shoot for villages people of Dai, Da Yindu, Uppu, Mun and Ng'gha clans. In fact Yindu and so called Na'ya people are the same tribe according to the traditional a clan descendent and the same clan. It is famous for the town of Chin State for its own beautiful scenery of Myanmar. Kanpetlet (is a small town probably the smallest town in Chin Sate .It is built on the slope of the mountains with large mountains overshading. The scene from the town is very beautiful, especially before the sunset. During winter, the mountains are covered in thick fog, transforming the whole town into a small paradise. Kanpetlet is still unspoiled by the modern world and a very good place to observe the Chin traditional way of life. People are still living in the same way hundreds of years ago.) After that we will drive back to the hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kanpetlet

DAY 5: KANPETLET – BAGAN BY PRIVATE JEEP

Today we will spend approximate 6 hours returning to Bagan. On the way to Bagan, we boat across the Ayeyarwady River to observe activities and sounds of people and wildlife on the surface of the river. Upon arrive at Bagan In the afternoon we will explore some of the temples including the most well-known one Ananda. We will end up for a sunset shoot of the temples.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

DAY 6: BAGAN SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast at hotel, your guide will take you to must-see-temples, Sulamani, Shwezigon, and Damangyi etc. You will also have a chance to explore the process of making lacquerwares, one of the two most famous arts in Bagan.

For lunch, we will stop at a local restaurant; a popular place where visitors come mainly for the delicious curry they serve. And then visit Taung Bi Village to look through some private homes and local businesses. While not the home of any great monuments or temples, our walk through this peaceful village really is a nice change of pace from the hectic pace of cities.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

DAY 7: BAGAN – MOUNT POPA SIGHTSEEING

Sunrise sees us on top of a temple to capture the misty sleepy sunrise that will appear before your lens. Then drive to hotel for a one hour to take breakfast. And then drive to Mount Popa. It is the core of an extinct volcano lasted active 25,000 years ago; also known as the ‘Mt Olympus’ of Myanmar, the abode of Myanmar’s most powerful Nats (Spiritual beings) and the most important Nat Worship Centre. It will take 1 hour drive from Bagan passing the palm plantation. On the way to Mount Popa, stop to see skilful toddy-palm climber collecting the wine on top of the tree, toddy palm juice & palm sugar (jaggery) making cottage. After that back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan

DAY 8: BAGAN – MANDALAY BY CRUISE

Your day will be started with a beautiful sunrise from the upper deck of RV PANORAMA, enjoying breakfast on upper deck under the warm sunlight and gentle breeze. Upstream from Bagan to Mandalay, exploring the Ayeyarwaddy will give you unforgettable memories. Delicious Myanmar cuisine will be served you for lunch and you will have a relax time for sunbathing in the sun deck. As an additional service, our crew team will demonstrate different ways of wearing Myanmar Traditional Longyi (garment worn by Myanmar people) and Thanatkha (fragrant paste made from the bark of Thanatkha tree). Enjoy the gorgeous sunset moment and arrive at your destination.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 9: MANDALAY – INWA(AVA) – SAGAING SIGHTSEEING

Sunrise at UBein Bridge! It’s worth it! Quite different from the hoards of people in the evening. We may be lucky and see some monks crossing the bridge in the pink light of dawn. From there going to the local tea shop for breakfast, before leaving for Ava. And then drive towards the former royal capital of Innwa (Ava) located on an island between the Ayeyarwady and the Myitnge Rivers. Visit Inwa by charming horse-drawn carriage pass through the ancient city walls to visit a brick and continue visit to the impressive wooden monastery of Maha Aungmye Bonzan, built of brick and stucco as well as the Bargayar Monastery, famous for its ornate woodcarvings and teak posts (also known as Ok Kyaung). Visit to the Nanmyint Watch Tower, the remains of the palace building nicknamed "leaning tower of Ava", the climb to the top offers lovely views over river.

After lunch, drive to Kaung Mhu Daw Pagoda, an enormous dome shaped pagoda. Sagaing Hill where lots of Buddhist monasteries are situated. From there, the view is spectacular you will see the Ayeyarwaddy River, numerous pagodas and monasteries. Major tourist attraction in Sagaing Hill is U Min Thonze Pagoda, one of the more distinctive complexes. After that we will drive back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 10: MANDALAY – MINGUN SIGHTSEEING

After having breakfast at hotel, to jetty to join local boat trip upstream on the Ayeyarwaddy River from Mandalay to Mingun. Arrive Mingun and start visit the Mingun Bell which weighs more than 87 tons and is more than 3.7 meters tall. This is the world’s largest uncracked bell. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume (Mya Thein Tan) Pagoda, a white-washed temple built to resemble Mount Meru. And the unfinished, mighty Mingun Pagoda (built to be the world’s biggest).

After lunch, we will visit MaHaMuNi Pagoda, KuThoDaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book, ShweNanDaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery). And then return to your hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 11: MANDALAY – PYIN OO LWIN BY CAR – PYIN OO LWIN SIGHTSEEING

Now for a chance to escape the lowland heat; make a morning departure for Maymyo, also known as Pyin Oo Lwin, which is about two hours from Mandalay and sitting at an altitude of 3510feet.

Enroute to the former Colonial hill station, you will get the chance to take in the colors and smells of Mandalay’s morning flower market, located at Kyauk Mee Village about 20 minutes from the city center. Local growers arrive with their blooms carefully secured to their motorbikes, to sell primarily for offerings in homes and temples, but also for weddings and use in the city’s hotels. There’s a sociable buzz to proceedings and you are likely to be the only curious tourists.

Continue your journey to Maymyo, which a further stop possible at an interesting Shan village. Originally a military outpost, Maymyo became a permanent military post in 1896, and was the summer capital during British rule. During the afternoon you can visit the Kandawgyi National Botanical Garden & Pyin Oo Lwin Nursery, with their wide variety of plants, trees and indigenous orchids; several pagodas and temples; the impressive Pwe Kauk Waterfalls; and Peik Chin Myaung, an intriguing large Buddhist shrine-cave on the outskirts of town.

Maymyo is also a pleasant town to simply saunter through, enjoying the delicious dishes and excellent local coffee served at a number of small cafes and restaurants.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Pyin Oo Lwin

DAY 12: PYIN OO LWIN – NAUNG PEIN – GOKE HTEIK BY TRAIN – MANDALAY

After breakfast at hotel, we will visit to Goke Hteik Bridge by train. Late afternoon, we will drive back to Mandalay.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

DAY 13: MANDALAY – HEHO – PINDAYA – KALAW

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Heho. On arrival, proceed to Pindaya by car. This drive will give you delightful sceneries of hill station by passing through picturesque landscapes. Huge Banyan Trees near Pindaya caves are also well known for photo stop. Then visit PINDAYA CAVES where one can enjoy countless number of Buddha images from late 18centuries. Well known for its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Then we will drive to Kalaw.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kalaw

DAY 14: KALAW – FREE AND RELAX

Today is your own day at leisure in Kalaw.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kalaw.

DAY 15: KALAW – FREE AND RELAX

Today is your own day at leisure in Kalaw.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kalaw

DAY 16: KALAW – NYAUNG SHWE BY PRIVATE CAR – BOAT TRIP IN INLE LAKE

After breakfast at hotel, guide will pick you up and drive to Nyaung Shwe jetty to sightseeing in Inle Lake. We will visit a market (see below) before visiting all the attractions on the lake, the fisherman, the floating gardens, and many local workshops, producing cheroots, umbrella, boat, silk and silver workshops. These can make for very attractive and interesting photographs where all you have learnt can be applied. Lunch will be taken overlooking a canal which also offers some interesting shots. After that we will back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

DAY 17: INLE LAKE BOAT TRIP – RELAX

Come to attend the local’s morning activities in the market near the Lake. You’re likely to meet many inhabitants of the lake and the surrounding people who gather to trade wares and fresh goods.

The theme of the itinerary today is Burmese culture. In that sense, let’s take the one-hour boat trip downstream the canal t the hidden Pa-Oh village of Indein, located on the west of the lakeshore. Travel around the hamlet, and then climb up the moss-coated stairway toward the top of the hill. From the peak, you can first do homage to the revered Buddha statue which is enshrined amid hundreds of the ancient stupas. Also, award yourself the spectacular panorama. Spend the next 45 minutes for the trekking boat to the remote Sae Ma Village. Appreciate your beautiful journey to cherish the green vista and the basking under the shade of the bamboo grove. In the village, find joy in observing the villagers’ lifestyle and customs. Return to the hotel around noon.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

DAY 18: INLE LAKE BOAT TRIP – RELAX

After breakfast at hotel, we will start boat trip in Inle Lake. We are going to visit to Phaung-Daw-OO Pagoda, the most important symbol of religion of Shan State, Nga-Phe-Chaung Monastery, attractive wooden monastery, Floating Villages (InnPaw Khone, Pouk Par, Ywa Ma, Khar Taw). A visit to these sights provides deep insight into how the people on the lake make their livings.

Late afternoon, take a relax time.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake

DAY 19: INLE LAKE – HEHO – YANGON BY FLIGHT – YANGON TO NGWE SAUNG BY PRIVATE CAR

After breakfast at hotel, guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Heho airport to fly back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon Domestic Airport, car driver will pick up and drive to Ngwesaung Beach. (No Guide)

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ngwe Saung

DAY 20: NGWE SAUNG BEACH FREE AND EASY

Today is your own Day at Leisure in NgweSaung beach.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ngwe Saung

DAY 21: NGWE SAUNG BEACH – YANGON

After breakfast at hotel, car driver will pick you up at 10:30AM in your hotel and drive back to Yangon.

Today is only car service, no guide.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

DAY 22: FLY BACK HOME

Today, car driver will transfer you to the airport for your international flight back home.

Meal: Breakfast