Indo-China region(Essential Myanmar) - (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Arrive Yangon and transfer to the Hotel. Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is still relatively quiet and charming city. Its aggressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating and authentic capitals of South-East Asia. After lunch, proceed for a city tour including the National Museum, and Kyaukhtagyi Pagoda’s 70m long reclining Buddha statue. As the evening comes to a close, watch a magnificent sunset over the gilded dome of the holy Shwedagon Pagoda.

Overnight at Hotel in Yangon.

After breakfast check out and transfer to the Airport for your flight to Bagan – earlier capital of Myanmar. Arrive at Bagan. On arrival start your journey visiting Tayokye Pyay, an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan. Continue to the Nyaung Oo local market. Then proceed to visit Golden Stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda, Wetkyi – in Gubyaukgyi, cave temple. Afternoon visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop, Ananda temple – an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temple. This temple contains two Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed. Enjoy a horse carriage tour passing Thatbyinnyu - the highest temple in Bagan, Dhammayangyi Temple and Sulamani temple. Watch the sun set from the upper terrace of one of the pagodas.

Overnight at Hotel in Bagan.

After breakfast, start this morning with a stroll through the lively Nyaung Oo Market before proceeding to Myinkaba village to view the local lifestyle and traditional lacquer ware workshops. Continue to Myinkaba village and take a short walking tour to explore the temples of Manuha and Nan Paya. This afternoon visit the countryside village of Minnanthu before taking a sunset boat cruise on the Irrawaddy River at an optional cost.

Overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Airport for your flight to Mandalay. Arrive at Mandalay and tour the cities major landmarks including the holy Mahamuni Pagoda, whose Buddha statue is covered with gold leaf, and Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to 729 marble stone slabs inscribed with Buddhist scripture. This evening, enjoy a commanding overview of the city from the Mandalay Hill. Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace. This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving.

Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay.

After breakfast, experience the grandeur of Burmese history as you visit the former capitals of Amarapura, Ava and Sagaing. In Amarapura, witness the long procession of monks and novices lining up for lunch and take a horse carriage ride through the ancient teak temples in Ava. Cross over the Irrawaddy River to the temple-filled Sagaing Hill and finish today with a sunset walk across the world's longest teak bridge at U Bein Bridge.

Overnight at Hotel in Mandalay.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Airport for your flight to the town of Heho where a short transfer will take you to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. As you head out onto Inle Lake behold the sight of the Intha fishermen and their unique one-legged rowing styles as you cruise past the local villages on a private motorboat. Visit the Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, a simple wooden temple perched by the lake famous for their jumping cats before witnessing the production of traditional Intha silks and Burmese cigars in the Cheroot factory at Inpawkhone weaving village.

Overnight at Hotel in Inle Lake.

After breakfast, experience the local lifestyle as you explore the bustling floating market, which rotates around the waterside villages in a 5-day rhythm. Sail along a small canal leading to the Paoh village of In Dein. A leisurely walk through the village will bring you to the beautiful Alaung Sitthou with its vegetation-covered stupas that overlooks the breathtaking Inle Lake. In the afternoon, transfer to Heho Airport for your flight back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon and transfer to hotel and check in.

Overnight at Hotel in Yangon.

After breakfast, take a morning train ride through Yangon's outskirts to witness the colorful local lifestyle. Disembark at Insein to visit a authentic market and interact with the friendly locals before returning to the city center. If time allows, browse the stalls at the popular Bogyoke Market before transferring to the airport for your onward departure / return flight.

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