This travel adventure is designed for you to experience Myanmar's classical destinations and encounter the typical ways of life of Burmese people.
Experience the colonial splendour of Yangon then you'll fly to Bagan, to visiting the ancient temple sites where you will discover over 2,000 breathtaking temples by horse and cart and on foot. The final highlight of your trip to Myanmar will be Mount Popa, a stunning location dotted with temples that will be unlike anything you have seen before!This travel adventure is designed for you to experience Myanmar's classical destinations and encounter the typical ways of life of Burmese people.
Experience the colonial splendour of Yangon then you'll fly to Bagan, to visiting the ancient temple sites where you will discover over 2,000 breathtaking temples by horse and cart and on foot. The final highlight of your trip to Myanmar will be Mount Popa, a stunning location dotted with temples that will be unlike anything you have seen before!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Yangon
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Today is your arrival day in Yangon and your journey starts after you are picked up at the airport. Once you have checked into the hotel, you'll head out on your first tour in Myanmar. Enjoy the architecture of this wonderful city as you see the highlights of Yangon! You'll visit the most important sights in the city and have a brief introduction to the history of the city.
Activities
Sule Pagoda
Maha Bandula Park
Yangon City Hall
Botahtaung Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda
Transportations
Private Driver from Yangon International Airport to Yangon
Destinations
Yangon
Day 2
Flight to Bagan and Sightseeing
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In the morning fly to Bagan. On arrival you will be taken on a tour around the ancient sites and temples, exploring one of the most famous areas of Myanmar. Bagan was once home to tens of thousands of temples, now there are just 2,200 which is amazing nonetheless! Today, you'll see some of the oldest and best-preserved temples, finishing with a spectacular sunset as you watch the hot air balloons fly overhead.
Activities
Nyaung U Market
Shwezigon Pagoda
Kyan Sit Thar Umin
Gubyaukgyi Temple
Htilominlo Temple
Lacquerware Workshop
Manuha Temple
Nanphaya Temple
Dhammayangyi Temple
Sunset over Old Bagan
Transportations
Private Driver from Yangon to Yangon International Airport
Plane from Yangon to Old Bagan
Private Driver from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Myin Ka Bar
Old Bagan
Mandalay Region
Day 3
Bagan Sightseeing
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The main highlight of the day is the cooking activity, where you will learn how to prepare your lunch using locally produced ingredients that you will buy from the food market.
Activities
Cooking Class in Bagan
Ananda Temple
Laymyethna Pagoda and Monastery
Paya Thone Zu
Nan Myint Tower
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Old Bagan
Mandalay Region
Mrauk-U
Nyaung-U
Day 4
Day Trip to Mount Popa
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In the morning transfer to Mount Popa, the extinct volcano site. When you arrive, you'll have the chance to hike the spectacular site for the stunning views across the plains. You'll be staying on the mountain and will have time to explore the monastery, shrines and pagodas on top said to be protected by the Nat spirits. You'll also have a picnic lunch on the mountain before taking the journey back to Bagan.
Activities
Jaggery Making Workshop
Mount Popa
Transportations
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Popa
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Mandalay Region
Day 5
Bagan Departure
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Today is your departure day and we bid you a sad farewell from our beautiful country.
Transportations
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport
Plane from Old Bagan to Yangon
Meals
Breakfast
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What’s included?
22 activities
4 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 1,723/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Myanmar in 5 days
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