Experience the colonial splendour on this Yangon tour, one of Myanmar’s most busy and exciting cities.
You'll cover all of Myanmar's historic capitals as you go to Mandalay, the last royal capital of the third Myanmar Empire. Mandalay is situated in the centre of the country, north of Yangon. Being the largest city after Yangon that is both a bustling commercial centre and a repository of ancient culture, the country's cultural capital is a showcase for Burmese art and architecture.
Take in the sights of the remarkable riverside city that flourishes with culture and is renowned for its various traditional arts and crafts such as weaving, bronze casting, marble work, wood carving, gold embroidery, silversmithing, a gold leaf industry and so much more. Your trip cannot end without visiting Ava, one of the most interesting former capitals as it is completely abandoned! You'll get to explore this empty city that still has all of its structures intact, an eery yet fascinating insight into ancient Burma!Experience the colonial splendour on this Yangon tour, one of Myanmar’s most busy and exciting cities.
You'll cover all of Myanmar's historic capitals as you go to Mandalay, the last royal capital of the third Myanmar Empire. Mandalay is situated in the centre of the country, north of Yangon. Being the largest city after Yangon that is both a bustling commercial centre and a repository of ancient culture, the country's cultural capital is a showcase for Burmese art and architecture.
Take in the sights of the remarkable riverside city that flourishes with culture and is renowned for its various traditional arts and crafts such as weaving, bronze casting, marble work, wood carving, gold embroidery, silversmithing, a gold leaf industry and so much more. Your trip cannot end without visiting Ava, one of the most interesting former capitals as it is completely abandoned! You'll get to explore this empty city that still has all of its structures intact, an eery yet fascinating insight into ancient Burma!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Yangon and Tour
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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 Yangon tour. 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.
Accommodation
Summit Parkview Hotel★3 star
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
Fly to Mandalay and Sightseeing
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After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Mandalay. Today, you'll go sightseeing to visit the venerable Muhamuni Pagoda, then go to the marble works, the wood carving workshop, gold-leaf making and the tapestry works. In the afternoon, visit Shwe Kyaung (Golden Palace) Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda and enjoy the sunset at the Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city.
Accommodation
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel
Activities
Mahamuni Pagoda
Marble Works
Wood Carving Workshop
Gold Leaf Making Workshop
Tapestry Workshop
Shwenandaw Monastery
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Mandalay Hill
Transportations
Private Driver from Yangon to Yangon International Airport
Plane from Yangon to Mandalay
Private Driver from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Yangon
Mandalay
Day 3
Mingun and Sagaing
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In the morning, you'll visit the sights of Mingun, stopping by old temples and visiting the second-largest bell in the world. In the afternoon, it's on to another area called Sagaing where you'll visit some temples before climb Sagaing Hill, dotted with pagodas, shrines and monasteries. One of the highlights of the day will be stopping by a silversmithing workshop, where you'll see the artisans at work. In the evening, return to Mandalay.
Accommodation
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel
Activities
Mingun Pahtodawgyi
Mingun Bell
Mya Thein Tan Pagoda
Kaunghmudaw Pagoda
Silversmith Workshop
Sagaing Hill
Transportations
Boat from Mandalay to Min Kun
Private Driver from Mandalay to Sagaing
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
Min Kun
Sagaing
Day 4
Ava and Amarapura Sightseeing
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After breakfast at the hotel, you'll spend the morning visiting the Jade Market, Mahagandayon Buddhist Monastery and silk weaving workshop. Afterwards, drive to Royal Capital of Ava, which is now called Innwa. Your tour highlights include Bargayar Monastery, Maha Aung Myay Bone Zan Monastery and Nan Myint Watch Tower. You'll get the boat back to Mandalay in time to enjoy the sunset from U Bein Wooden Bridge.
Accommodation
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel
Activities
Jade Market
Mahagandayon Monastery
Silk Weaving Workshop
Inwa
U Bein Bridge
Transportations
Boat from Amarapura to Inn Wa
Boat from Inn Wa to Mandalay
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
Amarapura
Inn Wa
Mandalay Region
Day 5
Fly back to Yangon - Tour Ends
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After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Yangon. Today is your departure day and we bid you a sad farewell.
Transportations
Private Driver from Mandalay to Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport
Plane from Mandalay to Yangon
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mandalay
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
24 activities
4 breakfasts
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$ 1,559/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Myanmar in 5 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
