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9-Day Relics of Myanmar

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Trip Overview

We have specifically designed this itinerary to allow you to experience the top four destinations of Myanmar; beginning with the highlights of Yangon, filled with its fantastic ancient heritage sites. Your tour continues with a chance to witness the archaeological wonders of Bagan with its 2,200 temples that were once part of over 10,000, this is one of the highest concentrations of temples in the world!

You'll then go to the impressive royal capital of Mandalay where you can see Myanmar from Mandalay hill which is dotted with temples. You'll finish your exploration of Myanmar at the blissful Inle Lake where life is peaceful and simple yet innovative, as people have adapted their lives to live on the water.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Highlights of Yangon

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Arrival & Highlights of Yangon

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.

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    Accommodation

    Reno Hotel Yangon3 star

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    Activities

    Sule Pagoda

    Maha Bandula Park

    Yangon City Hall

    Botahtaung Pagoda

    Shwedagon Pagoda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yangon International Airport to Yangon

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    Destinations

    Yangon

Day 2

Sightseeing in Yangon

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Sightseeing in Yangon

The whole day sightseeing in Yangon. Today you'll have the chance to explore the highlights of Yangon, the main highlight of the day being the circular train ride to the colourful local market where two attractions come together as you see the innovative locations for markets. Acquainted with local life, you'll then visit the famous temples and learn a little more about life in Yangon.

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    Accommodation

    Reno Hotel Yangon3 star

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    Activities

    Yangon Circular Train

    Danyingone Local Market

    Bogyoke Aung Sann Market

    Chaukhtatgyi Temple

    Kandawgyi Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yangon

Day 3

Flight to Bagan and Sightseeing

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Flight to Bagan and Sightseeing

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 over head.

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    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

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    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

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Yangon

    Nyaung-U

    Myin Ka Bar

    Old Bagan

    Mandalay Region

Day 4

Horse and Cart Bagan Tour

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Horse and Cart Bagan Tour

Take to the ancient sites in style by travelling for the day in horse and cart. With thousands of temples to explore, this is one of the most convenient ways to see all of the temples you need to. You'll go to some of the oldest and most significant landmarks of the old city delving deeper into the architecture and history of Old Bagan in its hey-day. Finish off the day at Nan Myint Tower for another stunning sunset between the hot air balloons that dot the skyline.

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    Activities

    Horse and Cart Ride in Old Bagan

    Ananda Temple

    Ananda Oak Kyaung

    Laymyethna Pagoda and Monastery

    Paya Thone Zu

    Nan Myint Tower

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Old Bagan

    Mandalay Region

    Mrauk-U

    Nyaung-U

Day 5

Drive to Mandalay and Sightseeing

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Drive to Mandalay and Sightseeing

You will be taken by private car from Bagan to Mandalay. On arrival, you'll be taken on a tour of the best sights in the area including Kuthodaw, known as the world's largest book; holding many scripts of Buddhist teaching. Watch another great sunset at Mandalay Hill. The city took its name from this hill, and known for its abundance of pagodas and monasteries, and has been a major pilgrimage site for Burmese Buddhists for nearly two centuries.

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    Accommodation

    The Hotel Nova3 star

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    Activities

    Mahamuni Pagoda

    Marble Works

    Wood Carving Workshop

    Gold Leaf Making Workshop

    Tapestry Workshop

    Shwenandaw Monastery

    Kuthodaw Pagoda

    Mandalay Hill

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Old Bagan to Mandalay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mandalay

Day 6

Mingun and Sagaing

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Mingun and Sagaing

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.

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    Accommodation

    The Hotel Nova3 star

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    Activities

    Mingun Pahtodawgyi

    Mingun Bell

    Mya Thein Tan Pagoda

    Kaunghmudaw Pagoda

    Silversmith Workshop

    Sagaing Hill

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    Transportations

    Boat from Mandalay to Min Kun

    Private Driver from Mandalay to Sagaing

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mandalay

    Min Kun

    Sagaing

Day 7

From Mandalay to Heho and Inle Lake

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From Mandalay to Heho and Inle Lake

You will fly to the Shan State to visit Inle Lake, famous for its floating villages and gardens and the unique way of life of the local Intha people, with their living communities based entirely on the water. When you arrive, you'll be taken on a tour of the lake and visit two temples that are built on stilts, similar to the houses. Although very old, these temples are made entirely from wood and impeccably well preserved.

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    Accommodation

    Hupin Khaung Daing Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Shwe Yan Pyay

    Inthars Fishermen and Floating Gardens

    Nga Phe Chaung Monastery

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mandalay to Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport

    Plane from Mandalay to He Hoe

    Private Driver from He Hoe to Nyaungshwe

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mandalay

    Shan

    Taunggyi

Day 8

Indein and Inle Lake Sightseeing

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Indein and Inle Lake Sightseeing

Today, you'll go to the neighbouring Indein village to the west of Inle Lake, known for its market and two groups of ancient pagodas. You'll visit a series of pagodas and workshops that will give you a unique insight into the innovative ways of building and making things that the villagers have. You'll continue to serval other villages to meet the locals of Inle Lake.

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    Accommodation

    Hupin Khaung Daing Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Indein Village

    Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda

    Ywama Village

    Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda

    Inn Paw Khon Village

    Nam Pan Village

    Blacksmith Workshop

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

    Shan

Day 9

Heho to Yangon

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Heho to Yangon

You'll return back to Yangon, it's time to say goodbye and thank you for sharing your experience of Myanmar with us.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Inle Lake to Heho Airport

    Plane from He Hoe to Yangon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taunggyi

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What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 50 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
  • 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

Inspiration for you

Explore the authentic activities in Myanmar

Sule Pagoda, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Yangon City Hall, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Maha Bandula Park, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Botahtaung Pagoda, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Danyingone Local Market, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Bogyoke Aung Sann Market, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Kandawgyi Park, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Chaukhtatgyi Temple, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Yangon Circular Train, Yangon Region, Myanmar|Nyaung U Market, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Kyan Sit Thar Umin, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Manuha Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Nanphaya Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Lacquerware Workshop, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Gubyaukgyi Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Shwezigon Pagoda, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Dhammayangyi Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Sunset over Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Htilominlo Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Ananda Temple, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Laymyethna Pagoda and Monastery, Rakhine, Myanmar|Nan Myint Tower, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Horse and Cart Ride in Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Paya Thone Zu, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Ananda Oak Kyaung, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Marble Works, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Wood Carving Workshop, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Gold Leaf Making Workshop, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Tapestry Workshop, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Shwenandaw Monastery, Mandalay Region, Myanmar|Sagaing Hill, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Mingun Bell, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Silversmith Workshop, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, Sagaing Region, Myanmar|Shwe Yan Pyay, Shan, Myanmar|Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, Shan, Myanmar|Inthars Fishermen and Floating Gardens, Shan, Myanmar|Indein Village, Shan, Myanmar|Shwe Inn Dein Pagoda, Shan, Myanmar|Ywama Village, Shan, Myanmar|Inn Paw Khon Village, Shan, Myanmar|Nam Pan Village, Shan, Myanmar|Blacksmith Workshop, Shan, Myanmar|Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Shan, Myanmar

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