Adventure Myanmar Tours and Incentives

Day 01 Arrival Yangon
Welcome inside the terminal. Transfer and check in at the hotel.
Orientation tour Yangon if time permits. Visit the Sule Pagoda -the landmark of Yangon City Centre, which has been enshrined the hair relic of Buddha, the Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image-72 meters long huge colossal image. Finally, visit the Shwedagon Pagoda- one of the wonders of the world where we can observe the ways of life of Buddhists such as offering the water, candles, flowers, etc. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 02 Sightseeing Yangon. Flight to Heho. Drive to Inle (35 km, 01 hour)
Welcome at the airport. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Visit the National Museum-05 storey building which displays all about Myanmar, mainly the Lion Throne of the last king of Myanmar, who exiled to India in 1886, the Botahtaung Pagoda- the combination of stupa & temple, the colonial area, etc. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. Arrival and transfer to Nyaungshwe. Overnight.

 

Day 03 Excursion Inle
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake. Visit In Thein pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes-which are supposed to be old about 500 years, floating gardens, floating villages, Lotus-petal robe weaving looms, Phaungdaw Oo Pagodathe most venerable pagoda on the lake, which houses 05 images of Buddha completely gilded, In Paw Khon village to observe the silk weaving, jumping cats monastery, etc. Check in at the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 04 Drive to Pindaya (97 km, 02:30 hours).
Proceed to Kalaw (45 km, 01:30 hours)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pindaya and enjoy the marvelous landscapes of hilly region with vegetables plantation, terrace-landing cultivation, etc. Visit the Pindaya Caves-houses 8094 Buddha Images cast in lacquer, wood, stone, alabaster, etc, umbrella workshop, which is made of pulp. Proceed to Kalaw and check in at the hotel. Overnight in Kalaw.

Day 05 Excursion Mt.Popa (240 km, 8/9 hours).
Drive to Bagan (50 km, 2 hours).
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mt.Popa-an extinct volcano which is known as “Home of the Spirits” and observe the life of rural area on the way such as producing the palm sweets. We may stop several places for making the photos and knowing the countryside. Climb up 777 steps to reach of top of Mt.Popa cliff temple and enjoy the landscapes. Come down and proceed to Bagan. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight in Bagan.

 

Day 06 Sightseeing Bagan.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit local market, where we can understand the daily life of local people, the Shwezigon Pagoda-the glory of Bagan, which was built over 900 years ago, the Htilominlo Temple-the best pilaster carving, the Nathtaukkyaung Monastery-monastery made of teak wood at the bank of the river, the Ananda Temple-the masterpiece of Bagan, the Gubyaukgyi Temple-the best mural paintings of 11th century, the Manuha Temple-huge Buddha Images in standing and reclining positions, the Dhamayangyi Temple-the biggest and the finest brickworks temple in Bagan, the Sulamani Temple-the 12th century temple, which is proud for its colourful wall paintings, the lacquerware workshop-the unique of Bagan, etc. Finally, enjoy the sunset on top of a pagoda or temple. Overnight in Bagan.

 

Day 07 Sightseeing Bagan.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit Lawkananda pagoda, which has the fascinating river view, enshrined the tooth replica of Buddha, Payathonezu temples with mural paintings, Nagayon Temple of 11th century, Apyeyadanar Temple with mural paintings, etc. In the late afternoon, visit the Minanathu village to observe the life of people. Finally, take the boat ride on mighty Ayeyarwaddy River during the sunset time. Overnight in Bagan.

 

Day 08 Flight to Mandalay.
Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & Ava.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Amarapura (01:00 hour), an ancient capital of Myanmar, where we can observe the life of over 1000 monks at Mahagandaryon Monastery & silk weaving factory. Proceed to Sagaing, where we can observe the fascinating landscapes of the Ayeyarwaddy River from serene Sagaing Hill, the place of over 700 monasteries. Continue to Ava and visit by horse carts to Maenu Okkyaung Monastery-built by the chief queen in 1818 for the venerable chief monk is the unique brick type building of 19th century, Nan Myint Tower-27 meter masonry high is declined due to the earthquake in 1811, Bargayar Monastery-well known for its wood carving with 267 teak pillars. Come back to Amarpaura and enjoy the sunset by crossing over U Bein bridge. Overnight in Mandalay.

 

Day 09 River cruise Mingun & sightseeing Mandalay.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun(01 hour) along mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. During the river cruise, we may enjoy the fascinating landscapes of the river as well as the daily life of the people living along the Ayeyarwaddy. Visit Mingun pagoda, which was dedicated to be the highest one but remained as the biggest pile of bricks & the biggest ringing bell of 90 tons, the unusual Myatheindan pagoda, which represents Mt. Meru and the abode of celestial beings. Back to Mandalay and visit Mahamuni Buddha Image-one of the most sacred Buddha Images in Myanmar with 01 ton of gold-gilded and many pieces of precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, etc. Continue visiting of traditional handicraft workshops such as, marble carving, gold leaves beating, Kuthodaw Pagoda, which houses 729 marble slabs sculptured the teaching of Buddha, Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, which is the masterpiece of wood carving, etc. Finally enjoy the sunset on top of Mandalay Hill where we can admire the beauty of Mandalay City, Shan Plateau, etc. Come back to hotel and leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.

 

Day 10 Drive to Monywa (112 km, 03:30/04:00 hours).
Excursion Powintaung Caves.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Monywa and on the way enjoy the life of rural area. Excursion to Powintaung Cavessituated in a cliff which houses over 400,000 Buddha Images.
It consists of 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills and considered by archaeologists to be the richest collection of mural painting and Buddha’s statues and unique precious frescoes. Back to Monywa and visit Thanbode Temple, which houses over 550,000 Buddha Images. Return to Mandalay and leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.

 

Day 11 Flight to Yangon.
Drive to Golden Rock (160 km, 05:30/06:00 hours).
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, drive to Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyo)-the balancing pagoda which stands on a boulder on the edge of a hill over 1100 km above sea level. On the way, enjoy the natural beauty. Upon arrival at the base camp, take the truck for about 45 minutes to Yatetaung Camp. From there, we’ve to walk about 01 hour to the top of the pagoda. Visit around and overnight.

 

Day 12 Drive to Bago (80 km, 03:30/04:00 hours).
Return to Yangon (80 km, 2 hours).
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Come down to the base and drive to Bago. Visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda-the tallest pagoda in Myanmar with the height of 117 meters, the Shwetharlyaung Reclining Buddha Image-52 meters long, the Kyaikpun Pagoda-four seated Buddha Images, etc. Drive back to Yangon. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight in Yangon.

 

Day 13 Departure
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure flight.

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