Adventure Myanmar Tours and Incentives

Day 01 Arrival Yangon
Welcome at the airport. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Orientation tour Yangon if time permits. Visit the colonial area, 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 Train to Mandalay (14/16 hours)
Early morning, transfer to the station for the train to Mandalay. Picnic breakfast and experience the tough journey by train. Arrival to Mandalay and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Mandalay.

 

Day 03 Excursion Mingun & sightseeing Mandalay.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion to Mingun (01 hour) along the 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 traditional handicraft workshops such as, 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 04 Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & Ava (Inwa)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. 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. Excursion to Amarapura, 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, Kaungmudaw Pagodathe magnificent dome remarkably seen from far away, silverware factory, etc. Continue to Ava (Inwa) 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 05 Free day in Mandalay
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Leisure on your own. Overnight in Mandalay.

 

Day 06 Drive to Monywa (112 km, 03:30/04:00 hours).
Excursion Powintaung Caves
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Monywa and check in at the hotel. Excursion to Powintaung Caves-situated 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 leisure. Overnight in Monywa.

 

Day 07 Visit Monywa.
Drive to Bagan (290 km, 6/7 hours)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit Thanbode Temple-over 500,000 Buddha Images built in 1930, the Bodhitahtaung Temple-over 1000 sitting Buddha Images under 1000 Bodhi trees (Ficus Religioso), the Shwetharlyaung Reclining Buddha Image-one of the biggest reclining Buddha Images in Myanmar with 100 meters long, etc. Proceed to Pakkoku (4 hours) and take the ferry to a village (01 hour) then drive to Bagan (1 hour). Arrival and check in the hotel. Overnight in Bagan.

 

Day 08 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, theNathtaukkyaung 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 09 Free day in Bagan
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Leisure on your own. Overnight in Bagan.

 

Day 10 Excursion Mt.Popa (50 km, 02:00 hrs).
Drive to Pindaya (285 km, 9/10 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 Pindaya. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight in Pindaya.

 

Day 11 Visit Pindaya.
Drive to Inle (97 km, 02:30 hours)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Pindaya Caves-houses 8094 Buddha Images cast in lacquer, wood, stone, alabaster, etc, umbrella workshop, which is made of pulp, Singaung Shan monastery, etc. Drive to Inle. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight.

 

Day 12 Excursion Inle
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion on the lake. Visit In Thein pagodas in ruins covered by trees and busheswhich are supposed to be old about 500 years, floating gardens, floating villages, Lotus-petal robe weaving looms, Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda-the 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. Overnight.

 

Day 13 Flight to Yangon
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at the hotel. Leisure and overnight in Yangon.

 

Day 14 Departure
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure flight.

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