Adventure Myanmar Tours and Incentives

Day 01 Arrival Yangon
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, 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 Flight to Bagan. Sightseeing.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan. 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 03 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 04 Drive to Mt.Popa (50 km, 2 hours).
Proceed to Mandalay (240 km, 5/6 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 Mandalay. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 05 Excursion Amarapura, Sagaing & sightseeing Mandalay
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit Mahamuni Buddha Imageone 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. Transfer 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. Drive 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 06 River cruise Mingun-Ava (Inwa)
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. Proceed to Ava (Inwa) by boat for about 02 hours. On the way, we may observe the beauty of serene Sagaing Hill & bridge from the boat. Arrive 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 Monasterywell 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 07 Flight to Heho.

Drive to Pindaya (45 km, 01:30 hours).

Proceed to Inle (97 km, 02:30 hours)
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. 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 Inle and on the way, visit Shweyanpye Monastery-typical Shan Monastery, made of wood which is about 500 years old and its pagoda-there are over 700 small Buddha Images in niches fully painted traditionally by Shan people. Check in at the hotel and overnight.

 

Day 08 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 09 Flight to Yangon & Visit
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. Visit Bogyoke market, marble Buddha Image, Tooth replica temple, white elephants, etc. In the evening, wandering around China Town market. Overnight in Yangon.

 

Day 10 Flight to Sittwe.
Boat to Mrauk Oo
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Sittwe. Upon arrival, boat trip to Mrauk Oo (6/ 7 hours) and on the way we may observe the beauty of Kaladan River. Arrival Mrauk Oo and check in at the hotel. Overnight.

Day 11 Sightseeing Mrauk Oo
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit Shittaung Temple- Shrine of the 80,000 Images, Pitakaktaik, which literally means Buddhist cannon with distinguishing features such as fivetiered roofline and beautifully decorated east-facing entranceway, Laungbanpyauk Pagoda & Sakyamanaung Pagoda, Andaw Thein temple, Yadanabon Pagoda, which is the largest stupa in the area and damaged by WW II bombing, only the ‘bell’ portion and base remain standing, Yadana Manaung, Satkya Manaung, etc. Enjoy the sunset on top of Htoke Kan Thein Temple- which houses 146 Buddha niches along white sandstone reliefs depicting 64 different types of hairstyles for the wives of Mrauk Oo nobility. Overnight in Mrauk Oo.

Day 12 Excursion Vesali Village & Mahamuni Buddha Image
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Vesali, the ancient capital founded in 372 AD is just 10 km from Mrauk Oo. On the way, we can observe plenty of rice fields, which define Rakhine State as “The Land of Bounteous Rice”. The ancient Sutaung Pye Buddha Image is worth seeing and Buddha and its pedestal are said to be made from one piece of solid stone.
Proceed to Mahamuni Temple (two hours drive approximately) was the original site for Mandalay’s famous Mahamuni Buddha, a huge and very old bronze image which Rakhine kings believed provided supernatural protection for their successive kingdoms When the Myanmar king invaded in 1784, it was dismantled into three pieces and hauled over the Rakhine mountain ranges to Amarapura, 11 km south of Mandalay.
Nowadays three smaller stone images sit on the pedestal where the Mahamuni image once sat. A famous sandstone stele found here depicts a Gupta-style Buddha dating from 400 to 500 AD. Back to Mrauk Oo and take the boat ride along Mrauk Oo canal. Overnight.

Day 13 Boat to Sittwe
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the local market, museum, Bandoola Monastery-a huge collection of antiques of Mrauk Oo Dynasty. Afternoon, cruise back to Sitttwe. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at the hotel. Leisure at View Point Beach. Overnight in Sittwe.

 

Day 14 Flight to Yangon.
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Visit fish market. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Leisure and overnight in Yangon.

 

Day 15 Departure
Morning, breakfast at the hotel. Leisure on your own. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure flight.

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