8 Days Myanmar Classic Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 01: ARRIVE YANGON
1 stop
1
Yangon (Rangoon)
Our tour guide will warmly welcome you upon your arrival at Yangon International Airport. Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in, and overnight in Yangon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
DAY 02: YANGON SIGHTSEEING
5 stops
2
Today, the sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the old colonial-style city center, including City Hall, Mahabandoola Park with the Independence Monument, Pansodan Street, and Yangon Jetty by Car.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Bogyoke Aung San Market
Next, we proceed to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (closed every Monday & Public holiday) famous for its shops offering souvenir, handicrafts, luxury item, foot wares, clothing, jewelry, food stuff and paintings.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha
In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to a colossal reclining Buddha.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Karaweik Garden
We then explore Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park for relaxation and photo opportunities.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Shwedagon Pagoda
The final highlight of the day is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome illuminated by the sunshine before sunset.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
DAY 03: YANGON – BAGAN (BY FLIGHT 06:00 - 07:30) SIGHTSEEING
5 stops
7
Nyaung U Market
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Yangon airport for fly to Bagan. Arrive at Bagan, welcome from Bagan airport and directly drive to visit begin the day by exploring the colorful Nyaung U market and some of Bagan’s most famous pagodas and temples, including Shwezigon Pagoda.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Htilominlo Pahto
Although King Anawyahta built the first pagoda in Bagan in the 11th century, the most beautiful pagoda among the 2200 in Bagan is the Shwezigon Pagoda. Continue the tour with visits to the Htilominlo Temple and Gubaukgyi (Wet Kyi Inn) Temple, a 13th-century cave temple with fascinating frescoes depicting scenes from the Jataka tales.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
In the afternoon, visit a Lacquerware home cottage, to study how to create the traditional method of generation by generation. Afterward, explore more pagodas around Bagan, including the Ananda Temple, renowned for its exquisite standing Buddha images from the 12th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Continue to see the highest Thetbyinnyu Temple, the massive Dhamayangyi Temple, famous of its interlocking mortar thickest brickwork. Late in the afternoon, relax and enjoy sunset in Bagan with its beautiful scenery. Overnight in Bagan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Bagan
Please note: Yangon to Bagan flight availability is very limited. As an alternative, we can arrange a private car, which takes approximately 8 hours (620 km) of driving. We will move the sightseeing activities to the next day (Day 5).
Admission ticket free
Day 4
DAY 04: E-BIKE / HORSE CART RIDE AND SUNSET BOAT
2 stops
12
After breakfast this morning, continue exploring Bagan by either taking a horse cart or an E-bike ride. In the evening, enjoy the sunset over the tranquil Ayeyarwaddy River and overnight in Bagan.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Optional Balloon Tour with extra cost Early in the morning, the tour starts for surprise discover day to see the ancient city of Bagan form above. Clients will enjoy a magnificent bird's eye view of thousand-year-old pagodas, temples and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River with “BALLOONS fly over Bagan”. It is a very exiting experience that clients will never forget. The Balloon is guided by a gentle wind, and providing a chance to witness the sunrise slowly.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 05: BAGAN – MT. POPA – MANDALAY (By Private Car, 5 hrs driving about 250km)
2 stops
14
Mount Popa
After breakfast, drive to Mandalay. En route, make a stop at a local small factory to observe the production of palm sugar and alcohol refinery, where you can witness how Jaggery is made. Then, continue your journey to Mount Popa. It is an extinct volcano rising 1518 meters (4981 feet) above sea level, nestled amid picturesque hills and forests. The Popa Taungkalat Shrine houses 37 Mahagiri Nats, or spirits, with statues depicting them at the shrine's base. From the top of Taung Kalat, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient city of Bagan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Mandalay
In the late afternoon, proceed with the drive to Mandalay. Overnight in Mandalay.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
DAY 06: MANDALAY – AMARPURA SIGHTSEEING
5 stops
16
U Bein Bridge
After breakfast at hotel, we will drive directly to Amarapura to visit the U Bein Bridge, a world-famous teak wood bridge that has stood for more two centuries, stretching 1.2 km across Taungthaman Lake.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Mahagandayon Monastery
Explore the Mahagandayon Monastery, to observe the monk’s school and the morning lunch process. Additionally, experience a traditional silk weaving workshop in Amarapura.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Mahamuni Pagoda
In the afternoon, our exploration of Mandalay will include Mahamuni Pagoda, the most impressive Buddha image in Myanmar, surrounded by beautiful architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Shwenandaw Monastery
We will also visit a Gold leaf beating workshop, Royal Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery known as the "Golden Palace Monastery" for its finest Myanmar wooden architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book
Kuthodaw Pagoda, surrounded by 729 inscribed marble slabs, famously known as “the world’s largest book”. Finally, enjoy the sunset view from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
DAY 7: MANDALAY – YANGON (BY FLIGHT 14:30 – 15:35)
1 stop
21
Mandalay
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Mandalay airport to catch a flight to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon airport, we'll transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay in Yangon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
DAY 8: YANGON DEPARUTE
1 stop
22
Yangon (Rangoon)
After breakfast, you'll have free time for shopping and exploring on your own until it's time to transfer to Yangon International Airport for your departure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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