Myanmar sunsets

Sample itinerary

7 days, ex Yangon.

Per person twin share:
    A$740 – 3 star accommodation
    A$860 – 4 star accommodation

Bagan ranks with Angkor Wat as one of the top archaeological sites in Asia. Spread across the Irrawaddy plains are literally thousand pagodas. The site stuns all history enthusiasts. For the kids, climbing these pagodas, horse cart ride through them and boat trip in the evening are all magical experience they will cherish...

Inle Lake is an outrageously beautiful lake nestled amongst the forested hills, the endless boat trips on the vast expense of water, the floating market & gardens, the one-legged boat rower are all sights that both adults & children will not forget for a long time.

Back in Yangon, you get the golden spires of Shwedagon glittering – at sunset & the favourites for all ages – shopping.

Day 1 Yangon Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, tour of Yangon including the old colonial city, Kandawyi Lake and of course Shwedagon, one of the most outstanding religious monuments in Southeast Asia. Enjoy sunset here.

Day 2 Yangon - Pagan Transfer to the airport for the early morning flight Yangon / Pagan. Upon arrival, met & check into Bagan Hotel or Thiritputsaya. Pagan is the most amazing sight in Myanmar if not Southeast Asia. Across 40 sq km of the country, there are literally thousands of stupas & temples. In every direction, you will see ruins of all sizes, some soaring into the sky and others standing quaintly at a corner. The meandering Irrawaddy completes the scene. Our exploration of this amazing archaeological site starts from the golden stupa of Shwezigon. Then, we continue to Kubyauk Gyi with exquisite mural and Ananda, rated by many as the most beautiful in Pagan. In the afternoon, we continue with Nanpaya, for its Mon style architecture, Manhua for its four buddha images and then stop at a lacquerware factory to see the production of Myanmar most famous handicraft. Then, we climb up Shweshandaw Pagoda for the sunset over Pagan

Day 3 Pagan Optional Hot Air Ballooning (USD 250/- per person extra). At sunrise, you will glide over the Irrawaddy Plain over the thousands of temples and then over rustic rural scenery. Due to popular demand and limited seats, advance booking is strongly recommended. (Operates from late Oct. through April). This morning, we make an excursion to Mt.Popa that rose from the ground in a massive earthquake in 442 BC. Mt. Popa is famous as the abode of the Nats (Spirit Gods) and for its panoramic view of the local tropical region. On the way to Mt. Popa we can visit a toddy palm juice production plant. In the afternoon, we will also take a horse cart ride through the temples to riverside. As the day wanes we will be at Bupaya, a Pyu-style stupa which is located right on the banks of the yeyawady river and from where we begin a scenic boat ride ending at Lawkananda Pagoda, a riverside stupa rich in history and where the sunset views are excellent.

Day 4 Pagan - Inle Lake Transfer to the airport for flight Pagan/Heho. Upon arrival, met & drive about 1 hour to Nyangshwe, gateway to the unique and magical Inle Lake, which is located 1,328 meters above sea level and is 22 km long and 11 km wide. From Nyangshwe, drive boat about 1 hour to Golden Island Cottage, a charming wooden chalet built right in the middle of the lake or Inle Princess, a deluxe lakeside resort.

Day 5 Inle Lake Enjoy a full day boating around the lake. Highlights include the fisherman rowing in the one-legged style characteristic of Inle Lake boatmen and the gardens of grass and earth floating on the surface of this shallow lake, floating strips of ‘land’ for growing vegetables. Besides the enjoyment of the scenery there is a visit to the ‘jumping cats’ monastery, Phaungdaw U Pagoda and weaving factories.

Day 6 Inle Lake - Yangon Rise early this morning. Boats back to Nyangshwe and drive back to Heho for flight Heho/Yangon. Upon arrival, met & hotel for 1 night on bed & breakfast. You have the afternoon at leisure. Bogyoke Market is a delight to explore and Golden Valley offers many excellent Art Galleries.

Day 7 Departure Day Transfer to the airport for flight from Yangon by Thai Airways via Bangkok or by Myanmar Airways International.

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