Magical Myanmar

Experience the most famous sights of Myanmar on this guided journey. Your trip starts from British administration constructed capital city, Yangon (Rangoon); where we visit the magnificent gold plate and gemstone decorated Swedagon pagoda; take a stroll through quaint old quarter of Yangon enjoying sights and sounds of this bustling city. Our journey continues northbound to Mandalay for exploring Ancient Capitals of Myanmar (Burma) all situated near Mandalay City. We visit; the last remaining palace building; centuries old teak wood monastery; the sacred Mahamuni Buddha’s temple; observe traditional gold leaf ponding, carving, tapestry and weaving in local workshops. We explore ruins of AVA kingdom by horse carriage and enjoy Ubein teak bridge vistas known for spectacular sunsets. From Mandalay we continue to Ancient Kingdom of Bagan, the greatest archeological treasure of Myanmar with over 4000 pagodas and temples ruins located on the plains Bagan by Ayeyarwaddy river (Irrawaddy). Bagan was during its heyday one the greatest kingdoms in the World and is truly magical destination to visit. From Bagan we drive to Shan State and pleasant British Hill station town cradled by forested mountain slopes. Kalaw used to be the summer capital of the British administration during hot summer months. Enroute to Kalaw we visit extinct volcano Mt Popa one of the ‘nat’ spirit worshipping centers in Myanmar. We will do some hiking near Kalaw and continue to Pindaya known for its holy cave frequented by Buddhist pilgrimage makers. From Pindaya we drive to beautiful Inle Lake region inhabited by minority peoples. By Inle we sample local vineyard harvest; visit markets, floating gardens and cultural highlights on the lake and vicinity. From Inle Lake we return back to Yangon by flight.

IN BRIEF

• DAY 1 > ARRIVAL TO YANGON
• DAY 2 > MANDALAY CITY IMPRESSIONS
• DAY 3 > AVA (INWA) – SAGAING – AMARAPURA – UBEIN BRIDGE
• DAY 4 > MANDALAY-BAGAN
• DAY 5 > BAGAN
• DAY 6 > BAGAN
• DAY 7 > BAGAN POPA-KALAW
• DAY 8 > KALAW-PINDAYA
• DAY 9 > PINDAYA - INLE LAKE & RED MOUNTAIN ESTATE WINEYARD
• DAY 10 > INLE LAKE
• DAY 11 > INLE LAKE & THALE OO & MAIN THAUK
• DAY 12 > YANGON
• DAY 13 > YANGON