Day 1 Yangon (D)

Arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 2 Yangon - Bagan (B, L, D)

Transfer to the airport for departure to Bagan by AM flight and transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. Continue visit to Nyaung-Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, a solid cylindrical structure that forms the prototype of Myanmar Stupas; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with an interesting feature of paintings; Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes; Htilominlo Temple, a double storied structure known for its frieze and pilaster molding and Archaeological Museum.

In the afternoon visit to Ananda Temple, which contains Gothic Arches and stone sculptures of exquisite workmanship; Ananda oakkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th century mural paintings; lacquerware industry; Myinkaaba Gubyaukkyi, an early style temple with mural paintings; Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a representation of the physical discomfort and mental distress of the captive King of Thaton; Nanpaya, an early style temple with the finest stone carvings; Mingalazedi Pagoda, the last stupa built before the Mongols invasion; and sunset at Bupaya Pagoda, standing on the brink of the Ayeyarwady River.

Day 3 Bagan (B, L, D)

Morning Sightseeing tours in Southeastern part of Bagan featuring 13th century temples. Nandamanya, Thambula and Laymyetnha, noted for their fine mural paintings; Payathonzu with mural paintings of Mahayanist character; Sulamani and Damayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brickwork.

Afternoon sightseeing tour including Abeyadana temple, famous for its fine mural paintings on Mahayana Buddhism; Nagayon, the early typed temples of the 11th century; Somingyi Okkyaung, a brick monastery; Seinnyet Nyiama, a temple and a stupa with exquisite design and decorations; East and West Petleik Pagodas, with interesting terracota plaques; and Lawkananda, a Pyu-style stupa on the brink of Ayeyarwady River.

Day 4 Bagan - Mt. Popa (B, L, D)

Morning excursion to Mount Popa about 60 kilometers south east of Bagan. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive. Rising to 1,520 meters from the flat, surrounding plains, Mount Popa is said to be the core of an extinct volcano and a lot of shrines dedicated to animistic spirits, known as "Nats".

Day 5 Bagan - Mandalay (B, L, D)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay by A.M flight and transfer to the hotel for 3 nights. Mandalay morning tour featuring traditional silk weaving industry, Shwenandaw Monastery, fine specimens of Myanmar wood carvings, the remains of the Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World's Biggest Book and the World's heaviest Book for its stone slabs of the Buddhist scriptures, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda; a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Mandalay Palace, and Kywezun jetty to watch water-buffaloes haul timbers and load it on to the trucks.

Afternoon tour starts with visit to famous Maharmuni Pagoda, traditional handicraft workshops, gold leafs hammering, marble work and wood-carving. Then drive over Inwa Bridge across the Ayeyarwaddy River to picturesque Sagaing Hill, a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries.

Day 6 Mandalay (B, L, D)

Morning tour includes Shwe Inbin monastery, an excellent specimen of Myamnar wooden architecture. Continuation of tour to ancient capital Amarapura, 11 kilometers south of Mandalay, Highlight Bagaya monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images, Mahagandayon monastery, one of the largest monasteries, and 1.2 kilometers long U Bein Wooden Bridge.

Afternoon Excursion to Mingun, 11 Kilometers upriver form Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyawady River, home of the largest intact bell in the world- as well as unfinished pagoda sometimes described as the biggest pile of bricks on earth and Myatheindan Pagoda, one of the prettiest pagodas in Myamnar. A 45 minute boat trip to Mingun is very pleasant with plenty of life on the river to see.

Day 7 Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin (B, L, D)

Excursion to Pyin Oo Lwin, a hill station over 11 Kilometers above the sea level, and 69 kilometers to the east of Mandalay. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and cool highland temperatures. Tour highlights: Forest: Museum Pwekauk Waterfalls, and 142 hectare Botanical Garden.

Day 8 Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya (B, L, D)

Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Heho by A.M flight. Continue drive to Pindaya, a small quiet town about 100 kilometers from Taunggyi. Tour highlights; Pindaya Lake and Pindaya Cave, well-known for its countless Buddha images. Enjoy also the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 9 Pindaya - Inle Lake (B, L, D)

Drive to Inle Lake and excursion around Inle Lake area: famous for it's particular leg-rowers and scenic beauty. Tour Highlights; Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, wonderful floating gardens, floating market; unique way of fishing; weaving village of Inpawkhon and village fife on the lake.

Day 10 Heho - Yangon (B, L, D)

Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Yangon.

Afternoon tour includes Bogyoke Aung San Market. Kaba Aye (World Peace) Pagoda, Maha Passana Guha Cave where sixth Buddhist Synod took place. Proceed to Botataung Pagoda, a famous landmark on Yangon's waterfront; Maha Bandoola Park with Independence Monument; Sule Pagoda, a beautiful octagonal golden stupa in the heart of the city.

Day 11 Yangon - Bago (B, L, D)

Drive to Bago in the morning, an ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom, 80 kilometers northeast of Yangon. Visit Shwemawdaw, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar;

Shwethalyaung, the most life of reclining Buddha; Kyaikpun Pagoda, four high and huge Buddha images and Bago market. Overnight in Bago.

Day 12 Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (B, L, D)

Continue your overland journey to the town of Kyaik-hto. From here you will trek to the small, highly revered Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, unusual in that it is balanced precariously atop a massive gold plated rock perched on the edge of a cliff. Legend has it that the balance is maintained by the exact placement of a hair of the Buddha preserved inside the pagoda. Overnight in Kyaikhto.

Day 13 Kyaikhtiyo - Yangon (B, L, D)

Drive Back to Yangon in the morning and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 14 Yangon (B, L)

Morning tour of Yangon visit to magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, a towering landmark of Yangon, Chaukhtatkyi, a colossal reclining Buddha; karaweik Hall, a royal barge on the Kandawgyi Lake; National Museum which depicts the history and the culture of Myanmar, Nanthida Jetty to see life on the Yangon river. Transfer to the airport for departure flight.

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