The Spiritual Heart of the Golden Land: The Ultimate Myanmar Expedition 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

Myanmar
12 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Culture Tour
DIFFICULTY

MIN. AGE

Tour Overview:

With its sea of golden spires, mist-shrouded lakes, and deeply peaceful landscapes, Myanmar remains one of the most soul-stirring destinations on Earth. This comprehensive journey is meticulously designed to showcase the full spectrum of the country's wonders—sweeping from the classic grand imperial capitals to the hidden colossal monuments of Monywa and the fascinating, remote hill-tribe cultures of Kengtung.

 

🗺️ Expedition Highlights

🕌 Yangon & Mandalay: The Imperial Foundations

  • Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon):Begin your pilgrimage at the spiritual epicenter of Myanmar. Towering nearly 100 meters over the city, this breathtaking, gold-leaf-covered masterpiece is the most sacred Buddhist shrine in the country, offering an incredibly serene atmosphere at twilight.
  • Royal Artistry (Mandalay):Journey to the final royal capital of the Burmese Empire. Mandalay will captivate you with its exquisite golden pagodas, historic teak monasteries, and master workshops where artisans create brilliant, world-renowned Buddha sculptures using age-old techniques.

 

🎈 Bagan & Monywa: Architectural Wonders

  • The Plains of Bagan:Step into a timeless world where over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas sit scattered across vast, emerald plains. Exploring these historic brick structures offers an unmatched window into the golden age of Khmer-contemporary Asian architecture.
  • The Giants of Monywa:Venture off the beaten path to Monywa, an extraordinary destination home to surreal Buddhist monuments. Here, you will witness jaw-dropping, colossal standing and reclining Buddha statues that dominate the countryside, alongside vibrant temples carved with hundreds of thousands of colorful miniature images.

 

⛰️ Inle Lake & Kengtung: Natural Serenity & Tribal Heritage

  • The Mirror Waters of Inle Lake:Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Shan hills. Drift past stilted villages and floating gardens, and pause to soak in a gorgeous sunset that paints the vast, calm waters in brilliant shades of amber and violet.
  • The Living Traditions of Kengtung:Travel deep into the scenic hills of eastern Shan State to Kengtung, the ultimate gateway for deep cultural immersion. This rare stop offers an extraordinary opportunity to trek to remote villages, interact genuinely with diverse hill-tribe communities (such as the Khun and Akha people), and learn directly about their beautifully preserved traditions and distinct ways of life.

✨ An Authentic Cultural Odyssey: From the bustling morning markets to the quiet, candle-lit temple courtyards, this sacred tour guarantees an unforgettable journey through a land where ancient spirituality still dictates the gentle rhythm of everyday life.

Itinerary in brief :

Day Destination Meals Cities
Day 1  Yangon Arrival Yangon
Day 2 Yangon – Inle Lake B Inle Lake
Day 3  Inle Lake – Indein B Inle Lake
Day 4 Inle Lake – Kengtung B Kengtung
Day 5 Kengtung B Kengtung
Day 6 Kengtung – Mandalay B Mandalay
Day 7 Mandalay – Amarapura B Mandalay
Day 8 Mandalay – Monywa B Monywa
Day 9 Monywa – Bagan B Bagan
Day 10 Bagan cycling B Bagan
Day 11 Bagan - Mt Popa – Yangon B Yangon
Day 12 Yangon Departure B Yangon

* B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Itinerary in details:

Day 1: Yangon Arrival, Mingalarbar “Hello” Myanmar

The itinerary starts from Yangon – the biggest city in Myanmar to explore the busy streets and see the old colonial buildings. Strolling the old harbor district where takes place bustling commercial activities for the exchange of commodities of merchants.

In the evening, you will immerse in the shimmering landscape of Shwedagon pagoda which is a magnificent golden pagoda on the top of Singuttara hill. It is said that this pagoda dated back to 2500 years ago and stored the hair relics of the Buddha and become one of the most spectacular religious architecture in the world as well as a proud of Myanmar.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Inle Lake (Meal: Breakfast)

Fly to Heho Airport, and sail on Inle Lake to contemplate the landscapes surrounding.

Airplane landing at the Heho airport and then we will transfer you to Inle lake by car. Take a boat to contemplate the rich beauty of floating gardens full of various plants and vegetables as well as explore the daily life of locals.

Here you will be attracted by the unique image of boatmen. They row by one leg while the other stands on the boat to fix and catch fish by hand with their traditional tools.

That is the particular trait of the Intha people. Also, the lake is the place to inhabit a variety of birds during their migration routes or reproduction.

Overnight on Inle Lake.

Day 3: Inle Lake – Indein (Meal: Breakfast)

Go onboard to Indein Village and contemplate ancient stupas. See the daily life of locals.

The morning brings with it the sunshine as you are met up and taken to Indein Village – one of the small villages located on the West of Inle Lake. Reach it easily by boat that is popular to move by waterway.

Surely, you will be amazed by the ancient stupas, which is dated back to the 16th century. Discover the daily life of locals to learn more about the traditional career that is handed down from different generations. You also have a chance to observe the process of making cigars, which are made from natural materials. See Buddhist images made by the power of dried flowers and know how they made boats.

Meals on your own. Overnight on Inle Lake.

Day 4: Inle Lake – Kengtung (Meal: Breakfast)

Fly to Kengtung, take a guided walk around town, and meet the Palaung people in Nyaung Tong Lake.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before we transfer back to Heho airport and have a flight to Kengtung, which is known by another name “walled City of Tung”. Here you will have a chance to explore a large variety of authentic tribes with different customs. Walking around town by taking a guide and continuing the trip to Nyaung Tong Lake to meet the Palaung people and see the unique clothes of women. Kengtung seems to be outstanding in typical customs, religion, history, and language.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Kengtung.

Day 5: Kengtung (Meal: Breakfast)

Trekking, visiting Anh tribal villages, and Akha villages, and trying the local homemade rice wine.

Enjoy a nice breakfast before we transfer to Pin Tauk. Trekking to discover the landscapes of the countryside and going through Anh tribal villages to get to Akha villages, located on the high mountains of Myanmar. Here you will feel interested when seeing the images of women with unique brocade hats. These hats are decorated with coins, silver, and embroidery, the featured trait of their tribe. Their life is very simple; they live by cultivating rice, sewing, and breeding.

Having a picnic lunch near the waterfall and relaxing by soaking your feet in the pools. Additionally, you will have a chance to try the local homemade rice wine to cure your sore feet. Surely you will feel relaxed after the whole day of exploring.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Kengtung.

Day 6: Kengtung – Mandalay (Meal: Breakfast)

Fly to Mandalay

Start a wonderful morning by relaxing or walking to the market in your leisure time before we fly to Mandalay, which is the second biggest city in Myanmar. A long time ago, it was the imperial city of the last dynasty in Burma, located under Mandalay Hill. The reconstructed palace is the prominent point of its. Here you will explore the history of the ancient city, which has played an important role in the past.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 7: Mandalay – Amarapura (Meal: Breakfast)

Drive to Amarapura, visit U Bein Bridge, and Mahamuni Pagoda, see the largest book in the world at Kuthodaw Pagoda, visit the gold leaf workshop and watch the sunset.

The morning starts with the trip to Amarapura, which used to be the capital city of Myanmar and was built several times after the fire and earthquake. In addition, it is famous for Maha Gandhayon Kyaung monastery and U Bein Bridge. Strolling on the bridge with locals you will be surprised by its length, (known as the longest teak wood bridge in the world) as well as hundreds of young monks seeking alms.

Then continue the trip back to Mandalay in order to see the Mahamuni Pagoda. After that, we will visit Kuthodaw Pagoda to contemplate the World's Largest Book, which included 729 Marble Stone Slabs of Buddhist Scriptures and each stone slab is held on the small shrine.

Visit an artisanal gold leaf workshop at the end of the day and watch the sunset at the high spot on Mandalay Hill. That is certainly an amazing experience in your journey.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 8: : Mandalay – Monywa (Meal: Breakfast)

Drive to Monywa, visit stupas and monasteries in Sagaing and contemplate the sunset

After having breakfast, leave Mandalay to Monywa to explore typical landscapes. Monywa is located 136 km northwest of Mandalay. It takes about four hours to reach Monywa by road. Stop at Sagaing, which used to be the capital city of Myanmar. During the trip, you will have a chance to see stupas and monasteries, spread in the surrounding hills. From the Irrawaddy River, you will have a panoramic view of the main monastery.

Then we will depart to Thanboddhay Pagoda, dating back to the 14th century, and Bodditatuang Pagoda, which has thousands of Buddhist images. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to witness artisans weave cotton blankets and make lacquerware. Admire the sunset on the top of a pagoda for relaxing.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Monywa.

Day 9: Monywa – Bagan (Meal: Breakfast)

Take a boat to visit the cave temple of Pow Win Taung, sailing on the Irrawaddy River to Bagan.

Take a boat and cross the Chindwin River to the cave temple of Pow Win Taung, you will be attracted by the impressive range of giant Buddha statues and religious paintings on the walls. Come into the Shwe Ba Taung complex, a short distance from Pow Win Taung, and you will immerse in the colorful motifs on the narrow cliffs that made you seem to be lost in the fairyland. Arrive in Bagan by boat on the Irrawaddy River in the afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 10: Bagan cycling (Meal: Breakfast)

Activities: Cycling to visit hundreds of temples of Bagan and contemplate the sunset over Bagan plain.

Start the trip by cycling around the hundreds of temples in Bagan. There are more than 10,000 temples and religious structures, dating back 250 years ago since Bagan was the capital city of the Pagan Empire. These ancient temples have contributed to making Bagan become a magical and picturesque region.

Biking at a slow speed, you easily enjoy the fantastic landscapes surrounding you and contemplate the unique architecture of these temples. Stop on the way to see Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda which are known as the most famous ones in Bagan. The highlight of today will be climbing up the top of the outstanding Shwesandaw pagoda to contemplate the magnificent sunset over Bagan plain.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 11: Bagan - Mt Popa – Yangon (Meal: Breakfast)

Drive to Mt Popa to visit the temple and monastery, watch the landscapes of Bagan plains and fly to Yangon.

Drive from Bagan to Popa Mountain in the morning. Mt Popa is 50 km far from Bagan. Climb 777 steps to reach the top of the mountain and visit the temple there. Here you will learn more about the mysterious story of Mt Popa and its 37 Nats. Take shoes, and socks off before climbing step by step. Watch different birds and botany covering the flank, which creates dense vegetation on the Bagan plains. Fly to Yangon in the afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 12: Depart Yangon (Meal: Breakfast)

Yangon departure

Enjoy your last day in Myanmar with a nice breakfast before we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 11-nights with daily breakfast in double / twin shared room

✅ Meals: at local restaurant (Foods only) as mentioned in program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner)

✅ Private Transportation: Airport transfers & Tours by air con. vehicles as per program.

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

✅ Entrance fees: Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified as mentioned in program.

✅ Private Tour Guide: Local English-speaking guide during tours as mentioned in program

✅ Flight ticket: Yangon – Heho / Heho – Kengtung / Kengtung – Mandalay / Bagan – Yangon (check in luggage 20kg and hand-carry 7kg).

✅ All government taxes.

✅ 24hours supporting hotline.

✅ Cold water and towel during tours

❌ Myanmar Visa stamp fee – https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/home

❌ All International air tickets.

❌ Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tip, Travel insurance,

❌ Early check-in & late check-out surcharge.

❌ International bank transfer fees (Banking fee is covered by the sender)

❌ Another thing not mentioned in included

GENERAL NOTICE:

  • Standard check-in time is 14h00 and check-out time is 12h00 at most of the hotels.
  • Arrival/Departure: Above prices are valid only for group of clients travelling together – arrival and departure with the same flight. Arrival/departure by other flight subject to supplement charge.
  • Program is subject to change without notice due to Airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight unexpected cancellations.
  • There will be no refund or compensation applied due to force major which effect to visit program.
  • We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase of the fuel surcharge applied by airlines companies or any other transport companies.
  • Deadline for flight tickets: We will automatically issue flights 5 days after bookings is confirmed by us, please take note and come back to me within 5 days since booking is confirmed if you find clients don’t want to issue it.

 

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