Escape the Ordinary: A Rejuvenating Journey Through Myanmar 13 Days 12 Nights

13 Days
TYPOLOGIES

Culture Tour

DIFFICULTY

MIN. AGE

Tour Overview:

If the non-stop hustle of daily life has left you feeling exhausted and uninspired, it is time to step away. Disconnect from the noise and treat yourself to an extraordinary getaway designed to refresh your spirit and leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

Myanmar—a land of profound peace, ancient mystery, and raw natural beauty—is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul.

✨ Unforgettable Moments Awaiting You

🎈 Drift Above the Clouds in Bagan

Have you ever dreamed of floating silently through the sky as the world wakes up below you? Imagine peering over the basket of a hot air balloon at sunrise, watching the morning mist burn off to reveal thousands of sacred golden and brick-red temples stretching endlessly to the horizon. It is an ethereal, deeply moving experience that words simply cannot do justice.

🏛️ Uncover the Secrets of Mingun & Mandalay

Just a short, scenic boat ride from the cultural city of Mandalay lies Mingun, home to some of the most dramatic architectural marvels in Asia:

  • Mingun Pahtodawgyi:Stand in awe before what was intended to be the largest stupa in the world. Left intentionally unfinished, this massive brick monument stands as a powerful testament to grand imperial ambitions.
  • Hsinbyume Pagoda:Feast your eyes on this striking, all-white shrine featuring unique, rolling terraces sculpted to look like mythical mountain waves. Built in 1816 by Prince Bagyidaw, it stands as a monument to an incredibly touching and tragic love story dedicated to his late princess.

 

🌅 Capture a Thousand Sunsets at Inle Lake

Bring your camera, because the peaceful waters of Inle Lake offer some of the most spectacular sunset scenery on earth. As the sun dips behind the distant Shan Hills, the water transforms into a giant mirror, reflecting brilliant shades of crimson and gold. It is the perfect backdrop to capture stunning photos of the local leg-rowing fishermen silhouetted against the fading light.

🏖️ Unwind on the Untouched Shores of Ngapali Beach

Conclude your journey by sinking your toes into the soft sand of Ngapali Beach. Widely rated as one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in all of Asia, Ngapali is completely free from mass commercialization. It is a blissful pocket of paradise where you can read a book under a swaying coconut palm, swim in crystal-clear turquoise waters, and listen to the gentle lap of the waves.

Find Your Inspiration: From the tranquil ambiance floating over Inle Lake to the exhilarating heights of Bagan's skies, this delightful adventure is exactly what you need to recharge your batteries and find fresh inspiration for the days ahead.

Itinerary in brief :

Day Destination Meals Cities
Day 1 Mandalay arrival N/A Mandalay
Day 2 Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin B Pyin Oo Lwin
Day 3 River Cruise to Bagan B/L/D Bagan
Day 4 River Cruise to Bagan B/L/D Bagan
Day 5 Bagan – Mt Popa B Bagan
Day 6 Balloon over Bagan B Bagan
Day 7 Bagan – Inle Lake B Inle
Day 8 Inle Lake – Indein B Indein
Day 9 Inle Lake – Ngapali B Ngapali
Day 10 Ngapali free B Ngapali
Day 11 Ngapali free B Ngapali
Day 12 Ngapali – Yangon B Yangon
Day 13 Depart Yangon B Yangon

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

Itinerary in details:

Mingalarbar!

Welcome to Mandalay, Mandalay is a city and former royal capital in northern Myanmar (formerly Burma) on the Irrawaddy River.

Meet your local guide and transfers to hotel for check in.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Activities: Drive to Pyin Oo Lwin, discover Purcell Tower.

Spend about an hour driving to Pyin Oo Lwin which is advance named Maymyo and used to be a British Colonial Hill Station. It was named after British Colonel May to dedicate to his founding of the town. On arrival, you will have a chance to visit colonial heritage sites at Purcell Tower and a few surviving buildings.

Feel the bustling life of the vegetable market in the morning and have a panoramic view of the town from the hilltop pagoda of Naung Kan Gyi Paya. Additionally, you will immerse in the beauty of botanical gardens, built by the labor of Turkish prisoners during the First World War.

After a long day of exploring the town, we will transfer back to Mandalay in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Activities: Go onboard to Bagan, enjoy the landscapes on the river, and take options to explore sights.

Enjoy the morning in the bustling space of the market before relaxing on a boat while cruising on the river to Bagan. Contemplate the landscapes surrounding the river. You also have an optional choice to explore another sight besides the designated points.

Overnight onboard.

Activities: Cruise to Sagaing, and visit a small village at Yandabo.
Cruising on the river to Sagaing, which was a royal capital city of Burma from 1760 to 1764. This city is one of the religious centers with beautiful Buddhist temples in Myanmar. You also have a chance to contemplate many impressive stupas spread on its hills that make you seem to be lost in the fairyland.

In the afternoon, we will have a trip to visit a small village at Yandabo, which is known as a traditional pottery village. Particularly, the village was also a place where the Agreement of Peace was implemented after the first Anglo-Burmese war (24th February 1826).

Overnight onboard.

Activities: Drive to Mt Popa, and back to Bagan in the afternoon.
Drive from Bagan to Popa Mountain in the morning. Mt Popa is 50 km far from Bagan. Climb up 777 steps to reach the top of the mountain and visit the temple there.  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. After that, we will transfer back to Bagan in the afternoon.

Overnight in Bagan.

Activities: Have a panoramic view of Bagan from the balloon, watch the sunrise, and visit some famous temples by horse cart.
Wake up in the early morning and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the landscapes surrounding Bagan by riding on a balloon to fly over Bagan plain. It is the best way to have a panoramic view of the ancient city as well as welcome the sunrise. Enjoying a glass of champagne with fruits and cakes when landing is a fantastic moment that you will never forget. Come back to your hotel for breakfast before paying a visit to a number of stunning temples by horse cart.

Overnight in Bagan.

Activities: Fly to Heho, and drive to Red Mountain Estate.

In the morning, fly from Bagan to Heho, the gateway to Inle Lake then start your day to explore the Red Mountain Estate, which is famous for delicious wine and you will have a chance to taste it before ending your trip. Grapes in local, which are used to produce wines, have their origin in Spain and France. Nowadays, they can have many choices of wines from Sauvignon Blanc to Shiraz Tempranillos.

Continue the trip to arriving in Inle Lake in the afternoon.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

Activities: Take a small boat 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 are 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.

Overnight in Inle Lake.

Activities: Fly to Ngapali, drive to Ngapali Beach and relax.

Start the trip to Ngapali Beach by flying from Heho to Ngapali. Here you will have three days to relax and enjoy the fresh air on the beach in your leisure time.

Overnight in Ngapali.

Activities: Relax on the beach or rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding villages.

Enjoy your wonderful day by relaxing in the fresh air on the beach, or if you would like to discover the surrounding villages, you can hire a bicycle. Biking is the best way to enjoy the serene atmosphere and the slow pace of life in the country.

Overnight in Ngapali.

Activities: Free at leisure.

All worries seem to be forgotten when you appear on Ngapali Beach. You can prepare your picnic lunch and hire a boat to explore one of the islands located along the coast or discover the world under the beach by diving and snorkeling.

Overnight in Ngapali.

Activities: Fly to Yangon, visit Shwedagon Pagoda, and enjoy high tea at Strand Hotel.

Leave Ngapali for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, visit the Shwedagon pagoda which is famous for its magnificent golden architecture and a long history of over 2500 years. People said that the pagoda has stored the hair relics of the Buddha and nowadays it is the most spectacular religious architecture in the world as well as proud of Myanmar.

In the afternoon, enjoy high tea at the famous Strand Hotel. That is a wonderful time to relax after a long day of discovery.

Overnight in Yangon.

Activities: Relaxing, shopping at Scott Market, or seeing colonial architecture, depart.

Enjoy the morning in your free time, go shopping at Scott Market or see colonial architecture until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Services

What’s include :

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES:

✅ Accommodation: 12-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.

✅ Join Cruise from Mandalay to Bagan

✅ Private boat trip as mentioned in program.

✅ Balloon ride in Bagan.

✅ 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: Bagan – Heho / Heho – Thandwe / Thandwe – 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.

 

Consultant/Emergency Contact:

EURASIE Travel “Best for the Best“ – Head office

#AC04, Street 59CW, Borey Sopheak Meangkul, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

info@eurasietravel.com.kh / www.eurasietravel.com.kh

 

Hot lines:

+ Mr. Bonny: (+855) 12 608 108 (VIBER, WHATSAPP)

    ” Possiamo dire che è stata la luna di miele perfetta. Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di entrare a stretto contatto con la gente locale, di vivere diverse esperienze molto interessanti e di visitare dei posti fantastici. Tutto era organizzato in maniera perfetta grazie anche al validissimo supporto del nostro corrispondente Roberto, che non ci ha mai lasciati soli. Da dietro le quinte ci ha assistito per tutta la durata del nostro magnifico viaggio di nozze, dandoci un valido supporto per qualsiasi cosa. Le guide e i drivers erano sempre puntuali, cordiali, molto disponibili e molto preparati. Difficile dire in una sola frase cosa ci sia piaciuto. In una sola parola: TUTTO. L’organizzazione pre e durante il nostro viaggio è stata ineccepibile. Non possiamo che ringraziare Roberto ed Eurasie per questa meravigliosa esperienza.”

    Erika e Andrea

    Tour Vietnam & Cambogia