After breakfast at the hotel, start Mandalay sightseeing which includes most of the city’s outstanding historical and cultural sites such as:

• MAHAMUNI PAGODA, famous for its life like Buddha image
• MARBLE SCULPTURE
• GOLD LEAF MAKING CENTRE
• KU-THO-DAW PAGODA, known as the world’s biggest book.
• SHWE-NANDAW MONASTERY (GOLDEN MONASTERY), famous for its wood carving
• KYAUK-TAW-GYI PAGODA, a huge image of Buddha carved out of a single marble boulder.
• In the evening, enjoy breath-taking and panoramic view of almost the whole city from Mandalay Hill

Overnight in Mandalay.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bagan. On the way to Bagan, there will be the most fascinating visit for you which is the time watching the monks during worship time and enjoying their lunch at MAHA-GANDAR-YONE MONASTERY. Then enjoy U BEIN BRIDGE – built of teak logs and planks over 200 years ago by the Mayor U Bein.

Then drive to Bagan (3.5hour). On arrival to Bagan, transfer to your hotel.

The balance of the day will be leisure.

Overnight in Bagan.

Since it is your second day in Bagan, sightseeing will be done by bike to get another taste.

After breakfast at hotel, start sightseeing.

• HTILO-MINLO TEMPLE, a double-storied building with artistic stucco works.
• GAWDAW-PALIN TEMPLE, famous for its colourful glazed plaques,
• GU-BYAUK-KYI (MYIN-KA-BAR), famous for its mural paintings of Jataka scenes.
• MANUHA TEMPLE, built by the captive Mon King Manuha.
• NAN-PAYA, a temple believed to be the residence of Mon King Maunha.

After lunch (own accounts) visit AH SHAY PHWAR SAW village by pony cart. It is a perfect village to enjoy how Myanmar people struggle their lives. There one can enjoy the women using a traditional spinning loom to make shawls. Explore the village. This visit will provide an insight into real rural lives of Myanmar people. Then enjoy panoramic sunset view of Bagan at sunset Hill.

Overnight in Bagan.

The morning comes with the flight to Heho and then transfer to Green Hill Elephant Camp by walking through the Green Hill Valley. The camp is the home of Elephants after the logging industry made them not have residence. The family at Green Hill has adopted and cared for them at the refuge. Children are encouraged to feed, bathe, and help the caretakers. Enjoy a nice lunch at Green Hill Elephant Camp and then plant a tree to support the reforestation of the Green Hill Valley.

In the afternoon, we will arrive in Kalaw to check in at the hotel and relax in our free time.

Overnight in Kalaw.

Begin your adventure in Kalaw, a charming hill town known for its cool climate and lush landscapes. The trek takes you through scenic trails, starting with a walk along rolling hills, pine forests, and tea plantations. Along the way, you’ll pass by local villages where you can observe the daily life of the ethnic Danu, Palaung, or Pa-O communities.

Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views from hilltop vantage points and take in the fresh mountain air. Depending on the route, you may encounter traditional farms growing seasonal crops like ginger, garlic, and cauliflower. A stop at a village house allows you to learn about local customs and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea. The trek continues through undulating terrain, offering moments of tranquillity as you walk amidst nature. Your journey concludes back in Kalaw, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Myanmar’s beautiful countryside.

Then transfer to Inle by private car.

Overnight in Inle.

Take a boat trip for sightseeing on Inle Lake. In the morning, you will have a chance to know how the boatmen use their techniques for fishing. They row by one leg while the others are standing on the boat to work by hand with their traditional tools. That is the particular trait of the Intha people; and please do not try to imitate them, instead, you can catch fish by rod for lunch. That is certainly an amazing experience on your trip.

Then take a boat to contemplate the rich beauty of floating gardens full of various plants and vegetables. Here you will know about the method to create these gardens and choose tomatoes for your upcoming lunch. After that, we will pay a visit to Nampan market to buy fresh products for your lunch and join us to prepare the meal for a local family at Thar Lay village of Intha people. This is a good way to explore their cuisine and culture. Enjoy a nice lunch with Inle Style Tomato Salad and other Intha dishes in their stilted house.

Following lunch, we will continue the trip to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. There are many pagodas around the lake; however, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda is the most grandiose and monumental one. It is known as the symbol of five small golden Buddha images. You also have a chance to visit Thar Lay village to meet friendly local Intha people.

Discover the daily life of locals to learn more about the traditional handicrafts that are handed down from different generations by visiting the weaving Factory of InPaw Khone, Cheroot Making Factory.

In the afternoon, we will transfer back to the jetty at Nyaung Shwe and visit the local market if it is held on the day.

Overnight in NyaungShwe or on the lake.

Start your trekking with a tour guide over undulating hills and explore local hill tribe minorities, who inhabited the hills and have authentic insight into their unique culture. When you are trekking around Inle Lake, you will have a chance to see the water below and admire its pure beauty. Enjoy the packed lunch.

Mine Thauk village is certainly a not-to-be-missed destination in your journey.

Overnight in NyaungShwe or on the lake.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight to Yangon. On arrival, welcome by our guide and drive to Ngwe Saung (6 hours). The balance of the day will be leisure in Ngwe Saung.

Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

Enjoy a full day of sun or swimming in the warm coastal waters. This is the moment when the dream of going on vacation to an exotic land becomes reality.

Overnight in Ngwe Saung.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Yangon (around 6 hour). On arrival, if time permit, we visit:

• Explore BOGYOKE MARKET (SCOTT MARKET) which is the best place for shopping in our country.
• Enjoy sunset at SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the soul of Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast at the hotel, start sightseeing by walking around the city centre to enjoy the city being busy with the sellers on the street, the pedestrians, and Colonial Style buildings.

The whole day is the brief tour to famous Landmarks:

• CHAUKHTATGYI PAGODA, the colossal reclining Buddha
• BOTATHAUNG PAGODA overlooked the pleasant waterfront of the river.
• KARAWEIK HALL & ROYAL LAKE for Photo stop

Transfer to Yangon International airport for departure to next destination. It’s time to say goodbye, we thank you for traveling with us and warmly welcome you to come again.