Classic Myanmar Adventure

Highlights

Explore intriguing Yangon, visit the Shwedagon temple, stroll Mandalay's temples, float down the Irrawaddy River, expertise the traditional ruins of Bagan, relax at Inle Lake

Tour description provided by G Adventures

As a relative newcomer to journey travel, exploring the mysterious nation of Asian country (also called Burma) usually looks like setting foot on an overseas, untouched planet. With few different travellers to agitate, the natural and semisynthetic wonders of this underexplored a part of geographical region usually want they’ve been placed here only for you. And what wonders they are: Inle Lake’s distinctive floating gardens, the staggering imperial ruins of ancient Bagan, the best palaces of urban center, and close forests throughout. Unknown pleasures expect – return notice them.

Itinerary

Classic Myanmar Adventure

Day one Yangon

Arrive at any time. enclosed Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Day a pair of Yangon/Kyaiktiyo (1B)

Start the day with a visit to the famed golden stupa of the Shwedagon temple, the "heart" of Buddhist Asian country. Later, travel through the delta and over the Sittang watercourse to Kyaikhtiyo. From Kinpun, the journey road runs 10km to the 1200m high temple on the famed Golden Rock. Take a typical Myanma traveller truck to a camp. walk one hour from here to the Golden Rock. At the summit, an easy however well placed edifice awaits. further Notes: long on Golden Rock. enclosed Activities: Shwedagon temple Visit Golden Rock Hike Ascent Transport: personal Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 180km) Hop within the this usually Myanma truck from the bottom camp village to the start line of the hike. traveller truck (0.75 hour(s), 11km)

Day three Kyaiktiyo/Yangon (1B)

Start the descent from Golden Rock within the early morning to retrace your steps back to Yangon before motion to Bago. enclosed Activities: Golden Rock Hike Descent Reclining Buddha Visit Transport: traveller truck (0.75 hour(s), 11km) personal Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 180km)

Day four Yangon/Mandalay (1B)

Fly to urban center and visit the famed Golden religious residence (Shwenandaw), the sole building still standing from the 100 and that when stood on the palace grounds. From here, visit the Kuthodaw temple and appearance at its 729 marble slabs displaying the whole Buddhist canon. once lunch, explore the Mahamuni Temple that homes the country´s holiest Buddha image, the 3.5m tall Arakan Buddha, product of bronze and gold foil. Later, visit the workshops of gold foil and marble carvers. prefer to climb to the highest of urban center Hill for a bird´s eye read and a visit to the Shwe Kyin religious residence for sunset. enclosed Activities: Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Palace religious residence) Visit Kuthodaw temple Visit Mahamuni temple (Buddha Temple) Visit Shwe Kyin Monastery Visit Transport: Plane (1.50 hour(s))

Day five urban center (1B)

Head enter the morning to go to the previous capital of Amarapura (Sanskrit for "Beautiful Town"). crush the world´s longest teak bridge, U Bein, and visit Sagaing Hill for fascinating views over the pagodas and monasteries dotting the landscape all the way down to the Ayeyarwady watercourse. within the afternoon go by boat on the mighty Ayeyarwady watercourse, enjoying sights of washerwomen, buffalo carts, and existence on the bank. Visit the village of Mingun before returning to urban center for the evening. enclosed Activities: U Bein Bridge Walk Sagaing Hill Visit Transport: Hop the boat to Mingun village for the one 60 minutes ride across. After, take identical route back to urban center (2 hrs roundtrip). Boat (1.00 hour(s), 10km)

Day six Mandalay/Bagan (1B)

Enjoy a slower pace as you go by native public boat on the Ayeyarwady watercourse, Myanmar's 'Super Highway'. travel to from the boat before inward in Bagan. further Notes: once water levels area unit shy for the boat, we'll use a bus for this a part of the journey. Boat cancellations usually happen between Apr and September. enclosed Activities: Ayeyarwady watercourse Cruise Transport: Riverboat (11.00-13.00 hours) personal Vehicle (0.50-1.00 hours)

Day seven Bagan (1B)

In the morning, wander through the marketplace of Nyaung Oo and acquire a glimpse of the approach to life of the Myanma folks. Next, visit Shwezigon temple, the sole golden temple within the Bagan space. still the caves of Kyanzittha Umin. In Gubyaukgyi, an ideal Indian-style temple, read many frescoes illustrating stories of the Buddha. Finally, visit the large Htilominlo Temple. within the afternoon, explore Manuha Temple before sorting out the frilly stone engravings at Nanpaya Temple. Head south to witness the attractive Abeyadama Temple and at last the Lawkananda temple, a landmark of Ayeyarwady fishermen. Visit ancient makers of distinctive Bagan piece of work and relax at one among the pagodas because the sun sets over Bagan. enclosed Activities: Nyaung Oo Marketplace Shwezigon temple Htilominlo Temple Visit Manuha Temple Visit Nanpaya Temple Lawkananda temple Bagan piece of work makers Visit

Day eight Bagan (1B)

If you intend to require a hot air balloon ride in Bagan, this can be the simplest day to try and do it. confine mind this could be reserved earlier and also the flying season is from Gregorian calendar month one to March thirty one once a year.

Day nine Bagan/Kalaw (1B)

Leave early to achieve Kalaw. Journey through sun-parched plains wet with fan palm palms to the 'Mountain of Deities', Popa. Climb a way (about twenty mins) up the large igneous rock to envision shrines for Nats (celestial spirits of Myanma mythology) and tiny temples dedicated to the Buddha. On the climb up, pass several food stalls and retailers mercantilism flavouring remedies. still Kalaw for the evening. enclosed Activities: Borassus flabellifer Farm Visit Mount Popa Visit Transport: once 2 hours, stop for a visit to Mt Popa. Continue on for one more six to achieve Kalaw. personal Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 260km)

Day ten Kalaw (1B, 1L)

Explore the rural area while enjoying the cooler air at 1320m higher than water level. tolerate tea plantations, citrus groves and social group villages. within the afternoon, fancy free time to explore Kalaw's vivacious market or visit Aung Chan Tha Zedi, with its sparkling gold and silver glass mosaics, or the Hnee temple with its 500-year-old bamboo Buddha. enclosed Activities: Kalaw Hike

Day eleven Kalaw/Inle Lake (1B)

Drive to Pindaya on a stimulating route through the hills and across the Tai Long tableland through fields of garlic, sesame, and vegetables, with several little Pa-O and Danu villages. Continue on to Nyaungshwe—the biggest village and former capital of the native Tai Long Kings at Inle Lake. enclosed Activities: Pindaya Caves Visit Transport: personal Vehicle (1.50-2.00 hours) Arrive to Nyuanshwe, the biggest village within the Inle Lake space. personal Vehicle (1.50-2.50 hours)

Day twelve Inle Lake (1B)

Visit a number of the intriguing floating villages and investigate the nice Phaung jackdaw Oo temple with its 5 holy Buddha pictures. enclosed Activities: Phaung jackdaw Oo temple Visit Boat Tour

Day thirteen Inle Lake/Yangon (1B)

After breakfast, board a flight back Yangon. The afternoon is absolve to explore the markets associate degreed sights of Yangon with many time for a few instant looking before an nonmandatory final dinner along. Transport: personal Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 30km) Plane (1.00 hour(s)) personal Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 16km)

Day fourteen Yangon (1B)

Depart any time.