Itinerary detail:

Day 1: Arrival Yangon

Arrive Yangon international airport, welcome by tour guide. Transfer to the hotel for check in. Visit Chauk Htatt Kyi (the six storied in meaning but actually the huge reclining Buddha Image, Sule (the eight sided stupa located at the center of Yangon, the Independent Monument. And study the ways of living of Yangon citizens (which can observe the tradition and modern costume) and Shwedagon Pagoda, famous worldwide – its golden stupa is the ‘ Heart ’ of Buddhism Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar People praying and making offerings at Shwedagon, and it’s a fascinating place to spend time watching the world go by. And overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon –Mandalay                                                               (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay (domestic schedule flight, ~ 1 ½ hour flying). Transfer to the hotel. And visit Mahamuni Buddha Image, Zegyo Market and some of Mandalay’s cottage industries, such as weaving and tapestry making, Burmese candy making, Bamboo fan making near Eindaw Yar Pagoda, Atumahsi Monastery and Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace Monastery), Kuthodaw (Maha Lawkamarazein Pagoda) which is famous as the world largest book of many stone slabs on which is inscribed the whole Buddhist Literature.. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 3: Mandalay -Mingun with RV Pandaw 1947                             (B- L- D)

Breakfast at hotel. Leisure at hotel and about 11:30, transfer to the Gawein Jetty and embarking the RV Pandaw 1947. Welcome cocktail in the saloon. Lunch on board. After lunch, sailing to Mingun and visit Mingun with an English speaking cruse manager. Moor overnight at a sandbank mid-stream.

Day 4: Mandalay - Sagaing with RV Pandaw 1947                            (B- L- D)

Early in the morning cruse down stream. During the 2 hours journey, you can admire the natural beauty of the river and the life of its banks while relaxing on the sun desk or just sitting outside your own cabin. Enjoy sunrise over Sagaing Hill. After breakfast, visit Sagaing. The cast off time is 11:15. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, stop at Yandabo, a village specialize in Pot –Making where the peace treaty of the first Anglo – Burmese war was signed on Feb 24, 1826. Cruise all day and moor overnight near a river village.

Day 5: Bagan -with RV Pandaw 1947                                                 (B)

Early in the morning, proceed downriver to Bagan. After breakfast (if time permit) visit another typical river village. Enjoy sunrise near Bagan. Disembark at Aye Yar Jetty around 10:15. Our guide will welcome you at the jetty and transfer to the hotel. Then full day visit included: Shwezigon Pagoda – built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine, then go to Ananda Temple – King Kyansittha’s masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture, next is Thatbyinnyu Temple – the highest building on the Bagan plain, after that visit to Htilominlo Temple – the largest temple of Bagn – noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. In the afternoon observe the process of traditional lacquer ware, one of Myanmar’s best known handicrafts and a specialty of Bagan. Then visit Manuha Temple, Myingabar Gubyaugyi Temple – an early period Pyu-style temple of Hindu influence with some of the oldest mutual paintings in Bagan and Dhamanyangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Lastly watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River from Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 6: Bagan                                                                                        (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit tropical village to visit an old Noodle Cottage and observe the daily life the people in Taung Bi Village. Afternoon visit Kyaugu Umin Temple, which is an interesting rock cave tunnel, and Nagayon, an elegant and well preserved temple containing many Buddha images, the main one which is twice life size and shelters under the hood of a huge serpent. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Bagan -Mt. Popa –Bagan                                                          (B)

After breakfast, drive to Mt. Popa (~ 50 km, 1 ½ hour driving) where a house for Myanmar spirits. On the way you can find the beauty of typical villages and the ways of making Toddy Candy. Return to Bagan. Afternoon, visit Bagan for the rests of the famous pagodas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Bagan -Yangon                                                                         (B)

After an early breakfast, transfer to Nyaung U airport for your onward flight to Yangon (domestic schedule flight, ~ 1 ½ hour driving). On the way to the hotel, visit Kabar Aye (the World Peace pagoda) and Maha Pasana (the great cave for Buddhist synod) and check in at the hotel. After lunch, shopping at Bogyoke Market (Scott’s Market) of hundreds of shops where you can find local products such as Gems & Jewelry , slippers, cloth, and so on. Evening stroll along the China Town and study the ways of living of Yangon citizens (which can observe the tradition and modern costume). Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.

Day 9 : Yangon departure                                                                   (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Leisure till the flight time. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for your departure flight to conclude this unique experience.

Price Includes:

- A/C vehicle transfer with driver.
- Hotel accommodation in twin sharing room with daily breakfast.
- Sightseeing and entrance fee at all mentioned sites.
- English/ or French speaking local guide.
- Meal as stated in itinerary.

Price Excludes:

- Travel insurance.
- An entry visa .
- International airfare & airport taxes.
- Entrance fee for photo and video camera to the sites.
- Drinks in meals and mini bar as well.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, photos…
- Others not mentioned in the price above.
- Tips & gratitude for guide, porters & drivers.