07 DAYS, MYANMAR ADVENTURE – BAGAN & INLE LAKE

Itinerary

Itinerary in details:  

DAY 01: ARRIVAL YANGON

Fly  Bangkok /Yangoon              PG701 1110 1150   -daily
Fly Singapore/Yangon                MI 516              1025/1150 - daily
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
This afternoon, tour of Yangon including the old colonial city, Kandawyi Lake and of course Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most outstanding religious monuments in Southeast Asia. Enjoy sunset here. 

DAY 02: YANGON/BAGAN (B,L,D)

Transfer to the airport for flight
Yangon/Pagan 6T 401 0630/0750 
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to your hotel.
Pagan is the most amazing sight in Myanmar if not Southeast Asia. Across 40 sq km of the country, there are literally thousands of stupas & temples. In every direction, you will see ruins of all sizes, some soaring into the sky and others standing quaintly at a corner. The meandering Irrawady completes the scene.
Our exploration of this amazing archaeological site starts from the golden stupa of Shwezigon. Then, we continue to Kubyauk Gyi with exquisite mural and Ananda, rated by many as the most beautiful in Pagan.
In the afternoon, go on a horse-cart ride throught the temple ruins up to Shweshandaw Pagoda where we climb up for sunset over Pagan…

DAY 03: BAGAN (B,L,D)

Breakfast at hotel. Morning walk along the temples avenue: from Mimalaung Kyaung to Pahtotharmyar, Nat Hlaung Kyaung, Ngekywe Nadaung, and Thetbinnyu temple – the highest temple  in Bagan, and Shwegugyi temple – famous for Bagan style Buddha Statue. Then continue to visit Nagayon temple – late 11th century standing Buddha Image protecting by Dragons, proceed to New Bagan to visit a lacquer ware workshop. Lunch at a local restaurant located on the Ayeyarwaddy River bank.  Afternoon visit Dammayangi – the most massive temple, Dhamayarzaka – one of the few stupas with 5 entrances in Bagan, Minanthu village and its temples -  Phayar Thonezu and Nandamanya temple – 13th century finest mural paintings,  sunset view from a temple terrace. 
Dinner and overnight at your hotel. 

DAY 04: PAGAN/INLE LAKE(B,L,D)

You would be transferred to the airport for flight
Fly Pagan/Heho HK 005 0825/0945 – 1 stop at Mandalay
Arrive at Heho and drive about 1 hour to Nyangshwe, the gateway to the unique and magical Inle Lake, which is located 1,328 meters above sea level and is 22 km long and 11 km wide. 
From Nyangshwe, boat about 1 hour to your resort and enjoy beautiful view of sunrise and sunset from the cottage.

DAY 05: INLE LAKE(B,L,D)

Enjoy a full day boating around the lake.
Highlights include the Intha fisherman rowing in the one-legged style characteristic of Inle Lake and their floating strips of ‘land’ for growing vegetables. Besides the enjoyment of the scenery there is a visit to the ‘jumping cats’ monastery, Phaungdaw U Pagoda and weaving factories.

DAY 06: INLE LAKE/YANGON (B)

Rise early this morning. Boat back to Nyangshwe and drive to Heho for flight.
Fly Heho/Yangon HK 006 1005/1115
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to your hotel. You have the afternoon at leisure. Bogyoke Market is a delight to explore and Golden Valley offers many excellent Art Galleries.

DAY 07: YANGON DEPARTURE (B)

Transfer to the airport for flight.
Fly  Yangon/ Bangkok PG 702, 1310 1500 - Daily
Fly Yangon/ Bangkok MI 515 1245/1710 – Daily