05 DAYS, YANGON & BAGAN

Itinerary

Itinerary in details:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL YANGON
Fly to Yangon (daily by TG, Silk Air and Bangkok Air)
Fly  Bangkok /Yangoon              PG701 1110 1150   
Fly Singapore/Yangon                MI 516 1025/1150 
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)
You would be transferred to the airport for flight.
Fly Yangon/Pagan 6T 401 0630/0750 
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to 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, we continue with Nanpaya, for its Mon style architecture and Manuha for its four Buddha images. Then, we climb up Shweshandaw Pagoda for the beautiful sunset over Pagan…..

DAY 03: BAGAN (B,L,D)
Optional Hot Air Ballooning (USD 275/- per person extra). At sunrise, you will glide over the Irrawady Plain over the thousands of temples and then over rustic rural scenery. Due to popular demand and limited seats, advance booking is strongly recommended. (operates from Oct through Mar)
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: BAGAN/YANGON (B)
In the morning, you would be transferred to the airport for flight
Fly Pagan/Yangon 6T 451 0810/1025
Upon arrival, you would be met and transferred to hotel.
You have the afternoon at leisure. Bogyoke Market is a delight to explore and Golden Valley offers many excellent Art Galleries and precious Mogok Rubies

DAY 05: DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to the airport for flight.
Fly Yangon/ Bangkok PG 702, 1310 1500 - Daily
Fly Yangon/Singapore MI 515 1245/1710 - Daily 
Yangon/ Bangkok