This beautiful trip is the combination of 4 main destination of Myanmar, the largest railway trestle in the world called Gokhteik Viadut and a visit to local tribes in Kalaw.
After a must-visit Myanmar’s Landmark Shwedagon Pagoda, you will visit second capital, Mandalay, the heart of tradition and handicrafts, enjoyable traveling time will be easily spent exploring the ancient historic sites scattered around Mandalay.
Train trip to Gokhteik Viadut from Pyin Oo Lwin, summer capital of the former British colonial administrators of Myanmar can assume as the extraordinary part of the world.
Next, you will be brought to Bagan, the richest archaeological zone in Asia where thousands of ancient temples and architecture lies.
Your trip continues to a hill town in Shan State where you will extend your visit by trekking to the villages to see various local tribes. Trip will be beautifully ended experiencing the scenic boat trip in Inle Lake, regarded as the magical lake by the photographers where breathtaking sceneries, unique style of Intha people can be observed as the most captivating attractions for travelers.
Yangon Domestic Airport (Google Map)
2 Hours Before Flight Time
Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Check in to hotel.
Meal: None
After breakfast at hotel, start sightseeing with Sule Pagoda in the city center. Enjoy your time seeing the colonial buildings and visit Mahabandoola Park which includes the Independence Monument, an obelisk which commemorates Burmese independence gained from the British in 1948. Next visit Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha and Karaweik Hall a Royal barge on the Royal Lake for photo stop. Then, proceed to National Museum and enjoy your time observing Myanmar’s ancient handicrafts, history and culture. Next stop is Bogyoke Market where you can buy souvenirs. Then, visit Yangon’s city center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, drive to Mahagandayon Monastery where hundreds of young Novice (Sanga) studying Buddhist Literatures with strictly obeying rule and regulation of the Monastery according to Buddha teaching. In the afternoon, cross the small river by ferry boat to make joyful excursion by horse cart at Ava (Innwa); it was one of ancient Myanmar capitals before British annexation in 1885. Next, proceed to Sagaing Hill, which is perhaps the living center of Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and Monasteries. Continue to visit Khaungmudaw Pagoda. Then, transfer back to U-Bein bridge and enjoy sunset before going back to Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. Visit to Settawya Pagoda, Mingun Pahtotawgyi, the world-renowned ringing Mingun Bell and Myatheintan Pagoda. In the afternoon, visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Mandalay Palace and in the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Meal: Breakfast
After the breakfast, drive to Pyin Oo Lwin. Upon arrival, visit National Kandawgyi Garden and Nan Myint Tower (entrance by own) to enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful flower town. After lunch, visit Chinese Temple; Pwekauk Waterfall. Evening, enjoy the sunset at Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda. Both lunch and dinner are you own account. Overnight stay in Pyin Oo Lwin.
Meal: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast at hotel, transfer to Pyin Oo Lwin train station and catch train at 8 AM (upper class soft-seats WITHOUT AIR-CONDITION are provided). Then, start taking train to Hsipaw. Along the way, pass Gokhteik Railway Viaduct. It was originally built by the British Pennsylvania Steel Co. in 1901, spanning a 300-meter deep Gohteik Gorge, and was recorded that time as the 2nd highest in the world. Enjoy the best view of the bridge is from the train. Drop at the next stop and proceed back to Mandalay by a car which is already waiting for you.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, proceed to airport for the flight to Bagan. Sightseeing includes visiting to the colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes and Htilominlo Temple. After the must visit to lacquer ware workshop; continue to Manuha Temple; Nanphaya, the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural master piece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colors paintings. Enjoy the breath-taking sunset from sunset platform. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Meal: Breakfast
Have breakfast at hotel, then, start morning sightseeing with Lawkananda Pagoda; East and West Phet Leik with clay plaque Jataka scenes; Thatbyinnyu Temple; Shwegugyi Temple; Palace site and Tharaba Gate. Tour includes Apeyadana Temple with the paintings of Mahayana concept; Nagayon Temple; Archaeological Museum; Dhamayangyi Temple, a massive Temple with finest brick work. Proceed to sunset platform to enjoy sunset. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Meal: Breakfast
Early morning transfer to airport for flying to Heho and then drive to Pindaya, through picturesque scenery. Visit Pindaya caves, Pindaya lakes; home base paper making and umbrella making industry. Next proceed to Kalaw, a mountain resort town in the Southern Shan State and looking around the mountain city. Overnight at hotel in Kalaw.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast and get ready for this short treking in the mountains. Drive out from hotel for 15 minutes to trek starting point. We start trekking by visiting vegetables farms and damson plantations locally make wine from its fruits. Visit village of Danu tribes, who live on farming rice and vegetables and visit an old beautiful wooden Buddhist monastery. Continue walk for 2.5 hours through shady forest with Amazing views. We visit tea plantations on the mountain slopes along the way to Pein Ne Pin village, where we will have lunch and have tea with Palaung family. Silver Palaung tribes lives in this village and we can learn about their culture, nature and traditions. They have colorful traditional costumes and interesting cultures and traditions. After lunch walk around village and visit the Buddhist Nuns monastery and proceed trekking for 1.5 hours through orange farms and beautiful shan mountain with tea. Then, drive to your hotel in Inle and overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
After breakfast at hotel, start scenic boat sightseeing to to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Floating Gardens, Unique Leg-rowers, Traditional Fishing Method, Silk Weaving, Stilt House Villages on the lake and Nge Pe Chaung Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Inle.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, visit the Indein Pagoda is located near the Indein creek; it is narrow and has many twists and turns. Paddy fields around the creek receive water from the creek. Here our beat start venturing into a small canal and pass through the beautiful scenery on the way to Pa O Hill tribe village. After visiting the local market, we enjoy walk to the very impressive ruins containing hundred ancient pagodas, some of which are hidden in the lush vegetation and overnight at hotel in Inle.
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Then, fly back to Yangon. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, free for leisure at your hotel before that departure time and transfer to airport for your departure flight.
Meal: Breakfast
Yangon, Inle
Attraction Inle
Kalaw Elephant Camp
Yangon, Inle
Attraction Inle
Kalaw Elephant Camp