Tour Sittaung

Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo - Yangon - Mandalay - Bagan - Inle - Yangon

YT. 5 (13 Days/ 12 Nights) Tour

Day 1. Yangon Arrival

Arrive at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our tour guide and transfer to hotel. Special evening visit to the massive Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the wonders of the world for its religious significance, artistic beauty and its association with Myanmar culture.

Overnight at Yangon.

Day 2.Yangon - Bago - Kyaikhtiyo (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to Kyaikhtiyo, 185 km 6 hours drive from Yangon. On the way we cross over Sittaung River by Bridge. First we will arrive to the base camp of Kyaikhtiyo (Kin-Pun-Sakan), and then take 45 minutes car ride up to Yathedaung, after that 45 minutes walk up to the Pagoda.

The Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda is located at Mon state; this mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 km above sea-level. You can see the panoramic view over Sittaung river valley, green forest and beautiful mountain ranges.
Overnight at Kyaikhtiyo.

Day 3. Kyaikhtiyo - Bago - Yangon (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel. After Sun Rise, visit the rest of places on the hill, and then walk down to Yathedaung and down-ride to the base camp, after that drive back to Yangon. En route stop at Bago, it is 80 km 1½ hours drive from Yangon, an ancient Mon city to see Shwemawdaw pagoda, one of the most venerable pagodas in Myanmar, Shwe Tharlyaung, a colossal life-like reclining Buddha image, Klyani Sima (an ordination hall), the old palace site of King Bayint Nyaung and Bago market. Return to Yangon in the evening.
Overnight at Yangon.

Day 4. Yangon - Mandalay (By Flight)

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay and transfer to Hotel.

Morning visit to Mahamuni Pagoda; Mandalay Royal Palace; Zegyo Market; Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carving; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures; and Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for panoramic view of the city.
Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 5. Mandalay - Amarapura – Ava- Sagaing - Mandalay

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning excursion to ancient capital Amarapura, 11 km south of Mandalay. Highlights: Maha-gandayon Monastery (Buddhist University); 1.2 km long U Bein Wooden Bridge and silk weaving industry. Then proceed to Ava (Inwa), to visit Bagaya Monastery, Nanmyint Watch Tower, Maha Aungmye Bonzan and Htilaingshin Pagoda.

In the afternoon excursion to Sagaing, 21km southwest of Mandalay driving over Inwa (Ava) Bridge across the Ayeyarwady River. Tour highlights: Ywataung Village, well known for its silver craftsmen; Kaunghmudaw, an enormous solid dome-shaped pagoda; and picturesque Sagaing Hills, a retreat for Buddhist devotees with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Then drive back to Mandalay.
Overnight at Mandalay.

Day 6. Mandalay – Mingun - Mandalay

Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to Mingun by boat, 11 km.up-river from Mandalay on the western bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Tour highlights include: huge unfinished Mingun Pagoda; Sattawya Pagoda with marble foot-print of Buddha; 90 tons Mingun Bell, the largest uncracked ringing bell in the world and Myatheindan Pagoda with seven concentric terraces. Then return to Mandalay, 45 minutes boat trip is a very pleasant way to see the life along the Ayeyarwaddy River.

Day 7. Mandalay - Mt.Popa - Bagan (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning transfer to Bagan, about 295 km, 6 hours drive from Southwest of Mandalay. On the way we can visit to Mt.Popa, it is an extinct volcano and the home of the powerful spirits known as “Nats”. Time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top to enjoy the panoramic view of the area. And then proceed to Bagan.
Overnight at Bagan.

Day 8. Bagan Sightseeing

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning sightseeing to Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin, a tunnel with an interesting feature of paintings; Wetkyi-Inn Gubyaukkyi Temple, with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes; Htilominlo Temple, noted for its plaster carvings and Tharabar Gate, the only remaining gate of 9th Century A.D.

Afternoon sightseeing includes: Archaeological Museum; Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross; Ananda Okkyaung, a brick monastery with 18th Century mural paintings; Thatbyinnyu Temple, the highest of Bagan temples; Dhammayangyi, a massive temple with the finest brick works; lacquerware industry; Mingalazedi, the last pagoda in Bagan dynasty and Shwesandaw Pagoda, especially for the sunset.
Overnight at Bagan.

Day 9. Bagan - Kalaw (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning drive to Kalaw, 258 km., 7 hours drive from Bagan. It is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests. There are many hill tribe villages and people in the surrounding areas including the Palaung and Pa-Oh tribes. These people are well-known for their very beautiful costumes and friendly faces.
Overnight at Kalaw.

Day 10. Kalaw - Pindaya - Inle (By Coach)

Breakfast at Hotel.
Morning excursion to Pindaya, it is a small quiet town, about 47 kilometers north of Kalaw. Sightseeing to Pindaya Lake (Poktaloke Kan) and Pindaya Cave, it is home to over 8,000 Buddha images of various size. After that transfer to Inle, 92 km. 2 hours drive from Pindaya.
Overnight at Inle.

Day 11. Inle Sightseeing

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning sightseeing in Inle Lake, this vast picturesque lake, 900 metres above sea-level, 22 km long and 10 km wide, famous for its unique leg-rowers and scenic beauties. Tour highlights include: Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda; wonderful floating gardens; floating markets; natives’ method of fishing; traditional weaving industry and village life on the lake.
Overnight at Inle.
 

Day 12. Inle - Heho - Yangon (By Flight)

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit to Nyaung Shwe. Then transfer to Heho Airport for flight back to Yangon.

Afternoon sightseeing include: Bogyoke Aung San Market; Myanmar famous gems and jewellery sales centers and Sule Pagoda, in the city centre.

Overnight at Yangon.

Day 13.Yangon Departure

Breakfast at Hotel. The whole day at leisure. Evening transfer to Yangon International Airport for departure flight.