Culture, Eco and Trekking Tours
Option 7: Yangon-Mandalay-Mingun-Sagaing-Pyin Oo
Lwin-Inle-Yangon (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Itinerary:
Day 01 Yangon
Arrive at Yangon International Airport
and transfer to hotel. Start Yangon sightseeing by visiting
Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha Image), Karaweik Hall, Royal
barge on the Royal Lake, Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Park
with Independent Monument, China Town with the fruit market
and World famous Shwedagon Pagoda with the golden dome light
up sunshine at sunset. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day02 Bagan-Mandalay
Transfer to airport for flight to
Mandalay. Start Mandalay sightseeing by visiting
Mahagandayone Monastery where over a thousand monks are
studying, U Bein teak bridge, Mahamuni Buddha Image,
Tapestry domestic industry, Marble-carving workshop,
Goldleaf-beating workshop, Silk-weaving domestic industry,
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery noted for its
exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda which is the World’s
Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures,
Sulamani Pagoda and Mandalay Palace. In the evening, enjoy
the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at hotel in
Mandalay.
Day03 Mandalay-Mingun-Sagaing-Mandalay
Visit Mingun by taking a boat along the
Ayeyarwaddy River. Start sightseeing from Pahtotawgyi, the
Mingun Bell, Myatheintan Pagoda and surrounding village. If
you wish, you can visit Daw U Zun Home for the Aged. Then,
proceed to Sagaing Hill. Hillsides are filled with many
pagodas and monasteries. Visit Kaungmudaw Pagoda,
Pottery-making village and Silversmith workshop. Return to
Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.
Day04 Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin- Mandalay
Drive to Pyin Oo Lwin. Visit National
Kandawgyi Park, Chinese Temple, Maha Arnt Htoo Kan Tha
Marble Stone Seated Buddha Image, Pwe Kauk Waterfall and
Peik Chin Myaung Cave. Return to Mandalay. Overnight at
hotel in Mandalay.
Day05 Mandalay-Heho-Inle
Morning transfer to airport for flight to
Heho. Transfer to Inle Lake which is famous for its unique
leg rowers and scenic beauties. Visit Paung Daw Oo Pagoda,
floating gardens, floating markets, native method of
fishing, traditional weaving industry, village life on the
lake and Nga phe gyaung Monastery for jumping cats.
Overnight at hotel in Inle.
Day 06 Inle-Heho-Yangon
Morning transfer to Heho Airport for the
return flight to Yangon. In the afternoon, visit Kaba Aye
(World Peace) Pagoda, Mahapasana Guha Cave where the Sixth
Buddhist Synod took place and National Museum. Overnight at
hotel in Yangon.
Day07 Yangon
Visit Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market to
buy souvenirs, handicrafts, gems and jewellery. Transfer to
airport for departure. |
