General Information

Tour Route: Yangon – Bagan – Heho – Inle Lake – Indein
Duration: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish
Start/ End: Yangon/ Yangon

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Yangon Arrival
Day 2: Yangon – Bagan – Exploring the World Heritage Site (B)
Day 3: Bagan & Villages – Mystique and Charm in Ancient Bagan (B)
Day 4: Bagan – Heho – Inle Lake (B)
Day 5: Inle Lake Discovery (B)
Day 6: Inle Lake – Indein (B)
Day 7: Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (B)
Day 8: Yangon Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Yangon Arrival

Upon your arrival in Yangon, welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a private tour and drive downtown to explore the city center and its fabulous mix of architecture and sites. The streets are filled with historical buildings many of which have a faded colonial charm not seen elsewhere in Asia. You’ll start at the post office – a lovely historic building, passing by Strand Hotel, Mahabandoola Garden, and Independence Monument along the way.

Then visit the famous Chauk Htat Kyi, home to a 70-meter-long reclining Buddha. The feet of the statue are carved with traditional symbols and often many locals gather to pay homage and pray. Photo stop at the Karaweik Hall royal floating barge. Nothing will prepare you for Shwedagon Pagoda, with its glittering gold stupa. At the pagoda observe local pilgrims and monks offering their devotions and enjoy the amazing sunset view at Shwedagon pagoda.

Day 2: Yangon – Bagan – Exploring the World Heritage Site (B)

Morning flight to Bagan. Begin our exploration by visiting a busy local market and gain an insight into the bustling market atmosphere in Bagan. You will spend the day exploring the architectural masterpieces of this amazing town by visiting a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples.

This afternoon – visit the traditional lacquerware workshop to observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from one of the elevated viewpoints. Sit back relax and be amazed by the beauty of Bagan as you watch the sun slowly set behind the ancient Pagodas.

Day 3: Bagan & Villages – Mystique and Charm in Ancient Bagan (B)

More than just temples, our tour introduces you to a great overview of Bagan’s history, culture, and local lifestyles. Today see the real way of life for most Myanmar people by visiting villages near Bagan to view the local lifestyle. Continue sightseeing around Bagan and its surroundings.

In the late afternoon – transfer to the jetty where a private wooden river boat is waiting. Sitting under the shade or on the open deck you’ll be treated to fabulous views as you cruise down the Irrawaddy River to Shwezigon Pagoda. A private boat tour on the river during sunset time will hopefully show you a spectacular sunset. Relax and enjoy the scenery.

Day 4: Bagan – Heho – Inle Lake (B)

After breakfast drive from Bagan to Heho with a beautiful scenery road (about 6 hours). On the way stop at some local villages and sightseeing. Upon arrival to Inle Lake transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: Inle Lake Discovery (B)

Enjoy the full-day tour by private boat in Inle Lake. Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the most holy religious site in southern Shan State. Be amazed by the local handicrafts, silk weaving, wooden handlooms, and traditional blacksmith methods along the way. Visiting Inle Lake is not just about being on the water but also about discovering the Shan and Intha villages on the banks of the river. Pass the endless floating gardens, houses, and monasteries built on stilts on the lake. Proceed to Nampan village and see the local cheroot factory (where the Burmese cigars are made) and canoe carving.

Day 6: Inle Lake – Indein (B)

Begin your day with a visit to the market, which rotates locations every five days and where hill tribe people dressed in colorful, traditional outfits — as they barter for goods and produce. We continue our sightseeing in Inle Lake, maneuvering by boat through long, scenic channels. We will visit the fascinating village of Indein, with its complex of ancient shrines and stupas, and walk through exotic colonnades of stairways and shop stalls. We’ll visit the “long neck” tribal women, and weaving and craft villages perched on stilts. See the lake’s unique “leg rowers” – the Intha people row standing up with one leg wrapped around an oar. It is a feast for the senses and a photographer’s dream.

Day 7: Inle Lake – Heho – Yangon (B)

Morning flight back to Yangon. Then enjoy a visit to Scott Market, the sprawling 75-year-old Market. At the market, you will find a variety of interesting Burmese souvenirs, from lacquerware to gems & jewelry – bargain at the stores to fully experience the Burmese market atmosphere! Drive through the city and observe the influences of other cultures in the region. Intersperse in the tour are various religious sites such as the St Mary’s Cathedral, built in 1899, the Buddhist landmarks of Sule Paya, and the over 100-year-old beautiful Rangoon Synagogue. There you will have the opportunity to meet with the Trustee of the Synagogue to learn the Jewish Life in the Pagoda Land. Then visit Little India and Chinatown – stop to greet the vendors and let them introduce you to their wares – some familiar, some exotic.

Day 8: Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast, a day at leisure until transfer to the airport for an International departure flight.

Hotel List

City

Superior Hotels

Deluxe Hotels

Super Deluxe Hotels

Yangon

Reno Hotel

Grand United Hotel

Hotel Accor or similar

Sayarsan Hotel

Zealax Hotel

Summit Park Hotel or similar

Chatrium Hotel

Lotte Hotel

Park Royal Hotel

Wyndham Grand Hotel or similar

Bagan

Bagan Umbra Hotel

Bagan Cottage Hotel

Gracious Hotel

Acacia Hotel or similar

Thazin Garden Hotel

Royal Palace Hotel

Myanmar Treasure Hotel or similar

Tharabar Gate Hotel

Amata Garden Hotel

Aye Yar Riverview or similar

Inle Lake

Inle Apex

Inle Cottage Hotel

Nyaung Shwe City Hotel

Immana Grand Hotel or similar

Novotel Hotel

KMA Hotel

Inle Garden Hotel or similar

Aureuem Palace Hotel

Villa Inle Hotel

Inle Lake View Hotel or similar

Quotations

	2 pax	3-5 pax	6-10 pax	Single Supplement
Superior Hotels	$685	$567	$471	$171
Deluxe Hotels	$760	$664	$567	$246
Super Deluxe Hotels	$856	$749	$642	$343
2 Domestic Flights: $220 – $235 per person Meals at local restaurants: Lunch $10 – Dinner $14 per person