YANGON - BAGAN - INLE LAKE - YANGON
5 DAYS | 4 NIGHTS
Follow the trail of Myanmar on this journey through a land spiked with countless temples and wander through the colonial charm of Yangon, meet the friendly people at markets, villages and monasteries for an insight of Mynamar, discover one of the finest collections of temples in South East Asia at Bagan, witness the sunset of Bagan from Shwesansaw Pagoda and heavenly Inle Lake with a few surprises along the way.
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Road route
Arrive in Yangon. Meet our guide at Yangon International airport and transfer to hotel. Yangon has been the capital of Myanmar since the middle of the 19th century when the British transformed it into their administrative centre of Further India. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes Yangon one of the most fascinating capitals of South East Asia. After lunch, a city tour includes the National Museum, Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda's 70m long reclining Buddha, downtown Yangon with its faded colonial atmosphere, Sule Pagoda, Mahabandoola Park, India town and Chinatown.
Overnight in Yangon
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Yangon's Mingaladon Airport for the flight to Nyaung Oo near Bagan. On the dry plain of central Myanmar by the banks of the Irrawaddy River stands Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia. The 230 years, from 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, were marked by a religious fervour and building frenzy resulting in the thousands of stupas and temples many of which are still standing today
After breakfast, leisure at hotel till departure and then transfer to Nyaung U airport for domestic flight to Heho. Arrival Heho, drive by road to INLE LAKE (120km-3 hours). Transfer by boat to Hotel. An excursion by boat on Inle Lake will include sights of the famous leg rowers, typical floating gardens, local methods of fishing and village life. In the afternoon, further visits are made to Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, the weaving village of Inpawkhon and other sights.
Overnight on the lake
Visit a colorful local market in the Inle Lake region, and then proceed to Heho Airport for domestic flight to Yangon and transfer to hotel for check in. Balance of the day at leisure to pursue individual interests.
Overnight in Yangon
After breakfast, it’s time for shopping in Yangon until time to transfer to Yangon international airport for departure.
Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast.
Transfers and ground transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
All domestic airfares with airport tax (Yangon-Bagan–Heho–Yangon)
All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
English speaking guide throughout the itinerary
Boat rental at Inle Lake
All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Service charges, room tax and baggage handling
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