7-Day Myanmar Highlights Tour
Travel from Mandalay to Bagan and Yangon by plane and explore the mysterious Myanmar on a private 7-day tour. Visit the must-see places in Myanmar such as The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the ancient pagoda forest in Bagan and the U-bein Bridge in Mandalay. Have a further understanding about the history and culture of Myanmar. A professional tour guide and an experienced driver will guarantee you a worry-free tour.
ItineraryDay 1: Welcome pick up at Mandalay AirportStop At: Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
Welcome to Mandalay, the second largest city of Myanmar. Upon your arrival at the airport, your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Eastern Palace Hotel (4 stars)
Day 2: Mandalay classical full day tour with U Bein BridgeStop At: Mahamuni Pagoda, Mandalay Myanmar
Your guide will firstly take you to the Mahamuni Pagoda, famous for a bronze consecrated Buddhist statue covered with gold. The temple also consists of Buddhist pagodas in different styles, including bell-shaped ones and pyramid-like stupas which are rarely seen in the south of Myanmar.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura Myanmar
Then take you to Mahargandaryone Monastery, the most important Buddhist Academy in Myanmar. You will see thousands of monks of the temple walking along the street at about 10 am in order to collect alms from local disciples. They will then go back to the temple to have their meal together. At noon, you will have lunch after going across the City Harbor Bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sagaing Hill, Sagaing Myanmar
In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to visit the Sagaing Nunnery and go to the top of Sagaing Hill to appreciate the full view of the city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: U Bein Bridge, Amarapura Myanmar
Next go to the U Bein Bridge. Built in 1856, the bridge is the longest wooden bridge around the world with a length of 1,200 meters (1,300 yards). You will cruise on the river to enjoy the scene of sunset.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Eastern Palace Hotel (4 stars)
Day 3: Mandalay cruise trip to Shwenandaw KyaungStop At: Mingun, Mingun, Sagaing Region
This morning, your guide will accompany you to cruise along the Irrawaddy River to the Ancient Mingun City.
Upon arrival, you will firstly lead you to the Mingun Pagoda. Although only one third done, it is still the biggest ancient pagoda in Myanmar with the rectangle body in yellowish-brown. Next, visit the 90-ton weigh Mingun Bell, the largest well-preserved bell in the world that is still in use. Then go to Settawya Paya, built in 1811 by the King Bodawpaya (1745 - 1819). The Hsinbyume Pagoda was built to commemorate the first Queen of King Bagyidaw (1784 - 1846). The white pagoda has 7-floor wavy base, like a huge cream cake by a view from afar.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shwenandaw Monastery, Shwenandaw Golden Palace, Mandalay Myanmar
Later, cruise back to Mandalay City at 13:00 and visit Shwenandaw Monastery. It used to be the bedchamber of the king and queen, but is now one of the teak-made religious institutions in Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kuthodaw Pagoda & the World's Largest Book, Mandalay Myanmar
Continue the tour to the Kuthodaw Pagoda. It keeps 729 steles carved with Buddhist scriptures, and is regarded as the largest book around the world.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Myanmar
The last spot of today's tour is the Mandalay Hill, the highest hill of the city with an altitude of 231 meters (758 feet). Standing on the top of the hill, you can have a bird's-eye-view of the whole city and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Eastern Palace Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4: Fly to Bagan, Half day tour with Shwesandaw PagodaStop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
You will be escorted to Mandalay Airport for your onward flight to Bagan. Upon arrival, a local tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Then, your guide will lead you to the Mani Sithu Market. Here you can buy all kinds of vegetables, fruits, foods, necessities and clothes.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shwezigon Paya, Bagan Myanmar
The next destination is the Shwezigon Paya, one of the four famous Buddhist pagodas in Myanmar and the largest Buddhist pagoda in Bagan. It is the only one built by stones in Bagan and is covered by a layer of gold foil. The pagoda is over 40 meters (130 feet) high, and is surrounded by 53 big sculptures of lions, toad, crocodile...
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Htilominlo Pahto, Bagan Myanmar
Then, your guide will take you to the Htilominlo Temple. Walking in the temple, you will see four Buddhist sculptures in each floor, facing the four directions.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Nat Taung Kyaung Monastery, Near the Ayeyarwady River, Leya Myanmar
Next spot is Nat Taung Kyaung Monastery, which is famous for its beautiful and detailed wooden carvings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan Myanmar
Shwesandaw Pagoda is the highest pagoda in Bagan. Staying at the top of the pagoda, you will have a bird's-eye-view of the whole Bagan Plain. Then you will appreciate the stunning sunset from a boat before heading back to the hotel.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)
Day 5: Bagan highlighted full day tour with Ananda TempleStop At: Ananda Temple, Beside Anawrahta Road, Bagan 05232 Myanmar
You will have a whole-day trip to the Old Bagan and the first spot will be the Ananda Temple. Built in 1105, Ananda Temple is the best constructed temple in Bagan, also called the First Buddhist Pagoda of this place. The whole temple is constructed in the shape of a square, which symbolizes balance and harmony.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Thatbyinnyu Temple, Old Bagan, Bagan Myanmar
Then your guide will take you to the Thatbyinnyu Pahto, the highest building of Bagan and one of the early double-deck pagodas.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nanpaya, New Bagan, Bagan Myanmar
After that, you will go to the Nanpaya Temple. It is a temple of Hinduism with the inside walls laid of fired bricks while the outside walls are made of sand-stones.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Manuha Temple, Bagan Myanmar
Next go to the Manuha Temple. The most impressive relics of the temple are the three Huge Buddhist Statues - a lying Buddha and two sitting Buddha statues.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gubyaukgyi Temple, Bagan-Chauk Road, Bagan Myanmar
After that, your guide will take you to some lacquer shops and see all kinds of beautiful lacquer handicrafts. Then, you will visit the Gubyaukgyi Temple. Built in 1113, it has lots of well-preserved wall paintings of Buddha. Near the temple is Myinkaba Village where you can get to know the life of the local people. The village is also a famous lacquer handicrafts 'factory'. You can pick some favorable items and see how these artworks are made as well. The last spot today is the Pyatthat Gyi Temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)
Day 6: Fly to Yangon, Half day tour with Kyaukhtatgyi PagodaStop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Today your guide will escort you the airport. You will take flight to Yangon. When you arrive, a local tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, Shwegondine Road Bahan Township, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Built in 1907, the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple consecrates the biggest indoor reclining Buddhist statue of Myanmar with a height of 5.4 meters (17 feet) and a length of 20 meters (65 feet).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Then, you will be taken to the Sule Pagoda, sitting at the city center. The pagoda, with an octagon base, is best known by keeping the sculpture of the Guardian God - Sule.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Maha Bandula Park, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
Next, your guide will escort you to the Maha Bandula Park, which was built for memorizing a national hero named Bandoola General.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar
The last spot is the Shwedagon Pagoda, the holiest Buddhist site of Myanmar. The body of the pagoda is covered with gold and hung with thousands of gold and silver bells, shining in the sun. A farewell dinner with dance show is served at a fine restaurant to conclude today's private Yangon tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Rose Garden (4 stars)
Day 7: Yangon Departure, Airport see-offStop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and then take you to the airport for your leaving flight.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up all travelers from Mandalay airport
Airports- Mandalay International Airport, PX49+6VG, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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