Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide and transferred to your hotel to drop off you luggage. Free time for relaux and for lunch. After lunch, a walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre. late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Golden Rock (by car) (B)

Early morning drive to Kyaikhtiyo, passing the World War II War Cemetery, dedicated to the 27,000 Commonwealth Forces who died in Burma. Upon arrival at the base camp, transfer to a special open truck for uphill toward the second base camp and take a light trekking to the Golden Rock along the twisting footpath through bamboo forest. At the summit is a small Pagoda insignificant in size but unique for its position. The rock is completely covered by gold leaf and delicately balanced on the edged of the cliff. Marvel the sunset on hilltop and watch the evening activities at the shrine of the local pilgrimages before descent trek to the Golden Rock Hotel for overnight.

Day 3: Golden Rock – Yangon (by car) (B)

After breakfast, leave your hotel to take a downhill ride by special open truck to the base camp where your private car is awaiting for you. Drive back to Yangon via Bago. On the way, visit the cashew nut, rubber plantation and the nearby an orphanage house. Make a short visit of Bago town tour including local market; Shwetharlyaung, 55 meters long reclining Buddha Image and Shwemawdaw Pagoda, its spire is even taller than the great Shwedagon Pagoda. Return to Yangon through rural landscape of rice fields and small villages. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Day 4: Yangon – Bagan (B)

This morning we head for the airport to get the early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 5: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Bagan (B)

This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) – a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It’s time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain. After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 6: Bagan – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaun U airport for flight to Mandalay. When you arrive at Mandalay airport, drive to ancient capital of Amarapura, the city of Immortality for a visit to Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images; weaving industries, two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungtaman Lake and observe the lunch process of thousand of monks who take their last meal of the day at 10:00 am in total silence. Proceed to Mandalay and check in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will take a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahanumi, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Continue visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha’s Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Mandalay – Mingun – Inwa(Ava) – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay After lunch, drive to Ava, 30-minute to the south of Mandalay, was known in the west as the Kingdom of Ava. Stop by a tributary and cross it with a ferry. Travel by pony-cart around Ava to Nanmyint leaning tower which gives a birds’ eye view of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River; Bagaya wooden monastery; Aungmyaybonza Monastery made of brick and stucco. Though the Royal Palace has gone, the Pagodas, Temples and Monasteries still remain. Return drive to Mandalay and see the silversmith work place on our way back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 8: Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya by flight & car & boat (B)

After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. After check in at hotel, make an excursion to the caves which houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes, made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon, explore the district for it’s famous traditional paper & umbrella making home base cottage industry. Overnight at the hotel in Pindaya.

Day 9: Pindaya – Inle Lake (by car) (B)

After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our way down into the Inle basin and by “long-tail” boat out across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake. In the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting villages and sampling the spectacular array of traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.

Day 10:  Inle Lake boat excursions (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to watch the daily life of the minorities and their activities. Continue our excursion by motorized boat to Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake. The boat leaves the lake and enters a narrow canal with a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small Pa O tribe village. From the village, follow an old covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the lake in the far distance. Overnight at the  hotel in Inle Lake.

Day 11:  Inle Lake – Heho – Sittwe – Mrauk U (via Thandwe or Yangon) (B)

We are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to Sittwe via Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon, connect your flight to Sittwe. When you arrive at Sittwe, transfer to jetty to board a simple boat for 70 km (6 hours) up-river cruise to the ancient capital of Mrauk U with the view of sunset. Upon arrival in Mrauk U, transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.

Day 12: Mrauk U (B)

After breakfast at hotel, sightseeing of ancient city includes remains of walls, gateways and the unusual 16th century temples such as the maze-like Shittaung Pagoda, Andaw Thein and Htukkan Thein Temples. Afternoon visit roofing sheet making cottage with leaf of “Ra Own” tree, Toddy palm juice producing shop and Rakhine traditional bronze Buddha Statue casting and stone carving workshop. Enjoy sunset at Shwe Taung hill with overview of the Mrauk U city. Overnight at the hotel in Mrauk U.

Day 13: Mrauk U (B)

Head out by road to Sin Oh village through colorful paddy field. Villages in this region are hidden under the trees of lemon, mango, lychee, etc. Farm of corn, peanut, watermelon are fully grown on the fertilized soil of the river bank. A boat trip to Kritchaung with the view of sunrise and breakfast on the boat may be an unforgettable experience. Visit to a tattooed woman house and observe the way she works, getting a basket of rice from paddy. Proceed to Sin Gay, a bamboo-producing village. En route, you can experience the meandering river like a snake, 90 degree vertical up right standing mountains, flying birds, crystal clear water with pebbles and fishes. Picnic lunch in a bamboo house in Sin Gay village and back to Mrauk U with the sunset on the river. Overnight in Mrauk U.

Day 14: Mrauk U – Sittwe – Yangon ( by flight ) (B)

Early morning, depart Mrauk U by your private boat and enjoy down river journey to Sittwe. Upon arrival, transfer to Sittwe airport for your return flight to Yangon. Arrive Yangon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Day 15:  Yangon (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, continue exploring Yangon cityscape. Tour highlights include Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the “pilgrims” causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda; ; Chaukhtutgyi, a huge reclining Buddha image and National Museum where precious collections are displayed. After lunch, visit to non-touristic site of local glass making factory and we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Day 16: Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation
• Domestic flight: Yangon – Bagan, Bagan – Mandalay, Mandalay – Heho, Sittwe – Yangon
• Entrance fee as per program
• Boat fee as mentioned in the program
• English speaking guide
• 2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.
• Porter charges at airport and jetty

Exclusions:

• Visa fee for Myanmar.
• International airport departure tax
• Meals (Lunch & dinner)
• International flights
• Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses
• Insurance

 Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide and transferred to your hotel to drop off you luggage. Free time for relax and for lunch.

After lunch, a walk through “downtown” Yangon, a diverse mix of faded colonial architecture from the British times, and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark in the city centre. late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”.Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Heho – Pindaya by flight & car (B)

After breakfast, depart the hotel for flight to Heho on the Shan plateau. Upon arrival, transfer by road to Pindaya (60km) about 90 minutes drive. After check in at hotel, make an excursion to the caves which houses over 8,000 Buddha Images of various sizes, made from teak, lacquer, marble, alabaster and cement. In the afternoon, explore the district for it’s famous traditional paper & umbrella making home base cottage industry. Overnight in Pindaya.

Day 3: Pindaya – Inle Lake by car (B)

After breakfast at hotel, we are transferring by road to Inle Lake. We have a leisurely morning to make our way down into the Inle basin and by “long-tail” boat out across the lake to our Hotel right on the Inle Lake. In the afternoon, we plan to spend the day visiting villages and sampling the spectacular array of traditional handicrafts. You will see the unique method locals use to row their boats, fishermen with their own style of fishing, floating farms and gardens and a handloom weaving cottage with its own showroom. You will visit Phaungdawoo Pagoda which houses the five most revered Buddha Images in the southern Shan State. Overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.

Day 4 : Inle Lake boat excursion (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, visit floating market which is a 5day rotation market most fascinating to watch the daily life of the minorities and their activities. Continue our excursion by motorized boat to Indein pagoda complex, in the south-west of the lake. The boat leaves the lake and enters a narrow canal with a beautiful natural environment to continue to a small Pa O tribe village. From the village, follow an old covered path to a 13th century monastery and the very impressive ruins of hundreds of ancient pagodas, some hidden in the vegetation. The main stupa-area on the top of the hill offers breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and down to the valley and the lake in the far distance. Return to your hotel and overnight at the hotel on Inle Lake.

Day 5 : Inle Lake – Heho – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast, we are heading back down country today to return to the airport at Heho for our flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, proceed to Mandalay and check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit the Old Palace grounds; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the world’s largest book for its 729 marble slabs inscribed with the Buddha’s Doctrine; Golden Palace Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 6 : Mandalay – Mingun – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred for Jetty for a private boat across the river Ayeywarwaddy to visit Mingun. The dedications of King Bodawpaya such as the unfinished Pathodawgyi Pagoda a brick counterpart of pyramid in Egypt and the Mingun Bell, the second largest bell in the world are the most prominent religious heritages. Then visiting the Myatheintan Pagoda, the best representation of the Universe, will refresh your tiredness and fatigue. Return to Mandalay.

In the afternoon, you will be taken a sightseeing tour of Mandalay which includes Mahamuni, a life like Buddha image. Mandalay is the last capital of Myanmar and that make her to be the best place to see all the traditional arts and crafts. Start visiting gold leaf making work-place and see how the gold leaf is being made by hand in a traditional way. Drive along to the south and see more industries such as bronze casting artisans, wood carvers, tapestry making ladies, and stone carvers, etc. Overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 7: Mandalay – Sagaing – Monywa (B)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Sagaing Hill, a complete retreat from the hurly-burly life or a corner for peace and silence. The hill is actually a home for hundreds of monasteries. It contributes a significant role in Myanmar religious belief. After visiting Sagain Hill continue drive to Monywa. Arrive Monywa and check into your hotel.
After lunch, proceed by road to Shwe Ba Hill and Phowin Taung caves to see the seldom visited 15th Phowin Taung temple complex where more than 450,000 sandstone Buddha’s were carved in the hillsides in caves and tiny niches. Overnight in Monywa.

Day 8 : Monywa – Pokkaku – Bagan (B)

After breakfast, before heading to Pokkaku, make a town tour of Monywa which includes Thanboddhay Paya (with 500,000 of Buddha images) and Boddhi Tahtaung (one thousand of bo tree). Heading south out of Monywa we take a seldom-driven road through a rice growing region along the Chindwind River to Pokkaku. Here we take a local ferry across the river and continue drive into Bagan for sunset on a pagoda. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 9 : Bagan (B)

After breakfast, depart for a sightseeing excursion around the Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of 13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops; continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha; Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 10: Excursion to Mt. Popa (B)

This morning, we will be watching sunrise over Bagan (optional) and back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, we head to Mt. Popa about 48 km south east of Bagan. Mt. Popa, known as the abode of Nats (spirits) – a collection of 37 magical spirits both feared and honoured by some Myanmar people and the nat museum, which houses 37 life-size nat statues sculpted from teak. It’s time to climb for 777 steps to the summit. Proceed to Popa Mountain Resort ( 1hr drive ) for our lunch. The restaurant offer a great view to the Popa summit that stands straight from the central plain.

After lunch, return drive back to Bagan. On the way back, enroute stop at village cottage industry to learn the regional product as well as to watch the collection of juice from the palm trees, and its conversion to brown sugar. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Day 11 : Bagan – Yangon (B)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaung U airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival check in to your hotel to drop off your luggage. We will continue by car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the “pilgrims” causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and Chaukhtutgyi pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image. After lunch, we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Day 12:  Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation
• Domestic flight: Yangon – Heho, Heho – Mandalay, Bagan – Yangon
• Entrance fee as per program
• Boat fee for Inle & Mingun
• English speaking guide
• 2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.
• Porter charges at airport and jetty

Exclusions:

• Visa fee for Myanmar.
• International airport departure tax
• Meals (Lunch & dinner)
• International flights
• Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses
• Insurance

 Welcome to Yangon city – Myanmar

Arrive in Yangon international airport, ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight.M

Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.

It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 3 : Mandalay – Amarapura – Inwa (B)

After breakfast, visit to an ancient city of Amarapura, 11 km south of Mandalay highlighting Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images from different periods; Maha Gandayon Monastery; and 1.2 km long U Bein Wooden Bridge.

Then, tour continues to Inwa (Ava),and here you’ll be taken by a native horse cart for sightseeing around Inwa that would last hardly 3 hours.

Inwa is a historical capital founded by King Thado Minbya in 1364. Extended visit will be made to Bagaya Monastery that is a fine example of Myanmar masonry art and architecture, Mainu Brick Monastery and old watchtower. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 4 : Mandalay – Bagan (B)

After early breakfast ( breakfast box is recommended ) transfer to Jetty for a whole day reverie cruise on the majestic Ayeyarwaddy River from Mandalay to Bagan.

Enjoy the extraordinary scenic and interesting sights along the picturesque Ayeyarwaddy River on Shwe Kein Nayee boat with the capacity of (200) passengers, air-conditioned hall provided with comfortable reclining seats.( Shwe Kein Nayee boat operates daily except Sun. & Wed. On Sun. & Wed., an old boat which carries cargo and has no aircondition will operate).

Arrive at Bagan Jetty in the evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bagan.

 (Note: If there is not schedule for boat, will fly to Bagan by flight.)

 Day 5 : Bagan (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you’ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that, transfer to Hotel for check-in.

Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.

In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight in Bagan.

(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples & stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay.)

Day 6 : Bagan – Popa – Kalaw (B)

After breakfast check-out and proceed for Kalaw via Mount Popa. It is an extinct volcano, and is generally known as the abode of legendary Nats or spirit gods for which the annual festival is held during the Myanmar month Nayon.

( May / June ). On top of the mountain, there are monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Then proceed by coach to Kalaw via Meik Htila. ( The total drive would take approximately 9 hours )

Overnight in Kalaw.

Day 7 : Kalaw (Trekking to Palaung hills) – Pindaya (B)

After breakfast, trekking to Palaung Hills in Kalaw surrounding area and visit the hill tribes villages in their colorful costumes. Then, drive about 1 1/2 hour to the small quiet town Pindaya enjoying the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya.

Overnight in Pindaya.

[ Trekking can normally be started early in the morning so it is necessary for an overnight stay in Kalaw before trekking. And closest tribal village would take at least 2 hours to and fro apart from visiting hours in the village]

Day 8 : Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)

After breakfast at hotel visit to Pindaya Caves, well known for its Buddha statues carved out of limestone. Then a short stop at over 250 years old Banyan trees. Mulberry papermaking factory, Bamboo hat making factory. Then drive to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is situated. Check-in at hotel. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 9 : Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)

Your morning excursion in Inle Lake ( by boat ) visiting to the following places like unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty, fishing canoes using special methods for fishing and collecting seaweed, lakebed mud etc to make floating gardens. Then you will visit well known Nga Pe Chaung ( Jumping Cat ) monastery and Silver smith factory.

Then visit to Cheroot making factory, Boat making carpentry workshop, Silk weaving factory. In the lave afternoon, visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. On the way back to Nyaung Shwe you will pass through some villages to enjoy life on the lake. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 10 : Heho – Yangon (B)

After breakfast, visit to Indein, the hidden treasure of Pa-O ethnic tribes to see the ruin pagodas in the forest. Then transfer to Heho airport for flight to Yangon. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight in Yangon.

Day 11 : Yangon (B)

Your morning sightseeing tour of Yangon features Shwedagon Pagoda, the world famous glittering gold stupa towering over the city with a great spire to the height of 326 feet; Chaukhtatkyi; a colossal reclining Buddha.

Afternoon sightseeing tour includes visits to National Museum; Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument; and Bogyoke ( Scott ) Market, a famous shopping centre of Yangon.

Then return to hotel and overnight in Yangon.

Day 12 : Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave. After that transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation
• Domestic flight for Yangon – Mandalay / Heho – Yangon
• Boat fee from Mandalay to Bagan
• Horse carriage fee for Ava
• Entrance fee as per program
• Boat fee for Inle & Mingun
• English speaking guide
• 2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.

Exclusions:

• Visa fee for Myanmar.
• International airport departure tax
• Meals (Lunch & dinner)
• International flights
• Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses
• Insurance

Welcome to Yangon – Myanmar

Arrival in Yangon international airport, ASIA TRAVEL LINK guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight.

Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon – Bagan (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you’ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that transfer to Hotel for check-in.

Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.

In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight at Bagan.

(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples & stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay.)

Day 3: Bagan – Salay – Popa – Bagan (B)

After breakfast, you will be driving down to Salay and a short stop on the way will be made to study Toddy farmer’s life like collecting toddy wine, making molasses, and making hand made oil.

Your Salay visit will include Yoke-son Monastery decorated with wood-carvings depicting scenes for moral lessons. Then a short walk through the ruined old monastery to Laquerware Buddha Image and the ancient monastery. Then tour continue to Mount Popa (by coach ), an extinct volcano, which is the abode of Nats ( Spirits ). On top of the mountain, there are monasteries, pagodas and shrines in different style. Return by coach to Bagan. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 : Bagan – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by afternoon sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.

It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 5: Mandalay – Heho – Pindaya – Nyaung Shwe ( Inle Lake) (B)

After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Heho. Drive to the small quiet town Pindaya, 48 km north of Kalaw, to visit Pindaya Lake and Pindaya cave, well-known for its countless Buddha images.  Enjoy also the great scenic beauty of the countryside along the road to Pindaya through picturesque landscapes. Visit bamboo- umbrella domestic workshop as well.

Afternoon drive back to Nyaung Shwe where Inle Lake is situated. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 6 : Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) (B)

After breakfast Excursion in Inle Lake ( by boat ) visiting to the following places like unique leg-rowers and scenic beauty, fishing canoes using special methods for fishing and collecting seaweed, lakebed mud etc to make floating gardens. Then you will visit well known Nga Pe Chaung ( Jumping Cat ) monastery and Silver smith factory.

After that visit to Cheroot making factory, Boat making carpentry workshop, Silk weaving factory. In the lave afternoon, visit the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. On the way back to Nyaung Shwe you will pass through some villages to enjoy life on the lake. Overnight in Nyaung Shwe.

Day 7 : Heho – Yangon (B)

After breakfast, visit to Indein, the hidden treasure of Pa-O ethnic tribes to see the ruin pagodas in the forest. Then transfer to Heho airport for flight to Yangon. On arrival transfer to hotel for check in and overnight in Yangon.

Day 8 : Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave and transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.

 Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room.
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation
• Domestic flight for Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Heho – Yangon.
• Entrance fee as per program.
• Boat fee for Inle Lake
• English speaking guide .
• 2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.

Exclusions:

• Visa fee for Myanmar.
• International airport departure tax
• Meals (Lunch & dinner)
• International flights
• Drinks, tips for guide and driver and personal expenses
• Insurance

Welcome to the Garden City Yangon – Myanmar.

Asia Travel Link guide will pick you up at the airport and then, transfer to hotel. Here we would like to reserve enough time for you to take a good rest that you may need after a long tedious flight. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon – Bagan (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to airport for flight to Bagan. On arrival you’ll be taken to Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa. Then to Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural pain-tings of Jataka scenes. After that, transfer to Hotel for check-in.

Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with visits to lacquerware industry where you can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, a captive king’s impression of life in prison; Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings. Although it has spots lights installed, it would be safer to bring your own touch as electricity supply can be shut-off from time to time.

In the evening you will be visiting the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross. Overnight in Bagan.

(In Bagan there are more than 2000 temples & stupas. Indeed it is difficult to cover all temples within limited time. Therefore we have carefully selected only some major temples for you in order to avoid hectic tourism. But if you want to see more temples, just let your guide or driver knows. They can show you as much temples as possible within your stay).

Day 3 : Bagan – Mandalay (B)

After breakfast, you will be transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay. On arrival to Tada-Oo International Airport, you will be proceeding to famous Mahamuni Pagoda, one of the most sacret Buddha Image in Mandalay. Then a short visit to Gold foil making cottage industry. Check-in at hotel and followed by afternoon sightseeing that begins with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Tour continues to Mandalay Hill, a vantage point for a panoramic view of the city and a spectacular sunset view.

It is worthy to have a stroll up the hill enjoying panoramic views from different location. Return can be made by car as there is also a car track by the base of elevator just before the platform. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 4 : Mandalay – Yangon (B)

Early morning transfer to airport for flight back to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon airport and transfer to hotel. Your exciting sightseeing tour of Yangon begins with Nagar Glass factory where you can experience old methods of making glass figuring by experienced workers. Then to Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda, a colossal reclining Buddha. After that a short stop around the Sule pagoda city center to see buzaling rush hours and proceed to China town area for evening stroll. In the late evening, head off to Shwedagon Pagoda, that offers a remarkable atmosphere with spectacular colors. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 5: Yangon – Departure (B)

After breakfast, sightseeing in Yangon includes visits to some major highlights like Gaba Aye ( World Peace ) pagoda and Mahapasana Cave. Then transfer to airport for international departure. End of ASIA TRAVEL LINK services.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation with breakfast at twin or double room.
• Meals as mentioned in the program ( B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transportation
• Domestic flight for Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Yangon.
• Entrance fee as per program.
• English speaking guide
• 2 bottles mineral water and one snow towel per day.

Exclusions:

• Visa fee for Myanmar.
• International airport departure tax
• Meals (Lunch & dinner)
• Drinks, tips for guide and drivers and personal expenses
• Insurance

Some 8 km away from the Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf, Tuần Châu is a sandy artificial beach which stretches over 3 km.

Heading to the holiday resort in Tuần Châu Island Resort, besides swimming, tourists can enjoy such fascinating extras as sightseeing, entertainment, and sports activities, including climbing or camping in the eco-tourism zone.

Some 14 km east of Bai Chay is Ti Top Beach, which takes the shape of a crescent encompassing the island. Small though it might be, it wins kudos for its quiet and airy atmosphere, its clean and clear waters, as well as its alluring landscape.

In 1962, President Hô Chí Minh and the Russian astronaut Germane Ti Top came to this beach. Hence its name Ti Top. At present, there has a bar in the island, which also provides swimming costumes, floats, and lukewarm shower. Fresh water was carried to the island from inland. The Ti Top Beach has become a popular tourist destination.

This beach lies at Quan Lan Island in Bái Tử Long Bay, between Minh Châu and Quan Lan communes of Van Don District, 55 km away from Ha Long City. Its pristine beauty features unspoiled environment. The deep blue beach has strong waves and white sand, which spans over several kilometers. Tens of meters away from the beach stand the very green wild pines, which further add to its original charm.

The Viet My Company is investing in a system of guesthouses taking the shape of stilted houses, which hide themselves under the lush foliage of casuarinas. A brick-paved road leads tourists from the artery to Quan Lan Beach. Its pristine beauty and pure environment have made it a mecca for tourists.

Its 3-km sandy stretch sparkles in the sunlight. Apart from swimming and sightseeing, tourists can also enjoy fresh delicious seafood supplied by local fishermen.

Visitors can go to the camping site there to stay overnight. Tourists can go there via Cam Pha, crossing Tai Xa Ferry (near Cua Ong Temple), to Cai Rong Town. After this 9-km road, tourists catch a boat at Cai Rong Port.

The trip to Quan Lan Island takes about 3 hours. On the way, one should visit some other islands for sightseeing. On reaching Minh Chau Beach in Quan Lan Island, tourists can enjoy swimming and taste delicious seafood.