Bagan - Mandalay Cycling Tour

As soon as you arrive at Mandalay airport, you are picked up by our guide to your hotel for check in. On the way, you have a great experience to explore a city which owns a wonderful mix of modern and ancient style. There are large streets and high buildings beside the hundreds year-old architectures. We will have time to visit the delicate teak temple of Shwenandaw - a historical monastery built in 19th century, in the traditional Burmese architectural style and is the single remaining major structure of the original wooden Royal Palace today. Leaving Shwenandaw monastery, we travel to see the massive marble slabs at Kuthodaw Pagoda. If there is a word which can describe the beauty of Myanmar's pagoda in a whole, Kuthodaw Pagoda in particular, it must be "delicate". Domed buildings and walls are carved by subtle workmen, making a unique beauty which cannot be found in other places. Maybe instead of visiting Kuthodaw Pagoda, we will take a short trip for local atmosphere surrounds the palace of this regal city.

Overnight in Mandalay

We take a biking trip in the morning after breakfast coming to Amarapura - the former capital of Myanmar and now is famous for traditional silk, cotton weaving and bronze casting. We will crossing the U Bein's Bridge - the longest teak bridge in the world and go on riding about 11 kilometers to reach Mingun - the town enchanting travelers by ruined temples situated among peaceful villages. The most attractive destination in here is ruined MingunPahtodawgyi. It is an uncompleted stupa due to an astrologer claiming that once the temple was finished, the king would die. In the afternoon, we take a boat ride down the Irrawaddy River to back to Mandalay with slow speed for sightseeing and relax. Once we come to Mandalay, we will take a bike for a trip to gold leaf workshop, Mahamuni Pagoda, and Mandalay Hill. To close the exciting day, we come back to the hotel for dinner and a good night.

Overnight in Mandalay.

We start the new day with a wonderful breakfast and then prepare for a trip to Pyin Si. As the schedule, we will pass through some villages en route for Pyin Si. It is an unparalleled opportunities to observe traditional lifestyles of the rural Burmese. We, maybe, halt at somewhere to take photographs or a snack. If the time permitted, we have a time to visit around the villages and explore the natural landscapes and local culture. On the remaining way to Meiktila, you are transferred in a car and we hope that you will be satisfied while relax at your hotel or walk around for visit this small town before have dinner.

Overnight in Meiktila.

Exploring the nature and people while riding bicycle is always an exciting experience. And in this day, we continue our trip at the early morning after breakfast as usual. The destination is Mt. Popa and it promises to bring you a nice period of time. Road is good and views are so beautiful, therefore, it is easy and happy to ride. A few hills along the way are the challenges for you but the support van is available at all times. Your journey is not only a holiday for relaxation after a long time of hard word but also an opportunity to improve your health. Nice weather is also great. When you arrive at Mt. Popa, come to your hotel for check in and enjoy yourself with best services.

Overnight at Popa Mountain.

After a night, we hope that you have full energy for today journey. Taking an easy bikingtrip down from your hotel to the base of Mt. Popa to limber up before a day of exploration. A short break will be offered before a trip of climbing about 900 stairs to reach the top of this mountain. On the way climbing up, you maybe halt at some points to sit down for stretch your legs All guests came there agreed that the period of time of viewing the shrines sitting on the top of the mountain and landscapes from the here. Then have a picnic lunch at a local village before go on the tour coming to Bagan in the afternoon.

Overnight in Bagan.

Spend full time of this day to discover Bagan - an ancient city with hundreds of pagodas, temples and monasteries on the area of 25 square miles. As in route, we come to see a chain of architectures, start by Shwezigon Pagoda, through the atmospheric cave temple of Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi and finish at Ananda temples. Art of building in Myanmar perhaps do not need to talk anymore due to its repute. On the way, we will halt at bustling NyaungOo market to watch the local life, with their culture reflected in their dresses and dishes and taste some dishes to have energy for the further trip. Come to a market, you completely maybe find the delicate handicrafts so that you will be astounded. Close this day with the sunset in Ananda temples - one of the largest and most special temples, is at the discretion of us to make a perfect tour for you.

Overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast, transfer to NyaungOo Airport to take the morning flight to Yangon for your departure flight. We thank you for taking our tour and hope that we will have other opportunities to serve you soon.