Bagan, the Burmese ancient kingdom, lies stretching throughout the barren delta next to the poetic Irrawaddy River. It is the land of the most unique religious architecture in the Southeast Asia and has become a cosmopolitan center for politics, religious and secular studies, economics and culture. Coming to this site, you will experience completely the romantic scenery with a collection of ancient temples and pagodas, immersing into the atmosphere of its distant past. The mystic of the Bagan kingdom makes it wordless to describe about that just urge tourists to come and figure it out themselves. Let be a part of this tour and experience.
| By Day |
Destinations |
Activities |
Meals |
| Day 1 |
Yangon arrival - City tour |
Arrive in Yangon, visit some capital highlights as Botataung Pagoda,... |
L, D |
| Day 2 |
Yangon - Bagan |
Explore Bagan with Thagyar Pone, Ananda, Dhammayangyi and Myinkaba... |
B |
| Day 3 |
Bagan - Upstream North |
Check-in Paukan Cruise, cruise upstream along Irrawaddy River and... |
L, D |
| Day 4 |
Cruise To Mandalay |
Cruise upstream to Mandalay, visit Yandabo village |
B, L, D |
| Day 5 |
Disembark Mandalay - Ancient Capitals |
Check-out Paukan Cruise, visit Sagaing’s local market and explore... |
B |
| Day 6 |
Mandalay |
Freely discover Mandalay on your own |
B |
| Day 7 |
Mandalay Departure |
Take departure flight |
B |
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Yangon arrival - City tour
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Meals:
Lunch, Dinner
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Activities:
Arrive in Yangon, visit some capital highlights as Botataung Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Shwedagon Pagoda and Bogyoke Market
In the first morning, you will go sight-seeing in the sites of the former capital of Myanmar such as Batataung Pagoda (a reconstruction from its ruin in the WWII); Sule Pagoda with the colorful Sularata. Then go to Bogyoke Market to experience many stalls of clothing, food and jewelry, also the black market for exchanging money. As the sun sets, you will visit Shwedagon Pagoda to enjoy the sparkling stupa under the magical sky of night. Later, have dinner at Karaweik Palace Restaurant while enjoying traditional cultural dancing performance. Spend a good night in Yangon.
Your morning starts with an early flight to Bagan. Then enjoy a tour to its temples from Thagyar Pone to Ananda and Dhammayangyi of Bagan. Then get ready to drop by the village of Myinkaba in which preserves many religious constructions with plaster carvings on the walls. Later, enjoy a good night in Bagan.
In the morning, you will be carried to the Bagan Aye Yar jetty to get on the RV Paukan boat. Enjoy a cocktail in the Saloon until 11:30 as the boat sets sail cruising upstream to Mandalay. Reaching the destination at 12:00 noon and you will enjoy a lunch at 13:00 before enjoy the rest of the day cruising along the river of Irrawaddy. Afternoon comes, stop the boat at a river village to explore then back to boat and wait for dinner time. Spend a good night on board.
It is another good day to cruise upstream to Mandalay as you can enjoy the stunning scenery along the river. In the morning, you head to Yandabo village which is famed for its pottery making tradition, a place that on the day of February 24th, 1826, the peace treaty of the First Anglo-Burmese war was signed. Later, dock the boat near a village (maybe Ywar Thit Gyi or Pauk Myaing Pauk Taw) to enjoy lunch and dinner on board before ending a day with a soundly sleep on board.
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Disembark Mandalay - Ancient Capitals
Wake up in the early morning and get yourself a chance to witness the gorgeous sunrise on the Irrawaddy River. Today trip starts with an entry in the former capitals of Mandalay. Then, take a step in Sagaing's local market and enjoy the silver, pottery and other handicrafts which are sold in stalls. In the afternoon, keep heading to Ava and Amarapura before turning back to Mandalay to enjoy night.
Today, you get a freestyle choice to make to go travelling the countryside of Mandalay your way (maybe by car or bike).
Overnight in Mandalay.
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Meals:
Breakfast
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Activities:
Take departure flight
As a departure day, you have some free time before getting to the airport and take a flight back home. End of service!
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Car, Cruise, Bikking
- 04 night hotel accommodation, 2 night accommodation on board
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Daily western-style breakfast
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Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
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Airport transfer with pick-up and drop-off guide
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01 domestic flight ticket: Yangon – Bagan
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Domestic airport tax
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Local English-speaking guides
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Water & tissues on coach
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Entrance fees as in itinerary
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Yangon
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Travel insurance
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Visa stamp fees
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Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
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Personal expenses
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Meals not mentioned
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Drinks not mentioned
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Tips & gratuities for guide and driver
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Others not mentioned
