Authentic Burma Tour

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Yangon

  Upon your arrival in the Burmese capital, Yangon, you will be greeted by a driver who will take you directly to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to rest or stroll around the "green city," with its lush tropical trees, shaded parks, and beautiful natural lakes.

• day 2

  Yangon

  In the morning, you will be joined by your French-speaking guide at the hotel. He will show you around the city of Yangon: the Botataung Pagoda, the Maha Bandoola gardens, the gold shops on Shwe Bontha street, as well as the very typical Hindu temple. You will also go to see the Bogyoke market as well as the Pansodan port. Your afternoon will be devoted to discovering one of Myanmar's jewels, one of the most spectacular monuments in the world: the Shwedagon Pagoda.

• day 3

  Yangon - Taungoo

  In the morning, you will continue your visit of the capital before taking the train towards Taungoo.

• day 4

  Taungoo - Mount Popa - Bagan

  Early in the morning, you will set out to discover a traditional forest camp that is home to Karen villages and plantations. You will take part in bathing the elephants and may even go for a ride on their backs through the forest. You will then head towards Bagan. On your way, you will pass through charming villages, stroll through the local market, and climb the 777 steps that will lead you to the Taung Kalat temple.

• day 5

  Bagan

  Discovery of Bagan, the most amazing site in the country. You will visit in particular the Htilominlo temple and the Shwegugyi temple. In the afternoon, you will continue visiting the temples and pagodas by horse-drawn carriage.

• day 6

  Bagan

  Today, you will continue exploring the Bagan site by bike. Discover the colorful Nyuang Oo market, the Shwezigon pagoda, the Gubyaukgyi temple, and the village of Myinkaba. Later in the day, you will visit the Patho Dhammayangyi as well as the Shwesandaw Paya. From the top, you can admire the sunset.

• day 7

  Bagan - Irrawaddy Cruise - Pakokku - Monywa

  In the morning, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the Irrawady, heading towards Pakkoku. Once there, you will visit a cheeroot factory, the Burmese cigar. In the afternoon, you will travel to Monywa by a road off the tourist circuits and discover typical villages. In Monywa, you will visit the multicolored Thanboddhay pagoda, whose interior is decorated with more than 500,000 miniature Buddhas, as well as its 2 giant Buddhas.

• day 8

  Monywa - Po Win Daung WA - Sagaing - Mandalay

  In the morning, you will depart for a crossing of the Chindwin River, followed by a few kilometers by pick-up truck towards the magnificent Po Win Daung caves, which house hundreds of Buddhas carved directly into the rock. Return to Monywa before heading to Mandalay. On the way, you will explore the Sagaing hills, a center for the teaching of Burmese Buddhist faith. At the top of the hill, admire the view of the Irrawaddy and the surrounding hills. You will arrive in Mandalay at the end of the day, where you can enjoy the Zegyo market.

• day 9

  Mandalay - Mingun – Amarapura

  In the morning, you will depart for a cruise on the Irrawaddy to Mingun. You will visit the great unfinished pagoda of King Bodawpaya. Climb to the top to discover a breathtaking view of the plain and the river. You will stop at the monumental bronze bell, reputed to be the largest in the world still in operation. Then, you will visit the jade market. To end the day, you will visit Amapura, a former capital of the country.

• day 10

  Mandalay - Kalaw

  This morning, head towards Pindaya, passing through the Central Plain. On the way, you will cross beautiful villages and make a few stops along the route. You will arrive in Kalaw at the end of the day.

• day 11

  Kalaw - Taunggyi - Kakku – Nyaung Shwe

  This morning, you head towards Taunggyi, crossing a scenic road. There, you will be welcomed by a local guide from the Pa-O tribe, who will show you around the site. Then, you will continue on the road to Kakku. On the way, you will pass through 12 Pa-O villages. Upon arrival at your destination, you will stroll among the stupas and your Pa-O guide will tell you about their origin, their stories, and legends. At the end of the day, you will head back to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to Inle Lake.

• day 12

  Nyaung Shwe - Inle Lake - Indein

  In the morning, you will leave for the pier to discover Inle Lake aboard a private canoe. In the afternoon, you will visit the Nga Phe Monastery, built of wood and on stilts. It houses an astonishing collection of Buddha statues. Still aboard your canoe, you will head to the Pa-Oh village of Indein, which you will visit before returning to Nyaung Shwe.

• day 13

  Inle Lake - Sagar - Inle Lake

  In the morning, you will leave for a day trip to the village of Sagar with a Pa-Oh guide.

• day 14

  Nyaung Shwe - Heho - Yangon - International departure

  Transfer to Heho airport for a domestic flight to Yangon. End of our services.