5 Days 4 Nights Yangon, Mandalay, Mahamuni Pagoda, Amarapura, Mingun Bell, Pyin Oo Lwin Highland, Shwedagon Pagoda (FREE upgrade to Excellent-Cuisine Restaurants & Private Tour)

5 Days 4 Nights Yangon, Mandalay, Mahamuni Pagoda, Amarapura, Mingun Bell, Pyin Oo Lwin Highland, Shwedagon Pagoda (FREE upgrade to Excellent-Cuisine Restaurants & Private Tour)

Itinerary

Day 1
Discover the Ancient Heritage of Shwedagon Pagoda

TBA
Arrive at Yangon International Airport

TBA
Meet & greet by tour guide at the airport’s arrival gate

1200
Enjoy Lunch at Local Authentic Restaurant

1330
Selfie-photography at Aung San Suu Kyi’s House

1500
Check in hotel in Yangon for 1-night

1730
Discover the ancient heritage of Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, believe to contain relics, eight strands of hair of the Gautama Buddha

1830
Walk around the Royal Kandawgyi Lake to admire the sunset

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at Karaweik Palace Restaurant with cultural show performance*

2200
Before we say good night


Day 2
Explore the Magnificent Buddha Image at Mahamuni Pagoda

0530
Enjoy continental set breakfast at hotel

0630
Transfer to the airport for domestic flight check in

0800
Depart for Mandalay by domestic flight
0925
Arrive at Mandalay Domestic Airport

1030
Explore the magnificent Buddha image in Mahamuni Pagoda, famous for its venerated Buddha statue covered with gold leaf

1200
Visit the Gold Leaf Beating Workshop

1300
Enjoy Thai Set Lunch at Sawadee Restaurant*

1430
Discover the 18thcentury Mandalay Palace, the Royal Palace of the last Burmese monarchy

1530
Visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, its 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist Scriptures (the worl’s biggest book)

1600
Marvel at the 19th century Shwenandaw Monastery, famous for its exquisite woodcarving and architecture

1730
Admire sunset at Mandalay Hill, overlooking Mandalay Palace

1900
Enjoy Thai Set Dinner at Ko’s Kitchen Restaurant*

2030
Check in hotel in Mandalay for 3-nights

2100
Before we say good night


Day 3
Explore the Ancient Ruins of Mingun Pahtodawgyi

0700
Enjoy breakfast at hotel

0800
Travel to Amarapura, Myanmar’s former capital, 1h0m, 22km

0900
Selfie-photography at the 200 year-old U Bein Bridge, believe to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world

1030
Visit Mahagandhayon Monastery in Amarapura, Myanmar’s most prominent monastic college

1300
Enjoy Lunch at Mingalabar Myanmar Restaurant*

1430
Take an hour boat cruise along Irrawaddy River to Mingun Town, where the world largest ringing bell exist. During the boat journey, you will see life along the river, fishing villages, market boats, women attending to their washing, and children playing by the river

1530
Uncover the ancient ruins of Mingun Pahtodawgyi Stupa, an incomplete massive monument stupa

1730
Cruise back to Mandalay admiring the romantic river scene

1900
Enjoy Thai Set Dinner at Tom Yum Koong Restaurant*

2030
Explore the local products at Mandalay’s local market “Zaycho” (if time permits)

2100
Before we say good night


Day 4
Travel to Pyin Oo Lwin Highland

0630
Enjoy breakfast at hotel

0730
Travel to Pyin Oo Lwin Highland (3510 feet), 1h55m, 72km

0900
Explore the wonderful Buddha image at Maha Ant Htoo Kan Thar Pagoda

1130
Visit BE Waterfall and December Garden

1230
Enjoy Burmese Set Lunch at Feel Restaurant*

1430
Discover the natural beauty of Kandawgyi Botanical Garden

1700
Return back to Mandalay

1900
Enjoy Dinner at Golden Duck Mandalay Restaurant*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 5
Explore the Culture & Heritage of Yangon

0700
Enjoy breakfast at hotel

0800
Transfer to Mandalay Domestic Airport for flight check-in

1030
Depart for Yangon by domestic flight

1200
Explore the culture & heritage of Yangon
• Mahabandoola Park with Independent Monument & British Colonial Buildings
• Sule Pagoda & Saint Mary’s Cathedral
• Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Temple

1330
Enjoy Thai Set Lunch at Fresh Thai Restaurant*

1430
Shop at Bogyoke Aung San Market (if time permits)

TBA
Transfer to the airport for flight check-in

TBA
Depart for home by flight