Discovering Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Beyond Tour Package (6 Nights / 7 Days)

This morning, you'll transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (NyaungOo). Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. On arrival, your journey begins with a visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.

Continue with a visit to the golden Shwezigon Pagoda,first and prototype monument, which was built in Myanmar style in 1087. Then, visit to Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple @ Wetkyi-Inn Village which is well-known for its exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.

This afternoon begins with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. Built in the early Mon-style, Ananda contains two unique Buddha images whose expressions seem to change depending on the distance from which the statue is viewed. From here, you will visit to Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple.

Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.

Overnight in Bagan.

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Accommodation Options:

Bagan Umbra Hotel - 3-star or similar

Amata Garden Resort - 4-star or similar

Aureum Palace Hotel - 5-star or similar

After morning breakfast, you will head to Mandalay by overland drive. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Mandalay and transfer to the hotel for check in and relax. The rest of the day will be your own leisure.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

Mandalay is Myanmar's cultural capital. The nature focus of the city is an abrupt hill, rising above a vast moated and walled square. After breakfast, we’ll drive to Amarapura, a former capital whose name means ‘City of Immortality’. First visit a silk weaving workshop which produces exquisite handmade products and then visits Mahagandayon monastery, when over one-thousand monks reside.

In the afternoon, we'll first visit Mahamuni Pogada, 13ft-high seated Buddha image which is one of Myanmar's most famous. Continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda, whose 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures have earned it the title ‘World’s Biggest Book’. Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace. This grand teak building is known for its exquisite woodcarving. Head to the top of Mandalay Hill to enjoy magnificent views of the city and Irrawaddy River.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Ava which is one of the ancient cities and a remarkably rural backwater of empty fields sparsely dotted with widely spaced ruins, monastic buildings and stupas. Explore Ava by plodding horse cart to visit BagayaKyaung (a wonderful teak monastery), MahaAungmyeBonzan monastery (built of stucco-covered brick, royal monastery temple) and Nanmyin (a leaning watchtower of Ava).

Return to dry land by boat and take a drive to Sagaing by crossing a bridge over the Irrawaddy River. Uncountable white-and-gold stupas are highlights of Sagaing. Sagaing Hill is widely regarded as the religious center of Myanmar. It is home to 3,000 monks and 100 meditation centers and you will visit pagodas such as Swan OoPon Nya Shin and U Min ThoneSae. We’ll also visit Sagaing’s local market, a typical Burmese market that few tourists visit. Here you will find a range of items for sale including locally made pottery, silver, and other handicrafts. We will also stop at a small pottery village to see the process of making the ubiquitous water pots found throughout Myanmar. After touring this tranquil site, continue to U Bein Bridge, the world’s longest and 200-year-old teak bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the bridge and the fabulous views of the surrounding farms and streams.

Overnight in Mandalay.

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Accommodation Options:

E-outfitting Golden Country - 3-star or similar

Eastern Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Hotel by the Red Canal - 5-star or similar

After breakfast, drive to Mandalay Airport for the flight to Yangon and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in subjected to room availability). Today is free visit day in Yangon where your car and guide will be at your hands for any additional sightseeing or shopping that you may wish to do. Then, you will continue to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods (Note: closed on Mondays and public holidays).

Overnight in Yangon.

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Accommodation Options:

Hotel Grand United Ahlone - 3-star or similar

Jasmine Palace Hotel - 4-star or similar

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake - 5-star or similar

Today marks the end of your exciting journey in Myanmar. After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you can spend the day at your leisure, taking time to relax and reflect on your trip. You may choose to visit local shops, cafes or attractions to make the most of your remaining time in Yangon.

Later, our team will arrange for your transfer to the Yangon International Airport for your departure flight. You can enjoy the scenic drive and take in the stunning landscapes of the city for one last time before you say goodbye to Myanmar.

We hope that you had a wonderful and memorable time in Myanmar and that you will cherish the memories of this journey for years to come. Thank you for choosing our services for your trip, and we hope to see you again soon in your next adventure with Legend Travel Group.

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