Myanmar At Glance Private Tour Package ( 4 Nights / 5 Days)

Today you will visit one of Asia’s most popular archeological destinations. Get up early in the morning, and take a domestic flight to Bagan (flight time: 07:00-08:20 am). Upon arrival at Nyaung U airport, meet your guide, who will take you to visit the colorful Nyaung U market and some of Bagan's most famous pagodas and temples. You will see Shwezigon Pagoda, which was built by King Anawyahta, the founder of the Pagan Empire, in the 11th century, and is considered to be the most beautiful pagoda among the 2200 pagodas in Bagan. Then, visit Htilominlo Temple and Gubaukgyi (Wet Kyi Inn) Temple, a 13th-century cave temple with interesting fine frescoes of sconces from Jataka.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Lacquerware home cottage, where you will see the traditional methods of lacquerware production passed from

generation to generation. After that, we will explore more pagodas around Bagan, such as Ananda Temple. It is the finest temple in Bagan, famous for the masterpiece of wooden standing Buddha images of the 12th century. Then continue to the highest Thetbyinnyu Temple, the most massive Dhamayangyi Temple, famous for its interlocking mortar and thickest brickwork. In the late afternoon, we will relax and enjoy the sunset in Bagan with beautiful scenery.

Overnight in Bagan

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get ready to explore Bagan with a ride on a horse cart (if you prefer cycling, it can be replaced with the e-bike). Then have a relaxing time exploring the city at your own pace until the late afternoon, when we will take you to enjoy the sunset cruise over the tranquil Ayeyarwaddy River from your private boat.

Overnight in Bagan

OPTIONAL HOT-AIR BALLOON RIDE

The tour starts early in the morning to discover the start of the day, seeing the ancient city of Bagan from above. You will enjoy a magnificent bird's eye view of thousand-year-old pagodas, temples, and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. The Balloon will be guided by a gentle wind, and you will see how the sun slowly rises in the sky. It is a very exciting experience that you will never forget.

Balloon operates only for the period from October 1 until April 10

each year.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your flight back to Yangon (scheduled time: 10:05-11:25 am). Upon arrival in Yangon, meet your guide and start your sightseeing by visiting the old colonial-style

the city center with city hall and Mahabandoola Park with Independence Monument. Then head to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market, (closed on Mondays and Public holidays). This place is famous for its souvenir shops, handicrafts, luxury items, shoes, clothing, jewelry, snacks, and paintings. In the afternoon, continue your sightseeing and visit Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda, where you will see a colossal reclining Buddha statue. Then continue to Karaweik Hall (Royal barge) on the Royal lake and Kandawgyi Park to relax and take beautiful pictures. And the last visit for today is the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up the sunshine before sunset.

Overnight in Yangon.

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. Trip Ends.