Making from Mandalay to Yangon in 12 days (with Bagan, Kalaw, Inle and Kakku)

Day 1: Mandalay Arrival & Sightseeing

Stop At: Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region
• On arrival to Mandalay Airport, meet and greet by Local guide.
• Visit the 200 year old U Bein Teak Bridge in Amarapura.
• Visit the Maha Muni Buddha Image.
• Visit Mandalay Palace (the last royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy constructed between 1857 and 1859 – photo stop only)
• Visit Kuthodaw Pagoda (World’s largest book inscribed marble slabs on UNESCO’s memory of the world).
• In Evening, go up to Mandalay Hill to see beautiful sunset and overview of ancient capital of Myanmar.
• Overnight in Mandalay.

Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Mandalay

Day 2: Mandalay to Bagan by River cruise

Stop At: Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region
• Early morning transfer to Mandalay Jetty. Check In time is 6:30 am and the ship will cast off at 7:00 am.
• Bagan is a 10 hour sail downstream passing by picturesque riverside villages, as you sit out on deck watching the sleepy farming landscapes go by.
• Arrive in Bagan Jetty around 5 pm.
Pick up by our driver and transfer to your hotel
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Bagan

Day 3: Bagan Sightseeing

Stop At: Bagan Temples, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Bagan Myanmar
• Enjoy your Bagan sightseeing on eBike. From the 9th to 13th Centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Bagan. During the kingdom's prosperity between the 11th and 13th Centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day. Enjoy Bagan’s famous sunset.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Hsipaw

Day 4: Mount Popa Sightseeing

Stop At: Mount Popa, Kyauk Padaung Road, Popa Myanmar
• Visit Mount Popa, famous an extinct volcano in Myanmar, which is located about 31 miles away from Bagan. Popa is best known for the stunningly picturesque Popa Taungkalat monastery and is popularly recognized as an abode of many ancient spirits.
• On return to Bagan, visit a toddy farm hut (local word Htan Tae) to learn about making jaggery (local word Htan Lyat) from toddy palm syrup. The translucent white syrup is boiled until it becomes golden brown and then made into bite-sized pieces. It is considered a sweet and is eaten by local children and adults alike. Taste the toddy palm juice (local word Htan Yay) and jaggery!
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Bagan

Day 5: Bagan to Kalaw by Minibus

Stop At: Kalaw, Kalaw, Shan State
• Transfer to Bagan Bus station.
• Take a minibus to Kalaw (Bus departs from Bagan around 8:00am / 8 hurs drive)
• Arrive in Kalaw around 4:00pm
• Check in your hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kalaw

Day 6: Kalaw to Inle Trekking (2 Days' Trekking)

Stop At: Kalaw, Kalaw, Shan State
Route : Kalaw - Lamine - Pawke - Kone Hla - Pattupauk. On Day (1) walk for (6) Hours about (16) km and 300 m elevation.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight a local house.

Day 7: Trekking Day (2)

Stop At: Kalaw, Kalaw, Shan State
Route: Pattupauk - Nanyoke - Tonele’-Inle Lake
• Walking time for Day (2) is about (5) hours and distance is (15) km.(Note: trekking route may be different at the acutal time of travelling due to unforseen circumstances)

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nyaung Shwe

Day 8: Taunggyi – Kakku Pagodas sightseeing

Stop At: Kakku Pagodas, Está en Taunggyi, no en Kyaing Tong, Taunggyi Myanmar
• Enroute to Taunggyi, visit Shwe Yan Pyay pagoda
• Visit famous Kakku pagoda complex
• Visit Su La Mani Pagoda in Taunggyi and Taunggyi Myoma Market.
• In evening, visit Ayetharyar Vineyard for wine tasting (tasting at own cost)

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nyaung Shwe

Day 9: Inle Lake sightseeing and Overnight bus to Yangon

Stop At: Inle Lake, Nyaungshwe Myanmar
• Enjoy Boat Tour - Visit Nga Pe Chaung (Jumping Cat) monastery, local workshops such as silver smith factory, Cheroot making factory, Boat making carpentry workshop;
• Visit Inle Heritage to see the Burmese cats and
• the most famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda. The five small Buddha images of the Pagoda are all covered with gold leaf so thick that their original forms can no longer be seen.
• Transfer to Nyaung Shwe Bus station
• Take overnight bus to Yangon (Bus departs from Nyaung Shwe around 6:00pm / 11 hours drive)
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Yangon Sightseeing

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
• Arrive in Yangon bus station in early morning around 5:00 am.
• Pick up by our driver and transfer to hotel. (Normal check in time is 2:00pm)
• Our guide will pick you up at hotel around 8:00am to start sightseeing
• Yangon sightseeing - Welcome to Yangon. The city preserves memories of many important historical events of the country.
• Visit National Museum, founded in 1952, the five-story museum has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, ornaments, works of art, inscriptions and historic memorabilia, related to history, culture and civilization of Burmese people.
• Visit Kandawgyi Lake and photostop in front of Karaweik Palace.
• Visit 2600 years old Shwedagon Zedi Daw, the most renown and spectacular landmark dominating the skyline of Yangon. The 325 feet-tall, gold glided pagoda enshrines the relics of past four Buddhas and it is the most sacred religious place for Buddhist Burmese.
• Walking tour at Chinatown.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Yangon

Day 11: Yangon Circular Train

Stop At: Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
• Early morning transfer to Yangon Central Railway Station to board on the slow moving circular train which move around various neighborhoods and outskirts of the city. The train ride takes you to real lives of simple people. After passing through many rail stations for an hour, you will arrive at a local rail station. Disembark from the train and proceed to explore the neighbourhood. Take your time talking to friendly locals and taking plenty of photos!
• Take a walking tour at Yangon City centre where many important attractions such as Sule Pagoda, City Hall, Manhar Bandoola Park and Independence Monument are located.
• Shop at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) which is the major covered bazaar with hundreds of souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, Jewellery shops. (The market closes on Monday)

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Yangon

Day 12: Yangon Departure

Stop At: Yangon International Airport, Yangon Airport Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
• Free time until transfer to the airport.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Departure Point :

Mandalay International Airport, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma)

Departure Time :

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Monday - Sunday:

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Return Detail :

Yangon International Airport, Yangon Airport Rd, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

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