Best of Myanmar 15 Days

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel before transferring to airport for the flight to Sittwe which was formerly known as Akyab, was a small fishing village before being an important seat of maritime commerce when the British occupied the Rakhine State. Sittwe is a stop for travelers on the way to Mrauke-U, but has its own beauty including View Point (where the Bengal Bay joining with Kaladan river) offering a great of view and enjoying sunset. Later visit temple of Payagyi, Museum of Culture, local market…Overnight in SIttwe.

Breakfast at hotel before heading out to Jetty and transferring to Mrauk U. The city was the capital of the mighty Arakan (Rakhine) kingdom from 15^th to 18^th century and was a prosperous port city. Upon arrival, be picked up at the harbor and transfer to the hotel for check-in. After that, start your tour by visiting Shitthaung Temple which has 80,000 stone built Buddha; then Andaw Thein temple, Yadanarbon Pagoda built in A.D 1612 and Htaukkanthein temple (Ordination Hall) dating back to 15^th and 16^th centuries. Finally, enjoy the sunset on the hill of Harre Taung. Overnight in Mrauk-U.

In the morning, driver to Ramung bridge jetty and then get on board to enjoy boat trip on Phontha Chaung River visiting Chin tribal villages. Here, you will discover Chin Tribe with various forms of tattoo on their faces as well as learn their ways of life. The boat ride from Khwa Sone village to Zaydiyan village takes about 15 minutes. After that, depart to Kyay Ma village which will take about 30 minutes by boat.  Visit some of the interesting temples if time permits and then transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart to the harbor to join the boat trip back to Sittwe. Upon arrival, be picked up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Take your free time to relax or discover the Sittwe. Overnight at hotel in Sittwe.

In the morning transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Yangon. Upon arrival, be picked up and depart to hotel in the center for check-in. Later, visit Shwedagon Pagoda which is the most popular and beautiful religious monument and is over 2,600 years old. The golden dome of the monument is 9 meters above its bases and is covered by 60 tons of pure gold.

Return to hotel in the late afternoon.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel and then transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Be picked up and then transferred to the hotel as soon as arriving. Start tour today by visiting bustling Nyaung-U market which sell variety of products, such as fresh vegetables, rice, clothing…Next, visit Shwezigone Pagoda where are keeping a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Continue to Gu Byauk Gyi Pagoda, Queen Phwar Saw Village…Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Lacquer ware workshop to how a craft made. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Start your morning tour by visiting one of Asia’s most popular – Archaeological Zone before departing to Ahlowtapyae and Anada Pagodas. After that, driver to Mount Popa which is extinct volcano with 1518 meters high above the sea level and known as the abode legendary Ntas or Spirit gods. Visit the Popa Taungkalat Shrine which is home of 37 Mahagiri Nats. From the top of Taung Kalat, we can enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient Bagan city. Finally back to hotel and overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast, check out hotel and then transfer to the Domestic airport for departure to Mandalay. Be picked up at the airport and transfer to hotel in the center. After that, visit Amarapura, Mahagandayon Monastery known as the largest teaching monastery in Myanmar; U Bein Bridge – the longest and oldest teak bridge in the world made of 1850 teak pillars. Later,  visit Innwa (Ava) – the former royal capital of Myanamar; on the way stop at Tampawadi village to see Bronze Casting Workshop where makes bells, gongs and tri gongs. Once arrived, visit Bargaya Monastery which has 263 giant teak posts with carving and reliefs. Continue to Maha Aung Myae Bon Zan Monastery which is one of the finest brick buildings with stucco and flora decoration on the walls. After lunch, visit Sagaing, U min Thoneze keeping 45 Buddhas and Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda. Enjoy sunset at Sagaing Hill. And back to Mandalay and overnight at Mandalay.

Today you will visit the famed Mahamuni Pagoda which stores a Buddha Image. Next, have a boat ride to Mingun Pahtodawgyi, the uncompleted stupa by Kine Boedawpaya and it is the biggest bell in the world.  Later, return to Mandalay to visit the gold leaf making and Tepestry and Stone&Wood carving workshops. Continue to the Royal Mandalay Palace to visit Mandalay culture museum and Nanmyint watchtower. After lunch, transfer to Zay Cho market for shopping such as, acheik (Mandalay silk), Kadipar (velvet) slippers and the moat (sticky cake). In the evening, visit Sanda Muni Pagoda which has over 1774 small white pagodas surrounding the main pagoda. Climb up to the Mandalay hill and enjoy the sunset before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Transfer to the airport for the domestic flight to Heho in where you will visit Pindaya – the natural cave with over 8000 Buddha images, ornamental thrones making the impressive display of Buddhist iconography and art from early Konbaung era (18th century) to the modern period. After that, visit Pindaya market and villages and transfer back to hotel for overnight.

Transfer to Nyaung Shwe Jetty in the morning and then take The Boat Trip around the lake which includes a visit to handicraft workshops, enjoy the picturesque villages with silt-house and floating gardens and the famous leg-rower fishermen with their catches. Also, visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the Jumping Cat Monastery. Finally, depart to Inn Phaw Khone Village and see the complex creation and lotus flower textile producing. Return to the hotel for overnight stay on the Inle Lake.

Take your morning sightseeing at Shwe Nyaung Monastery after breakfast. Also, visit floating garden and market to enjoy the lively atmosphere of local venders selling products. Next, visit Inn Dein village which is famous for its atmospheric ruins and restored pagodas with a great view of lake. Overnight on the lake of Inle.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to harbor and then drive to Heho airport for the flight to Yangon. As soon as arrived, go shopping at Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) market which offers antique, Burmese handcraft, art galleries, cloth stores, jewelry shops…Continue to the colonial buildings such as City Hall, High Court Building with its clock tower and the minister’s building which occupies the entire block. Visit China town in the evening which is lively with street vendors selling various and delicious food. Return to your hotel for overnight.

Take your free time to relax or discover city further until being transferring to the airport for the flight to next destinations.