Overview

If your daily bustling and hustling life have made you feel tired and bored, join us on the excursion and give yourself experiences that you will never forget.

Have you ever imagined that you could fly up the sky and immerse yourself in the beauty of sacred Myanmar? This best Myanmar tour will help you have this best experience!

Besides, on this trip you could explore more about Myanmar. Near Mandalay, you could visit Mingun, the biggest unfinished pagoda in the world.

Moreover, you will have a chance to enjoy the unique structure of Hsinbyume Pagoda, which has a very meaningful love story behind it. Let’s explore this story by yourself!

You could have the best picture in the Burmese trip in Inle Lake. The sunset in Inle Lake is a spectacular scenery that you could take a thousand of pictures!

Ngapali beach is also one of the highlights of the itinerary. This one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia will definitely make you feel comfortable!

From relaxing on the charming beach of Ngapali or in the peaceful ambiance covering Inle Lake to the experience of flying over the sky by balloon in Bagan, the delightful adventure is all you need to find inspiration for later better days when you’re back home.

With Myanmar Private Tour, let’s create the most memorable trip together!


 

Delights & Balloon over Bagan in Myanmar 13 days
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Full Itinerary

Day 1

Mandalay arrival

Meals: N/A

Activities: Mandalay arrival, watch the sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill.

Arrive in Mandalay, welcome on arrival, and transfer to hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards.

In the afternoon, we will discover Mandalay, which is the second biggest city in Myanmar. For a long time ago, it was the imperial city of the last dynasty in Burma, located under Mandalay Hill. The reconstructed palace is the prominent point of its. Here you will explore the history of the ancient city, which has played an important role in the past. Relaxing by contemplating the sunset at the top of Mandalay Hill.

Transfer back to the hotel. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Drive to Pyin Oo Lwin, discover Purcell Tower

Spend about an hour driving to Pyin Oo Lwin which is advance named Maymyo and used to be a British Colonial Hill Station. It was named after British Colonel May to dedicate to his founding of the town. On arrival, you will have a chance to visit colonial heritage sites at Purcell Tower and a few surviving buildings.

Feel the bustling life of the vegetable market in the morning and have a panoramic view of the town from the hilltop pagoda of Naung Kan Gyi Paya. Additionally, you will immerse in the beauty of botanical gardens, built by the labor of Turkish prisoners during the First World War.

After a long day of exploring the town, we will transfer back to Mandalay in the late afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 3

River Cruise to Bagan (B/ L/ D)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Go onboard to Bagan, enjoy the landscapes on the river, and take options to explore sights.

Enjoy the morning in the bustling space of the market before relaxing on a boat while cruising on the river to Bagan. Contemplate the landscapes surrounding the river. You also have an optional choice to explore another sight besides the designated points.

Overnight onboard.

Day 4

River Cruise to Bagan (B/L/D)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Cruise to Sagaing, and visit a small village at Yandabo

Cruising on the river to Sagaing, which was a royal capital city of Burma from 1760 to 1764. This city is one of the religious centers with beautiful Buddhist temples in Myanmar. You also have a chance to contemplate many impressive stupas spread on its hills that make you seem to be lost in the fairyland.

In the afternoon, we will have a trip to visit a small village at Yandabo, which is known as a traditional pottery village. Particularly, the village was also a place where the Agreement of Peace was implemented after the first Anglo-Burmese war (24th February 1826).

Overnight onboard.

Day 5

Bagan – Mt Popa (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Drive to Mt Popa, and back to Bagan in the afternoon

Drive from Bagan to Popa Mountain in the morning. Mt Popa is 50 km far from Bagan. Climb up 777 steps to reach the top of the mountain and visit the temple there.  You will learn more about the mysterious story of Mt Popa and its 37 Nats. Take shoes, and socks off before climbing step by step. Watch different birds and botany covering the flank, which creates dense vegetation on the Bagan plains. After that, we will transfer back to Bagan in the afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 6

Balloon over Bagan (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Have a panoramic view of Bagan from the balloon, watch the sunrise, and visit some famous temples by horse cart.

Wake up in the early morning and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the landscapes surrounding Bagan by riding on a balloon to fly over Bagan plain. It is the best way to have a panoramic view of the ancient city as well as welcome the sunrise. Enjoying a  glass of champagne with fruits and cakes when landing is a fantastic moment that you will never forget. Come back to your hotel for breakfast before paying a visit to a number of stunning temples by horse cart.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.

Day 7

Bagan – Inle Lake (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Fly to Heho, and drive to Red Mountain Estate.

In the morning, fly from Bagan to Heho, the gateway to Inle Lake then start your day to explore the Red Mountain Estate, which is famous for delicious wine and you will have a chance to taste it before ending your trip. Grapes in local, which are used to produce wines, have their origin in Spain and France. Nowadays, they can have many choices of wines from Sauvignon Blanc to Shiraz Tempranillos.

Continue the trip to arriving in Inle Lake in the afternoon.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Inle Lake.

Day 8

Inle Lake – Indein (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Take a small boat to Indein Village and contemplate ancient stupas. See the daily life of locals.

The morning brings with it the sunshine as you are met up and taken to Indein Village – one of the small villages located on the West of Inle Lake. Reach it easily by boat that is popular to move by waterway. Surely, you will be amazed by the ancient stupas, which are dated back to the 16th century. Discover the daily life of locals to learn more about the traditional career that is handed down from different generations. You also have a chance to observe the process of making cigars, which are made from natural materials. See Buddhist images made by the power of dried flowers and know how they made boats.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Inle Lake.

Day 9

Inle Lake – Ngapali (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Fly to Ngapali, drive to Ngapali Beach and relax

Start the trip to Ngapali Beach by flying from Heho to Ngapali. Here you will have three days to relax and enjoy the fresh air on the beach in your leisure time.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Ngapali.

Day 10

Ngapali free (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Relax on the beach or rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding villages.

Enjoy your wonderful day by relaxing in the fresh air on the beach, or if you would like to discover the surrounding villages, you can hire a bicycle. Biking is the best way to enjoy the serene atmosphere and the slow pace of life in the country.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Ngapali.

Day 11

Ngapali free (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Free at leisure

All worries seem to be forgotten when you appear on Ngapali Beach. You can prepare your picnic lunch and hire a boat to explore one of the islands located along the coast or discover the world under the beach by diving and snorkeling.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Ngapali.

Day 12

Ngapali – Yangon (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Fly to Yangon, visit Shwedagon Pagoda, and enjoy high tea at Strand Hotel.

Leave Ngapali for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, visit the Shwedagon pagoda which is famous for its magnificent golden architecture and a long history of over 2500 years. People said that the pagoda has stored the hair relics of the Buddha and nowadays it is the most spectacular religious architecture in the world as well as proud of Myanmar.

In the afternoon, enjoy high tea at the famous Strand Hotel. That is a wonderful time to relax after a long day of discovery.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 13

Depart Yangon (B)

Meals: Breakfast

Activities: Relaxing, shopping at Scott Market, or seeing colonial architecture, depart.

Enjoy the morning in your free time, go shopping at Scott Market or see colonial architecture until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

End of the tour!

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