Myanmar (Burma) is the land of pagodas with the blossoming development of Buddhism. Joining Myanmar at A Glance 5 days 4 nights tour, you will have a true sight of the life of local residents, and their religious beliefs over centuries, sample authentic Burmese cuisine and gain an insight into the ancient spiritual rituals of the elaborate monasteries.
Explore Bagan and its incredible collection of over 2,000 stupas, temples, and pagodas, contemplate the breathtaking sunset on the hills or pagodas, and visit holy sites, picturesque villages, craftsmen’s workshops, markets, and Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Mandalay.
Capturing the breathtaking scenery, interacting with locals and getting to know the culture - let's create the most precious memories on your trip with Myanmar Private Tour!
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Meals: Dinner
Activities: Yangon arrival, visit old Colonial-style city center, Sule, Chaukhtatgyi Pagodas, Bogyoke Market, taste Burmese cuisine on offer.
Arrive in Yangon, welcome on arrival, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards.
Discover the old colonial-style city center of Yangon. Visit Sule Pagoda, an ancient pagoda than Shwedagon Pagoda, located in the center of Yangon and Chaukhtatgyi pagoda, which is famous for its Reclining Buddha image.
Continue the trip to explore China Town and Scott Market or Bogyoke Market - the largest precious stone market in Yangon. At the market, you will immerse in the shimmering of precious stones as well as the handicraft and jewelry shops. That is certainly a fascinating destination to go shopping and discover the bustling life.
Enjoy dinner with Burmese cuisine- a meal at a famous local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly to Bagan, visit Shwezigon Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda Temple, and Thatbyinnyu Temple, and watch the sunset.
Start the trip by the flight to Bagan. After check-in hotel, we will explore Bagan, the home of thousands of ancient temples. The first destination is Shwezigon Pagoda, the holiest pagoda in Bagan, known as a center of prayer and commenced by King Anawrahta during the 11th century. Then we will pay a visit to Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyiinn village). Here, the impressive painting in the temple will appeal to your sight.
Continue the trip by exploring Ananda Temple, a well-preserved masterpiece known as the “Westminster Abbey of Burma”, the temple is one of the finest and most venerated religious sites in Bagan. Colonize the tour with a visit to the tallest temple in Bagan-Thatbinnyu Temple, its name from the omniscience of Buddha.
The temple is famous for magnificent architecture from the 11th century. At the end of the day, you will have a chance to enjoy the magical sunset on a small hill.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Visit Nyaung Oo market, Kyansittha Umin, Manuha, Nanbaya, Dhamanyangyi Temple, Gubyaukgyi Temple, lacquer ware factory, and local village, and watch the sunset on the boat.
We will first visit Nyang Oo Market, a typical market that remained in Myanmar for centuries. Here you will be attracted by diverse vegetables and fruits as well as the unique images of locals with the basket on their heads.
Then we will pay a visit to some ancient temples, dated back in12th century, constructed by King Narathu such as Kyansittha Umin, Nanbaya, and Dhamanyangyi Temple. Myinkabar Gubyaukgyi Temple certainly should not miss your trip. These impressive paintings in the temple will attract your sight.
In the afternoon, continue the trip to visit a local lacquerware workshop following a visit to the local village and have an insightful understanding of the lacquer painting technique.
The highlight of today is contemplating the breathtaking sunset beauty while cruising on the Irrawaddy River and exploring the local life.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Bagan.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly to Mandalay, drive to Amarapura, visit Mahagandayon Monastery, old U Bein Teak Bridge, Atumashi Monastery, Shwenandaw Monastery, Mahamuni Pagoda, and Kuthodaw Pagoda, and watch the sunset.
A short flight from Bagan will take you to Mandalay, the 2nd largest city in Myanmar, and then continue the trip to Amarapura- the “city of immortality” by car to visit Mahagandaryone Monastery. It is one of Amarapura’s main sights with more than 3000 monks living and studying here. Enjoy a walk over U Bein Wooden Bridge - a beautiful 1.2-kilometer structure built from teak planks and said to be the longest of its type in the world.
You also shouldn’t miss some stunning monasteries during your stay in Myanmar such as Shwenandaw Monastery- which is famous for Buddhist carvings and contemplate the majestic beauty of Atumashi Monastery.
In the afternoon, we will continue the visit to the Kuthodaw pagoda and you will have a chance to contemplate the World's Largest Book, which included 729 Marble Stone Slabs of Buddhist Scriptures and each stone slab held on the small shrine. At the end of the tour, let’s stop at Mandalay Hill in order to watch the beautiful sunset. Surely, you will have a compelling moment to relax and see the whole of the city.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Mandalay.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Fly back to Yangon, visit Shwedagon Pagoda, and depart.
Enjoy the nice breakfast before transferring to the airport for the flight back to Yangon.
Start the trip to Shwedagon Pagoda, you will immerse in the shimmering landscape of Shwedagon pagoda which is a magnificent golden pagoda on the top of Singuttara hill. It is said that this pagoda dated back 2500 years ago and stored the hair relics of the Buddha.
Today it becomes one of the most spectacular religious architecture in the world as well as a proud of Myanmar.
Free time at your leisure until we will transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
End of the tour!
Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Inle Lake - Indein
The "essence" is the word we use to indicate the intrinsic nature that determines the characters of Myanmar. It is also the theme of the Essence of Myanmar Tour, as we show you the highlighted sites, cultural values and scenery of Myanmar in 6 days.
If you are looking for a chance to discover Myanmar with all its highlights at its best, you absolutely should put this Myanmar tour package towards the top of your shortlist. Celebrated as the world of golden pagodas, Myanmar shines like a pearl in Southeast Asia and is worth paying a visit to any traveler. The splendor of Yangon city, the tranquility of Inle Lake, and the charming ancientness of Bagan city which this tour offers create an interesting and unforgettable journey for all visitors.
Don't hesitate to contact Myanmar Private Tour if you have any requests or questions about the itinerary!
Yangon - Bagan - Mt Popa - Pindaya - Inle Lake
Celebrated as an attractive and delightful tourist destination in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is no doubt an ideal country for those who wish to discover religious beliefs and the impressive architecture of Buddhism. Taste of Myanmar is distinguished from our other Myanmar tour packages, as we show you the authentic taste of Burma cuisine on this 7-day itinerary.
From Yangon, Bagan. Mandalay to Inle, you will get to savor the unique culinary culture of each region, as well as the behind story and the local lifestyle through the significant constructions. Of course, we can not miss the local markets and traditional workshops, floating gardens full of various plants and vegetables or numerous temples, pagodas, and stupas - the feature of Myanmar.
Read on to find our more details about this tailor-made schedule and feel free to send us any requests or questions. Myanmar Private Tour is always available to assist you in creating the best Myanmar travel!
Yangon - Bagan - Inle Lake
If you are considering a Myanmar tour, Myanmar Express 6 Days is a great choice for you to explore this country!
Yangon is the first destination is this tour. Yangon is a city with many famous pagodas and historical buildings. Besides, Yangon has the most sacred pagoda in Myanmar. Let’s take time to explore this unique city.
Bagan would be the next destination during this Burma tour. Bagan is also a worth-visiting place. Bagan has over 2000 pagodas throughout the city. Therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about the culture and customs here. Moreover, if you want, you can take a balloon trip, you can have the best view of this region. In Bagan, don’t forget to try the best foods here.
Enjoying the sunset in Inle Lake is one of the best experiences you have in this tour. Don’t forget to take thousand of pictures here!
