Myanmar Classic Tour – Extended Tour from Yangon

You will be picked up at your hotel by the tour guide and driver then discover the city.

Go downtown and see the architecture of the colonial constructions in the historic old capital. The history of design and their function will be presented by the tour guide.

The splendid Shwedagon Pagoda is the next stop. It is a golden pagoda located on the top of Singuttara hill surrounded by shining scenery. People believe that the pagoda kept the Buddha’s hair relics dated back 2500 years ago. Nowadays, the pagoda is one of the most breathtaking religious architecture in the world and brings pride to Myanmar.

Then, return to your hotel in Yangon to take a rest.

On the second morning, you will take a flight to Nyaung U (Bagan) after being transferred to Yangon airport.

Arriving in Bagan, you will be picked up at the bus station for the beginning of the trip to the lively Nyaung U Market in Old Bagan.

Then, head to gold leaf Shwezigon Pagoda and experience Burmese Buddhist customs.

After that, you take a walk to Ananda Temple, stop on the way to Bagan field for the view of the temples around. With the cruciform, the temple has many terraces heading to a little pagoda shrouded by a hti (refer as an umbrella or top ornament) at the top and that is typical for majority pagodas in Myanmar.

Next is Bagan - Manuha Temple. According to King Manuha’s inscriptions, the temple was constructed in 1067 by captive Mon King Manuha. It is a rectangular 2 storey building with three images of seated Buddhas and an image of Buddha entering Nirvana. Manuha Temple is one of the earliest temples in Bagan.

At the end of the day, we will explore Shwesandaw Pagoda which is the second highest in Bagan. The pagoda includes an array of five terraces, capped with a cylindrical stupa having a bejeweled umbrella.

Then come back to your hotel.

NOTE: Not allowed to climb on temples and pagodas.

From Bagan, you will get on the plane to Inle Lake in the morning.

Then travel to Heho by domestic flight and you will be picked up by the guide and the driver. You spend 1 hour (32km) traveling from Helo to Nyaung Shwe which is the entrance way to Inle Lake.

After that, we travel to Inle Lake by a motorboat to discover the most breathtaking view in Myanmar. The peaceful waters move smoothly by the floating plants and fishing canoes and the water surface is covered by the great backdrop of the dramatic mountain. Observe the everyday activities of the local leg-rowing fisherman and their 'floating gardens,' which are constructed from strips of water hyacinth, dirt, and bamboo poles and moored to the bottom of the lake.

Now, head to Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery which contains many early Shan Buddha Figures. Previously, the temple was famous for its “jumping cats” but a few felines roam and no jumping now. Lastly, you will go to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda which includes 5 religious images of Buddha covered by gold leaf.

Many unique crafts are firstly made on Inle Lake and we can take time to try generating woven products from lotus silk, boat builders (based on the time of year), blacksmiths or silversmiths, and a cigar making workshop.

Then, come back to your hotel and enjoy!

Take a flight to Yangon in the morning.

Reaching Central Yangon Railway Station and catching the Yangon circular train. We will pass through towns, outskirts and 39 stations in 28-mile travel by train. This is the most interesting way to explore Yangon.

Now you can take a look at the people of Yangon and the interesting lifestyle in urban areas. Stop at Da Nyin Gone Station where we access the tour to a colorful local market. We will spend 45 minutes walking around, chatting and seeing real life in Yangon.

After that, we can stroll around the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scotts Market) playing an important role in the city. The market is the most well known tourist attraction in Yangon and one of the value colonial buildings of the city.

If you still have time, try discovering the life of Burmese in Little India and China Town. You should snap the beautiful photos surrounding the temple with many images depicting mysterious scenes while coming to China Town (or 19th Street).

Then, come back to your hotel and take a rest.

You can explore around on your own then we will take you back to Yangon international airport for the flight.