EXPRESS OF MYANMAR (07 DAYS / 06 NIGHTS)
Mandalay/ Bagan – Yangon -Thandwe( Ngapali )- Yangon
Arrive in Mandalay International Airport and check through immigration and customs. Welcomed
by your guide. Transfer to one of the coffee shop for your breakfast then start your sightseeing tour with Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the World’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures. Then proceed to Mahamuni Pagoda.
Afterward a journey from Mandalay to Bagan route, which takes you from the old royal capital of Myanmar to the ancient city of Bagan. The distance between the two cities is about 180 miles (288 km), making the drive time roughly 5 hours. Afterward enjoy the landscape dominated by pagodas and lush green rolling hills and mountains; a part of the world finally enjoying its rightfully deserved UNESCO Heritage status. Transfer to your hotel for check in and overnight in Bagan.
Option: An incredible experience by Hot Air Balloons over the forest of pagodas to enjoy the magic beauty of Bagan at Sunrise or Sunset. After the landing on the spot your flight certificate and the photos code to download will give.
**** Necessary to do reservation ahead. ****
After breakfast at hotel, visit to Nyaung Oo Local Market see typical ingredients found in Myanmar, then continues to Visit Shwezigon Pagoda a prototype of later Myanmar stupa, Wetkyi-in Gubyaukkyi Temple with fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes. Process to, Htilominlo Temple and Lacquer Ware Factory where can study traditional Myanmar lacquerware making.
Afternoon sightseeing tour continues with to the Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece resembling a Greek Cross, Manuha Temple with gigantic Buddha images, Nanpaya, an Early-style temple with the finest stone carvings.
Then transfer to the jetty for Ayeyarwaddy river cruise. Enjoy the private on board with sunset. Return to your hotel and overnight in Bagan.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport and for domestic flight from Bagan to Yangon. On arrival Yangon, transfer to hotel for check in.
Afternoon, drive to the down town to make a photo stop at Sule Pagoda and Colonial building as Yangon is known for its largest number of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia, including the City hall and High court. Then, proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, a 70-meter-long reclining Buddha, the feet of the Buddha statue are curved with traditional symbols as its center piece to introduce Myanmar’s unique brand of Buddhism. Then drive around the Kandawgyi Lake (Royal Lake), before enjoying sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, a breath-taking and the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The local believe that it was built 2500 years ago. The 8-sided central stupa is 99-meters tall, gilded a ton of gold leaf, and surrounded by 64 smaller stupas. (If the weather permits, you may offer 100 candles to Buddha like local Buddhists)
Return to your hotel and overnight in Yangon.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for domestic flight from Yangon to Thandwe(Ngapali). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in and overnight at Ngapali Beach.
After breakfast at hotel, free and leisure. overnight at Ngapali Beach.
Recommend to visit (with own arrangement) can check at the hotel reception
- Jeiktaw fishermen village, fishing boat in the early morning like 6:00 – 7:30 am
- Hire a local boat cruise & Snorkeling trip
- Bicycle or local trishaws ride to the fishermen village
- Indulge yourself in the Hotel Spa
- Visit of the local market in Thandwe town
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport and for domestic flight from Thandwe to Yangon.
On arrival Yangon, transfer to hotel and free Leisure.
Overnight at the Yangon.
After breakfast at hotel, transfer direct to Yangon International Airport to catch your return flight to your hometown.
**** Enjoy your trip ****