Upon arrival at the airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Mandalay.
Drive to Ava, cross the small river by ferry boat to make a joyful excursion by horse cart at Ava, it was one of ancient Myanmar capitals before British annexation in 1885. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
Day 03
Amarapura – Sagaing – Mingun (B)
Transfer to Mahagandayon Monastery where hundreds of young Novices study Buddhist Literatures with strictly obeying rule and regulation of the Monastery according to Buddha teaching. Next, proceed to Sagaing Hill, which is perhaps the living center of Buddhist faith in Myanmar. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and Monasteries. Take a boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun Village. Visit Settawya Pagoda, Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Myatheintan Pagoda.
Day 04
Mandalay – Bagan (B)
Visit the Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble, Shwenandaw Monastery noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures and Mandalay Palace then proceed to Bagan.
Sightseeing includes visiting to the Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, KyansitthaUmin, Wet-kyi-in Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes and Htilominlo Temple. After that, visit the lacquerware workshop then continue to Manuha Temple, Nang Phaya, the residence of King Manuha, Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colors paintings. Enjoy the breath-taking sunset from ShwesandawPagoda.
Take sightseeing with Lawkananda Pagoda, East and West PhetLeik with clay plaque Jataka scenes, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Shwegugyi Temple, Palace site and Tharabar Gate. In the afternoon, tour includes ApeyadanaTemple with the paintings of Mahayana concept, Nagayon Temple, Archaeological Museum, Dhammayangyi Temple, a massive Temple with finest brick work and MingalarZedito watch sunset over the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Day 07
Bagan – Flight to Yangon (B)
Proceed to the airport for a flight to Yangon. Afternoon tour of Yangon includes Karaweik Hall, a Royal barge on the Royal Lake for photo stop, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda a colossal reclining Buddha. Drive downtown to visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon’s city center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset.
Day 08
Yangon Departure (B)
Start morning shopping at Treasure, Gems and Handicrafts shops. Visit BogyokeAung San Market where you can buy many souvenirs then transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
