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MT-15 :The Classic 14 Day Tour of Myanmar
This classic tour of Myanmar is designed to fully utilize a two-week period in Myanmar.
You will see as much of Myanmar as possible including the main tourist destinations, plus other
secondary locales and some light trekking to Palaung, Pa Oo Hill Tribes.
Coverage: Yangon– Mandalay –PyinOoLwin -Monywa –Kalaw – Pindaya-Inle Lake– Bagan –Mt.Popa –
Yangon 
Start City: Yangon
End City: Yangon 
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights 
Operational Period: Year Round
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Yangon
Day 2: Yangon-Mandalay(Flight)
Day 3: Mandalay-PyinOoLwin
Day 4: PyinOoLwin-Ava-Amarapura-Mandalay
Day 5: Mandalay-Sagaing-Monywa
Day 6: Monywa-Po Win Hill-Mandalay
Day 7: Mandalay-Heho(Flight)-Pindaya-Kalaw
Day 8: Departure Yangon 
Day 9: Inle Lake Excursion 
Day10: Inle-Heho-Bagan(Flight) 
Day11: Bagan (Full day sightseeing) 
Day12: Bagan-Mt.Popa-Bagan 
Day13: Bagan-Yangon(Flight) 
Day14: Departure Yangon
Detailed Itinerary   
DAY 1 YANGON ARRIVAL

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On arrival at Yangon International Airport, you are welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to
your hotel. After refreshment, you embark on a city tour including:   
(1) China Town noted for its fruit market, delicious street foods and old world atmosphere.   
(2) Downtown Yangon‟s Sule Pagoda, City Hall, Independence monument and old colonial buildings.
(3) A visit to the magnificent and world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, known for its religious
significance and artistic beauty.   
(4 )A welcome dinner at the Karaweik Palace Barge on the Royal Lake with great views of the
Shwedagon Pagoda.Dinner is Burmese food and experience an amazing cultural show.
Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon 
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 MANDALAY – MINGUN – MANDALAY HILL
 
We depart Yangon for Mandalay (by air) and we will spend the day in Mandalay, the last royal
capital and environs . Although quite a young city and a hub of commerce it is the main centre for
monastic learning for over a century now. Therefore the city and environs is a place of stupas,
monks and monasteries.   On this day‟s trip :   
(1) We go to Mandalay pier, embarking on a private boat upstream to visit Mingun, famed for its
huge and incomplete Pahtodawgyi Pagoda and MingunBell; a 90 ton ringing bell and largest of its
kind in the world.
(2) After lunch, in the afternoon, we visit Mandalay Palace and the nearby, ShweNandaw Monastery
- noted for itsexquisite wood carvings and Kuthodaw Pagoda - known as the world biggest book.   
(3) We finish the day‟s tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to experience a tropical sun-set with panoramic
views of the city and theAyeyarwaddy River.
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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DAY 3 MANDALAY – PYINOOLWIN
On today‟s tour :   
(1) We drive 1:30 hrs to PyinOolwin 1,100 metres in elevation located 69 km on the Shan Hills north-
east of Mandalay. The former British colonial-era town enjoys cool and pleasant weather the whole
year round.    
(2) Sightseeing includes; Maha Ant HtooKanThar Buddha Image, carved out of a single block of white
marble.   
(3) the Botanical Garden ,14 hectare gardens established in 1905 and modelled on the gardens at
Kew, England.   
(4)The Chinese Temple, Pwe-Kauk Waterfall and Peik-chin-hmyaung Cave.   
(5) Evening at leisure. You can take a horse-drawn carriage to explore the small town.     Dinner
and overnight at the Hotel in PyinOoLwin.
Accommodation: Hotel in PyinOoLwin.  
DAY 4 PYINOOLWIN – AVA – AMARAPURA - MANDALAY
This morning, after breakfast in hotel, we drive down to Mandalay.    Upon arrival to Mandalay ,we
proceed directly for sightseeing to Inn-Wa(Ava):this old capital of Myanmar was found in 1364 A.D by
King ThadoMinpya. It lies at the junction of the Ayarwaddy with the Myitnge (Dohtawadi) River, and
the town was built on an artificial island surrounded by a channel, the Myittha Stream, which was
dug from the MyitngeRiver which flows into the Ayarwaddy. The city stands in the North-East corner
of the triangular island.

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(1) At Innwa we take a pony cart and explore this old capital. Sightseeing includes; the old wall, the
site of Bagyidaw‟spalace (1819-37) is now marked by a solitary masonry Watch Tower which is about
90 feet high.
(2) Okkyaung (or) MahaAungmyeBonzan Monastery was built by Nanmadaw Mae Nu, chief Queen of
Bagyidaw in 1818.Thismasonry monastery is a fine specimen of its type of Myanmar architecture. In
the evening we drive to the ancient capital of Amarapura, (the city of Immortals ) and visit :
(3) the huge Bagaya Monastery with a famous collection of Buddha images   
(4) Traditional style weaving cottage industry sites    
(5) The two-century old U-Bein teak bridge on the Taungthaman Lake. Enjoy the sun-set there and
back to Mandalay.    
(6) On the way back to hotel , we drop into Maha Muni, a spectacularly gold-encrusted Buddha
image said to be cast in the life-time of Buddha himself and the most sacred buddhist site in upper
Myanmar. Dinner and overnight in Mandalay.
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 MANDALAY - SAGAING - MONYWA
 For today we have a day trip to Sagaing and Monywa :   
(1) a drive to the Sagaing Hills across the Ayeyarwaddy River Bridge and see the spectacular scenic
view on approach to these pagoda-dotted hills. We visit UminThonze pagoda and Soon OoPonnyashin
pagoda from where fantastic views of the pagoda –studded Sagaing Hills and the Ayeyawaddy River
are seen.   
(2) We proceed to Monywa: about 136 km to the west of Mandalay, the commercial centre of
Chindwin valley. Places of interests are; Thanbodde Pagoda adorned with over 500,000 Buddha
images, Bodhi-Tataung (One thousand Bo trees),LediMonastery;a teaching monastery where Buddhist
scriptures are inscribed on 806 stone slabs, ,the huge standing Buddha image LaykyunSetkyar built
by Bodhi TahtaungSayadaw (a venerable monk). It is the second tallest Buddha Image in the world at
116 meters. The image has become one of the main tourist attractions in upper Myanmar. Dinner
and overnight in Monywa.
Accommodation: Hotel in Monywa 
DAY 6 MONYWA – PO WIN HILL – MANDALAY

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For today‟s tour : 
(1) In the morning, we visit Kyauk-ka village; known for its own distinctive kind of lacquerware even
more ancient and rustic than that of Bagan.   
(2) We cross the Chindwin River and by jeep continue on to visit Po Win Hill; an extraordinary
complex containing 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills said to be the richest collection of
mural paintings and buddha statues in South-East Asia.   
(3) We explore the nearby Shwe Ba Hill; where monasteries and temples are carved out of narrow
cliffs.   
(4) We return to Mandalay and on the way,have lunch at Sagaing and stop at Ywar-Htaung
Silversmith village to observe silversmith workshops. Upon arrival in Mandalay, evening at
leisure.Dinner and overnight in Mandalay.
Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 MANDALAY – HEHO (by air) – PINDAYA - KALAW

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We leave Mandalay by air for Heho the gateway to the highland Inle Lake, the second largest lake in
Myanmar, located 900m above sea level and home to the unique leg- rowing Intha people, The
Pindaya Caves and the Kalaw Trekking region.   
(1) On arrival in Heho we drive to Pindaya; a small quiet town in Shan Plateau, famous for its
fantastic caves full of centuries- old Buddha Images .
(2) We continue sightseeing of traditional parasol & Shan traditional paper making industry in this
locales. Lunch at a local  restaurant in Pindaya.
(3) We then proceed to Kalaw :a beautiful colonial hill station a peaceful summer resort with
fragrant pine woods. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya (38 km) passes through a countryside of
tranquil scenic beauty.
(4) We explore the Kalaw hill station market and town where hill tribes‟ people in their colorful
costumes can be seen.  Dinner and overnight in Kalaw.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kalaw. 
DAY 8 KALAW TREKKING – INLE LAKE
 
In the early morning, your trekking guide will come for you at your hotel to start:   
(1) The trekking trip to Palaung hill tribes ,about 3 ½ Hrs hiking through valleys and mountains to
Pinna Bin Village. Enjoy  your trekking and explore orange,tea and cheroot-wrapper leaf plantations
along the way. Lunch at Palaung village.  Observe the ways of life of Palaung families who live in
long houses together. Return to Kalaw, ( 3 ½ Hrs trekking) .   
(2) Upon arrival to Kalaw,you are transferred to InleLake,about 2 hour drive. Check in at the
Hotel. Dinner and overnight inInle Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake. 
DAY 9 INLE LAKE BOAT EXCURSION

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Today is the Lake excursion day including :   
(1) A boat excursion on InleLake, a delight to all with a camera ,its calm waters dotted with floating
vegetation onfloating Islands and small fishing boats,to which scenic high hills provide the perfect
back-drop. See the “Intha” (Lake- dwelling people) also known as the unique “Leg-Rowers” who use
one leg to stand on the boat while the other leg is  wrapped around an oar and rows.
(2) You will continue on to NgaPheChaung; also known as the Jumping Cats Monastery , one of the
oldest monasteries on  the lake with ancient Buddha Statues dated over 200 years and amazing cats
trained by the Buddhist monks.   
(3) Observe floating Gardens, with vegetables and flowers growing on them, and the lake way of life
at „Kay La Village‟.   
(4) Visit PhaungDawOoPagoda, the holiest religious site in Southern Shan State which has five small
Buddha Statues so  heavily gilded with gold that the original buddha images are unrecognizable.   
(5) Observing the Lake Inle cottage industry workshops such as silk & lotus fabric weaving with
wooden handlooms at “Inn-Paw- Kone”Village, traditional „mild-cigar –making‟ (cheroot) factory at
“Se‟ Kaung Village” and tradional silver  and gold smiths,paper umbrella –making at „Ywa-ma‟
Village.You will also see Padaung hill tribe ladies(Long-neck   ladies) in that village. Dinner at the
restaurant in your Hotel and overnight on Inle Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in Inle Lake. 
DAY 10 INLE – HEHO – BAGAN (by air)

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You are transferred to Heho Airport for an early morning flight to Bagan and on arrival transferred
to Hotel.  Afterwards you will begin a tour of Bagan”s highlights; famous temples,such as :    
(1) AnandaTemple,1090AD,a master piece of early Bagan period temple-architecture with four huge
standing Buddha images.    
(2) That-Byin-Nyu; a mid-12th
century temple , 66 meters in height, towering above all other
monuments and presenting  visitors with a magnificent panorama of Bagan plain.   
(3) Shwe-Gu-Gyi; a temple built in 1131 AD, standing on a high brick plinth, with arch-pediments
and decorated with fine  stucco carvings   
(4) Gaw-Daw-Palin Temple built in the 12th
century with a fine view over the ruins of the Bagan
plains.   
(5) a visit to a Lacquer ware workshop, to observe the process of making a lacquer ware and its
showroom. Lunch at a local Restaurant.   
(6) After lunch continue the day‟s tour to Hti-lo-min-lo;1211 AD, one of the largest temples ,noted
for its fine plaster  carvings on the arch pediments, friezes.
(7) Shwe-Zi-Gon; completed in 1084, noted for its glazed plaques depicting scenes from the Jatakas.
(8) Bu Phaya; standing at the edge of the AyeyawadyRiver, it is a ancient landmark for travellers
along the river. It has a bulbous shape resembling that of the gourd fruit and is a favourite spot for
visitors to watch the sun-set over the Ayeyawaddy River. Dinner at Green Elephant Restaurant and
overnight in Bagan.
Accommodation:Hotel in Bagan  
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 BAGAN – Full day sightseeing
Today‟s tour includes :   
(1) A morning visit to the interesting local NyaungOo Market where you can buy some cotton clothing
or local woven fabrics and souvenirs.    
(2) a visit to Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later Myanmar stupas and KyansitthaUmin cave.   
(3) Gu-Pyauk-Kyi (Wetkyi-Inn) ; a 13th
century temple with a spire resembling that of the Maha-Bodhi
Temple at Buddha Gaya in India, with notable for its wall-paintings; depicting scenes from the
Jataka.    
(4) theBagan Archaeological Zone Museum and lunch at a local restaurant.

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(5) In the afternoon, we proceed on to DhamayanGyi Temple; the most massive temple of all the
temples in Bagan, Manuha Temple built in Mon style from 1059 and the Nanpaya Temple, said to
have once been the residence of King Manuha.   
(6) Experience a fantastic sun-set from Shwe San Daw Temple. Dinner with Culture Show.Overnight
at the Hotel in  Bagan.
Accommodations: Hotel in Bagan 
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner.
DAY 12 BAGAN – MT. POPA - BAGAN
For this day‟s tour :   
(1) We leave the Bagan temples for a while and take a short drive to Mt. Popa. We join local
pilgrims on a winding staircase ascent of the Mt Popa and see the Nat (spirit)shrines that line the
walkway along with the monkeys that live  on the mountain.
(2) On the way back to Bagan, we will experience the traditional toddy palm sugar, and peanut oil
production.   
(3) We then return to Bagan for a short boat ride along the Irrawaddy River at sunset.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bagan 
Meals: Breakfast,lunch and dinner
DAY 13 BAGAN – YANGON (by air)

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We leave Bagan for Yangon on an early morning flight and spend a full day exploring Yangon
including :   
(1) Botahtaung Pagoda, a famous landmark pagoda beside Yangon River, with a walk-in internal relic
chamber.   
(2) Chauk-htat-kyiPhaya; a huge life-like reclining Buddha statue surrounded by Buddhist
monasteries.
(3) BogyokeAung San Market (named after the father of Aung San SuuKyi and formerly known as the
Scott Market )topurchase souvenirs and handicrafts if you wish. Evening, Farewell Dinner and
overnight at Hotel in Yangon.
Accommodation:Hotel in Yangon  
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Farewell Dinner
DAY 14 DEPARTURE YANGON
Morning is at leisure until you are transferred to Yangon International Airport for your departure
flight.
Accommodations: N/A 
Meals: Breakfast.
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