Upon arrival at Mandalay International Airport, you will be welcomed by our travel representative and transfer to another former capital, Amarapura is just outside the town’s limits, and we will travel here to enjoy the beautiful sunset from the world-famous U Bein Bridge, which is thought to be the longest teak bridge in the world.

After breakfast at the hotel we will go to Mandalay jetty where we take a short and pleasant ride upriver to Mingun, the site of what would have been the world's largest pagoda had not King Bodawpaya died in 1819 thus halting all further work. Later an earthquake in 1838 split the monument and reduced it to partial rubble. Nonetheless, the mammoth base of the unfinished pagoda is still a very impressive sight as we approach from the river. Nearby we can also visit the Mingun Bell, moved from the zedi after the earthquake and now hung in anew. After sightseeing, we will boat back to Mandalay. Then we will continue to visit Mandalay’s sights and explore the incredible choice of pagodas and monasteries in Myanmar’s cultural capital. Highlights in the town include the highly-revered Mahamuni Pagoda, the wood-carved Shwenandaw Monastery and the world’s largest book at Kuthodaw Pagoda. In the evening, enjoy yet another spectacular sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will explore to the ancient capitals close to Mandalay, our first will be to another former royal capital, Inwa, which was founded in 1364 and was the royal capital for nearly 400 years. Highlights here include the ‘leaning tower of Ava’, Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, which was built by masonry as opposed to most other monasteries which are built with wood, and the elegant teakwood Bagaya Monastery. Then we will continue the drive to Bagan and transfer to hotel for leisure.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will visit to Nyaung U Market and today’s tour of this important archaeological site begins with a visit to Shwezigone Pagoda, a prototype for many Myanmar stupas built later. Then continue visit to Htilominlo Temple which is known to be the last Myanmar Style temple built in Bagan and visit the 13th century cave temples at Wetkyi-in-Gubyaukgyi, one of Bagan’s most famous sites the Ananda Pagoda and many other temples dotted around this vast, beautiful complex. Afternoon sightseeing highlights include more of Bagan’s impressive pagodas such as Sulamani Temple built in by King Narapatisithu, Dhammayangyi Temple, and a massive later period temple with the finest brickwork in Bagan. Later we will enjoy Bagan famous sunset at the best place.

Relax and enjoy your leisure time for the whole day.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will drive to Mt. Popa, which supposedly rose from the ground in a massive earthquake in 442 BC. Mt. Popa is famous as the abode of the Nats (Spirit Gods) and for its panoramic view of the local tropical region. There is a volcanic plug with a temple on top that we can climb up to if we like. Then, we will continue the drive for the two-hour journey south to Yenangyaung, taking in the beautiful countryside. Check in at the hotel, set in this remote Irrawaddy riverside town; here you will get to sample rural Myanmar life totally away from the tourist trail. Take a walk along the banks of the mighty river and then relax with a beautiful sunset view from the pool, with its lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

Relax and enjoy your leisure time for the whole day.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will drive to Nyaung U airport for your flight to Heho. Upon arrival, we will drive to Pindaya to start our trekking. We will hike to Htut Ni village (1½ hours). You will see the lifestyle of Danu People, one of the ethnic minorities of Myanmar, who are living on growing tea-leaf as their main business and other crops. Proceed to See Kya Inn village (meaning the village of misty lake), which is located in the forested mountain (1 hour), by passing through tea-leaf plantation. Here, the traditional home cook lunch will be served at one of the local family houses. After having lunch, we will walk back to Pindaya through Shwe Pin and Taung Paw Gyi villages, which take about 2 ½ hours. Then we will visit Pindaya Caves, which is noted for its extensive limestone caves filled with Buddha images. Inside the Pindaya Caves are nearly 8,000 Buddha images that have been placed there over the centuries as a form of merit making. Made of various materials and of different sizes, the statues are situated in every nook and cranny throughout the many cave chambers. After sightseeing, we will drive to Inle Lake, famous for its floating villages and gardens and the unique way of life of the local Intha people.

After breakfast, we will start our sightseeing by long-tailed boat to the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda, which is the most highly revered monastery in the Inle Lake area. It houses five ancient images of the Buddha that are completely covered in gold leaf. And then visit to Nge Phe Chaung monastery and floating gardens. Then continue visit to Thale Oo village, which is nothing more than an authentic agricultural village on the shore of the lake. Abundant rice fields, and you can observe the difference in the vegetation.

Relax and enjoy your leisure time for the whole day.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will transfer to Heho airport and fly to Yangon. Upon arrival, we will visit to downtown Yangon’s bustling streets, visiting some of the British colonial-era architectural gems that remain and the boulevard-like Pansodan Street, which is famous for its architecture and its street-side bookstalls. After that continue we will walk to Secretarial Office by passing through Bogalayzay Road, which was the home and administrative seat of British Burma. Then you have the chance to browse for Myanmar crafts at the Bogyoke Aung San Market (closed on every Monday and gazette holidays). Our day ends with a visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most important religious structure in Myanmar and a point of pilgrimage for Buddhists across the globe.

After having breakfast at the hotel we will transfer to Yangon international airport for your departure onwards flight.