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Best Myanmar Tour 1 Week

This private tour offers the best main tourist attractions of Myanmar, exploring from the largest city “Yangon”, mixes of colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas, visit the heart of Buddhism in Bagan including the most sacred Stupa, temples and the massive Pyramid of Bagan “Dhamayankyi” and admired by the world’s longest wooden bridge “U Bein”.

Places You Visit: Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay

Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Classic

DAY 1 | Yangon – Arrival
DAY 2 | Yangon City Tour
DAY 3 | Yangon – Flight to Bagan & Bagan Tour
DAY 4 | Full Day Bagan Discovery

DAY 5 | Bagan – Flight to Mandalay & Mandalay Tour
DAY 6 | Mandalay Tour & The Surrounding
DAY 7 | Mandalay – Free Time & Departure

At a Glance
2 nights in Yangon
2 nights in Bagan
2 nights in Mandalay
Or you can make it flexible to your own traveling schedule.

Ngapali – The Beach Extension
Ngapali is an ideal for beach destination in Myanmar and pleasantly situates at the west of Yangon Capital. Tranquilly spend a few days to relax on this quiet coast or at an island of Ngapali you may love snorkeling for underwater discovery.

Tour Starts: Yangon
Tour Ends: Mandalay

Click to enlarge the tour route

Tour Departure: Flexible
Package Price: Email us

Package Included

  • Accommodation in double/twin room share
  • Breakfast is provided by hotel
  • All taxes are included
  • Experienced local English speaking tour guide as programmed
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Travel in a private air conditioning car
  • 2 bottled water + 2 wet tissue/day
  • Meals are mentioned in program
  • Domestic flight tickets
    – Yangon to Bagan
    – Bagan to Mandalay
    – Mandalay to Yangon
  • All entrance fees
  • All sightseeing & activities as programmed

Package NOT Included

  • Myanmar entry visa
  • All stamping fees
  • International flight tickets
  • Cancellation, travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tipping and services are not mentioned
  • Luggage handling
  • Single supplement surcharge
  • Lunch and dinner are not mentioned
  • Standard balloon sunrise at Bagan (share)
  • Peak Season surcharge (TBA)
  • Compulsory gala dinners on 24th & 31st Dec

DAY 1 | Yangon – Arrival

Meal: None
Upon your arrival at airport, you will be welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) and driver then transfer directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy free time at hotel or make your own highlight tour around central area.
Overnight in Yangon

DAY 2 | Yangon City Tour

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. After breakfast, we go to visit the downtown of Yangon featuring some highlights of French colonial architectures, Sule Pagoda, embassies, red bricked general post office and Karaweik Palace before resume driving to Mawtin Jetty where you enjoy the highlight of riverside activities and take some picturesque photos. After lunch, continue to Kandawgyi Park admired by the biggest Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha Statue in Yangon, unlock Shwedagon – the most significant pagoda as well as one of the world’s listed wonders. Near the end of the tour, visit nice sunset over the pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon

DAY 3 | Yangon - Flight to Bagan & Bagan Tour

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Check out then we go shopping at Bogyoke (Scott Market) – a famous shopping center to enjoy display of Myanmar handicraft and Gems Shops.

Continue to the airport for flight departure to Bagan. Upon arrival, you will be welcome by escort guide and driver, transfer to hotel for check in.

Afternoon, we head out to visit the eminent Ananda Temple; one of the finest and largest pagodas, with a 51-metre (170-foot) shimmering gold tip plus four huge standing-Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior gallery. We then grab a chance for horse Cart Ride around the temples offers unparalleled photo opportunities of one of the richest archeological treasures in Southeast Asia as if the sun is dipping behind the temple ruins.
Overnight in Bagan

DAY 4 | Full Day Bagan Discovery

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Start your tour at 8.30am to visits a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples in Bagan. These include the Shwezigon Pagoda, a huge gilded temple built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century and Gubyaukgyi (Wetkyi-Inn), a 13th century temple with exquisite murals of the ‘Jataka Tales’ (scenes from the life of the Buddha).

Next, we learn how Bagan’s famous lacquerware crafts are produced in Myingaba Village, and then visit Htilominlo Temple to learn how Burmese sand paintings are created. In the late afternoon, we transfer to the Ayeryarwaddy River for a Private Sunset Cruise where views of the temple silhouettes and bustling shore can be accompanied by cocktails on board.

Note: All touring schedules and activities can be adjusted according to guests’ wishes.
Overnight in Bagan.

Optional: There is no better or more spectacular view of the ancient kingdom of Bagan than from a hot air balloon. This world-famous archaeological site of more than a thousand Buddhist temples scattered over a plain is at its best when seen from a bird’s eye vantage, as the sun comes up gently over the Ayeyarwady River. The extra cost is USD 305 per pax with Standard Service and USD 355 per pax with Premium Service.

DAY 5 | Bagan – Flight to Mandalay & Mandalay Tour

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have the rest of your own free time in Bagan before transferring to airport for flight departure to Mandalay.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by escort tour guide and driver, transfer to hotel for check in.

After check in, we will start our tour to the major highlights of the city: the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, housing one of the most significant Buddha images covered in several tons of gold leaf and the crown prize in wars between competing kingdoms; the Golden Palace Monastery, the sole surviving Royal Palace building in Mandalay, offering a glimpse of the original style and architecture of the Myanmar royals; and lastly, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, a compound housing Buddha’s teachings carved in the sacred Pali script on stone tablets and regarded the world’s largest book in terms of surface area. We end our day with sunset panoramic views over city skyline on Mandalay Hill, the highest point of the city.
Overnight in Mandalay

DAY 6 | Mandalay Tour & The Surrounding

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. We embark on a journey to the Ancient Kingdoms of Myanmar near Mandalay. We transfer 15km to AVA (INWA), the ancient capital of Shan and Burmese Kingdoms for over four centuries. Crossing the Myint Nge River, the small roads of Ava are explored by horse cart. We visit the Bagaya Teak Monastery, over three hundred years old yet well preserved and still in use by local monks; the Nanmyin Watch Tower, the last standing structure of the Ava dynasty palace compound also known as the “Leaning Tower of Ava”; and the Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, a 300-year old architectural wonder with graceful archways. We continue to the Ancient Kingdom of Sagaing, located across the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. From the Sagaing Hills, we enjoy views of the hillside dotted with countless pagodas and pay a special visit to a monastery to learn about the life of Buddhist devotees. And visit the Mingun Bell, which at 87 tons is the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume (Ma Thein Tan) Paya and the unfinished, mighty Mingun Pagoda (built to be the world’s biggest). We continue to another beautiful ancient capital, Amarapura, famous for its textile industries. There, we visit a cottage industry workshop to learn how Myanmar longyis and traditional fabrics are woven. Next, resume our journey to the world’s longest wooden bridge (U Bein) built across Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar, it’s where we also watch amazing sunset at horizon.
Overnight in Mandalay

DAY 7 | Mandalay – Free Time & Departure

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have your own free time in Mandalay before our driver transfers (no guide) to airport for flight departure for your next destination.
Say Goodbye to Myanmar.

Note: The below selected hotels are standard 3* hotels we normally recommend and tour price will be quoted basing on these hotel categories or similar. If you prefer higher standard, 4 – 5* budgets or any luxury hotels in your mind, please don’t hesitate let us know then we will provide quotation accordingly.

Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
With our perfect location in the heart of Myanmar’s commercial capital, you are invited to relax and enjoy the distinctive charms of this captivating city. Best Western Chinatown Hotel guarantees a restful stay with services and amenities designed to make the hotel feel like a ‘home away from home’. Our professional and friendly staffs are committed to ensuring that your stay is both enjoyable and comfortable.
http://www.chinatownhotelyangon.com

Hotel in Bagan, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
One of the newest hotels in new bagan area, which is designed to provide the best service and hotel amenities. Your comfort and enjoyment throughout your stay is foremost to our friendly and attentive staff, who pride themselves on their attention to detail. You will experience the best in lovely accommodation here at one of Bagan finest hotels.
http://www.facebook.com/hotelsinceresmilebagan/

Hotel in Mandalay, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
Is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe and Villa.
http://yadanarpondynastyhotel.com

Why This Private Tour!

This private tailor-made tour provides plenty of flexibility, 100% free hassle that ensures you’re satisfied with the journey. It doesn’t matter you wish to switch around the touring days of sightseeing or tour activities, we have our experienced team who always take care of you when you’re going on the tour with us. You will have your own private tour guide and driver on your touring days (or without guide unless mentioned), they’re friendly, knowledgeable, informative and advisable. While being on the journey, you are NOT definitely forced to do a thing dislike and you’re not taken to a place where a scam appears. All tour services are clearly offered as we mentioned in the itinerary and of course, there is no hidden cost.

+ Tour Overview

Places You Visit: Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay

Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Classic

DAY 1 | Yangon – Arrival
DAY 2 | Yangon City Tour
DAY 3 | Yangon – Flight to Bagan & Bagan Tour
DAY 4 | Full Day Bagan Discovery

DAY 5 | Bagan – Flight to Mandalay & Mandalay Tour
DAY 6 | Mandalay Tour & The Surrounding
DAY 7 | Mandalay – Free Time & Departure

At a Glance
2 nights in Yangon
2 nights in Bagan
2 nights in Mandalay
Or you can make it flexible to your own traveling schedule.

Ngapali – The Beach Extension
Ngapali is an ideal for beach destination in Myanmar and pleasantly situates at the west of Yangon Capital. Tranquilly spend a few days to relax on this quiet coast or at an island of Ngapali you may love snorkeling for underwater discovery.

Tour Starts: Yangon
Tour Ends: Mandalay

Click to enlarge the tour route

Tour Departure: Flexible
Package Price: Email us

Package Included

  • Accommodation in double/twin room share
  • Breakfast is provided by hotel
  • All taxes are included
  • Experienced local English speaking tour guide as programmed
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Travel in a private air conditioning car
  • 2 bottled water + 2 wet tissue/day
  • Meals are mentioned in program
  • Domestic flight tickets
    – Yangon to Bagan
    – Bagan to Mandalay
    – Mandalay to Yangon
  • All entrance fees
  • All sightseeing & activities as programmed

Package NOT Included

  • Myanmar entry visa
  • All stamping fees
  • International flight tickets
  • Cancellation, travel insurance, repatriation & baggage
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tipping and services are not mentioned
  • Luggage handling
  • Single supplement surcharge
  • Lunch and dinner are not mentioned
  • Standard balloon sunrise at Bagan (share)
  • Peak Season surcharge (TBA)
  • Compulsory gala dinners on 24th & 31st Dec

+ Itinerary Detail

DAY 1 | Yangon – Arrival

Meal: None
Upon your arrival at airport, you will be welcomed by escort tour guide (with sign name) and driver then transfer directly to hotel for check in. Simply enjoy free time at hotel or make your own highlight tour around central area.
Overnight in Yangon

DAY 2 | Yangon City Tour

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is at hotel. After breakfast, we go to visit the downtown of Yangon featuring some highlights of French colonial architectures, Sule Pagoda, embassies, red bricked general post office and Karaweik Palace before resume driving to Mawtin Jetty where you enjoy the highlight of riverside activities and take some picturesque photos. After lunch, continue to Kandawgyi Park admired by the biggest Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha Statue in Yangon, unlock Shwedagon – the most significant pagoda as well as one of the world’s listed wonders. Near the end of the tour, visit nice sunset over the pagoda.
Overnight in Yangon

DAY 3 | Yangon - Flight to Bagan & Bagan Tour

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Check out then we go shopping at Bogyoke (Scott Market) – a famous shopping center to enjoy display of Myanmar handicraft and Gems Shops.

Continue to the airport for flight departure to Bagan. Upon arrival, you will be welcome by escort guide and driver, transfer to hotel for check in.

Afternoon, we head out to visit the eminent Ananda Temple; one of the finest and largest pagodas, with a 51-metre (170-foot) shimmering gold tip plus four huge standing-Buddha images and numerous seated figures arranged around the interior gallery. We then grab a chance for horse Cart Ride around the temples offers unparalleled photo opportunities of one of the richest archeological treasures in Southeast Asia as if the sun is dipping behind the temple ruins.
Overnight in Bagan

DAY 4 | Full Day Bagan Discovery

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Start your tour at 8.30am to visits a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples in Bagan. These include the Shwezigon Pagoda, a huge gilded temple built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century and Gubyaukgyi (Wetkyi-Inn), a 13th century temple with exquisite murals of the ‘Jataka Tales’ (scenes from the life of the Buddha).

Next, we learn how Bagan’s famous lacquerware crafts are produced in Myingaba Village, and then visit Htilominlo Temple to learn how Burmese sand paintings are created. In the late afternoon, we transfer to the Ayeryarwaddy River for a Private Sunset Cruise where views of the temple silhouettes and bustling shore can be accompanied by cocktails on board.

Note: All touring schedules and activities can be adjusted according to guests’ wishes.
Overnight in Bagan.

Optional: There is no better or more spectacular view of the ancient kingdom of Bagan than from a hot air balloon. This world-famous archaeological site of more than a thousand Buddhist temples scattered over a plain is at its best when seen from a bird’s eye vantage, as the sun comes up gently over the Ayeyarwady River. The extra cost is USD 305 per pax with Standard Service and USD 355 per pax with Premium Service.

DAY 5 | Bagan – Flight to Mandalay & Mandalay Tour

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have the rest of your own free time in Bagan before transferring to airport for flight departure to Mandalay.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by escort tour guide and driver, transfer to hotel for check in.

After check in, we will start our tour to the major highlights of the city: the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda, housing one of the most significant Buddha images covered in several tons of gold leaf and the crown prize in wars between competing kingdoms; the Golden Palace Monastery, the sole surviving Royal Palace building in Mandalay, offering a glimpse of the original style and architecture of the Myanmar royals; and lastly, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, a compound housing Buddha’s teachings carved in the sacred Pali script on stone tablets and regarded the world’s largest book in terms of surface area. We end our day with sunset panoramic views over city skyline on Mandalay Hill, the highest point of the city.
Overnight in Mandalay

DAY 6 | Mandalay Tour & The Surrounding

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. We embark on a journey to the Ancient Kingdoms of Myanmar near Mandalay. We transfer 15km to AVA (INWA), the ancient capital of Shan and Burmese Kingdoms for over four centuries. Crossing the Myint Nge River, the small roads of Ava are explored by horse cart. We visit the Bagaya Teak Monastery, over three hundred years old yet well preserved and still in use by local monks; the Nanmyin Watch Tower, the last standing structure of the Ava dynasty palace compound also known as the “Leaning Tower of Ava”; and the Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, a 300-year old architectural wonder with graceful archways. We continue to the Ancient Kingdom of Sagaing, located across the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. From the Sagaing Hills, we enjoy views of the hillside dotted with countless pagodas and pay a special visit to a monastery to learn about the life of Buddhist devotees. And visit the Mingun Bell, which at 87 tons is the world’s largest intact bronze bell. Continue to the beautiful Hsinbyume (Ma Thein Tan) Paya and the unfinished, mighty Mingun Pagoda (built to be the world’s biggest). We continue to another beautiful ancient capital, Amarapura, famous for its textile industries. There, we visit a cottage industry workshop to learn how Myanmar longyis and traditional fabrics are woven. Next, resume our journey to the world’s longest wooden bridge (U Bein) built across Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar, it’s where we also watch amazing sunset at horizon.
Overnight in Mandalay

DAY 7 | Mandalay – Free Time & Departure

Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast is at hotel. Have your own free time in Mandalay before our driver transfers (no guide) to airport for flight departure for your next destination.
Say Goodbye to Myanmar.

+ Proposed Hotels

Note: The below selected hotels are standard 3* hotels we normally recommend and tour price will be quoted basing on these hotel categories or similar. If you prefer higher standard, 4 – 5* budgets or any luxury hotels in your mind, please don’t hesitate let us know then we will provide quotation accordingly.

Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
With our perfect location in the heart of Myanmar’s commercial capital, you are invited to relax and enjoy the distinctive charms of this captivating city. Best Western Chinatown Hotel guarantees a restful stay with services and amenities designed to make the hotel feel like a ‘home away from home’. Our professional and friendly staffs are committed to ensuring that your stay is both enjoyable and comfortable.
http://www.chinatownhotelyangon.com

Hotel in Bagan, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
One of the newest hotels in new bagan area, which is designed to provide the best service and hotel amenities. Your comfort and enjoyment throughout your stay is foremost to our friendly and attentive staff, who pride themselves on their attention to detail. You will experience the best in lovely accommodation here at one of Bagan finest hotels.
http://www.facebook.com/hotelsinceresmilebagan/

Hotel in Mandalay, Myanmar

Star 15Star 15Star 15
Is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe and Villa.
http://yadanarpondynastyhotel.com

+ About Tour!

Why This Private Tour!

This private tailor-made tour provides plenty of flexibility, 100% free hassle that ensures you’re satisfied with the journey. It doesn’t matter you wish to switch around the touring days of sightseeing or tour activities, we have our experienced team who always take care of you when you’re going on the tour with us. You will have your own private tour guide and driver on your touring days (or without guide unless mentioned), they’re friendly, knowledgeable, informative and advisable. While being on the journey, you are NOT definitely forced to do a thing dislike and you’re not taken to a place where a scam appears. All tour services are clearly offered as we mentioned in the itinerary and of course, there is no hidden cost.

How to get your journey started!

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Step 2: Get itinerary detail & quotation from our sale team within 24 hours on working days
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