Myanmar Classic Tour 8 Days / 7 Nights

In the morning, transfer to Yangon Airport for a flight to Bagan, which takes approximately 75 minutes. 

Arrive in Bagan and meet our guide. 

Start your day by visiting the Nyaung-U Market, where you can mingle with the locals and observe their daily life and culture. Then, explore the ancient temples of Bagan, each with its own history and beauty. You will see the Shwe-Zigon Pagoda, the model for later pagodas, the Kyan-Sit-Tha U-Min, a tunnel with beautiful murals, the Ananda Temple, the masterpiece of Bagan architecture, the That-Byin-Nyu Temple, the highest in Bagan, and the Dhamma-Yangyi Temple, famous for its fine brick works. Learn about the traditional art of lacquerware at a workshop. Finally, end your day by watching the sunset from the Shwe-San-Daw Pagoda, a stunning view that you will never forget.

Overnight in Bagan

In the morning, explore the city by bike and pony carts. Visit more temples, such as the Htilo-Minlo Temple, a double-storied building with artistic stucco works, the Gawdaw-Palin Temple, famous for its colorful glazed plaques, the Gu-Byauk-Kyi (Myin-Ka-Bar), famous for its mural paintings of Jataka scenes, the Manuha Temple, built by the captive Mon King Manuha, and the Nan-Paya, a temple believed to be the residence of Mon King Manuha. 

In the afternoon, visit the Ah Shay Phwar Saw village by pony cart. See how locals cope with their daily challenges. Observe the women using a traditional spinning loom to make shawls. Explore the village and get an insight into the real rural lives of Myanmar people. 

Watch a panoramic sunset view of Bagan at the Pya That Gyi.

Overnight in Bagan

Start your day with an early breakfast at the hotel, then catch a flight to Mandalay (appr. 30 minutes). Our guide will greet you at the airport and take you to the city. 

On the way, you will have a unique opportunity to witness the monks at the Maha-Gandar-Yone Monastery, as they pray and enjoy their meal. 

Proceed to Sagaing and visit the Silk Weaving Center on the way. See the main highlights of Sagaing, such as the Kaung-Mhu-Daw Pagoda, an enormous dome shaped pagoda, the Sagaing Hills, where lots of Buddhist monasteries are situated, and the U Min Thonze Pagoda, one of the more distinctive complexes. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Ayeyarwady River, numerous pagodas and monasteries. 

Continue to Inwa and take a pony cart to visit the 27-metre-high Masonry Watch Tower, Nanmyint (or) the ”Leaning Tower of In-wa”, the Bagaya Monastery built with 276 teak pillars and the Myanmar tradition Alms bowls workshop. 

See the evening highlights at the U Bein Bridge, built of teak logs and planks over 200 years ago by the Mayor U Bein. Enjoy the sunset there.

Overnight in Mandalay

Start your day immersing yourself on a boat tour along the Ayerwaddy River to visit Mingun. 

Upon arrival, continue with walking tour in Mingun and see the main highlights, such as the Pondaw Paya, a five meter high working model for gigantic structure, the Settawya Paya, the vaulted shrine with a footprint of the Buddha, the Mingun Pahtotawgyi Paya, one of the world’s largest chides built by Bodaw Paya, the Mingun Bell, weighing 90 tons known as the world largest ringing bell, and the Hsinbyume Paya also known as Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, a representation of the Sulamani Paya which stands atop Mt. Meru. 

Come back to Mandalay by boat and have lunch. 

Spend your whole afternoon by visiting major sites in Mandalay. See the most outstanding historical and cultural sites of the city, such as the Mahamuni Pagoda, famous for its life like Buddha image, the Marble Sculpture, the Gold Leaf Making Centre, the Ku-Tho-Daw Pagoda, known as the world’s biggest book, the Shwe-Nandaw Monastery (Golden Monastery), famous for its wood carving, and the Kyauk-Taw-Gyi Pagoda, with a huge image of Buddha carved out of a single marble boulder. 

Enjoy the evening highlights at the Mandalay Hill, where you can enjoy the sunset and 360-degree view of Mandalay from the top.

Overnight in Mandalay

Start your day with an early breakfast at your hotel, then fly to Heho (appr. 30 minutes) and meet our guide. From there, you will drive to Nyaung Shwe (appr. 1 hour) and check in at your hotel. 

After a short break, board a boat and explore the beauty and diversity of Inle Lake, where you can see the rural life of Myanmar up close. 

In the afternoon, visit some of the most fascinating and cultural sites on the lake. You will see the Phaung-Daw-Oo Pagoda, the most sacred and revered pagoda in Shan State, and the Nga-Phe-Chaung Monastery, a charming wooden monastery with a collection of Buddha images. You will also see how the people live and work on the water, as you visit the floating villages (Innpaw Khone, Pouk Par, Ywa Ma, Khar Taw). You will witness the unique one-leg rowers, the traditional fishing methods, the lotus and silk weaving, the boat making and the cheroot making. 

Overnight in Nyaung Shwe 

In the morning, take a one-hour boat ride to Indein, where you will trek to the Indein Pagoda. Along the way, you will be surrounded by the tranquility and beauty of the ancient pagodas, hidden among the trees and bushes. You will also get a glimpse of the Intha tribes’ village life and their local market by the shore. 

After that, head to the airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to and check in at your hotel. 

Overnight in Yangon

Enjoy some free time until airport transfer for your outbound flight.