Journey back in time on this seven-day adventure through Myanmar's ancient kingdoms and sacred traditions. Start your journey in Yangon, a captivating blend of colonial architecture and spiritual beauty, culminating in a sunset view of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a timeless symbol of Myanmar's faith.
Explore Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once the center of a mighty empire, with its thousands of temples and pagodas rising from the plains. Explore Myanmar's architectural marvels and spiritual atmosphere, reminiscent of its golden age.
Journey by land to Mandalay, the final royal capital, exploring ancient cities such as Amarapura, with its iconic U Bein Bridge, and Sagaing's peaceful monasteries and stunning golden pagodas. Discover ancient traditions preserved in royal palaces, bustling workshops, and sacred monasteries.
Enjoy a final glimpse of Myanmar's cultural diversity with a return trip to Yangon before your departure. This trip provides a rich experience of Myanmar's royal history, spirituality, and lasting cultural beauty.
Meals: on own
Accommodation: Summit Park View Hotel or Vintage Luxury Yacht or Similar
On arrival in Yangon, a warm welcome awaits you from our guide, who will escort you to your hotel for check-in.
Freshen up and relax before experiencing Myanmar's rich spiritual heritage in the evening.
Visit the breathtaking Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda, featuring a magnificent 70-meter reclining Buddha. The statue's intricately carved and symbolically adorned feet attract many local worshippers who come to pay their respects and pray.
Stop and capture the image of the iconic Karaweik Hall, a structure resembling a royal barge, majestically floating on Kandawgyi Lake.
You'll end your day with a visit to the breathtaking Shwedagon Pagoda, its massive golden stupa, a landmark visible across the city. Experience the peaceful ambiance, witnessing the devotion of monks and pilgrims while enjoying a stunning sunset view of Myanmar's sacred landmark.
Overnight stay at Yangon
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bagan Cottage Hotel or Acacia Hotel or Similar
After your hotel breakfast, begin the roughly 8- to 9-hour drive to Bagan via expressway, enjoying the sights. The journey includes designated stops to allow for stretching, relaxation, and enjoying the scenery.
A visit to Bagan is like stepping back in time to a world of ancient magnificence. Spend the afternoon exploring this historic city's stunning architecture, visiting a selection of its most significant pagodas and temples, each reflecting Myanmar's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
Overnight stay at Bagan
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bagan Cottage Hotel or Acacia Hotel or Similar
Start your day by exploring a bustling local market in Bagan, experiencing its lively atmosphere and daily life. Afterward, explore the town's rich cultural tapestry, admiring its diverse collection of iconic pagodas and temples.
Spend the afternoon at a traditional lacquerware workshop, witnessing the artistry behind Myanmar’s renowned craft. Don't miss the breathtaking Ananda Temple later; this architectural wonder is considered one of Bagan's most exquisite landmarks.
End your day by watching a beautiful sunset over the plains from a high vantage point. Let the magic of Bagan enchant you as the sunset casts a warm glow on its ancient pagodas.
Overnight stay at Bagan
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eastern Palace Hotel or Hotel Hazel or Similar
Following breakfast, you'll have a roughly four-hour drive from Bagan to Mandalay. On your journey, be sure to visit the majestic Mount Popa, an extinct volcano towering over 1,500 meters above sea level. Ascend the 777 steps to reach the hilltop monastery, a sacred site considered the spiritual center of Myanmar’s Nat worship.
When you arrive in Mandalay, start your private tour of this legendary city, the last royal capital of Burma. Mandalay is still one of the nation's biggest cities, a lively center for culture and religion.
Overnight stay at Mandalay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eastern Palace Hotel or Hotel Hazel or Similar
Start your day after hotel breakfast by exploring Mandalay's famous artisan workshops. Marvel at the time-honored techniques of gold leafing, tapestry weaving, wood carving, and marble sculpting, skills passed down through generations and once employed to craft royal treasures.
Spend your afternoon at the Golden Palace Monastery (Shwenandaw Monastery), the only structure left from the Royal Palace of the 19th century. Celebrated for its elaborate wood carvings and stately architecture, this magnificent teakwood building stands as a testament to skilled craftsmanship.
Next, explore the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which houses the world's largest book—729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, each sheltered within its own small stupa.
End your day with a tranquil walk on the historic U-Bein Bridge—the world's longest teak bridge, dating back over two centuries. As one of Myanmar's most photographed landmarks, Mayor U-Bein's construction makes for a memorable sunset view.
Overnight stay at Mandalay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eastern Palace Hotel or Hotel Hazel or Similar
After your hotel breakfast, you'll have a picturesque 8-9 hour drive on the expressway back to Yangon. We'll have several rest stops for stretching and relaxation along the route.
Upon your arrival in Yangon in the evening, you will be taken directly to your hotel to check in. Have a relaxing night in Yangon.
Meals: Breakfast
Following breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your leisure. Later, you'll be taken to the airport to connect flight for your onward journey, concluding your amazing trip.
Optional tours/excursions, personal and incidental expenses, tips, laundry, phone calls, alcohol, camera fee, meals and drinks (lunch and dinner), etc.
International and domestic air fare, visa, and insurance.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions