Irrawaddy River Cruise

After breakfast, we will head for the city center to see the Sule Pagoda and then visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda enshrining a giant reclining Buddha. Next, our guide will lead you to Kandawgyi Lake to enjoy some leisure time, which is followed by a stroll around the bustling Scott Market. We will round off the day with Shwedagon Pagoda decorated with 1,065 golden bells, 420 silver bells and 7,000 rare diamonds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Rose Garden (4 stars)

You will be led to the airport and fly to Heho. Upon arrival, our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Inle Lake. After settling in a hotel, we will take a boat on Inle Lake to Phaungdawoo Pagoda and Nga Phe Chaung Monastery. After that, continue our trip to Nam Pan Village to immerse in local rustic life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (4 stars)

After breakfast, our guide will escort you to hang out in the Five Days Market held by villages beside Inle Lake. Later, we will also visit Indein Village and tour around the Temple of Indein there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Novotel Inle Lake Myat Min (4 stars)

Today, we will continue our trip to Pindaya. As we pass by Shan State, you are able to enjoy the rural landscape on the vehicle. Upon arrival, we will visit Pindaya's Limestone Cave housing a lot of Buddha statues and also stop by local handicraft workshops. After that, you will be transferred to Heho Airport for a flight to Bagan. Upon your arrival, our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will set out for Mani Sithu Market. Next, you will be guided to take a religious exploration to some Buddhist sites, including Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple, Nat Taung Kyaung Monastery and Shwesandaw Pagoda. After that, we will conclude the day by enjoying the sunset view on a boat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)

Today, we will continue the religious tour of Bagan to Thatbyinnyu Temple, Ananda Temple, Nanpaya Temple, Manuha Temple and Gubyaukgyi Temple to further delve into the profound Buddhist culture in Bagan. Later, proceed to Myinkaba Village to take in the rustic scenery and experience local lifestyle. At the end of the day, you will be led to enjoy sunset at Pyatthat Gyi Temple. After that, a comfortable drive will take you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort (4 stars)

The Irrawaddy River Cruise Tour begins today. Our guide will escort you to board the luxurious Anawrahta cruise ship at around noon and cruise to Pakkoku. You will catch sight of the Pakokku Bridge during the journey. As we disembark in Pakkoku, you will be accompanied to visit a cheroot-rolling factory, a producer of 'Burmese slippers' and Shwegu Temple. Later, we will get back to the ship and the cruise continues. Stay overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise (5 stars)

The ship will berth at Yanderbo Village this morning for you to have an exploration of the local scenery and customs. After returning to the craft, you will spend the rest of the day relaxing on the deck. Taking part in entertainment activities onboard could be a good choice.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise (5 stars)

You could enjoy a leisure breakfast as the boat sails to Ava. Upon arrival, you will be led to sight-see historical relics of Ava by horse-drawn carriage, including Bagaya Kyaung, Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery, and Nanmyint watch tower.

After that, we will continue our Irrawaddy River cruise tour to Mandalay and observe Sagaing Hill from the ship. The ship will dock at Mandalay Pier. We will disembark to visit a silk-weaving manufacturer and then enjoy the sunset view at U Bein Bridge. Return to the ship at the end of the day to have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise (5 stars)

After breakfast, we will go ashore to explore more about Mandalay. With the company of our guide, you will stop by a few Buddhist sites, including Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mahamuni Pagoda and Shwenandaw Monastery. After that, get back to the ship and we will cruise to Mingun City, the former capital of Konbaung Dynasty (1752 - 1885). Later, reverse the trip to Mandalay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Anawrahta Cruise (5 stars)

This 12 days Myanmar tour package comes to an end today. After checking out the ship, our guide and driver will escort you to Mandalay Airport for your leaving flight!

Meals: Breakfast