Private Travels to Myanmar are enchanting for you to experience historical monuments and adventurous seaside vacation! Today, Myanmar is recognized as a hidden holiday destination in Southeast Asia. We have all the wonders for leisure – purely powdery sandy beaches, azure waters, warm sunshine to laze and gaze at the authentic landscapes of the western coastline; island hopping and snorkeling around coral reefs in the southern archipelago, eye catching world’s recognized ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas towering up as if reaching the clouds; tantalizing sunset cruise, hiking around ethnic villages and relishing the freshly cooked organic meals and local snacks; natural sanctuaries and parks, hospitable ethnic people with genuine smiles! – And you will love the wonderful time spent here!
Yangon, the former capital city of Myanmar (formerly Burma), is the largest city in Myanmar and offers a fascinating blend of historical charm and modern developments. The Shwedagon Pagoda the holiest Buddhist site – calm and sublime, shimmering above the city of Yangon and “No visit to Yangon is complete without experiencing the awe-inspiring beauty of the Shwedagon”. The majestic colonial era buildings can be seen in downtown Yangon and Bogyoke Aung San Market is one Yangon’s popular heritage – a shopper’s paradise for everything from traditional clothing to jewelry and artwork. Explore the vibrant Chinatown in the centre of Yangon. Indulge in classic street food dishes like Mohinga (fish noodle soup) and Laphet Thoke (tea leaf salad) wherever you are strolling the streets in Yangon. Take a leisurely stroll around Kandawgyi Lake or retreat to the peaceful oasis of Inya Lake. Yangon invites visitors to enchant its treasures and experience the warmth and hospitality of its people.
Naypyitaw, which means “Royal Capital” in Burmese, the seat of the government, is located in the central part of Myanmar. The Uppatasanti Pagoda, a replica of Yangon’s famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the Maravijaya Buddha – the world’s largest 81 feet (25m) high marble Buddha Image in bhumiphassa mudra; the Water Fountain Garden and Gem Museum are its cultural attractions and landmarks worth exploring. Naypyidaw connects to Yangon, Mandalay, and Bagan, making it easily accessible by road, air and rail.
Bagan, the “Land of a Thousand Temples, was the capital of the Bagan Kingdom. Bagan is home to over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas. A few days’ visit to Bagan would allow you to select and explore some most famous temples and pagodas such as Ananda Temple, Shwezigon Pagoda, Dhammayangyi Temple, and Thatbyinnyu Temple. The stunning sunsets and sunrises over the temple-studded plains is one of the highlights “not to be missed” in Bagan. Appreciate the incredible landscape of the Bagan Archaeological Zone on an early morning “hot air balloon”. Bagan is a treasure trove of Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage and offers a truly unforgettable journey back to the past; meet the local community, their passion for art and craft; music and dances; local food and delicacies.
Mandalay, nestled along the Ayeyarwaddy River in central Myanmar, is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Pay homage to one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Mandalay, Mahamuni Buddha. Another is the Kuthodaw Pagoda – housing the “World’s Largest Book,” a collection of 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, each housed in its own small stupa. Capture the magical sunset with the mesmerizing beauty of U Bein Bridge. Local people traverse the bridge on foot, bicycles, and ox carts, creating an iconic tableau of rural life in Myanmar. The historic town of Amarapura is popular for its ancient temples, monasteries, and traditional handicrafts. Mandalay offers visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Mandalay Palace, the last royal palace of the Konbaung Dynasty, attracts you as symbolic of the era of Myanmar royalty. This is a reconstructed palace complex, surrounded by high walls and a moat.
Superior Hotels
| Yangon | Chatrium Royal Lake View Hotel (****, Deluxe ROH Room) or similar |
| Nay Pyi Taw | Jasmine Naypyitaw Hotel (****, Deluxe Room) or similar |
| Bagan | Myanmar Treasure Resort (****, Superior Room) or similar |
| Mandalay | Mingalar Mandalay Hotel (****, Superior Room) or similar |
Deluxe Hotels
| Yangon | Melia Hotel (****, Premium Lake View Room) or similar |
| Nay Pyi Taw | Jasmine Naypyitaw Hotel (****, Deluxe Room) or similar |
| Bagan | Aureum Palace Hotel (****, Pagoda View Villa) or similar |
| Mandalay | Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort (****, Deluxe Room) or similar |
| Supplier Name | Service | Fare |
| Oriental Ballooning Flight | Premium | Depend On Available |
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Meet upon arrival at Yangon International Airport. Your tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel (Early check-in is subject to availability). At 14:00, you will start the tour of Yangon which includes colonial-style city center and a stroll through the Bogyoke (SCOTTS) Market, a conventional shopping paradise for food, traditional ready to wear and fabrics, handicrafts and gems and jewelry. Yangon day tour is complete with a visit to the world’s holy icon- the Shwedagon Pagoda. Both lunch and dinner are on your own account and overnight stay in Yangon. Note: Bogyoke (Scotts) Market is closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.
After breakfast at hotel, you will leave from Yangon and travel overland to Nay Pyi Taw - about 5-6 hours on the national highway. A brief stop at 115 Miles, for personal hygiene, snacks and drinks. Arrive in Nay Pyi Taw in the late afternoon. Both lunch and dinner; and any incidentals are on your own account and overnight stay in Nay Pyi Taw.
After breakfast at the hotel, the tour guide will take you on an orientation tour of Naypyitaw, including a visit to Uppatasanti Pagoda- standing at an impressive height of 325 feet was built in 2006 and completed in 2009. Its design is reminiscent of the legendary Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. The tour will take you next to Maravijaya Buddha, the world’s highest marble Buddha and then to Naypyidaw Gem Museum (closed on Mondays and Government Holidays). After visiting the Gem Museum, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch (on your own account). After lunch, a car and guide will be at your disposal for your own private time. In the evening, there will be a visit to the Water Fountain Garden. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy dinner on your own account and overnight stay in Naypyitaw.
After breakfast at your hotel, the tour guide will accompany you by overland drive from Naypyitaw to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano featuring a shrine dedicated to animist spirits known as “Nats”. For the energetically inclined, there is an opportunity to climb the 777 steps leading to the shrine at the top of the volcanic plug, and along the way a population of monkeys. After lunch (on your own account) at Popa Mountain Resort, proceed by road to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan , you will check-in at your hotel. Private time for dinner, on your own account and overnight stay in Bagan.
Optional: Experience the magic of Bagan and a thousand years of history from the enchanting platform of a hot air balloon. ‘Balloons ride over Bagan’ is a sensational experience which offer visitors exclusive sunrise champagne flights over the ancient pagodas and temples of Bagan from October to March. After breakfast, a drive to the colorful local market and a stroll through the vendors’ shops are local experiences for meeting the community and photography. The tour guide will accompany you to the Shwezigon Pagoda, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century as a religious shrine; the tour guide will explain about the 12th century frescoes adorning the corridors of Kyansittha Cave Temple. Then you will visit the three shrines of Payathonzu which are connected by passages adorned with Mahayanist or Tantric mural paintings and Nandamanya Temples noted for exquisite murals of 13th century. Bagan is not only the site of thousands of years old temples and pagodas, but also of many quaint villages scattered throughout the temple plain. A visit to the village of Minnanthu will show you the lifestyle of the local people. Your tour guide will accompany you to a local restaurant for private lunch (on your own account). After lunch, you will learn about one of Myanmar’s most treasured handicrafts at a lacquerware craftsmen’s workshop. Next, you will explore the Myingaba Gu Byaukgyi Temple, a temple noteworthy for its mural paintings under the protection of UNESCO. Then you will continue touring to Dhammayangyi, a massive temple dating from 1170 and well known for its interlocking mortar less brickwork. The day tour is complete with a sunset viewing experience over the Bagan plains. Private time and Dinner will be on your own account and overnight stay in Bagan.
After breakfast, the morning begins with an approximately 6-hour drive through diverse agricultural landscapes to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, the tour guide will help you with the check-in at your hotel. In the evening, you will visit Amarapura, famous for its 200-year-old U Bein teak bridge, built in 1782 when Amarapura was the Royal capital. Experience the beautiful sunset. Both lunch and dinner are on your own account. Overnight stay in Mandalay.
After breakfast, tour the environs of Mandalay : the Shwe Inbin Monastery; and the Golden Palace Monastery, models of traditional wooden buildings; and then the Kuthodaw Pagoda- the world’s largest book inscribed in marble. The next stop will be the Mahamuni Pagoda- the PhayarGyi which is one of the most revered and “must visit” religious monuments of Myanmar in Mandalay. You will also visit Mandalay’s major arts and crafts center – the gold-leaf manufacturing workshop and a Kalaga tapestry craftsmen’s shop before proceeding to the Mandalay Hill for a well recommended sunset experience. Both lunch and dinner are on your own account. Overnight stay in Mandalay.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mandalay Airport for your international departure flight.
