The Golden Rock to the Bay of Bengal

Welcome to Myanmar! You will be greeted at the airport by your driver (usually in the morning) who will bring you to your hotel to unpack and settle down. If you're not too tired, why not set out to discover the city, the Royal Lake and the Chinatown of Yangon at night? Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, visit the nearby village of Dala, reachable from Yangon by ferry. A peaceful village, you can get your first glimpse into Burmese village life by strolling around Dala. Return back to Yangon in the afternoon and visit the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda. At twilight, the brightness of gold that coats the pagoda looks like molten liquid, giving it a magical appearance. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, depart by car to Bago, a sacred city that houses a large number of pagodas and Buddhas. In the afternoon, visit the base of the Golden Rock, a fabulous boulder suspended above a cliff and highly venerated by Buddhists. A small shrine, believed to contain relics of the Buddha's hair is said to be the source of the rock's gravity-defying magic! Overnight at the hotel.

At dawn, attend the morning religious ceremony at the Golden Rock, a magical experience that will give you an insight into Buddhist traditions. Enjoy the rest of the day visiting the temples and stupas that surround the Golden Rock. In the evening, head back to Yangon. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, catch a domestic flight to Bagan where your driver will pick you up and bring you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent temples of Bagan and the traditional craft workshops, where you can see how Bagan's famous lacquerware crafts are made. End your day with a relaxing sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy River, watching the setting sun cast its golden glow on the surrounding mountains. Overnight at the hotel.

This morning, discovery the vibrant Nyaung Oo market, a place bustling with life, where locals come to stock up on tropical fruits and vegetables. Next, continue on to the dazzling Shwezigon Pagoda, believed to contain a holy tooth relic of the Buddha. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the surrounding temples of the Bagan Archaeological Park. The highlight will be a visit to Dhammayangyi Sulamani, the largest and most impressive of Bagan's numerous temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Early in the morning, hop on a steamer and head towards Mandalay. While cruising away from the temples of Bagan in the white light of the morning, take in the morning activities of local villagers and fishing boats before passing Mandalay Palace. Arrive in Mandalay in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, take the ferry to Mingun, and discover the foundation of what was to be the largest pagoda in the world. An earthquake cracked the construction and it is now the largest pile of bricks in the world! Then visit the White Pagoda Hsinbyume, whose originality and beauty are renowned throughout Asia. After a journey to the heart of the village of Mingun, return to Mandalay. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, catch a morning flight to Heho in Shan State. At Heho airport, your driver will pick you up and bring you to Inle Lake. In the afternoon, depart by boat on Inle Lake, enjoying its poetry and dreamlike charm. Discover the numerous floating villages built on stilts inhabited by local tribes called Intha. Visit the Monastery of Jumping Cats, famous for its cats which have been trained to leap through hoops. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, visit the local market of Inle before embarking on a boat to visit the site of Inn Thein (Indein) with hundreds of charming and surprising stupas. You will have the feeling of stepping back in time as you explore this mysterious site. In the afternoon, head back to Inle, admiring the stilt village houses and floating vegetable gardens on the way. Overnight at the hotel.

After your breakfast, enjoy a last boat trip that takes you to Nyaung Shwe, a small town located five kilometres to the north of Inle Lake. Discover the floating market and its monastery, a beautiful wooden building with iconic circle windows. Transfer in the afternoon to Heho airport for your domestic flight to Ngapali. Overnight at the hotel.

Relax on the white sandy beach and swim in the crystal clear and indigo blue waters of Ngapali Beach. Here, the choice is yours! You can go snorkeling and discover the Burmese underwater world, escape with a bicycle to the surrounding countryside, hope on a boat to visit the surrounding islands and their fishing villages, or simply enjoy an afternoon lazing by the sea. Overnight at the hotel.

Today, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport for your return flight to Yangon. Take this opportunity to see the sites you missed last time, and visit the colonial quarter of Yangon, which is full of architectural treasures, institutions, hotels, churches, and museums. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, relax and enjoy your last moments in Myanmar, for instance by visiting the famous Bogyoke (Scott's) market, filled with fabrics and precious stones or by strolling through Yangon for a last glimpse of the local Burmese life. In the afternoon, your driver will pick you up to bring you to the airport for your international flight home. End of our services.