07 DAYS ESSENCE OF MYANMAR YANGON MANDALAY BAGAN

Using a local trishaw, tour Yangon's downtown area (bicycle with a sidecar where 1 passenger sits, a child can fit with an adult). This will be a 20–30 minute stroll with a few pauses to explore the landmarks and learn about the local culture. It's a wonderful chance to take your time and explore Yangon.

There will also be time to explore Bogyoke Aung San Market, which is still frequently called Scott Market after its former British moniker. The market is a terrific spot to find a deal and enjoy haggling with local merchants because it unquestionably has the largest assortment of handicrafts in Myanmar. Please be aware that Monday is a market-free day.

Visit the enormous reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Kyi after lunch. one of the most magnificent Buddhas in the entire nation. Visit the ancient Shwedagon Pagoda afterward, which stands about 98 meters (326 feet) above Yangon's lush urban landscape. It is considered to have been constructed more than 2500 years ago and is a tribute to the Burmese people's religion. It is one of the marvels of the religious world.

A menu plan for Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast

Transfer to the airport in the early morning for your trip to Mandalay, the country's second-largest metropolis. It is situated alongside the Irrawaddy River, which is regarded as the heart of Burmese culture. Transfer to Amarapura, one of the capitals of the third Myanmar Empire, after arrival. Amarapura is located 11 km south of Mandalay. It is now a Mandalay Township. Visit the Kuthodaw Pagoda, which is supposed to contain the largest book with Buddhist scriptures inscribed on it, the U Bein Bridge, the longest teak bridge in the world, Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery), and Mahamuni Pagoda, which has one of Myanmar's most famous seated Buddha figures. Drive up Mandalay Hill at sunset for a sweeping perspective of the city to round off the day.

All meals are included.

You will be picked up at your hotel this morning at a certain time and taken to the jetty. Get on your boat and spend the entire day traveling down the great Irrawaddy River. Arrive in Bagan this evening, and then take a taxi to your accommodation to unwind.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner should be planned.

*2 Nights in Length

Visit the adjacent Phwar Saw Village in the morning to get a glimpse of rural Burmese life. Visit the Nyaung Oo market en route to observe the assortment of fresh goods for sale and get a feel for Bagan's busy market scene. The temples in and around Bagan are the focus of the afternoon. Visit Gubyaukgyi, a temple from the 13th century famous for its wall paintings showing scenes from Buddha's earlier lifetimes. Visit the Ananda Temple, which is regarded as one of the finest, largest, and best-preserved of the Bagan temples, as well as the Buddhist Htilominlo Pagoda. Later this afternoon, there will be another opportunity to return to the temples. This time, you can do so by horsecart, which will allow you to explore some of the less-traveled locations that are inaccessible by other modes of transportation. Next, see the setting sun from a vantage point where you can see thousands of temples dotting the plain (weather permitting). This evening, while having dinner, take in a puppet show.

A menu plan for Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast

Transfer to the airport in the morning for your return flight to Yangon. Visit Kandawgyi Lake in Yangon, a sizable and serene body of water to the east of the Shwedagon Pagoda, which can occasionally be seen reflected in its calm waters. You may view the Karaweik, a model of a historic Royal Barge while strolling around the park that encircles the lake. The remainder of the day is free time.

*Dietary Plan

Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast *For 1 Night

Transfer to the airport in preparation for your trip home.

*Meal Plan Breakfast