Seventh Heaven

Upon arrival at Yangon airport, meet greet and transfer to your hotel

In the, evening continue to Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar

Your guide will show you around the massive complex, explaining why this temple is so revered

Enjoy breathtaking views of the golden stupa from this vantage point

Today you will board the local ‘circle train’ which runs from Yangon’s main railway station in a circle around various neighborhoods in town and on the outskirts of town

The slowly traveling train gives you unique opportunity to enjoy observing the lively and colorful life of the rural Burmese people

Later on, transfer by car back to the city centre of Yangon; take a short walking tour through Chinatown, Little India, two fabulously diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of Yangon

See street markets, snack vendors and many places of worship as you walk along the street

Finally, reach Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, where there is time to browse through the dozens of stalls and shops

Today you will have an internal flight to Heho

From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake

Upon reaching the edges of Inle Lake, board a private motorboat to head out to Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s most spectacular sights. Pass villages built on stilts over the lake, inhabited by the local Intha people and observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles

Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary, which contains five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaf. Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand

In the morning, visit the lake’s morning market

From the middle of the lake, continue down a small canal leading to the Pa-oh village of In Dein

Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village and wander through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area

Alaung Sitthou is filled with picturesque ancient stupas and has magnificent views of the lake below

Morning is at your leisure.

In the afternoon, transfer to Heho for your onward flight to Bagan

In the morning, visit the colorful Nyaung U market, a busy morning market where locals gather from surrounding villages to buy and sell produce, crafts, spices and other goods

Then continue to visit an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan. Continue with a visit to the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction in to Bagan’s rich history. Then, visit to nearby Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decoration.

In the afternoon begin with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples

From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple

Early this morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay.

Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing tour of Mandalay with a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda.

Observe the production of wood carvings, kalaga tapestries, and gold-leaf

This afternoon, continue your tour of Mandalay with a visit to Kuthodaw Pagoda, whose 729 marble stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures have earned it the title ‘World’s Biggest Book’

Continue to Shwenandaw Monastery, the only remaining building from the 19th century Royal Palace

In the morning, depart for an excursion around Mandalay to explore the former capitals of Ava, Sagaing and Amarapura. Cross a bridge over the Irrawaddy River to Sagaing

You’ll also visit Sagaing’s local market, a typical Burmese market that few tourists visit

Stop at a small pottery village to see the process of making the ubiquitous water pots found throughout Myanmar

Then continue south of the city to Ava, the capital from 14th to 18th centuries, where a short ferry ride will take you across the river to where your horse and carriage are waiting. Visit the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the remains of the Royal Palace and Fort

Return toward the city and stop at Amarapura. Visit a silk weaving workshop which produces exquisite handmade products. After touring this tranquil site, continue to U Bein Bridge for a walk along this 200 year- old teak bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the bridge and the fabulous views of the surrounding farms and streams

This morning transfer to Mandalay Airport for your international departure