ITINERARY

• Day 1:

  Yangon

  Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. Begin sightseeing, includes downtown Yangon, Chaukhtatkyi, a colossal reclining Buddha, a scenic photo stop on beautiful Kandawgyi Lake and the awe inspiring Shwedagon Pagoda.

• Day 2:

  Yangon – Bagan  

  Flight to Bagan. Highlights include many of Bagan’s distinctive pagodas and local villages. At sunset enjoy a panoramic view of the pagodas.

• Day 3:

  Bagan – Salay – Mt Popa 

  Enjoy a scenic private boat trip downriver for about 2-3 hours to visit the small town of Salay with its charming array of temples and pagodas. Continue by road to the Popa Mountain Resort.

• Day 4:

  Trekking at Mt Popa  

  Today trek to the summit of Mount Popa (1,518m) enjoying the cool mountain breezes, the magnificent scenery and the chance to see rare flora and fauna.

• Day 5:

  Mt Popa – Pindaya    

  Drive in the Shan State to the small town of Pindaya with its many Buddha statues hidden in every nook and cranny.

• Day 6:

  Pindaya (Yasakyi trekking)

  Morning visit to the Pindaya caves before trekking up the mountain to the Yasakyi monastery for an overnight stay.

• Day 7:

  Pindaya – Inle Lake  

  Walk down to your transportation for the drive to Inle Lake. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

• Day 8:

  Trekking at Inle Lake  

  This morning trek on the eastern hills of Inle Lake and visit local villages. Enjoy a panoramic view down onto the lake.

• Day 9:

  Inle Lake sightseeing  

  Today visit Indein village with its 16th century pagodas. This is a real ‘Indiana Jones’ type of experience. Continue sightseeing which includes the floating gardens, silk weaving and the unique one-legged rowing style of the Inle boatmen.  

• Day 10:

  Inle Lake- Heho – Yangon

  Transfer to Heho airport for the flight back to Yangon. Tour finishes upon arrival.