Yangon – Heho – Inle Lake – Taung Gyi – Kakku Pagodas – Inle Lake – Nyaung Shwe – Kalaw – Aung Ban – Pindaya – Ywa Ngan – Mandalay – Amarapura – Mingun – Mandalay – Sagaing – Monywa – Pho Win Taung Hills – Monywa – Myin Mu – Yaysagyo – Pakkokku – Mt. Popa – Bagan – Thandwe – Ngapali Beach – Thandwe – Yangon)

Day 1 – Arrive Yangon, (D)

After arrival at Yangon airport, meet the escort and transfer to hotel for check in. Enjoy the Welcome dinner at the Padonmar Restaurant. O / N in Yangon.

Overnight at Yangon

Day 2 – Yangon flight to Heho – Inle Lake (B, L, D)

Asian Wings YJ 751 ETD: 11:00 – ETA: 12:10

Breakfast and transfer to the domestic terminal for the flight to Heho and then by van to sublime Inle Lake. Lunch at a Local Restaurant. We’ll spend the late afternoon cruising by boat on the picturesque lake until sunset, enjoying the spectacular views. After, enjoy a dinner on the deck while going over our plans for the overall tour and the next day.

Leisurely cycling today of about 22 miles (35 km)

Overnight at Nyaung Shwe

Day 3 – Inle Lake – Taung Gyi – Kakku Pagodas – Inle Lake (B, L, D)

In the morning, we’ll set up and test our bikes before departing by car to Kakku, a lesser known but impressive site comprised of several thousand small stupas in the Pa O region. From here, we’ll begin riding back to Inle Lake with a wonderful descent dropping nearly 2,000 feet to the lake basin. After lunch on the lake, loading our bikes onto our boat, cruising across Inle Lake, passing stilted villages with their unique floating gardens. After reaching shore, we’ll mount our bikes, riding through lake front villages, pausing at temples, markets and to meet with local families.

Leisurely cycling today of about 35 miles (56 km)

Overnight at Nyaung Shwe

Day 4 – Inle Lake to Kalaw Highlands (B, L, D)

After a leisurely breakfast admiring the sun rising over the lake, we’ll depart by bikes climbing up from the lake on quiet roads for the short but challenging climb into the scenic country side to Kalaw, a hill station filled with interesting mix of colonial-era architecture and hill tribe villages. Depending on the time, we can wander through the market or ride around the city looking at the decaying colonial mansions or hoof it on a leisurely hike through the foothills surrounding the town.

71 miles (96 km) with climbing and rollers

Overnight at Seint Motel (Standard), Kalaw

Day 5 – Kalaw to Pindaya (B, L, D)

Today, cycling due north to Pindaya on a rolling empty road flanked by beautiful manicured fields from where much of Myanmar’s produce comes from. The area is rich with a diversity of hill tribes and we will pause to visit some of the villages en route. After we reach Pindaya, strolling the small town’s sites and Lake Front. Before dinner we will also trek up to visit the famous Pindaya caves, filled with hundreds of Buddha statues. After, we’ll enjoy the sunset from the hill side over the lake.

52 miles rolling hills (74 km)

Overnight Pindaya

Day 6 – Pindaya to Mandalay (B, L, D)

The longest travel day of our bike tour goes northwest on a recently-paved, rolling road through mountains and jungle-lined roads to Kyaukse where the bus will transfer us the remaining distance “on the road to Mandalay.” Mandalay is the historic old capital, but remains the center of Myanmar culture and religion. It is also where traditional arts and crafts are centered. Myanmar abounds with historical sites, cultural memorials and Buddhist monuments and we will explore some of them after arrival. In the evening, enjoy dinner overlooking the Ayeyarwaddy River.

Up to 160 kilometers (100 miles), rolling country road

Overnight at Mandalay

Day 7 – Mandalay (B, L, D)

Today, touring Mandalay by foot, the religious and cultural center of Myanmar. From ancient wooden palaces to massive pagodas to serene monasteries, Mandalay has it all. After breakfast, traveling outside Mandalay to the former royal capital of Amarapura, including an interesting stop at the Mahagandayon Monastery, a school for novice monks. Also visit to U Bein Bridge, a 200 year-old bridge and the longest teak one in the world. In the afternoon, sightseeing in central Mandalay, including Mahamuni Pagoda, gold leaf hammering, Shwe Inbin Monastery; Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned for its stone slabs of the Buddhist scriptures, and panoramic Mandalay Hill, ending the day with a sunset view from the peaceful Sagaing Hill across the Ayeyarwaddy River.

Overnight at Silver Swan Hotel (Superior), Mandalay

Day 8 – Mandalay to Monywa (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we’ll transfer out of Mandalay mid-morning by bus to Ondaw. Today features a ride west into the desert landscape and heartland of central Myanmar where bullock carts outnumber cars. There are several interesting sites to explore on the way to the provincial capital of Monywa including a pagoda with over 300,000 Buddha images and a monumental reclining Buddha. We’ll also stop to visit a village, meeting with a local family in their home and visiting a local school to meet with children before biking onto to pleasant Monywa.

56 miles (94 km) on mostly flat road

Overnight at Win Unity Hotel (Superior), Monywa

Day 9 – Monywa to Popa (B, L, D)

Mt. Popa and the final day of riding. We bicycle round trip to an extinct volcano, Mt. Popa, which dominates the area. Mount Popa was for centuries where kings of central Burma made pilgrimages to confer with the sacred statues about the future of their reigns.

We’ll climb the hundreds of steps to the monkey-populated hill (feeding them if your brave enough), for a expansive, panoramic views of the surrounding area. Optional return ride to Bagan. Enjoy another dramatic sunset in Bagan.

29 miles (48 km) on quiet, flat sandy roads

Overnight at Popa Mounatin Resort (Superior), Mount Popa

Day 10 – Popa – Bagan (B, L, D)

Heading out of Popa we’ll bike a road with light traffic meandering through a rice growing region along the Chindwind River to Pakokku, passing through hill tribe villages where we’ll break for lunch. After reaching Pakokku, we board our boat to cruise on the famed Irrawaddy to Bagan. After arrival in Bagan, we’ll enjoy a short ride to our hotel near the world famous ruins. Dinner and delightful, traditional puppet show in Old Bagan.

74 miles (123 km) on quiet country road

Overnight at Bagan

Day 11 – Bagan (B, L, D)

With over forty square kilometers and thousands of pagodas, Bagan is nothing short of breath taking. We’ll cycle the ancient plain, pausing to explore primary and secondary temples. If there is time, we can visit the market which has a pleasant mix of local and tourist shops before returning for dinner along the river. Dinner will include another Burmese cultural show of dance, athletics and puppetry with excellent photo opportunities.

32 miles (51 km) on quiet, flat sandy roads

Overnight at Bagan

Day 12 – Bagan flight to Ngapali Beach (B)

Aisan Wings YJ 912 ETD: 11:40 – ETA: 13:35

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for our one-hour flight to Ngapali. Pick up to Ngapali Beach. Transfer to hotel and free.

Overnight at Ngapali Beach

Day 13 – Ngapali Beach free (B)

Breakfast and all day free for beach relaxing.

Overnight at Ngapali Beach

Day 14 – Ngapali Beach flight back to Yangon (B)

Air Mandalay 6T 602 ETD: 12:55 – ETA: 13:50

Breakfast and all day free for beach relaxing, Driver pick up to airport for flight to Yangon for check in. O / N in Yangon

Overnight at Yangon

Day 15 – Yangon for international flight (B)

Air Asia FD 2752 ETD: 08:30

Breakfast driver pick up to airport for your international flight back home!

End of Program

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Tour Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand

Tour Price: Available upon Request

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Day 1 – Arrival in Yangon (D)

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your tour guide and taken to The Downton area until the Strand Hotel, a historical property built in 1901 and oozing with colonial charm. Travel in style aboard a restored wooden bus ,called Elephant Coach, through the streets of Yangon on an afternoon of sightseeing. Revel in the impressive colonial and spiritual heritage in Yangon’s city center before catching the magnificent sunset over the gilded dome of the famed Shwedagon Pagoda.

Overnight at The Strand Hotel or The Governor’s Residence in Yangon. 

Day 2 – Yangon – Heho – Inle Lake (B,D)

Today you will fly to Heho by early morning flight and enjoy a scenic drive and boat ride to Inle Princess Resort Hotel located on the eastern shore of Inle Lake. Spend a tranquil afternoon in Inle Lake, home to the Intha fishermen famed for their unique one legged-rowing style and the Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, a simple wooden temple perched by the lake famous for their jumping cats. A fabulous dinner on the private terrace of the Inle Princess Resort Hotel will end your lovely day!

Overnight at Inle Princess Resort Hotel or Aureum Spa Inle in Inle Lake.

Day 3 – Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake (B,L,D)

For early risers, ‘Early bird catches the worm’ , ‘there is an optional visit to the lake’s morning market that is rotating on a 5- day basis on the way to the Pa-Oh village of Indein. After reaching the village, enjoy a leisurely walk that will bring you to the beautiful Pagoda Complex, Myanmar’s Ta Phrom Temple, with its vegetation-covered stupas that overlooks the breathtaking Inle Lake. Enjoy lunch in the local style at Inn Thar Heritage House to taste traditional Intha cuisine. Enjoy the afternoon with an option for a relaxing spa treatment followed by a delightful wine tasting experience in the Inle Princess Resort.

Overnight at Inle Princess Resort Hotel or Aureum Spa Inle in Inle Lake. 

Day 4 – Inle – Nyaung Shwe – Bagan (B,L)

In the morning, transfer to Nyaung Shwe and explore the charming town of Nyaung Shwe by taking a walk. With its many quiet laneways and numerous monasteries, a stroll around Nyaung Shwe gives you a taste of the tranquil rhythms of rural Burmese towns. Make your way back to Heho for the flight to Bagan and transfer to your riverside hotel to relax and enjoy the magical sun setting beyond the Tant Kyi Taung Mountain.

Overnight at Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort or Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan.

Day 5 – Bagan (B)

Start the morning with a visit to the vibrant Nyaung Oo Market. Discover the splendor of Bagan’s history with visits to archeological treasures such as the Shwezigon Pagoda with its impressive bell-shaped stupa, the Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi cave temple with its exquisite jatakas murals paintings and the elegant Htilominlo Temple famed for its fined plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations. In the afternoon, observe skilled craftsmen as they demonstrate to you the ancient technique of lacquering. Relax and sip some cocktail as you gently cruise along Irrawaddy River in the evening sun.

Overnight at Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort or Aureum Palace Resort in Bagan.

Day 6 – Bagan – Yangon (B,D)

This morning, you will visit Ananda Okkyaung, an architectural masterpiece and one of the few surviving brick monasteries from the early Kon Boung period. Starting at Ananda temple, enjoy a horse carriage tour among the temples, a relaxing way to enjoy the area’s historical masterpieces. In the afternoon, you will fly back to Yangon followed by a farewell dinner by Ayuda Myanmar Travel at Le Planteur Restaurant.

Overnight at The Strand Hotel or Governor’s Residence in Yangon.

Day 7 – Departure from Yangon (B)

Release your shopping spree  in the popular Bogyoke Market formerly known as Scott Market (closed on Mondays and public holidays), which is also famed for its colonial architecture and inner cobblestone streets. Spend the rest of day at your own leisure. If the time permits, explore Yangon’s trove of Art Galleries located in the Golden Valley’s area. Then, transfer to the airport for your onwards departure flight.

End of Program Organized by Ayuda Myanmar Travel Tour Agency!

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The following is the Sample program, the actual program may be different from it!!

Kawthaung – Kyat Mauk Island – Western Rocky Pinnacle – Western Rocky – Kawthaung

Day (1) Kawthaung- Kyat Mauk Island

After immigration clearance, our boat will leave from Kawthaung’s Myoma Jetty to Kyat Mauk island around 9:00 pm. Kyat Mauk and neighboring island are a group of islands with limestone mountains with cliffs, caves and long white sandy beaches like Koh Phi Phi in Thailand. Dive sites in Kyat Mauk and neighbouring islands are amazing, especially for colorful soft coral and the caves. We will make two fun dives and one night dive in there. We have opportunity to see Blacktip Sharks, Tunas, Snappers, Stingray, Turtle, Rare and beautiful different species nudibranchs and many underwater life.

Day (2) Honor Rock- Western Rocky Pinnacle-Western Rocky

First dive for that day is in Honor rock, the rock is quite similar with Richelieu rock of Thailand but much bigger. Colorful soft coral and huge seafan forest are the trademark of that rock. We have chance to see Leopard sharks, Reef sharks, Barracuda, Parrat fishes, Snapper and Groupers. After that dive, we will go to Western Rocky Pinnacle, one of the best dive site of Burma. We will make two dives at this pinnacle to be seen Leopard Shark, Gray Reef Shark, Nurse Shark, Eels, Lobsters, Ghost Pipefish, Sea Horse and many different species of Nudibranchs. And then we will come down to Western Rocky, the most famous dive site of Burma(Myanmar) and we will make one dive there.

Day (3) Western Rocky -Kawthaung

The last day, we will make one more dive each in both Western Rocky and Honor Rock. Then we have time to make Kayaking and sightsee around the group of Limestone islands. We will back to Kawthaung around 12:00 am. We’ll be arrived to Kawthaung around 15:30 pm.

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Kalaw is a lovely town on Shan Mountains and it is another base for the trekkers, nature lovers after Keng Tung in Shan State. To add essence to its attributes, recently in 2011, one of the Elephant Camps has been established to offer you the Eco tour and enjoy the visit to the Myanmar Elephants.

During your stay in Kalaw, you should not miss the Elephant Camp visit located very near the city of Kalaw.

The following is a sample program;

1. -Pick up from Kalaw and take a drive to Magwe village, where the camp is located (40-mins)
2. -Welcome by the team who will lead you to the camp (15mins) walk
3. -Light refreshment
4. -Walk (5-7mins) to the river where elephant bathes and you can join in feeding and bathing the elephants.
5. -Exploration of the forest area on elephant back, opportunity to see butterflies, birds and orchids around our conservation area. (30-40 min).
6. -Lunch will be served in the main camp.
7. -After lunch, you are free to explore the surrounding area with the local trekking guide.
8. -You are also welcome to join them in planting regional trees from the nursery in  the forest recovery efforts.
9. -Choice of returning to main camp by elephant or by foot (10-20mins)
10. -Drive back to Kalaw.

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All the touring sites in this program have been thoroughly crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a line of experiences we can definitely recommend.

Yangon – Mandalay – Maymyo – Naung Pain – Lashio – Hsipaw – Kyauk Me – Maymyo – Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing – Mingun – Mandalay – Myin Gyan – Mt. Popa – Bagan – Yangon

Day 1: Yangon Arrival & Sightseeing (by private air con car with English Speaking Guide)

Upon arrival at airport, after luggage collection, you will be welcome by local tour guide. Depending on the arrival time, these visits can be included; Downtown Area with the Old City Hall and take a stroll along Colonial Buildings ending at the old Strand Hotel, the adjacent Australian Embassy, Her Majesty British Embassy, and Red-bricked General Post Office, Mawtin Jetty to enjoy the riverside activities, Kandawgyi Park to relax, Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha image which is the biggest one in Yangon.

In the evening, visit the most significant pagoda, Shwedagon, which the global scholars describe as One of Wonders in the World. Shwedagon plays very important role in the Old Burmese History not only standing as the holiest structure for the Buddhist all over the world. Enjoy the sunset from nearly 26- century years old Most Glorious Buddhist Shrine.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 2: Yangon- Mandalay- Pyin Oo Lwin (by Private air con car + by Bike with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay, the last Capital City of the 3rd Myanmar Dynasty.

Upon arrival at Mandalay airport, drive to Pyin Oo Lwin approximately 2 hours. In Pyin Oo Lwin or Maymyo as it was called formerly by the name of the founder of the British Hill Station. Start the sightseeing by mountain bike for warming up: Botanical Garden, one of the chains of the Kew Garden in London, which can offer the visitors the ambience of British Colonial Era, BE falls to relax, and then drive up to the Image of Maha Aunt Htoo Kanthar Buddha on the hill where you can see the surrounding area as a partially panoramic view.  You should not miss to take a Tour of Stage Coach to explore the town still filled with the Colonial Houses.

Overnight at Maymyo

Day 3: Maymyo – Naung Pain Train Station- One of Highest Viaducts -  Lashio, End of Burma Road (by Train + by Private air con car with English Speaking Guide) (B/L)

After breakfast, transfer to Railway Station to take a regular Morning train from Maymyo at around 9:00 am to the Famous Goak Hteik Viaduct constructed by the British during their rule. It takes 2 and a half hour until the Naung Mon Train station to observe one of the Highest Viaducts. From there, take the car to drive to Lashio (approx: 2 and half hours) where the northern railway line ends as well as the Historic Burma Road coming from the border of China. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and after a short rest, take a stroll in Lashio Night Market enjoying the night life.

Overnight at Lashio

Day 4: Lashio – Hsipaw (by SAG Wagon + by Bike (72 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Start the cycling along the Burma Road for 35 Kilometers as morning part. Lunch at a local restaurant or picnic lunch. And then continue the rest 37 kilometers until the peaceful town called Hsipaw. Total cycling hours will be more or less 4-5 hours.

Overnight at Hsipaw

Day 5: Hsipaw & Surroundings Excursion Tour (by Boat + Trekking with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Today, enjoy the alternative taste of the trip, boat trip and trekking. Take a private boat along the tranquil Duthtawaddy River that flows up to Mandalay to open out to the historic Ayeyarwaddy River. The boat trip will take more or less 1 hour and you will arrive at the confluence of Duthtawaddy River or Myit Nge and Hsipaw River. You can have a swim if you like. After a rest, cruise down up to a certain village and start your walking to the typical Shan villages.

Trek until Hsipaw passing by the Saw Bwar Haw, the Shan King’s Palace, the last Shan King’s mansion on the way.

Overnight at Hsipaw

Day 6: Hsipaw – Kyauk Me (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (40 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Today, biking from Hsipaw to Kyauk Me, a small town on the Shan Plateau, but the capital of Green Tea Plantation. On the way, visit Baw Gyo Pagoda as well as the Hot Springs for a shower to relax the tense muscles. Then continue biking to Kyauk Me enjoying the tea plantation along the way and lunch at Shan restaurant at the entrance of Kyuak Me Town. Check in at the hotel and take rest.

Overnight at Kyauk Me

Day 7: Kyauk Me – Maymyo (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (100 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Most Beautiful Day of Biking as well as most tiresome day of the whole trip. However, it is really worth it. The tiresome part of biking pays off!! It is to ascend the Goak Twin Gorge and it usually takes at least 40 minutes. Looking back, you will see the Goak Hteik Viaduct up on the hills. Lunch at Naung Cho Town.

On the way, visit the outstanding cave of Peik Chin Myaung. The views and sceneries make your tiredness and fatigue dwindle away.

Overnight at Maymyo

Day 8: Maymyo – Mandalay (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (70 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

After morning biking excursion in Maymyo, proceed by bike down to Mandalay lasting more or less 2-3 hours. Explore the real life and ways of living of Myanmar people along the way up to Mandalay.

Overnight at Mandalay

Day 9: Mandalay – Amarapura – Sagaing – Mingun-Mandalay (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (62 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Today Excursion is by Bike to the Ancient capitals of Amarapura aka the Southern City, the ancient Royal Capital before Mandalay. In Amarapura, visit one of the biggest monasteries with more than 1200 Buddhist monks where under the strict tight-scheduled Rules the monks study very hard the Buddhist Canons day and night in order to be able to carry on the Budda’s teachings verbally like the Noble Theras did after the Buddha’s demise in the 6th Century B.C. Then visit the Silk- Weaving workshop. Here, Amarapura hand-weaving silk Designs are very famous as Lun Yar Kyaw Cheik, More-than-hundred Loom Design, in which many small colorful silk thread looms wave through the weft creating the unique Myanmar Ceremonial silk longyis. Depending on the designs, to finish a longyi with a hundred or so looms, it can take at least a month! Then drive to U Bein Bridge believed to be the longest wooden bridge in the world that spans Taung Thaman Lake. Take a walk on the bridge and enjoy a photo opp!

And then ride the bike to Sagaing crossing over newly-opened bridge paralleling the first British- built Span side by side. Sagaing, the capital city of Sagaing Division, has been quite a few times Royal Capital and now stands as a Buddhist Center. Visit Sagaing Hills filled with Meditation Centers, Monasteries, and Nunneries. The view from the platform of Sun Oo Punya Shin Pagoda that takes the overwhelming hilltop is really breath-taking. Then visit U Min Thoe Sal, 30 Caves Pagoda.

And then continue to Mingun where the World’s Biggest Mingun Bell, weighing over 90 Metric Tons that is believed to be the world heaviest hanging bell in the world and Migun Stupa unfinished due to the mysterious beliefs of its builder. Then, visit the very first Home for Aged founded purely by a Burmese Lady. Meeting with the long-term nurse who speaks fair English at the Center of Old Age pays a lot. Finally visit Mya Thein Dan Pagoda which represents famous Mt. Meru according to Buddhist Cosmology. After that, take the boat back to Mandalay.

Overnight at Mandalay

Day 10: Mandalay – Myin Gyan- Mt. Popa (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (50 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Cycling of today will get involved the flat land ride in the countryside up to one of the biggest trade cities of Central Myanmar, Myin Gyan. From there, proceed to Mt. Popa, the Oasis of the Dry Zone, the extinguished million-year-old volcano and the abode and the refuge of all Myanmar Nats, Spirits. No wonder that the poor mind may seek the shelter under which one can feel certain of high-yield harvest, safe life. The name Popa represents the abundance of flowers and you can see seasonal flowers and fruits once you enter the small town at the foot of the extinct volcano. Visit central Nat Shrine at the foothill of Mt. Popa. Going up 777 steps is optional but the view from the top makes tired-feet quite relaxing. Mount Popa houses not only Nats but also Asian monkeys along its steps uphill. Feeding the poor Gibbons, Baboons costs not much money and you may gain some merits to add a step towards Nirvana.

Overnight at Mt. Popa

Day 11: Mt. Popa – The Majestic Bagan (by SAG Wagaon + by Bike (42 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

Today consists of a Leisure biking to our ultimate destination of Northern Myanmar to Central Myanmar cycling tour, Bagan. On the way, you may stop at a palm tree collection workshop to see the ways of living of Anyar Thar people and observe the palm culture. Upon arrival at Bagan, check in at the hotel and after a short rest, make a sightseeing to the Dhamayarzaka Pagoda with 5 entrances, seems like the pentagon of Bagan, and go up for the panoramic view with many temples. After that, continue to Myin Kabar village for the visit to Myin Kabar Phaya with the best mural paintings, Manuhar Pagoda and Nan Phaya. Then proceed to the Sulamani Temple which is famous for its neat and tidy brick- lying, and Dhamayankyi which is the most massive one and the pyramid of Bagan. Enjoy the sunset from Shwe San Daw Pagoda.

Overnight at Bagan

Day 12: Bagan Excursion Tour- Yangon (by afternoon flight + SAG Wagaon + by Bike (22 km) with English Speaking Cycling Guide) (B/L)

After breakfast, bike to Nyaung U morning market which is known as Market on the Floor with a variety of local vegetables and products such as typical snacks, food, Handicrafts, Thanakha the most adorned Burmese Make-up, and so on. Then, visit the most sacred stupa Shwe Zi Gon built in 11 Century by the most outstanding Buddhist King, Anawrahta, Gu Byauk Gyi Temple to see the mural from 12 Century, the massive red-colored Htilominlo Temple, and lastly before check-in at the hotel, visit most beautiful Ananda Temple built in late 11 Century housing giant Standing Buddhas which give the viewers illusion of Smiling-or-Serious facial expression of the Enlightened One.

In the afternoon, a visit to famous Lacquer Wares Workshop is worth enough to see its hand-made black products that come in a variety of household items from the smallest one of tea-cup to the Giant Sun Oak, the food container to be sent to the Buddhist monasteries in the yester years. Then, transfer to Nyaung U airport for the flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival, proceed to the hotel for check in.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 13: Yangon Sightseeing (by private air con car with English Speaking Guide) (B)

If the time permits, visit Scott Market, Bogyoke Market, which sells many Myanmar Traditional Handicrafts, namely, Pan Sai Myo, 10 kinds of flowers; Blacksmith, Goldsmith, Coppersmith, Stone Carvings, Wood Carvings, Lacquer Wares, and so on (Scott Market is off every Monday!).

Then transfer to International Airport for the Return flight home!

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Day 1: Kalaw- Ywa Pu(approx; 7-hour Trekking)

After breakfast, start  your full-day trekking from Kalaw bringing the necessary things for staying overnight at the tribal village. Roads and trails go through the thick pine forest on the Shan Mountains. You will meet the many tribal villagers working on their farms and going to the market of the Kalaw Town on the way. Introduce to them  by the assistance of your local Trekking guide and ask about their daily life. After 3 hours trekking you will arrive at Myint Taik village, Da Nu hill-tribe that belongs to Shan ethnic. You will have the lunch there at one of the tribal villagers’ home. After a rest continue your trekking along the Railway line passing by the some Da Nu tribal villages with the plantations of Sesame, Ginger, Carrots and so on.

You may take a break at the Myin Taik Station to study the daily life of the people who take the train transport and also buy a drink at the century-old train station. In the afternoon, continue your trek until you arrive at Ywa Pu , the Taung Yoe, one of the hill-tribes,  villages of Shan Ethnic Majority.

Dinner and overnight at Ywa Pu.

Day 2: Ywa Pu- Hti Thein(approx; 8-hour Trekking)

Today you will start trekking early. Have a traditional breakfast offered by the best chef of the Trekking Tour. After breakfast, you can proceed your trekking up on the mountains of Shan Plateau. The trekking trails go up and down with the gust of wind coming to caress you getting tired from time to time. Take a break if necessary under the big Bayan Tree(ficus).  After about 3 hours trek, you will arrive at the Paw Kai village of Pa O hill tribe. Pa O people, especially the ladies, wear their traditional dress that consists of black blouse, trousers and most attractively their turbans that they use not only as their head-dress but also the towel when they sweat. Those colorful turbans they put on their head make one of the National Geographic photos. The Pa O villages here are also famous for cultivation of Hot, Red Hot chili, and you may call them Chilli City.

After lunch, you may take a nap at the village’s typical home, stretching your legs, giving massage each other to the stiff muscules. Then continue your trek passing through the Pa O houses with the chilli drying mats in their house compound. The trail goes through the corn-maize fields, ginger fields, the small rivers and streams till finally you will arrive at the Hti Thein Monastery where you may stay overnight.

Enjoy the dinner at the monastery and overnight.

Day 3: Hti Thein-Taung Bo Gyi or Than Daung -Inle Lake (Maximum 6 hours trekking)

Today, the tiresome trekking over the high mountains will end with the half day trekking up to Inle Lake. After your breakfast, start your trekking further east to the higher mountains. Looking back at the mountainous scenes, after about half an hour trek, you will see the Ocean of the Clouds up above the forests. The trails go on the edge of the mountain up to the Pa O villages of Kyauk Su, Nan Yoke where you may visit some village houses.  After nearly 3 hours, you will see the last mountain that flanks the Inle Lake from the western side. That mountain is the hardest part of the trekking forming with the hard rock’s ascending down up to one of the villages on the western shore of the lake called Taung Bo Gyi. Although the trekking part is difficult, the view from the mountain top is awesome and full of joys.

Upon arrival at Taung Bo Gyi or Than Daung, your trekking will be happily finished and time to farewell to your Local Trekking Guide and Chef of the Mountains.

From there, you will be transferred to your hotel in the lake by a small boat propelled with the Chinese-Buffalo, so called because the engine, as its nickname suggests, is so noisy but it is very useful for the farmers.

Overnight at Inle Lake

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Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, welcome by our local tour guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight at Siem Reap

Day 2: Siem Reap Tours(B)

After breakfast, we continue our explorationof the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. This architectural masterpiece was constructed in the 12th century and covers an area of about 210 hectares. We stroll around this massive edifice, seeing the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple and the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm is an incredible sight. There are enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers which embrace themselves in the stone foundations of the structure giving the impression of man’s creation being reclaimed by the powerful forces of nature.

We continue drive to the jetty to embark on a long private boat to visit Tonle Sap Lake. We spend the rest of the visiting at the “Chantiers Ecoles – Les Artisans d’Angkor” which provides training to young Cambodians in an effort to revive the ancient Khmer traditions of stone carvingand wood sculpting and continue to one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, surrounded by elegant French Colonial colonnades.

Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap-Koh Ker-Siem Reap(B)

Breakfast at hotel: heading out of town to bring you to Koh Ker, situated in the northeast of Siem Reap. Discover the long abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia. Also known as Chok Gargyar, it served as the capital of Jayavarman IV (reigned 928-42). His son and successor Harshavarman I moved the capital back to Angkor in 944. There are a remarkable number of religious buildings in the Koh Ker region, considering the short space of time that it was the capital of the empire. There are more than 30 major structures and experts believe there may have been as many as 100 minor sacred buildings in the region. It was also a prolific period for gigantic sculpture and several of the most impressive pieces in the National Museum in Phnom Penh come from Koh Ker, including a huge Garuda (half-man, half-bird creature). Afternoon, continue to visit Beng Mealea temple through the typical Khmer countryside (60Kms from Siem Reap). There is a lot to see in the approximately 2 hours drive as it takes you through many lively villages and along kilometers of rice paddies. Explore the long abandoned temple (11th century), strangled by the jungle. A further 1 hr drive brings you to Koh Ker, situated in the northeast of Siem Reap. Discover the long abandoned temples in the forests of northern Cambodia.

Overnight at Siem Reap.

Day 4: Siem Reap Departure(B)

Free at your own leisure until the transfer to Siem Reap Airport for the flight back home.

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Day 1: Arrival Hanoi &  Halong Bay

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed and picked up by our guide and driver. Then be transferred directly to Hanoi down town for lunch and sightseeing if the time permits.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, check out and take the bus ride back to Hanoi, capital of Vietnam.

On arrival in Hanoi, you will have lunch in a local restaurant before exploring Hanoi in a City tour. You will pay a visit to the first University of Vietnam: the so-called Temple of Literature (or Van Mieu in Vietnamese). And then have a walk on the romantic road of West Lake where you can visit two of the most beautiful temple and pagoda in Hanoi: Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda.

In the late afternoon, enjoy the wonderful Water Puppet Performance before having dinner in a local restaurant. Check in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi -Tam Coc-Hanoi (B)

Today you will have the chance for you to visit the ancient capital of Vietnam, Tam Coc, dating back to 1000 years before Hanoi was chosen as the capital city.

The two and half hour bus ride take you to the South of Hanoi, besides visiting the two temples remembering the two kings of the Vietnamese in the 10^th century which were built on the basement of the old palace; you will have a two hours boat ride to visit the so-called “Ha Long Bay on the Land”. You will have lunch in a local restaurant with local specialty Goat Hot Pot”. Back to Hanoi in the late afternoon; dinner in local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

This morning after breakfast, you will check out hotel and have a full day city tour of Hanoi.

The first stop would be a must see Ho Chi Minh complex including: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; the Presidential Palace; Ho Chi Minhs Residence and One Pillar Pagoda would be the great mark of the city. You will have Vietnamese buffet lunch before being transferred to the airport for your departure light home. Farewell and Have a good flight.

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