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Day 1 : Arrival - Yangon

Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Meet and transfer to Hotel. After check-in hotel, lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, start orientation tour of Yangon City including visits to: Sule Pagoda - the heart of the Yangon City surrounded by various colonial style buildings, Botataung Pagoda - the land mark of Yangon's river-front, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha Image - a colossal reclining Buddha Image, and end of the tour at Shwedagon Pagoda - over 2500 years old the world famous stupa. Dinner and your first night of stay in capital of Myanmar.

Day 2 : Yangon - Bagan

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for departure to Bagan - the first capital of Myanmar Empire, by early morning flight. On arrival at Nyaung Oo Airport, meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. After check-in hotel, start whole day sightseeing Bagan Tour by visiting: Nyaung Oo Market; Shwezigon Pagoda - the prototype for later Myanmar pagodas built by King Anawrahta - the Emperor of Myanmar First Dynasty, Ananda Temple - King Kyansittha's masterpiece and the crowning achievement of the early style temple of architecture; Kyansitha Umin; Thatbyinnyu Temple - the highest building on the Bagan plain; and Htilominlo Temple - the largest temples of Bagan. Lunch at a Restaurant. Evening visit to Lacquer-ware Shop - to witness how to make a piece of Lacquer-ware items, Manuha Temple - built by King Manuha - the defender of Mon Kingdom, Myinkaba Gubyaukgyi Temple - known for its wall paintings depicting scenes from the Jataka, Dhamanyangyi Temple - the most massive temple, and watch the world famous sunset view of Bagan from Mingalar Zedi (or) Shwesandaw Pagoda. Dinner and puppet show at a famous restaurant. Overnight in the city of first Myanmar Empire - Bagan.

Day 3 : Bagan – Popa

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Mount Popa - an extinct volcano which has similar shape to the Mt. Fuji of Japan. It is also well know as a holy place for all the nats (spirits) of Myanmar. If you wish to get up early in the morning about 05:00 am, you will be able to catch the Sun Rise View of Bagan or to watch or participate by yourself in early morning food offering to 700 over monks near Kyaukpadaung. Sightseeing Mount Popa and its lovely oasis environs. Lunch at Popa Mountain Resort Hotel where one could see the panoramic view of the surrounding. After lunch, will drive back to Bagan. On the way, stop at a roadside stall to witness the local way of climbing up the palm tree the making the jaggery. On arrival to Bagan, continue visit by horse cart riding to Minanthu village and Payathonezu Pagoda to find out the workmanship of 11-13 centuries plaster carvings and paintings. Evening, watch the sunset from Shwesandaw Pagoda or Bupaya. Dinner will be at a restaurant, and overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 : Bagan – Mandalay

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport. Fly to Mandalay - the center of Myanmar Arts & Crafts, by morning flight. Meet and transfer to the hotel for check -in. After check-in hotel, start sightseeing Mandalay by visiting: Mahamuni Image - a bronze Buddha image cast during the lifetime of Buddha himself, Tapestry works, Marble carving workshop, and Gold leaf beating workshop. Lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, continue visit to: Shwenandaw Monastery - noted for its exquisite wood carvings, Atumashi Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda - known as the world biggest book; and finish the tour by visiting Mandalay Hill to watch the sunset and the panoramic view of the city. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in the last capital of Myanmar last dynasty - Mandalay.

Day 5 : Mandalay - Amarapura - Sagaing - Mingun

After breakfast, visit Amarapura - an ancient capital built on the advice of astrologers. Tour highlights are: Wood carving & Bronze castling workshops; Mahagandaryone Monastery - where one may observe the daily life of the monks studying Buddha's scriptures; Silk weaving home cottage, and U Bein's Bridge - 1.2 km long over 200 years old wooden bridge. Then, proceed to Sagaing Hill - known as the center for meditation. Visit Kaungmudaw Pagoda - an enormous dome shaped pagoda built in 16th century; Pottery & Silver-smith workshops. After lunch, boat trip to Mingun where the world largest ringing bell exist. Sightseeing Pahtodawgyi Unfinished Pagoda, Mingun Bell and its surrounding village. Evening dinner and overnight at the hotel in Mandalay.

Day 6 : Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya - Kalaw

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport. Fly to Heho by morning flight. Meet at the airport and drive up to Pindaya - a small quiet town famous for its millions years old caves deposited with thousands of pagodas during the past centuries. On the way, enjoy the scenic view of the mountains and the countryside. Sightseeing Pindaya Cave, Traditional Shan paper making and Umbrella making villages. Lunch at a restaurant in Pindaya. Evening drive back to Kalaw - used to be a hill station during the British occupation. Dinner and overnight in Kalaw. If the flight from Mandalay is in the afternoon, will overnight in Pindaya instead of driving back to Kalaw.

Day 7 : Kalaw - Inle - Nyaungshwe

After breakfast, drive to Inle Lake - the second biggest lake in Myanmar famous for its unique leg-rowers. Transfer to hotel for check-in. After check-in, transfer to the jetty for sightseeing Inle by boat. Tour highlights include the visits to: Floating Market (available to see on the market days only which is hold on every five days); Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda - famous for it five Buddha images enshrined in the temple; Inpawkhone Village - famous for its silk weaving handlooms; Ngaphechaung Monastery - well known because of jumping cats; Traditional ways of Fishing; and Floating Gardens. Lunch will be at a floating restaurant. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Nyaungshwe.

Day 8 : Nyaung Shwe - Heho - Yangon

After breakfast, drive up to Taunggyi Market where one can see the various hill-tribes come down for shopping and selling fresh vegetables and all sorts of regional products. Drive back to Heho airport for departure back to Yangon by flight. Later in the afternoon, arrive at Yangon airport and transfer to hotel. Be at leisure. Evening, take a walk along China Town before farewell dinner and cultural show at Karaweik Palace - a famous restaurant located on the Royal Lake built in the style of Royal Barge used by Myanmar's old days Kings. Overnight in Yangon.

Day 9 : Yangon - Departure

After breakfast, visit Strand Jetty to witness the daily life of the local people and Yangon's River. Then, visit Gems Mart,Bogyoke Market - formerly known as Scott Market and National Museum.Lunch at a restraunt. In the evening, transfer to airport for departure.