5 Days Myanmar Tour to Bagan and Mandalay
This 5 days Myanmar tour offers a tight schedule to Bagan and Mandalay, where house tons of cultural and treasures of the ancient nation.
Upon arrival at Mandalay, the second largest city of Burma, visit Shwenandaw Monastery, well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths, and Kuthodaw Pagoda to see the largest book of Buddhism in the world. In the following day, take an excursion to Mingun and Amarapura for the unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi, gorgeous Hsinbyume Pagoda, and stunning sunset over U Bein Bridge.
Then you transfer to Bagan to explore the thousands of pagodas and temples scatted on the plain. Also, you can make a pilgrimage to Mount Popa.
TOUR CODEINT-M-BM05
PLACES VISITEDMandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Mandalay - Bagan - Yangon
DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
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Why you'll love this trip?
- Visit the fabulous Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mingun Pahtodawgyi and U Bein Bridge in Mandalay.
- Explore the Ancient City of "Bagan", home to thousands of temples dating back to 1,500 years.
Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary
Mandalay Arrival
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Welcome to Mandalay! Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel for check-in.
After some rest, visit Mahamuni Image where you can see local people pray and stick the gold paper on the Buddha for a blessing. On the way to the Mahamuni Image, pay a visit to a gold paper factory to see how people made the gold leaf.
Then head to Shwenandaw Monastery, also known as the Golden Palace Monastery. It was built in the 19th century and well known for its teak carving of Buddhist myths. Next, visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, a Buddhist stupa that contains the world's largest book of Buddhism.
Finish your day at the top of Mandalay Hill for a stunning sunset.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Mandalay Excursion to Mingun and Amarapura
See moreMeals: B
Today's tour will take you to have further exploration of Mingun and Amarapura.
After breakfast, head for Mingun, known for the unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi that holds the record for the biggest pile of bricks in the world. Then visit Mingun Bell which is the second-largest bell in the world, with a weight of 90 tons. After that, go to visit Hsinbyume Pagoda, one of the most beautiful and unusual temples in Myanmar.
Then, head to Amarapura for the enchanting U Bein Bridge. It is 1.2 kilometers long crossing the Taungthaman Lake and turns out to be the longest teakwood bridge in the world. The sunset over the bridge is gorgeous. You can take a boat on the lake to shoot the silhouette of U Bein Bridge. Before the sunset, take a tour to Taung Mingyi Pagoda, a beautiful pagoda near the U Bein Bridge.
Overnight in Mandalay.
Mandalay to Bagan
See moreMeals: B
After breakfast, drive from Mandalay to Bagan, taking around 3 and a half hours.
In Bagan, you will be amazed by the thousands of Buddhist pagodas spread on the plain. These pagodas used to own by individual families during its prosperous time.
You will visit the Nyaung Oo Market where local people buying and selling food for daily life. Then head for the Shwezigon Pagoda which is the largest pagoda in Bagan painted with real gold.
Have a rest at the hotel during the hottest time in the afternoon. Then it's time to enjoy a Horse Cart Ride for the sunset! You can climb up to the top of the Shwesandaw Pagoda for sunset and then take the horse cart back to the hotel. It will be an unforgettable memory of taking the horse cart ride to travel through the pagodas when it is quiet in the dusk.
Overnight in Bagan.
Bagan Excursion to Mount Popa
See moreMeals: B
In the morning, drive to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with its golden shrines.
Situated 50 km southeast of Bagan, this solitary peak showcases the Popa Taungkalat shrine, the favored home of Myanmar's most powerful "Nats" (local spirits), statues of which can be found at its base. These spirits were once so important to the country's early Kings that it was essential for them to consult the Nats before commencing their reign. The shrine is located at the top of the mountain, and if you have the energy, climb to the top (well worth the climb!). Along the way, there are a multitude of monkeys expecting a treat!
On the way back, stop by a local village to learn about local culture and lifestyle. Then enjoy lunch at a hill resort. Also, visit a palm sugar workshop, where the harvested nectar from local trees is cooked into the sugar cubes that you see in teashops.
Overnight in Bagan.
Bagan to Yangon, Departure
See moreFlight: International flight on your own arrangement
Meals: B
Today transfer to airport for the flight to Yangon and then connect to your flight home.
End of service.
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
Service Inclusions:
- Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not listed in itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.
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5 Days Myanmar Tour to Bagan and Mandalay
- Tour Code:INT-M-BM05
- Length: 5 Days
- Route: Mandalay - Mingun - Amarapura - Mandalay - Bagan - Yangon
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