Culture of Myanmar: A 4-Day Journey from Yangon to Mandalay

YANGON -MANDALAY

Trip Highlight

Experience the mystical allure of Myanmar with a stimulating sightseeing tour of Yangon and Mandalay. Embark on this adventure that will take you through two of the country's most incredible cities - boasting a plethora of historic landmarks, intriguing cultures, vibrant local markets, ancient pagodas and thriving street food scenes.

We start our journey in Yangon, the bustling commercial hub known for its regal Colonial-era architecture. Remark at the magical aura surrounding Shwedagon Pagoda, a gold-encrusted masterpiece that is one of Buddhism's most sacred sites. Stroll through the exotic Bogyoke Aung San Market where you can hunt for precious gems, traditional fabrics and artisan crafts.

Next stop is Mandalay, Myanmar's cultural heartland graced with royal remnants from ancient Burmese kingdoms. Marvel at the majestic Mandalay Palace which forms an imposing part of history with its intricate wooden carvings and towering spires. Join faithful pilgrims at Mahamuni Pagoda known for its revered Buddha statue thought to be over 2000 years old.

Delight your taste buds in bustling local markets immersed in rich flavours; savour delicious Mohinga noodles or tea leaf salads - true Burmese culinary experiences! Walk across U Bein Bridge when it casts a magical silhouette as the sun dips below; considered to be the world's longest teakwood bridge.

A photographer’s dream, an historian's playground and an adventurer’s rite of passage; this unforgettable sightseeing tour promises memories that will last a lifetime. Embrace these awe-inspiring sights and inspire your wanderlust spirit as you voyage through these hidden gems within South East Asia!

Day 1YANGON ARRIVAL

Upon your arrival (Depends on Your Arrival Flight) at the airport, you will be welcomed by your tour guide who will be holding a placard with your name on it. This is a wonderful way to start your journey! Check-In your hotel, starting at Pansodan Road. Highlights include exploring the city center with its various historical and colonial buildings, either by car or on foot. Proceed to Mahabandoola Park, where the Independent Monument stands tall. Continue your tour, passing by City Hall, the High Court, and the former Burma Railways Company – one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings. Explore a little India, a little China town. The journey continues to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott's Market, a hub for Burmese traditional handicrafts such as stone, wood, and bronze carvings (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays). In the afternoon Sightseeing the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda the biggest and the grandest Pagoda in Myanmar many pictures of the famous landmark that has religious, historical and cultural significance. Overnight in Yangon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Yangon

Tour guide: Spanish Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2YANGON -MANDALAY (By Flight)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Yangon Airport fly to Mandalay, Mandalay is a city and former royal capital in northern Myanmar (formerly Burma) on the Irrawaddy River. Start tour to Amapura, to visit Mahagandayon, which is one of the famous Buddhist monasteries, where more than a thousand monks live and study Buddhism. Visit the central Mandalay, including Mahamuni Pagoda, gold leaf hammering, Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings; Kuthodaw Pagoda,In the afternoon visit to (Zegyo Market) Located at the heart of Mandalay and built during the reign of King Mindon, Zegyo Market is the oldest and largest shopping market in Mandalay, In the evening Sunset at U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungtaman Lake near Amapura, The 1.2 Km bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world . Overnight in Mandalay.

Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Tour guide: Spanish Speaking Guide

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3MANDALAY -SAGAING -AVA (By Land)

Moring breakfast at hotel. Starting visit to Sagaing Mandalay is located just 12 miles

from Mandalay and can be reached by crossing the long Sagaing Bridge over the Irrawaddy River, 20 km to the south-west of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the river. Sagaing, with numerous Buddhist monasteries, is an important religious and monastic centre. The pagodas and monasteries crowd the numerous hills along the ridge running parallel to the river. In Sagaing visit U Min Thonze (Hall of thirty Buddhas) the central pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda , Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda After process to Inwa (also known as Ava), a former royal capital of Myanmar Kingdom on the confluence of the Ayeyarwaddy River and Myitnge River.After crossing the Myitnge River by a small ferry boat, we will take a horse cart to explore the ruins of the old royal capital including the watchtower, the 27m tall leaning tower of the old royal palace, Maha Aungmye Bonzan monastery (also known as Me Nu Oak Kyaung) built of brick in traditional style with elaborated stucco ornamentations that looks like carvings and the Bargaya monastery, a splendid teak wood monastery with wood curving . Return back to Mandalay . Overnight in Hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Mandalay

Tour guide: Spanish Speaking Guide 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 MANDALAY DEPARTURE (By Land)

After having breakfast at hotel, free time until the indicated time, before hotel check-out time 12:00 hrs., (Depends on your International flight time), transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

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Included Services

Excluded Services

  • 3 Nights accommodation with Twin/Double sharing basic.
  • Accommodation with daily hotel breakfast.
  • Domestic Flight ticket in (Yangon to Mandalay).
  • Horse craft service in Inwa
  • All the transfers and excursion with private air-conditioned vehicles with good drivers.
  • Spanish Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees for visiting places in the program.
  • Water and refreshing towel in touring days.
  • Services mentioned in the program.
  • 15 Pax Paying guest (1FOC for tour leader with Twin Sharing Bed room)
• Visa. Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity.

• Early/late check in/out service at hotels (surcharge if request)

• Meals not mentioned in the program

• (L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

•Tips and gratuities

• Services and meals if not mentioned in itinerary

• All drinks, including water, soft drink and alcohol on all included or optional excursion

• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature

• Travel Insurance (compulsory)

• Return International flight tickets not mentioned in itinerary

. Tour price Myanmar New Year Water Festivla

• Banking service fees (credit card or bank transfer)

Accommodation in Twin /Double Sharing Room (STANDARD HOTEL CATEGORISE)

City Hotel Name Hotel Category Room Category
Mandalay Hotel Yadnarbon Mandalay ** Superior
Yangon Hotel Sidney ** Superior

Accommodation in Twin /Double Sharing Room (SUPERIOR HOTEL CATEGORISE)

City Hotel Name Hotel Category Room Category
Mandalay Summit Park View Hotel *** Superior
Yangon Mandalay Lodge *** Superior

Accommodation in Twin /Double Sharing Room (DELUXE HOTEL CATEGORISE)

City Hotel Name Hotel Category Room Category
Mandalay Ritz Grand Hotel Mandalay **** Superior
Yangon Chatrium Hotel **** Deluxe

Accommodation in Twin /Double Sharing Room (LUXURY CATEGORISE)

City Hotel Name Hotel Category Room Category
Yangon Pan Pacific Hotel ***** Premier Corner
Mandalay Mecure Mandalay Hill Resort ***** Deluxe

Tour Price Validity: January 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

Pax Range (Standard Categories English Speaking Station Guide) Land Cost (per pax) Flight Fare (per pax) Total Cost
2 Pax 458 $ 145 $ 603 $
3-5 Pax 374 $ 145 $ 519 $
6-9 Pax 259 $ 145 $ 404 $
10-15 Pax 235 $ 145 $ 380 $
15-20 Pax 228 $ 145 $ 373 $
Single Supplement 60 $
Pax Range (Superior Categories English Speaking Station Guide) Land Cost (per pax) Flight Fare (per pax) Total Cost
2 Pax 471 $ 145 $ 616 $
3-5 Pax 388 $ 145 $ 533 $
6-9 Pax 273 $ 145 $ 418 $
10-15 Pax 255 $ 145 $ 400 $
15-20 Pax 241 $ 145 $ 386 $
Single Supplement 74 $
Pax Range (Deluxe Categories English Speaking Station Guide) Land Cost (per pax) Flight Fare (per pax) Total Cost
2 Pax 508 $ 145 $ 653 $
3-5 Pax 425 $ 145 $ 570 $
6-9 Pax 310 $ 145 $ 455 $
10-15 Pax 295 $ 145 $ 440 $
15-20 Pax 282 $ 145 $ 427 $
Single Supplement 110 $
Pax Range (Luxury Categories English Speaking Station Guide) Land Cost (per pax) Flight Fare (per pax) Total Cost
2 Pax 602 $ 145 $ 747 $
3-5 Pax 519 $ 145 $ 664 $
6-9 Pax 404 $ 145 $ 549 $
10-15 Pax 395 $ 145 $ 540 $
15-20 Pax 381 $ 145 $ 526 $
Single Supplement 202 $