Glimpse of Myanmar 5 days
• Destinaitons:Yangon-Bagan
• Duration:5 days / 4 nights
5-Day Myanmar Highlights Tour: Yangon – Bagan
Discover the cultural and spiritual heart of Myanmar on this 5-day tour, exploring the vibrant city of Yangon and the ancient temple-strewn plains of Bagan. Enjoy a perfect blend of history, tradition, and local life as you journey through some of Myanmar’s most iconic landmarks.
Tour Highlights:
• Yangon: Explore the spiritual charm of Shwedagon Pagoda and colonial architecture in the bustling streets.
• Bagan: Discover ancient temples, including the beautiful Ananda Temple and Shwezigon Pagoda.
• Cultural Immersion: Enjoy traditional lacquerware workshops and vibrant local markets.
• Scenic River Cruise: Experience the serene beauty of the Irrawaddy River at sunset.
• Iconic Sunsets: End your day with a breathtaking sunset over the temple plains of Bagan.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Yangon Arrival
✈️ Flight Arrival | 🚗 Car Transfer
Welcome to Yangon! Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will greet you and accompany you to your hotel for check-in (14:00 PM). Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, either relaxing after your journey or exploring the city at your own pace.
Overnight: Yangon
Day 2: Yangon Sightseeing (B)
🚗 Car Tour
After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of Yangon, Myanmar’s bustling capital known for its colonial charm and spiritual heritage. Begin with a visit to Sule Pagoda, an ancient 2,200-year-old temple set amidst government buildings and local shops. Continue with a stroll through Mahabandoola Park, home to the Independence Monument, and pass by City Hall as you explore the neighborhoods of Little India and China Town.
Next, stop at the famous Bogyoke Market (Scott's Market) to browse through local handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs (closed on Mondays).
After lunch, visit the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, which houses one of Myanmar’s most beautiful reclining Buddha statues, adorned with a crown of diamonds and precious stones.
End your day at the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda, a 2,500-year-old golden stupa that is Myanmar's most revered religious site. Watch the stupa glow as the sun sets, creating a breathtaking view.
Overnight: Yangon
Day 3: Yangon – Bagan (B)
✈️ Flight to Bagan | 🚗 Car Tour
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagan. On arrival, begin your tour with a visit to an elevated temple, offering panoramic views of the magnificent Bagan plains, dotted with thousands of stupas and pagodas.
Continue to Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype for later stupas in Myanmar, built in 1087. Visit Gubyaukgyi Temple in Wetkyi-Inn Village, famous for its well-preserved Jataka mural paintings, and admire the elegant Htilominlo Temple with its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone details.
In the afternoon, visit a lacquerware workshop to observe the traditional process of one of Myanmar’s most famous crafts. Explore the stunning Ananda Temple, known for its architectural beauty and two Buddha images whose expressions change depending on your viewing distance.
Enjoy a leisurely horse-cart ride, passing the Thatbyinnyu Temple (the tallest in Bagan), Dhammayangyi Temple (noted for its intricate brickwork), and the Sulamani Temple. Conclude the day with a magical sunset from the upper terrace of a temple.
Overnight: Bagan
Day 4: Bagan Discovery (B)
🚗 Car Tour | 🚤 Boat Tour
After breakfast, explore the lively Nyaung Oo Market, where locals gather to trade goods and produce. Continue to Myinkaba village for a walking tour of the Manuha and Nan Paya temples.
In the afternoon, venture to Minnanthu village, one of the most tranquil and least-visited areas in Bagan. Visit Payathonzu, Lemyentha, and Nandamannya temples, surrounded by serene countryside.
Conclude the day with a relaxing cruise on the Irrawaddy River, enjoying scenic views of fishermen at work and life along the riverbanks, as well as a unique perspective of Bagan’s temples from the water.
Overnight: Bagan
