Upon arrival in Yangon, take a connecting flight to Bagan. Begin your exploration with a visit to Shwezigon Pagoda, believed to enshrine a relic of Gautama Buddha. Continue to Ananda, Thatbyinnyu, and Manuha pagodas — prominent monuments built between the 11th and 13th centuries. In the afternoon, discover the traditional lacquerware workshops, a craft that has made Bagan famous. End the day with a stunning sunset on the legendary Irrawaddy River. (Optional: hot-air balloon ride over Bagan).

Overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, start the sightseeing tour with a visit to Mahagandaryone Monastery, where hundreds of monks gather for their daily meals, followed by the iconic U Bein Wooden Bridge and the revered Mahamuni Image, a bronze Buddha believed to have been cast during the Buddha’s lifetime. Continue with visits to local workshops showcasing tapestry, wood carving, bronze casting, marble carving, and traditional silk weaving. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Mandalay Palace, the exquisite Shwenandaw Monastery, famous for its detailed wood carvings, and observe the intricate process at a gold-leaf beating workshop. The tour continues with the Atumashi Monastery and the Kuthodaw Pagoda, known as the “world’s largest book.” End the day with a sunset view from Mandalay Hill overlooking the city.

Overnight in Mandalay.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival, begin the sightseeing tour with a visit to Mahagandaryone Monastery, where food is offered to hundreds of monks, followed by the famous U Bein Wooden Bridge and the revered Mahamuni Image, a bronze Buddha believed to date back to the time of the Buddha himself. You will also explore traditional workshops including tapestry, wood carving, bronze casting, marble carving and silk weaving. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to the Mandalay Palace and the exquisite Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its intricate wood carvings. Visit a gold-leaf beating workshop before heading to the Atumashi Monastery and the Kuthodaw Pagoda, renowned as the “world’s largest book.” Conclude the day with a beautiful sunset view from Mandalay Hill, offering panoramic vistas of the city.

Overnight in Mandalay.

Wake up and enjoy a morning walking tour through the colonial quarter of Yangon, starting from Sule Pagoda and continuing past City Hall, Immanuel Church, and the historic Inland Water Transport Building. Along the way, discover lively local markets and exotic food stalls.

In the afternoon, visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to the largest reclining Buddha statue in Myanmar, before heading to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda. With its golden stupa encrusted with diamonds and jewels, this sacred monument dominates Yangon’s skyline and provides a memorable highlight of the journey.

After the city tour, transfer to Yangon Airport for your departure flight.

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