Day 1. Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock)

Driver will pick you up hotel and Early morning, drive out of Yangon to the small town of Kyaikto and on to the 'base camp' of Kinpun. In the afternoon, take a local truck/bus up a bumpy track about half way up the mountain. (Private trucks are available at extra costs – please ask your guide to arrange). From here, walk up the path which climbs steeply to the legendary 'Golden Rock'. (The climb takes around 1 hour and those unwilling, or not fit enough to walk can hire four porters to carry them in a sedan chair). The climb offers magnificent views over the surrounding countryside and the opportunity to make friends with the many local people who are on their pilgrimage to Kyaiktiyo. The incredible 'Golden Rock' sits precariously on top of the mountain, and is said to balance thanks to a precisely placed hair of Buddha. Weather permitting, sunset views from Mount Kyaiktiyo are amazing. Accommodation at Golden Sunrise hotel, Kyaikhtiyo

Day 2 Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) – Bago - Yangon

Breakfast at hotel and Early risers may consider returning to the Golden Rock; about 10 minutes’ walk from the Kyaikto Hotel or 60 minutes from the Golden Rock Hotel, to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, walk down the mountain and return by truck to your car/minibus, or alternatively walk all the way down to the base camp at Kinpun. Drive back to Bago and visit Shwemawdaw Pagoda, which has a stupa inlaid with diamonds and is Bago's golden landmark. See Shwethalyaung Buddha, which dates from 994 and is revered throughout Myanmar as the most beautiful Reclining Buddha. Just outside Bago, visit Kyaikpun Pagoda with four 30-meter high Buddha statues seated back to back. An optional visit is included on the way back to Yangon at the British War Cemetery near Htauk Kyan. Arrive Yangon in the evening and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at your own residences, Yangon.

Day 3 Yangon – Bagan – Domestic Flight ( Bagan Fullday Sightseeing)

Driver will come and pick up at a designated meeting point and proceed to Mingalardon Airport Area and take domestic flight (YGN-NYU)Arrive bagan and check in at hotel. This morning, visit to Ananda Temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, and the adjacent brick monastery with beautiful, well-preserved 18th century murals. Then visit to Tharabar Gate, is part of the ancient 9th century wall. There are two niches containing images of the nats (protective spirits) or guardians of the gate, most of the locals stop here to present small offerings to prevent traffic accidents. Then visit to Shwegugyi Pagoda, was built by King Alaung Sithu during A.D 1141. This pagoda is located near the entrance of the Royal Palace therefore also known as Nan Oo Paya in Myanmar. Continue visit to Thatbyinnyu 'Omniscient' Temple, one of the highest in Bagan, rises to 61m and was built by Alaungsithu around the mid-12th Century. Then visit Dhammayangyi, a massive-looking temple dating from 1170, which is famous for its interlocking mortar-less brickwork. Then visit Sulamani, a more sophisticate temple styles, with better internal lighting. Constructed circa 1181 by Narapatisithu and the temple features two storeys standing on broad terraces assembled to create a pyramid effect. Continue visit to Dhammayazika Temple, was built by King Narapati Sithu. The name of the pagoda, Dhammayazika or Dhammarajika in Pali means "Pertaining the King of Law. The structure of Dhammayazika Pagoda has pentagonal terraces instead of the usual Bagan pagodas, the square base.
In the afternoon, visit to Lemyethna Temple built in 1222, topped by and Indian-style spire like that on Ananda. Continue to Payathonzu (the name literally means Three Stupas) design is remarkably similar to Khmer Buddhist ruins in Thailand and two of the shrines contain vaguely Chinese or Tibetan-looking mural paintings that contain Bodhisattva figures. Visit Nandamannya Temple, dating from the mid-13th Century with fine frescoes and an unexpectedly erotic mural. Take a break from temples and wander through the village of Minnanthu to see the life style of local people live. Enjoy sunset at Pyathadar Temple, is a double-cave type monument. . Accommodation at Floral Breeze hotel, Bagan.

Day 4 Popa Sightseeing and Sunset Tour

Breakfast at hotel and We will pick up at your hotel in Bagan and start your tour and drive to Mt.Popa, on the way we will stop at Palm suger and alcohol making cottage to learn how they are made. After that we will head off to Mt. Popa home to Myanmar's intriguing 37 'nats' and major pilgrimage destination. The steps and path climb steeply up Mount Popa – an energetic climb rewarded by fabulous views from the top. Enjoy your lunch at very nice Popa Mountain Resort with fabulous view. Then, we will take you to visit Old Bagan and continue sightseeing at there. Continue to the Myinkaba area and visit Gubyaukgyi Temple, this temple was built in 1113 by Kyansittha's son Rajakumar, on his father's death. The fine stuccowork on it exterior walls is in particularly good condition. Then visit to Lacquer Ware Factory to watch craftsmen skilfully making this most famous of Bagan handicrafts. In the afternoon, Enjoy Sunset at Shwe Sandaw Pagoda (or) Buu Pagoda. Accommodation at Hotel, Accommodation at Floral Breeze hotel, Bagan.

Day 5 Inle Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel and take domestic flight (BGN-HEH). This morning, enjoy your Inle Lake Boat Trip and you will see the lake's unique “Leg Rowers” – the Intha people row standing up with one leg wrapped around an oar. Visit to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in the southern Sahan State. Five images, for of which are ferried around the lake during Phaung Daw U Festival (late September/early October – please check with us for exact festival date). Then stalls on the ground floor of the shrine and nearby sell brightly coloured cotton Shan shoulder bags, other local crafts and 'antiques'. Silk and cotton fabrics are a local speciality, there are over 200 handloom.
Continue visit to Nga Phe Kyaung (Jumping Cat Monastery), wooden monastery on stilts over the lake. \In the afternoon, leisure at hotel or enjoy another boat trip around the Lake Inle.
Overnight at Manawthukha Hotel, Inle.

Day 6 Inle Lake – Pindaya – Kalaw

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. This morning, leave your hotel by boat and then drive to Pindaya. Visit the Pindaya Caves, some Local Houses where families produce Shan Paper and Parasols. In the afternoon, visit the Konlon Monastery. Then drive to Kalaw, which was formerly a British Hill Station. Arrive Kalaw and stay overnight at Dream Mountain Resort Hotel, Kalaw.

Day 7 Kalaw –Heho ‐ Yangon

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. This morning, visit to Kalaw U Min and Hnee Phaya at Kalaw. Drive to Heho Airport. Domestic flight from Heho to Yangon. Arrive at Yangon Airport and transfer to your place.

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