Arrival in Yangon and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with tree-shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops. The city became the capital only in 1885, when the British completed the conquest of Upper Myanmar and Mandalay’s brief period as capital of the last Burmese kingdom ended.

Transfer to hotel and overnight in Yangon

Begin the day with a transfer to the golf course end enjoy a round of golf at the Yangon Golf Club. After a pleasant round discover the city by visiting the SHWEDAGON PAGODA, the highlight of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha. The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during the sunset hour, as the golden stupa reflects the

changing colors of twilight.

Overnight in Yangon

Take a flight from Yangon to Bagan. Bagan is a spectacular plain stretching away from the Irrawaddy River, dotted with thousands of 800-year old temple ruins. Although human habitation at Bagan dates back almost to the beginning of the Christian era, Bagan only entered its golden period with the conquest of Thaton in 1057 AD. Start a day of sightseeing by visiting SHWEZIGON PAYA, a pagoda partly build by King Anawrahta to enshrine some relicts of Buddha. The stupa’s graceful bell shape became a prototype for virtually all later stupas over Myanmar.

Proceed to GUBYAUKHYI TEMPLE at Wetkyi-Inn. This Temple with its distinguished architecture was built in the early 13th century and has great colorful painting about the previous life of Buddha. Continue to ANANDA PAHTO, one of the finest, largest, best preserved and most revered of the Bagan temples. Continue to GUBYAUKGYI TEMPLE at Myinkaba. This temple is famous for its well-preserved Stuccos from the 12th century on the outside walls and has magnificent paintings considered to be among the oldest ones in Bagan. Thereafter visit the

MANUHA TEMPLE which enshrines the unusual combination of 3 seated and one reclining Buddha image. Afterwards visit SHWESANDAW PAYA, the first monument in Bagan, which features stairways leading up from the square bottom terraces to the round base of the Stupa. This Pagoda is ideal to watch Bagan’s magnificent sunsets. Last but not least take the opportunity to learn about the painstaking process of lacquerware making and decoration in one of the LACQUERWARE WORKSHOP in the villages around Bagan.

Overnight in Bagan

Tee off at the Bagan Golf Course. The dry and hot conditions and the unique location within the temples make this 9-hole golf course a challenge for every golf lover. In the evening one can enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the plain of Bagan from one of the pagoda platforms.

Overnight in Bagan

Take a flight from Bagan to Mandalay, a city considered to be the cultural and religious capital of Myanmar, with a long history stretching back to religious time being also the last capital of royal Burma. After arrival, transfer to the Shwe San Yar Golf Course. It is best played between

October and February.

Overnight in Mandalay

Take a flight from Mandalay to Heho. From there on continue by vehicle to Kalaw, a popular hill station in the British days. Kalaw sits high on the western edge of the Shan Plateau. Enjoy a round of golf at the Pine View Golf Club in the heart of Kalaw.

Overnight in Kalaw

Today’s journey leads to Taunggyi and includes sightseeing at Pindaya on the way. Travel eastwards to the western edge of the Shan Plateau. Make a break at AUNGBAN, a small highway town and an important transport junction for cargo and passengers moving between Taunggyi and Thazi. The second stop is at the fascinating PINDAYA CAVES, ensconced in a limestone ridge overlooking a lake. Inside the cavern there are more than 8000 Buddha images arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth throughout the various cave chambers.

Proceed and overnight in Taunggyi

Taunggyi is the capital city of Southern Shan State lies 1,430 meters above the sea level and has a moderate climate. Begin the day with another pleasant round of golf at the Aye Tha Yar Golf Club. Afterwards get to know the peaceful town by visiting the CENTRAL MARKET. Located in the centre of town, it is a good place to see colorful hill tribe people and the popular local handicraft of basket making. Proceed to the cheroot factory, the hand-rolling technique is impressive. Continue travelling by vehicle from Taunggyi to Inle Lake.

After a transfer by boat overnight in Inle Lake

Enjoy a boat tour on the beautiful and calm lake, rimmed by high hills and dotted with idyllic patches of floating vegetation and fishing canoes. The lake’s shore and islands bear 17 villages on stilts, mostly inhabited by the Intha people. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and observe the skilled fisherman using their leg-rowing technique to propel themselves around the lake. Visit the floating gardens, a market and an Intha village around the lake.

The day sightseeing also includes a visit to the PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA, INN PAW KHON VILLAGE, known for their Lotus and silk weaving skills and the NGA PHE KYAUNG MONASTERY.

Overnight in Inle Lake

Take first a boat back to the mainland and then a vehicle to Heho. From Heho take a flight to Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon

Start in the day with a final round of golf at the Pun Hlaing Golf Estate. This is the only golf course in Myanmar with an impressive view of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Overnight in Yangon

Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.