Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to the hotel to 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. Start to discover this exciting city by visiting the SULE PAGODA, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the centre of the city.

Afterwards, visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM to gain an insight into Myanmar’s history, art and culture other fascinating artefacts. Finally, continue to 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

Transfer from hotel to airport for a flight from Yangon to Bagan. The city is a spectacular plain stretching away from the Irrawaddy River, dotted with thousands of 800-year old temple ruins. 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

Today’s excursion includes a visit to MOUNT POPA and SALAY. MOUNT POPA is a curiously cylindrical hill rising sharply from the surrounding plain and is considered to be the home of country’s most important nats (spirits). Visitors ascend up a winding covered staircase encircling the mountain, observed by the curious monkeys that populate the area. At the top is a monastery and temple complex with shrines for the 37 nats and a spectacular view over the region. Continue and explore the local life in the unspoiled Burmese town SALAY, the oldest surviving wooden monastery, with beautiful carvings of court life and scenes from the Ramayana. Continue to wander around the town, visiting the market and the Thar Ta Na Yaung Chi monastery, which also serves as orphanage.

Overnight in Bagan

Transfer to the airport for a flight from Bagan to Thandwe. Upon arrival in Thandwe continue to Ngapali to check in. Ngapali is named by homesick Italian sailors after their beloved Naples and is an unforgettably peaceful retreat.

Overnight in Ngapali

Free day at leisure.

Overnight in Ngapali

Free day at leisure.

Overnight in Ngapali

Transfer from hotel to airport and catch a flight from Thandwe to Yangon. End of the tour.