VFTMM-06: Myanmar Grand Discovery Tour

Route: Yangon – Bagan – Mt. Popa – Mandalay – Sagaing – Mingun – Innwa – Heho – Pindaya – Inle Lake – Maing Thauk – Indein – Yangon – Kyaikhtiyoe – Hpa-An – Mawlamyine – Yangon
Travel Mode: Flights & Private Car
Guide Options: English-speaking guide available

📅 Tour Price Validity
From 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
All prices are in USD per person

3★ Hotels – English Station Guide

Pax	Land Cost	Flight Fare	Total Cost (per person)
1 Pax	$5,232	$329	$5,561
2 Pax	$2,680	$329	$3,009
3–4 Pax	$2,204	$329	$2,533
5–7 Pax	$1,828	$329	$2,157
8–12 Pax	$1,623	$329	$1,951
13–16 Pax	$1,414	$329	$1,742
Single Supplement: $553
Optional Balloon Ride in Bagan: $198

4★ Hotels – English Station Guide

Pax	Land Cost	Flight Fare	Total Cost (per person)
1 Pax	$5,796	$329	$6,125
2 Pax	$2,961	$329	$3,290
3–4 Pax	$2,487	$329	$2,816
5–7 Pax	$2,110	$329	$2,439
8–12 Pax	$1,905	$329	$2,234
13–16 Pax	$1,696	$329	$2,025
Single Supplement: $836
Optional Balloon Ride in Bagan: $198

5★ Hotels – English Station Guide

Pax	Land Cost	Flight Fare	Total Cost (per person)
1 Pax	$6,587	$329	$6,916
2 Pax	$3,357	$329	$3,686
3–4 Pax	$2,882	$329	$3,211
5–7 Pax	$2,506	$329	$2,835
8–12 Pax	$2,300	$329	$2,629
13–16 Pax	$2,091	$329	$2,420
Single Supplement: $1231
Optional Balloon Ride in Bagan: $198

Day 1: Arrival in Yangon – Welcome to the Golden Land

Day 2: Yangon ✈️ Bagan – Temple Wonderland

Day 3: Bagan – Mt. Popa – Sunset Boat on the Irrawaddy River

• After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Mount Popa, an extinct volcano rising dramatically from the plains. At its summit sits Taung Kalat Monastery, a revered pilgrimage site home to Myanmar’s legendary Nats (spirit beings).

• You may choose to climb the 777 steps to the top, where stunning panoramic views await.

• On the return journey to Bagan, stop at a local toddy palm farm to see traditional candy and palm wine production.

• In the late afternoon, unwind with a private sunset boat ride on the Irrawaddy River, offering tranquil views of Bagan’s pagoda-studded skyline bathed in golden light.

Overnight: Bagan

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Bagan 🚘 Mandalay – Royal Legacy of Myanmar

• After breakfast, transfer by private car through the heart of Myanmar’s countryside to Mandalay, the last royal capital.

• Upon arrival, visit the sacred Mahamuni Buddha Image, one of the most revered statues in the country.

• Observe skilled artisans at a gold leaf workshop, where delicate gold sheets are crafted for religious offerings.

• Explore the beautifully carved teakwood structure of the Shwenandaw Monastery, a surviving original part of the Mandalay Palace.

• Then, marvel at the World’s Largest Book at Kuthodaw Pagoda, made of 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures.

• End the day with a peaceful sunset at Mandalay Hill, offering a sweeping panorama over the city and the Irrawaddy River.

Overnight: Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Mandalay – Sagaing – Innwa (Ava) – Spiritual Retreats & Ancient Capitals

• Today’s excursion takes you to Sagaing Hill, dotted with over 500 stupas, monasteries, and nunneries — a tranquil spiritual haven for Buddhist practitioners.

• Then continue to the former royal city of Innwa (Ava), where a traditional horse-cart ride leads you through quiet village paths and ancient ruins.

• Explore the Bagaya Monastery, known for its massive teak structure, and the remnants of the Royal Palace and Watchtower.

• Return to Mandalay in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Mandalay

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Mandalay 🚘 Heho – Pindaya Caves – Inle Lake | Mystical Caves & Scenic Highlands

• After an early breakfast, begin a scenic overland journey by private car from Mandalay to Heho in the Shan Highlands (approx. 6–7 hours), passing rural villages, green hills, and panoramic landscapes.

• Upon arrival in Pindaya, explore the extraordinary Pindaya Caves, nestled inside a limestone ridge and filled with over 8,000 golden Buddha images — a truly spiritual and photogenic experience.

• Visit a traditional Shan paper and umbrella workshop, where colorful parasols are handcrafted from mulberry bark.

• Continue your journey through tranquil mountain scenery toward Inle Lake, Myanmar’s second-largest and most enchanting lake.

• Arrive and check in at your peaceful lakeside hotel, surrounded by nature and perfect for rest.

Overnight: Inle Lake

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Inle Lake – The Floating World of the Intha People

• Embark on a full-day private boat tour across the beautiful Inle Lake.

• Glide past floating gardens, stilted villages, and the famous Intha fishermen, who skillfully row with one leg.

• Visit the sacred Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, home to five venerated Buddha images.

• Explore a silk weaving village at Innpawkhon and stop by blacksmith and cheroot-making workshops, offering a glimpse into traditional lake industries.

• Capture postcard-perfect moments of daily life on the water, set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.

Overnight: Inle Lake

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Inle – Maing Thauk Village – Hill Tribe Encounters

• Cruise across the lake to Maing Thauk, a unique village where one half rests on land and the other floats on stilts.

• Begin a gentle light trek into the surrounding hills, passing through Pa-O and Shan villages, rich in culture and scenic beauty.

• Visit a hilltop monastery, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over the lake and countryside.

• Return to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy sunset by the lake, a peaceful end to an enriching day.

Overnight: Inle Lake

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Inle Lake – Indein Village | Hidden Pagoda Forest & Local Encounters

• After breakfast, cruise along scenic canals to reach Indein Village, one of Inle Lake’s most mystical and photogenic sites.

• Walk through the Shwe Indein Pagoda Complex, where hundreds of weathered ancient stupas rise from the jungle — a serene and spiritual atmosphere untouched by time.

• Visit the village school and observe local daily life, with the chance to explore a local market if operating that day (markets rotate on a 5-day cycle).

• Return to your lakeside hotel and enjoy a leisurely afternoon — relax, take in the mountain views, or book an optional Inle massage or canoe experience.

Overnight: Inle Lake

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Heho ✈️ Yangon – Colonial Charm & Contemporary Life

• After breakfast, transfer to Heho Airport for your morning flight to Yangon, the vibrant commercial capital of Myanmar.

• Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha, a 66-meter-long serene statue with expressive glass eyes and detailed artwork.

• Stroll through Kandawgyi Park, with scenic views of the Royal Lake and Karaweik Palace — a replica of a royal barge.

• Shop for gems, lacquerware, textiles, and souvenirs at the historic Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market), a colonial-era arcade filled with local flair (closed on Mondays and public holidays).

• In the evening, enjoy an optional cultural dinner show or explore Yangon’s growing modern food and nightlife scene.

Overnight: Yangon

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Yangon 🚘 Kyaikhtiyoe (Golden Rock) | Spiritual Pilgrimage Begins

• After breakfast, set off on a scenic drive to Kinpun Base Camp (approx. 5 hours), passing through the verdant countryside of Bago Region.

• From Kinpun, board a shared open-air truck for the thrilling uphill ride to the summit of Golden Rock (Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda), one of Myanmar’s most sacred pilgrimage sites.

• Perched precariously on the edge of a cliff, the massive gold-leafed boulder seems to defy gravity and glows ethereally at sunset.

• Soak in the spiritual atmosphere, as monks and pilgrims chant and offer candles under the evening sky.

Overnight: Golden Rock

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Golden Rock 🚘 Hpa-An | Limestone Landscapes & Serenity

• After an optional early morning walk for sunrise views, descend from Golden Rock to Kinpun Base Camp.

• Drive eastward through beautiful Mon State countryside to Hpa-An, a peaceful town surrounded by dramatic karst limestone cliffs.

• Visit the scenic Kyauk Kalap Pagoda, which sits strikingly atop a limestone spire in the middle of a lake.

• End the day with time to relax and enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Zwegabin, the region’s iconic peak.

Overnight: Hpa-An

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Hpa-An – Caves, Culture & Spiritual Sites

• Spend the day exploring Hpa-An’s most awe-inspiring cave temples and natural wonders:

o Saddan Cave, a massive cavern filled with Buddha images, opening onto a hidden lake (optional small boat ride).

o Kawgun Cave, featuring thousands of miniature Buddha carvings dating back centuries.

• Visit local villages and farmlands to experience authentic rural life.

• Enjoy a peaceful sunset at the riverside Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda, offering views across the Thanlwin River.

Overnight: Hpa-An

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Hpa-An 🚘 Mawlamyine | Legacy of the Mon Capital

• After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Mawlamyine, the charming former capital of British Burma and the fourth-largest city in Myanmar.

• Stop en route at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, a solemn memorial to Allied POWs who died building the Thai-Burma Railway.

• In Mawlamyine, visit Mahamuni Pagoda, home to a revered Buddha image, and stroll through streets lined with colonial-era buildings and teakwood churches.

Overnight: Mawlamyine

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Mawlamyine – Bilu Island & Artisan Villages

• Although there is no boat service to Bilu Island at the moment, tourists can still visit the island comfortably by private car and enjoy its peaceful villages and traditional craftsmanship.

• Explore charming artisan villages where locals continue to produce hand-carved wooden pipes, chalkboards, walking sticks, rubber bands, and other traditional handmade goods.

• Return to Mawlamyine and visit the hilltop Kyaikthanlan Pagoda, believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem “Mandalay.”

• End the day at a scenic sunset viewpoint overlooking the Thanlwin River, dotted with fishing boats and golden pagodas.

Overnight: Mawlamyine

Meals: Breakfast

Day 16: Mawlamyine 🚘 Yangon | Return to the Heart of Myanmar

• After breakfast, begin your return drive to Yangon (approx. 7–8 hours) through lush farmlands and small towns.

• En route, make optional stops in Thaton, an ancient Mon city, or at traditional tea houses for a taste of local culture.

• Upon arrival in Yangon, check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure.

Overnight: Yangon

Meals: Breakfast

Day 17: Yangon – Free Day for Discovery & Shopping

Day 18: Yangon Departure – Farewell Myanmar

City	Hotel Name	Category	Room Type
Yangon	Summit Park View Hotel	★★★	Superior
Bagan	Bagan Umbra Hotel	★★★	Deluxe
Mandalay	Hotel Hazel	★★★	Superior
Inle	Huping Khaung Daing Hotel	★★★	Superior
Golden Rock	Mountain Top Hotel	★★★	Deluxe
Hpa An	Vintage Hpa An Hotel	★★★	Deluxe
Mawlamyine	Ngwe Moe Hotel	★★★	Superior

City	Hotel Name	Category	Room Type
Yangon	Chatrium Hotel	★★★★	Deluxe
Bagan	Queen Thunbula	★★★★	Deluxe
Mandalay	Ease Hotel	★★★★	Superior
Inle	Aureum Inle Resort	★★★★	Mountain View
Golden Rock	Mountain Top Hotel	★★★	Deluxe
Hpa An	Amata Hotel	★★★★	RD
Mawlamyine	Strand Mawlamyine Hotel	★★★★	Superior

City	Hotel Name	Category	Room Type
Yangon	Lotte Hotel & Resorts	★★★★★	Deluxe
Bagan	Heritage Bagan Hotel	★★★★★	Grand Deluxe
Mandalay	Mingalar Mandalay	★★★★★	Superior
Inle	Villa Inle	★★★★★	Garden View
Golden Rock	Mountain Top Hotel	★★★	Deluxe
Hpa An	Marvellous Mountain Hotel	★★★★★	Deluxe
Mawlamyine	Strand Mawlamyine Hotel	★★★★	Superior

VFTMM-06: Myanmar Grand Discovery Tour

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