4 Day Cultural Mandalay
Yangon - Mandalay – Yangon
(4 Days / 3 Nights)
All year round and can be tailored in accordance with your travel plans.
Day 01: Yangon arrival & sightseeing (by Car)
- Arrive at Yangon International Airport, welcomed by
a Beyond Myanmar representative and tour guide. - Check into hotel.
- Afternoon tour of Yangon –
- Karaweik Hall.
- Barge ride on the Royal Lake.
- Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda.
- Tour of the city centre as well as the gilded 2,500 year old Sule Pagoda.
- Colonial style buildings surrounding Mahabandula Park.
- Drive through the narrow streets of China Town.
- Short visit to Tao Temple.
- Shortly before sunset, visit the 107 meter high golden stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda which glitters in the soft light of the early evening.
- Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon - Mandalay - Amarapura Sightseeing (by Plane & Car)
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Transfer to airport for flight to Mandalay.
- Arrive in Mandalay, check into hotel.
- Drive to Amarpura.
- Visit Mahaganyon Monastery, the home of more than 1000 monks.
- Visit U-Bein Bridge for a walk over the world’s longest teakwood bridge. Drive back to Mandalay for sightseeing, including:
- Mahsmuni Pagoda.
- Tapestry making home cottage.
- Marble carving workshop.
- Gold-leaf Beating workshop.
- Silk weaving home cottage.
- Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of marble).
- Shewnandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood carving.
- Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the World’s Biggest Book for its shone slabs of Buddhist scripture.
- Sulamani Pagoda and Mandalay Palace.
- In the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.
- Overnight stay at hotel in Mandalay.
Day 03: Mingun - Sagiang - Yangon (Travel by Boat, Car & Plane)
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river.
- Visit Mingun Pathotawgyi, the world renowned Mingun Bell.
- Tour of Myatheintan Pagoda and surrounding villages.
- Proceed to Sagaing Hill – known as the centre for meditation. Hill sides are dotted with numerous pagodas and Monasteries.
- Visit Khaungmudaw Pagoda, Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda, Pottery Making village and Silver-smith workshop.
- In the evening, transfer to airport for flight back to Yangon.
- Overnight stay at hotel in Yangon.
Day 04: Yangon Shopping and Departure (by Car)
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Yangon half-day sightseeing includes Botahtaung Pagoda, Nanthida Jetty.
- Visit Bogyoke (Scott) Markets for souvenirs, shopping at gems market and handicraft shops.
- Transfer to airport for departure.
Included in the price are –
- Daily breakfast.
- All entrance fees.
- English speaking local Tour guide.
- Accommodation.
- Internal flights + boat + car.
- All transfers.
Not include in the price are –
- Meals (lunch and dinner).
- Tips to guide and drivers.
- Visas and travel insurance.
Above services can be tailored in accordance with your travel plans.
