DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN YANGON

Description: Begin your Myanmar journey in Yangon, a fascinating city where golden pagodas, colonial architecture and local life come together.

Arrive in Yangon and meet your local guide before transferring to your hotel.

After check-in, enjoy time to relax after your journey.

In the late afternoon, begin with a gentle introduction to Yangon before visiting magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda around sunset.

Watch the golden stupa gradually illuminate as local families and Buddhist devotees gather for evening prayers.

Enjoy a welcome dinner at a carefully selected local restaurant.

Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 2 – YANGON HERITAGE & LOCAL LIFE

Description: Discover Yangon’s spiritual heritage, historic architecture and colourful everyday life.

After breakfast, explore the historic centre of Yangon, where colonial-era buildings stand alongside lively markets, Buddhist temples, mosques, churches and traditional shops.

Visit the impressive Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple, home to a remarkable reclining Buddha image.

Continue through local neighbourhoods and markets for a closer look at everyday life in Myanmar’s largest city.

Later, return to Shwedagon Pagoda or explore another important religious site while learning about the role of Buddhism in Myanmar society.

Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 3 – YANGON TO BAGAN

Description: Journey to legendary Bagan and encounter one of Southeast Asia’s most extraordinary archaeological landscapes.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Bagan area, subject to current flight operations.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time to settle in.

Begin your exploration of the Bagan Archaeological Zone, where thousands of temples, stupas and monasteries rise from the plains.

Visit a carefully selected collection of monuments representing different periods and architectural styles rather than rushing between numerous temples.

In the late afternoon, enjoy the changing colours of the Bagan landscape from an appropriate viewpoint.

Overnight in Bagan.

DAY 4 – TEMPLES OF ANCIENT BAGAN

Description: Explore the architectural masterpieces and spiritual heritage of one of Asia’s great ancient cities.

Spend the day discovering Bagan in greater depth.

Visit some of its most significant temples and pagodas while learning about the rise of the Bagan Kingdom, Buddhist traditions, architecture and the extraordinary concentration of religious monuments across the plains.

Between temple visits, discover local communities and observe traditional ways of life.

Visit a workshop to learn about Myanmar lacquerware, one of Bagan’s best-known traditional crafts, and meet artisans who continue these time-honoured techniques.

Return to your hotel for a break during the hottest part of the afternoon.

Later, venture out again to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Bagan in the softer evening light.

Overnight in Bagan.

DAY 5 – BAGAN VILLAGES & IRRAWADDY SUNSET

Description: Step beyond Bagan’s famous temples to experience rural traditions and the timeless landscapes of the Irrawaddy River.

Enjoy a slower morning exploring villages around Bagan.

Meet local families and discover traditional livelihoods, agriculture and small-scale crafts that remain an important part of rural life.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for some leisure time.

In the late afternoon, board a boat for a sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy River.

Relax as the sun descends over the riverbanks and distant pagodas, creating one of the most atmospheric moments of the journey.

Overnight in Bagan.

DAY 6 – BAGAN TO MANDALAY

Description: Continue to Myanmar’s last royal capital and discover a city rich in Buddhist traditions and craftsmanship.

Travel to Mandalay using the most appropriate operating transport connection at the time of travel.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy lunch.

Begin your introduction to Mandalay with visits highlighting the city’s royal and religious heritage.

Meet traditional craftspeople and discover skills such as woodcarving, gold-leaf making or other local handicrafts for which Mandalay has long been known.

Toward sunset, enjoy panoramic views over the city and surrounding plains from a suitable viewpoint.

Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 7 – ANCIENT CAPITALS & U BEIN BRIDGE

Description: Explore the former royal capitals surrounding Mandalay and experience one of Myanmar’s most iconic sunset settings.

Today, venture beyond Mandalay to discover the heritage of Myanmar’s former royal capitals.

Explore ancient monasteries, pagodas and local communities while learning about the kingdoms that shaped the country’s history.

Visit Amarapura and discover traditional monastic life and local craftsmanship.

Later, continue to the famous U Bein Bridge, the historic teak bridge stretching across Taungthaman Lake.

Enjoy the late-afternoon atmosphere as local residents, monks and visitors cross the bridge against the setting sun.

Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 8 – MANDALAY CULTURAL DISCOVERY

Description: Spend a more relaxed day discovering Mandalay’s monasteries, artisans and living cultural traditions.

Begin with a leisurely exploration of Mandalay’s cultural heritage.

Visit an important monastery and learn more about Buddhist monastic traditions and their role in Myanmar society.

Continue to traditional workshops where skilled craftspeople preserve techniques passed from generation to generation.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

The afternoon is intentionally lighter, allowing time to relax at your hotel or explore independently.

Overnight in Mandalay.

DAY 9 – MANDALAY TO INLE LAKE

Description: Leave the royal heartland behind and journey toward the tranquil waters and mountain landscapes of Inle Lake.

Travel to the Inle Lake region using the safest practical air/ground routing available at the time of operation.

Upon arrival, continue to your hotel or lakeside resort.

Enjoy a relaxed introduction to the beautiful surroundings, where mountains rise around the lake and traditional communities have adapted their lives to the water.

The remainder of the afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 10 – INLE LAKE DISCOVERY

Description: Cruise across Inle Lake and discover its distinctive villages, gardens, monasteries and traditional ways of life.

After breakfast, board a private boat for a full-day exploration of Inle Lake.

Travel past traditional villages and observe local fishing techniques and everyday life on the water.

Discover floating gardens where vegetables and flowers are cultivated using techniques adapted to the lake environment.

Visit local workshops to learn about traditional crafts such as weaving and other regional skills.

Stop at a lakeside monastery or pagoda before continuing through quieter areas of the lake.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 11 – INLE COMMUNITIES & TRADITIONS

Description: Go beyond the main sights of Inle Lake for deeper encounters with local communities and traditional craftsmanship.

Today is dedicated to the people and traditions of the Inle region.

Travel through quieter villages and learn how communities have developed distinctive livelihoods around the lake.

Meet local artisans and discover weaving, agriculture and other traditional occupations.

Enjoy a locally prepared lunch and take time to appreciate the surrounding scenery without rushing.

Return to your resort with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 12 – INLE LAKE LEISURE & WELLNESS

Description: Slow the pace and enjoy a day of relaxation surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of Inle Lake.

After several days of exploration, enjoy a leisurely day.

Relax at your resort, enjoy the views across the lake or choose an optional wellness treatment.

Depending on interests and current accessibility, optional activities could include a gentle village visit, cooking experience, local market visit or short nature excursion.

In the late afternoon, enjoy one final peaceful sunset over the lake.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

DAY 13 – INLE LAKE TO YANGON

Description: Return to Yangon for a final afternoon of culture, shopping and reflection on your Myanmar journey.

Transfer for your return journey to Yangon.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel.

Spend the afternoon at leisure or visit a local market or quality handicraft shop for souvenirs and locally made products.

In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the experiences and memories of your Signature Journey through Myanmar.

Overnight in Yangon.

DAY 14 – YANGON DEPARTURE

Description: Enjoy your final moments in Myanmar before your journey comes to an end.

After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your departure schedule.

At the appropriate time, meet your guide and transfer to Yangon International Airport for your onward flight.

Leave Myanmar with memories of golden pagodas, ancient kingdoms, traditional communities, peaceful waterways and the warmth of local encounters.

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