Day 01: Arrival Yangon (-)
Upon arrival, our tour guide has welcomed you at Yangon int’l airport and offered you any assistance needed before leaving the Arrivals terminal, you will be on your way to check into your hotelto drop off your luggage. Free and leisure. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 02: Yangon (by car) (B)
Full day city tour Yangon. Full day city tour Yangon. Breakfast at hotel, start an orientation tour of downtown Yangon. You will drive through Yangon’s busy roads and take a glimpse of the hustle downtown, Mahabandoola Park, Town Hall. See the magnificent colonial buildings of Victorian & Edwardian era architecture. This introductory drive will end with a stop near SULE PAGODA – dating back over 2,000 years ago, for brief photo taking. Next, visit BOTATAUNG PAGODA, named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of the Buddha from India over 2000 years ago. Afterwards, you may proceed for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit some of the well known pagodas, including CHAUKHTATGYI Reclining Buddha, and enjoy a break at BOGYOKE (SCOTT) MARKET, a pleasant covered market containing crafts from all corners of Myanmar, gems, fabrics and more. (The market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). Next, photo stop at Royal Lake with the background of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Finally visit sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, the finest of Yangon and perhaps the most stunning religious edifice in the world. Take your time to enjoy seeing this impressive feature and watching local people. Stroll on its platform surrounded by set of smaller temples, shrines and pavilions, and observe numerous shops along the stairways selling various colorful items, flowers and books. As the sun sets, the reddish golden rays of Shwedagon reflect on everything around and turning into a magical arena. Great photo time & a moment to take away with you. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 03: Yangon/Twante/Yangon (by boat, and car) (B)
Day excursion to Twante by local ferry and car. After breakfast at Hotel, depart Yangon for morning journey taking 2-3 hours by a local ferry along the Yangon River to Twante (24 km away from Yangon), this provides an excellent opportunity to view the life and countryside of this delta region. First you visit to colorful local market, and next Shwesandaw paya. This Mon-built Zedi is just a few years younger than famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Afterwards, we take you to the pottery area where a large part of the population in Twante is engaged in production pottery. Walking through the many workshops where locals are busy molding pots, we will be able to observe this very traditional craft.And next visit Baungdawgyoke Pagoda and Phayagyi Mingalar Monastery which has Orphanage School. In the afternoon return to Yangon by private car and enroute we pass by rice fields, villager bamboo hats and banana plantations. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 04: Yangon/Thanlyin/Yangon (by car and boat) (B)
An excursion to Thanlyin. After breakfast at the hotel, day excursion to Thanlyin (Syriam), formerly reigned by Portugal and across the Yangon river via Thanlyn Bridge, an opportunity to see the countryside around Yangon and there, several 17th century Portugal style destroyed churches and monuments can be discovered. First we visit to Ancient Portuguese Church (AD 1749 – 1750) and visit busy local market in Thanlyin. Proceed to Kyauk Tan and visit to Yele Pagoda (A floating Pagoda which is Pagoda on a small island in the middle of the river) is a popular pace of pilgrims. Then drive back to Yangon, and overnight in Yangon.
Day 05: Yangon Departure (B)
Breakfast at Hotel. Free and leisure at Hotel until departure transfer to International Airport