Day 5: Bagan to Mandalay
In the morning, take the 4-hour drive to Mandalay before a boat trip along the Ayeyarwady River to Mingun. This relaxing cruise provides a glimpse into life on the river, as you pass by fishing villages, ox carts, grain fields, market boats and laundries. In Mingun, there is a complex of fascinating archaeological ruins and pagodas to explore, include the Mingun Pagoda – home to the largest intact hanging bell in the world.
Day 6: Mandalay
Enjoy a free day in Mandalay. We offer many optional tours designed to complement the itinerary. For example, enjoy the iconic sunset at U bein bridge. This beautiful bridge is the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world, and one of the most photographed sites in the country. Watch the locals passing along the bridge, their silhouettes beautiful against the setting sun – a classic photo opportunity.
Day 7: Mandalay to Inle Lake
Take an internal flight to Heho, the base to explore Inle Lake. Take a boat ride across the lake and admire the unique one-legged rowing style as you pass by floating gardens filled with fruits and vegetables that provide an income to the lake dwellers. Visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, famed for its five small gold-gilded Buddha images. Observe craftsmen at work, hand-rolling Burmese cigars, before travelling to the stilted weaving village of Inn Paw Khon, famous for producing precious lotus silk.
Day 8: Inle Lake
Enjoy the fantastic accommodation and the surroundings of Inle Lake at your own leisure. Optional tours are available.
Day 9: Flight Helo – Yangon for departure
Private transfer to airport by boat and car to catch flight to Yangon.Â