Day 1: Arrival - Yangon
On arrival at Yangon airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon has been the capital city only since 1885 although some settlements in this site date back about 2,500 years. This colorful metropolis features an intriguing mix of the scenes from a bygone era and the modern tempo of bustling streets punctuated by serene temples and impressive colonial edifices. After checking into hotel, we start our city tour, seeing the old colonial styled city center, the gilded Sule Pagoda and the impressive Karaweik Hall on the Royal Lake. We follow these with a visit to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, which dominates the skyline of city. This masterpiece houses an intricate complex of smaller pagodas and Buddha images. O/N in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon - Mandalay - Mingun - Mandalay
An early morning transfer to airport for a short flight to Mandalay. On arrival you are greeted by our guide and transferred straight to the jetty for a boat trip along the mighty Irrawaddy River. The lively waterfront with working buffaloes offers a spectacular backdrop as we cruise upriver to Mingun. We wander around Mingun and visit the unfinished huge pagoda; the world's largest bell of Mingun and the beautiful white Hsinbyume Pagoda. We make our way to Mandalay passing through the scenic countryside. This delightful town has plenty to see, some of which are the Mahamuni Pagoda, the fabulous Kuthodaw Pagoda often called "the world's largest book" and the wooden monastery of Shwenandaw Kyaung. This structure is still standing over centuries, despite of all vicissitudes of the city. We include these sights in a half-day city tour, which also gives us a chance to ascend Mandalay hill for a beautiful sunset view of the surrounding areas. O/N in Mandalay. (B)

Day 3: Mandalay - Amarapura - Sagaing - Ava
The great cultural Mandalay City was a former capital of Burma; however many outlaying towns could lay claim to the same title at some stages in the past. We head out of the town to visit one of these ancient cities, Amarapura. The spectacular teak bridge of U Bein and the famous Mahaganda Monastery are some major attractions in Amarapura. We then cross over the mighty Irrawaddy River to the picturesque Sagaing Hill. This lush area is covered in 600 white painted pagodas and monasteries, and is therefore regarded as the religious center of Myanmar. Afterwards we transfer to the ruin of Ava and embark on a horse and carriage to explore the old wooden Bagaya Monastery and the remains of the Royal Palace. O/N in Mandalay.(B)

Day 4: Bagan
The following destination of our trip is Bagan via a short flight from Mandalay. The enchanting town of Bagan flourished from the 11th till 13th century when religious fervors launched a 200 year building of thousands huge stupas and temples, many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. We visit the vibrant market of Nyaung U before taking a short drive to the archeological zone. The sightseeing tour enables us to explore many magnificent landmarks including Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi, Htilominlo, Ananda, Thatbyinnyu, Sulamani, and Dhammyangyi. These temples and pagodas bear statement to a glorious past. The perfect way to round off our day is an observation of the spectacular sunset from the upper terrace of Myaukguni Temple. O/N in Bagan. (B)

Day 5: Bagan
The sightseeing tour continues with some temples scattered around the tranquil village of Minnanthu. These structures are Tayokepyay, Payathonezu and Namdamanya, which reveal some exquisite murals of the13th century. The following sight is Kyat Kan Cave Monastery, a famous meditation retreat in Bagan. Heading out of the town, we embark a boat for a leisurely trip along the Irrawaddy River, passing through the scenic countryside to the nostalgic Nat Htaung Kyaung. We visit this magnificent monastery and catch an interesting view of woodcarvings dating back in 1781. Afterwards we make our way back to Bagan and spend the time on own exploration. O/N in Bagan. (B)

Day 6: Bagan — Mount Popa - Kalaw
Heading out of the town we set off on our overland trip to Kalaw with the first stop being the imposing Mount Popa. This extinct volcano boasts the region’s highest peak, but the main attraction in this place is the smaller one, Popa Taungkalar, which is dedicated to the local legendary "nat" spirits. After a two-hour drive, we arrive at this site and ascend the Popa Taungkalar for a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area. There are 777 steps which wind around the outcrop, leading to the gilded stupa and monastery at the summit. The journey continues onto the Shan Plateau past the stunning countryside and rolling hills to Kalaw. We arrive at this hill town by mid or late afternoon depending on road and traffic conditions. O/N in Kalaw. (B)

Day 7: Kalaw — Pindaya — Inle Lake
The pleasant hill station of Kalaw is surrounded by the lush forest and rolling hill which is home of the various tribal groups. Today we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending our time to stroll around this hill station and see the colorful rural market. Upon leaving Kalaw we drive to Pindaya Cave. This landmark in a tranquil setting of limestone outcrops and scenic lakes, houses thousand Buddha images of various shapes and sizes. They are brought there by devoted pilgrims over centuries. On arrival, we enjoy a walk to visit this sacred cave and the traditional production of local paper and parasols at nearby village. We continue our journey to Inle Lake, a famous wonder of Myanmar. Along the way we make stops as we please, to stretch our legs and catch some wonderful pictures. O/N in Inle Lake. (B)

Day 8: Inle Lake
The picturesque scenery blending with the sky and floating gardens rising from the clear water of the lake is nothing short of spectacular. We board our boat for a leisurely trip on Inle Lake to explore some gardens and catch a glimpse of the local Intha fishmen famous for their rowing technique. These people power their narrow boats by twisting their legs around their oars, a remarkable feat of agility and control. Along the way, we also anchor to visit the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the Jumping Cat Monastery with a beautiful collection of antique Buddha statues and the local market. This colourful congregation is held in different villages every five days, and also attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the surrounding villages to trade their goods. O/N in Inle Lake. (B)

Day 9: Inle Lake — Yangon
Upon leaving Inle Lake we set off on a short drive to Heho Airport for a flight back to Yangon. We continue our exploration of this charming town with the colossal reclining Buddha of Chaukhtatgyi in a quiet, open-air pavilion and the National Museum which displays a lovely collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Burmese culture. Afterwards we enjoy a rickshaw excursion through the colonial area and the famous Strand road to the bustling harbour, giving a chance to see the city life close up. We follow it with a visit to the oldest Chinese temple of Kheng Hock Keong in China Town and a walk around the lively Bogyoke Aung San Market, formerly Scott’s market which everything and anything is for sale! O/N in Yangon (B)

Day 10: Yangon - Departure
There is free time for your own exploration of the city or catching up on some shopping areas. The trip ends after transfer to Mingaladon airport for departure. (B)