All World Journeys

This tour programme is designed to be an extension on a trip through Thailand

Day 01 Tachilek border crossing, and flight to Heho
Cross from Thailand into Myanmar at the town of Tachilek and after immigration processing transfer to airport for flight to Heho. Arrive at Heho, transfer to Inle Lake and check in to the hotel. O/N Inle Lake

Day 02 Inle Lake
Transfer to a hotel at Inle Lake and begin sightseeing by long tailed boat of this magical and unique area. Highlights include the boatmen with their ‘one-legged’ rowing style, the floating gardens, and a memorable visit to Indain village with its idyllic 16th century pagodas. We can also visit a local silk weaving ‘factory’ which sits on stilts on the lake. O/N Inle Lake

Day 03 Inle Lake, Heho – Mandalay (flight)
Morning sightseeing on the lake and afternoon transfer to Heho airport for flight to Mandalay. Transfer to hotel. O/N Mandalay

Day 04 Mingun excursion & Mandalay sightseeing
In the morning travel upriver by private boat to the massive ruins of the Mingun pagoda. Also visit Mingun village and the Mingun Bell, the largest hanging uncracked bell in the world. Return to Mandalay and sightseeing includes Mahamuni Pagoda, gold leaf hammering, and Shwenandaw Monastery, noted for its exquisite wood carvings. O/N Mandalay

Day 05 Mandalay – Bagan (boat)
Take a ride on the local ferry (private reserved seats) and enjoy a leisurely day traveling down the legendary Ayeyarwaddy River. Arrive in Bagan in time for evening sightseeing and enjoy the sunset view from one of the pagodas. O/N Bagan

Day 06 Bagan
After breakfast continue sightseeing of one of Asia’s premier archaeological sites. Highlights of our visit include Bagan’s distinctive pagodas, the colorful local market, and a visit to a local village. O/N Bagan

Day 07 Bagan – Yangon (flight)
Fly to Yangon by morning flight and Yangon sightseeing including Botahtaung Pagoda and the sprawling 80 year old  Scott market with its large collection of local handicrafts and other items. O/N Yangon

Day08 Yangon
At leisure until departure transfer