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Our Myanmar Caravan Tour’s tour guide and driver will wait for you at Maesot / Myawaddy border check-point to assist you with necessary documents as well as represent you the border crossing formalities and procedures at check-point authority’s counters.
After a few minutes break, we will head to Golden Rock by passing through Hpa Ann . Drive through curvy, twisty mountain roads, enjoy the landscapes on the way. Stop en route to visit local villages in the outskirt of Hpa Ann .
Upon arrival to Golden Rock , walk through the base camp of Golden Rock by yourself and overnight stay in the base camp of Golden Rock .

This morning , we are to wake up early to go up to the top of Golden Rock by taking the uphill truck . Taking uphill truck to the top of Golden Rock may take the approximately 50 minutes so as to pay a visit to the famous “Golden Rock Pagoda” This miracle Pagoda is situated in Mon State, regarded as one of the most sacred pagodas along with Shwedagon from Yangon and Maha Muni from Mandalay. It is also believed the hair relic of the Buddha was enshrined in the huge rock which is hanging and balancing on the edge of the cliff.. Enjoy and overlook the magnificence view of the surrounding area then we are to take the downhill truck to the base camp . after that we all are to continue driving straight to Yangon. If we still have time to visit some highlights on the way to Yangon , we are to stop and visit some interesting places , Upon arrival to Yangon , your hotel will be located just outside city and overnight stay in Yangon. .

Today after breakfast, meet up with your local English Speaking Guide in Hotel Lobby at 07:30 for group orientation and briefing about excursion around Myanmar. At 08:00 , We are to start exploring the most highlights of Yangon.
Firstly we are to visit Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments, and the golden dome Pagoda is the place to see the local ways of life and belief then If the time permits, you can drop in at the Kalaywa Tawya Monastery where more than 1000 monks and nuns studying Buddhist scriptures and also operate a modern academic studies. After that proceed to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda ( the huge reclining Buddha Statue in length of 72 meters long ) and then taking a lunch break at Authentic Local Restaurant to introduce typical local foods to you . After noon sightseeing begin around 15:30 or 15:45 , This afternoon , We are hanging around the heart of Yangon City to see unique colonial buildings built in late 19th Century and early 20th Century . Firstly you will be brought to our starting point which is located beside Historic Sule Pagoda and in front of City Hall. We start walking from starting point to see colonial buildings . meet up with your driver at end point which is Nanthida Jetty ( Yangon River Side ). Then continue our sightseeing to Botahtaung Pagoda and enjoy the sunset from river side near by Botahtaung Pagoda. Then drive back to hotel and overnight stay in Yangon .

After breakfast drive to Pyay, is located 285 km north-west of Yangon which can be reached in about 5 hrs. Afternoon sightseeing with Shwesandaw Pagoda, the Srikshetra, an old capital of Pyu Kingdom and Hmawza archaeological Museum. Late afternoon drive to the bank of Ayerwaddy river for sunset and panoramic view. Overnight stay in Pyay.

After breakfast drive to Bagan, 344 km far from Pyay. On the way , we are to stop by some local villages and take a short break for lunch . Upon arrival to Bagan check in hotel and overnight stay in Bagan .

After breakfast at hotel ,today we will be devoted to discover of Bagan “the mystic” extraordinary archaeological site that do not have anything to envy that of Angkor with its 3000 temples and starting a sightseeing tour with a visit to Nyaung Oo Colorful Market in Nyaung Oo region and a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples such as Shwezigon Pagoa, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas, built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century, Wetkyi Inn Gubyaukgyi, fine mural paintings of Jataka scenes; and Htilominlo Pagoda, noted for its plaster curving, Ananda Temple, the best preserved masterpieces of Mon architecture and the Tharaba gate. Then take a lunch break at good local restaurant and then transfer back to hotel for refreshing and relaxing till afternoon sightseeing begin.
Later in the afternoon, visit lacquerware workshop and then visit Dhammayangyi, a missive temple from 12th century with it’s own architecture and temple liked Pyramid is outstanding among the other structures. Continue to Sularmuni Temple, , dating from 12th century and it is a nice place for photo stop. After that, We are moving to jetty from where to take the private sunset boat to enjoy the sunset from Ayeyarwaddy river . Overnight stay in Bagan .

After breakfast, we will start the driving to the enchanting Mt. Popa, a great extinct volcano situated about 67 km , it takes one hour drive from southeast of Bagan via Kyaukpadaung. Mt. Popa, standing out as a green-clad landmark in the Dry Zone, is a situated on 15,00 meter-high and an extinct volcano.. Tour highlights: toddy palm groves and jaggery cottage industry; and the famous Popa Taungkalat, a tower-like volcanic plug lying on the south-western slope of Mt. Popa. Then enjoy the scenic view of its surrounding from Popa Mountain Resort. Lunch break at local restaurant in Popa . after that we will continue moving to Mandalay , Upon arrival to Mandalay , we are driving straight to Mandalay Hill from where we are to enjoy the sunset and Panoramic View Of Mandalay . Overnight stay in Mandalay .

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the jetty to take a ferry boat to Mingun, 11 km upriver from Mandalay on the western bank of Ayeyarwaddy River. After taking the boat trip for about 45 minutes, you can walk and start your tour includes the Mingun Pagoda, unfinished pagoda which might have been the biggest pagoda in the history of Buddhism, Mingun bell, the world largest ringing bell, and Myatheindan Pagoda. Then,stream down to Ava and lunch is arranged on boat . Upon arrival at Ava the former Royal Capital of INWA (AVA) Visits by horse-drawn carriage include NanMyint Watch Tower, the remains of the palace building nicknamed "the leaning tower of Ava" MahaAung Myay Bone Zan Monastery, built of brick and stucco and Bagayar Monastery, famous for its impressive ornate woodcarvings and teak posts. Then continue U Bein Bridge, at 1.2km the world’s longest teak footbridge. It's a hugely photogenic structure. It stretches across Thaungthaman Lake it comes alive in every sense as dust approaches. After that drive back to Hotel and overnight stay in Mandalay.

Today we are heading off to Inle Lake located in Southern Shan State . Off course , that seems to be long drive but it is worth driving due to the beautiful scenery and amazing landscape and interesting tribal peoples . On the way , we are to visit Pindaya's limestone cave with its maze of chambers displaying more than 8,000 Buddha statues and local handicraft workshops producing Shan paper made from mulberry bark and traditional umbrellas made from the same paper that are used by monks all around the country . Lunch break at good local restaurant in Pindaya.
After lunch, drive straight back to Nyaung Shwe known as the major gateway to Inle lake( which might take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) Inle Lake is one of Myanmar’s best-known sights. The Intha people, a tribe of Mon descent, mostly inhabit the lakeshores and floating villages. On arrival at Nyaung Shwe , transfer to boat stand in Nyaung Shwe and directly transfer to your hotel in Ine lake and overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe , Inle Lake .

After breakfast, transfer to jetty and take a boat ride for full day sightseeing in Inle lake. you can start your lake exploration to one of the local five-day markets ( if market day is coincided with your stay in Inle lake , and the highlights include Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda which enshrines the famous five Buddha statues who are totally covered by gold and lost their shapes, the unique leg rowers and floating gardens, silk weaving village ( Inpaw Khone Village ) and then lunch break at good local restaurant in Inle lake.
After lunch . We are to continue excursion to Hand rolled ciger making factory , Black smith factory and Nga Phae Chaung monastery; well known for its ancient Buddha images made of teak, bamboo and lacquer and its nickname is “Jumping Cats Monastery” for its trained cats by monks to jump into the hoop. You are also to visit the stilt houses to observe the life style of the water dweller and floating gardens corner of Inle lake .then return to your hotel and Overnight stay in Nyaung Shwe , Inle lake.

Today we are driving on the road connecting to the border points of Thailand and Myanmar . We are to say Good Bye to Inle Lake and continue driving to Khun Hin which is a small town on the way to Thachileik . Overnight stay in Kun Hin .

Today we are to move to Keng Tung which is located in Eastern Shan State , is nestled in a sprawling valley surrounded by undulating hills and mountains carpeted in paddy fields and tea plantations. It is situated at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ where the borders of Myanmar, China, Laos and Thailand conjugate, leading to it being awash with the fare and cultural influences of Myanmar’s eastern neighbors . Off course, we are driving through high Shan plateau with so many winding roads, twist and turns.
Upon arrival to Keng Tung in the afternoon , we are going to visit some forgotten tribal villages and overnight stay in Keng Tung .

Today is the last day of your dream journey in Myanmar to leave Myanmar through Thachileik border point . So we are leaving Keng Tung and driving straight to Thachileik where to pass through Thailand and Myanmar border for you to enter into Thailand .