KST Tour Code: KST-S4

Day 02. Yangon – Mandalay (by flight and car)

Early morning, transfer to airport for Yangon to Mandalay by flight. Arrive Mandalay and check in to hotel. Mandalay full day sightseeing; visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, Kyauktawgyi Pagoda a large Buddha image carved out of a single block of

Mandalay Moat

marble, Shwenandaw Monastery (Golden Palace) noted for its exquisite wood carving, Kuthodaw Pagoda known as the world’s Biggest Book for its stone slabs of Buddhist scriptures, Sulamani Pagoda. Mandalay Palace and in the evening enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 03. Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing (by car and boat)

After breakfast at hotel; Depart Mandalay on a private boat along the Ayeyarwaddy River to visit Mingun, a village on the west bank of the river. Visit to Settawya Pagoda, Mingun Pahtotawgyi, the world renowned ringing

Mingun Pahtotawgyi

Mingun Bell, and Myatheintan Pagoda.

Afternoon sightseeing drive to Sagaing Hill, which is perhaps the living centre of Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous Pagodas and Monasteries. Continue to visit Khaungmudaw Pagoda. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Sagaing Hill. Return to Mandalay. Overnight at hotel in Mandalay.

Day 04. Mandalay – Bagan (by express boat and car)

After breakfast at hotel; take a local river cruise trip to Bagan along the river Ayeyarwaddy sampling some of the village life of the people on the river banks. In the evening, arrive at Bagan and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 05. Bagan full day sightseeing (by car)

After breakfast at hotel: Bagan full day sightseeing includes visit to the colorful Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Htilominlo Temple noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sand stone decoration, Gubyaukgyi  Temple, with

Gubyaukgyi Temple

superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. Visit to Myinkaba Village and observe the process of Traditional Lacquer ware Industry one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece of the early-style temple with four impressive standing Buddha images. Thabinnyu Temple, the highest temple in Bagan, Dhammayangyi Temple noted for its remarkable brickwork. Enjoy sunset over the site from the upper terrace of Shwesandaw Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Bagan.

Day 06. Bagan – Mt. Popa - Yangon (by car and flight)

In the morning visit to Mt.Popa, is considered the early font of power for the mystical world of the nats. Climb up Mt. Popa and view the surrounding area. Drive back to Bagan. In the evening transfer to airport for Yangon by flight. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.

Mt. Popa

Day 7. Yangon (Departure) (by car)

Morning shopping at Treasure, Gems and Handicrafts shopsVisit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer to Airport for departure from Yangon.

Bogyoke Market