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The Classic 8D

Yangon | Bagan | Mandalay | Inle lake

Explore the colonial streets of Yangon and the ancient temples in Bagan.
Watch age old traditions and handicrafts in Mandalay and Inle Lake, and
experience the warmth and friendliness of the people.

Highlights

• Impressive heritage buildings of Yangon
• Sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy
• Travel by horse cart to ancient ruins
• Floating gardens of Inle Lake
• Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon

Day 1-3: Yangon & Bagan

Explore downtown Yangon with a walking tour through the historic
quarter. The lively streets are filled with book sellers, street markets,
fortune tellers and the crumbling facades of the colonial era. Visit
Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset when the stupa glows bright gold in
the evening light. Fly to Bagan and see the best of Bagan’s distinctive
temples including Shwezigon that dazzles in gold, the delicate painted
ceilings of Wetkyi-in-Gubyaukgyi and Ananda, the most revered of all,
with its four standing Buddha’s. It’s not all about temples as Bagan is
renowned for its lacquerware, watch as artisans create the intricate
patterns layer by layer. Float high in the sky with a hot air balloon ride for
an experience of a lifetime.

Day 4-5: Mandalay & Ancient Cities

Fly to Mandalay and get a glimpse into how Buddhism and history have
shaped Mandalay and its surrounding ancient capitals. Visit one of the
many monasteries in Sagaing for impressive views across the Irrawaddy
River. Travel by horse cart to the leaning tower of Ava and by boat to the
large hanging bell at Mingun. Chat with the locals on a stroll across Ubein
Bridge and see the largest book in the world at the foot of Mandalay Hill.

Day 6-8: Inle Lake

Fly to Heho and travel through picture-postcard scenery to reach Inle
Lake. Spend the next two days travelling by boat to see all the highlights
of the lake. Pass by floating gardens and watch as the fisherman use one
leg to row their boats. Visit villages that float above the water, where
you can hear the click clack of looms weaving lotus fibers into silk, see
blacksmiths forging iron and women rolling cigars by hand. Wander the
crumbling stupas of Indein and visit the Jumping Cat Monastery. While
the cats no longer jump there is an impressive display of Buddha images.

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