9 days / 8 nights

Day 1 - Arrive Yangon
Arrive in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). You are welcomed and escorted to the hotel. (D)

Day 2 - Yangon Sightseeing
Enjoy your sightseeing tour of Yangon. Visit Shwedagon Pagoda, the National Museum and Bogyoke Market. Enjoy a special dinner and a cultural show tonight. (BLD)

Day 3 - Yangon / Bagan
Fly to Bagan, an enchanting city on the Irrawaddy River. Your full day of touring includesvisits to Bagan's most important temples and pagodas. (BLD)

Day 4 - Mt. Popa Excursion
Drive to Mt. Popa, an extinct volcano and abode of Nats (spirits). Visit the shrine at which ancient royalty paid homage and enjoy a panoramic view of the Bagan plain. (BLD)

Day 5 - Bagan / Mandalay
Fly to Mandalay, seat of the last Burmese monarchy. Visit Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda with the world's biggest book and the Mandalay Palace. Stand atop Mandalay Hill for an impressive panoramic view of the city. (BLD)

Day 6 - Amarapura & Sagaing Excursion
Drive to nearby Amarapura, an ancient capital. Visit the Bugaya Monastery, U Bein's Bridge and Thabyedan Fort. After lunch, continue to Ywataung Village, Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and Sagaing Hill. (BLD)

Day 7 - Mandalay / Inle Lake
Fly to Heho, a short drive from attractive Inle Lake. Highlights of your scenic boat excursion include floating gardens, a floating market and typical monasteries. (BLD)

Day 8 - Inle Lake / Yangon
Fly back to Yangon today. Visit Kaba Aye Pagoda. Later visit Chinatown and the lively evening market. (BLD)

Day 9 - Depart Yangon
This morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home. (B)