This 21-day private journey takes you through all the key highlights of Myanmar (formerly Burma), combining ancient capitals, colonial hill stations, sacred pilgrimage sites, serene lakes, and a relaxing beach finale.
Travel from Mandalay and Pyin Oo Lwin via Bagan, Mount Popa, Kalaw, and Inle Lake, continue to Yangon and the Golden Rock, and conclude on the unspoiled beaches of Ngapali. A well-balanced itinerary for travelers who want to experience Myanmar in depth and at a relaxed pace.
Ancient capitals and UNESCO World Heritage sites
Scenic river journey along the Irrawaddy
Hill stations and trekking opportunities
Inle Lake with floating villages
The sacred pilgrimage site of Golden Rock
Beach relaxation in Ngapali
Fully private and customizable
Day 1 – Mandalay
Arrival in Mandalay. Meet your guide and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Free time at leisure.
Overnight: Mandalay
Day 2 – Mandalay (Breakfast)
Free time or optional visits to the monastery of 1,000 monks, U Bein Bridge, or a boat trip to Mingun.
Overnight: Mandalay
Day 3 – Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin (Breakfast)
Private transfer with your guide to Pyin Oo Lwin, a former British hill station with colonial houses and gardens. Explore by horse carriage.
Overnight: Pyin Oo Lwin
Day 4 – Pyin Oo Lwin to Mandalay (Breakfast)
Return to Mandalay. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Mandalay
Day 5 – Mandalay to Monywa (Breakfast)
Private transfer to Monywa with scenic stops along the way.
Overnight: Monywa
Day 6 – Monywa to Bagan (Breakfast)
Boat trip along the Irrawaddy River to Bagan. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Bagan
Days 7–8 – Bagan (Breakfast)
Free time to explore the vast temple plains of Bagan at your own pace.
Overnight: Bagan
Day 9 – Bagan – Mount Popa – Kalaw (Breakfast)
Private transfer with your guide via Mount Popa, then continue into the mountains to Kalaw.
Overnight: Kalaw
Day 10 – Kalaw (Breakfast)
Free day to explore Kalaw or join a half- or full-day trekking experience in the surrounding countryside.
Overnight: Kalaw
Day 11 – Kalaw to Inle Lake (Breakfast)
Transfer by car to Inle Lake, followed by a boat transfer to your hotel on or near the lake.
Overnight: Inle Lake
Days 12–13 – Inle Lake (Breakfast)
Free time to relax or explore the lake, including floating gardens, villages, or an excursion to Kakku.
Overnight: Inle Lake
Day 14 – Inle Lake to Yangon (Breakfast)
Boat transfer to the pier and transfer to Heho Airport for your flight to Yangon.
Overnight: Yangon
Day 15 – Yangon (Breakfast)
Free time to explore Myanmar’s former capital.
Overnight: Yangon
Day 16 – Yangon to Golden Rock (Breakfast)
Private transfer with your guide to Kyaiktiyo to visit the sacred Golden Rock.
Overnight: Golden Rock
Day 17 – Golden Rock to Yangon (Breakfast)
Return to Yangon by private car.
Overnight: Yangon
Day 18 – Yangon to Ngapali Beach (Breakfast)
Flight to Ngapali Beach. Transfer to your beachfront hotel.
Overnight: Ngapali
Days 19–20 – Ngapali Beach (Breakfast)
Free days to relax, swim, and enjoy the peaceful coastline.
Overnight: Ngapali
Day 21 – Ngapali to Yangon (Breakfast)
Flight back to Yangon for your onward journey or return flight home.
End of the journey
Important Information
Ngapali Beach is accessible only during the winter season.
In the summer season, Ngapali can be replaced by a beach destination in Thailand.
Flexible & Tailor-Made
This journey can be shortened, extended, operated in reverse, or fully customized to suit your preferences.
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