Balloon Over Bagan and Inle Lake - 7 Days Itinerary

On arrival at the Yangon airport, welcome by your tour guide then transfer to your hotel for check in and a chance to freshen up and relax. Depending on your arrival time, we will manage for a meal at Monsoon restaurant for delicious, freshly prepared Myanmar cuisine. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Today you will visit the colonial city Centre, with its many cultural delights. Travel past faded colonial buildings, busy street markets, and glittering temples. End your tour at the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Although the origins of the pagoda are unclear, the local legend states that the original structure was built 2500 years ago then renovated several times until taking its current shape in the 15th century. 
After a visit to iconic symbol of Yangon, we continue with Brishtish streets, Cathedral and Sule Pagoda before transfer to airport for a flight to Land of thousands stupa, Bagan. Arrive in Bagan after 1 hour, check in the hotel and relax. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.

Begin today with a visit to the Nyaung Oo area for starting a famed Balloon over Bagan - Premium Services. The flight is best in early morning when the sun rises over Irrawaddy river. After about 45 minutes flying over thousand stupa, we will land on the place that the strong wind leads. Get off and keep on our tour.
Our touring in land start with Nyaung Oo Market where dozens of vendors come to sell their fresh produce and products. The market is at its busiest early in the morning as the locals come to do their shopping. This is a great opportunity to observe the daily lifestyle of the friendly locals. Then continue to the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, a prototype of later Myanmar stupas. Next, visit Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jatakas mural paintings.  Continue to the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
Take a break midday to escape the heat and enjoy lunch at your leisure.  
This afternoon visit the New Bagan area and one of its many lacquer-ware workshops.  Here you can observe the traditional technique of making these handcrafted products from start to finish. The process takes incredible skill and patience and Bagan’s craftsmen are well renowned for their fantastic lacquer products. As today comes to a close, travel to the boat jetty and embark on a sunset cruise.  Enjoy a stunning view of Bagan as you cruise along the Irrawaddy River. The remainder of this evening is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan City.

This morning, transfer to airport for your flight to Heho.  Here you will enjoy a one-hour scenic drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to the lovely Inle Lake. A private local motorboat will escort you to your luxurious hotel for check in.  Along the way, pass stilted villages, the leg-rowing Intha fishermen, and floating gardens anchored to the lake’s bottom with bamboo poles. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake's main sanctuary, before returning to the resort. 
Afterwards, we will stop for a coffee break (client’s account) at Inthar Heritage House. Not only are the cakes and coffees delicious, but the house also has a superb display of information about traditional Inthar culture and history. Return to your hotel in time for sunset. This evening enjoy a traditional Shan Style dinner at hotel, served on lacquer plates. Overnight at the hotel/resort in Inle.

Wake up early, we take another stunning Balloon ride over Inle Lake. The ride will offer you stunning view of water and mountain. Occationally, you may see local festival coloring below green jungle. We will land in Nyang Shwe or a platform floating on the lake if the wind is not strong enough.
Keep on our touring today with morning market on our way to Indein. The market rotates location on a 5-day basis and is a colorful spectacle with vendors gathering from the villages around the lake to buy and sell their wares.
This morning, enjoy a relaxing boat trip along a small canal to the Pa-oh village of Indein.  Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school, and wander through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area.  Alaung Sitthou is filled with picturesque ancient stupas and has magnificent views of the lake below. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel/resort in Inle.

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Yangon. Get a taste of local life with a ride on Yangon’s Circle Train. Transfer to the Railway station with your guide and board the local circular train which loops through the outskirts of the city. The slow-traveling train gives you the unique opportunity to observe the colorful life of rural Myanmar. After 45 minutes, disembark at Insein market where vendors gather daily to sell a wide range of items, both food and dry goods. Enjoy exploring the market and meeting the friendly locals before returning by road to Yangon.
Next, explore the colorful countryside surrounding the busy city of Yangon. Travel by ferry across the Yangon River to the town of Dhala where a trishaw ride exposes the natural beauty and local customs of this rural town. Although close to Yangon, the pace of life is dramatically different. Stop at the local monastery to learn about the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the Burmese before returning to Yangon at midday. The Strand Hotel is located across from the Pandsodan Jetty. Reaminder of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Today is at your leisure for additional sightseeing or shopping before transferring to the airport for your onward flight. For those with more time we recommend joining one of our exclusive day trips to further explore the wonders of Yangon. Below are just a few ideas you may enjoy - ask your travel consultant for more details or additional ideas.