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Myanmar Culture & Heritage Tour 10 Days

  • CODE: GDT1878
  • Private Tour
  • Duration: 8 - 12 days
  • Price from: Contact
  • Route: Myanmar - Heho - Mandalay - Yangon - Bagan - Inle Lake

Overview

Myanmar Culture & Heritage: A 10-Day Immersive Journey into the Golden Land's Soul

 

Prepare for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Southeast Asia with our meticulously crafted Myanmar Culture & Heritage Tour 10 Days. This immersive program from Golden Trail Travel is designed for travelers eager to delve deep into the rich tapestry of Myanmar's ancient traditions, profound spiritualism, and captivating history. Often referred to as the "Golden Land," Myanmar offers an unparalleled experience, blending timeless wonders with authentic local encounters. This Myanmar culture tour promises to be an enlightening exploration, revealing the soul of a nation through its iconic sites and living heritage.

Your unforgettable Myanmar heritage tour begins in Yangon, the bustling former capital, where colonial charm seamlessly blends with deep spiritual reverence. Here, you'll be awestruck by the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, a shimmering golden stupa that dominates the city's skyline and radiates a profound sense of peace. Explore the city's vibrant street life, discover hidden gems, and witness the daily rituals that define Burmese spirituality. Yangon provides a fascinating introduction to the country's diverse cultural landscape, setting the stage for the wonders to come.

The journey then transports you to the awe-inspiring plains of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an archaeological marvel that rivals Angkor Wat. Imagine thousands of ancient temples and pagodas scattered across a vast, dusty landscape, each telling a unique story of a bygone era. Whether you opt for an exhilarating electric bike ride, a charming horse cart adventure, or a magical hot air balloon flight at sunrise (optional), the panoramic vistas of Bagan are simply breathtaking. This section of your Myanmar exploration offers incredible photographic opportunities and a deep dive into the country's glorious past, allowing you to connect with centuries of history and devotion.

Next, venture to Mandalay, the last royal capital of Myanmar, a city rich in history, arts, and crafts. Here, you'll explore the remnants of the grand Mandalay Palace and discover significant Buddhist sites like the Mahamuni Buddha Temple. Day trips from Mandalay will take you to the ancient capitals of Amarapura, Sagaing, and Inwa (Ava), each offering unique insights into Myanmar's royal past and spiritual practices. Witness the iconic U Bein Bridge, the world's longest teakwood bridge, especially enchanting at sunset. Mandalay truly showcases the authentic Myanmar experience, where traditional crafts thrive and devotion is palpable.

The tour concludes with a serene escape to Inle Lake, a freshwater paradise where life unfolds directly on the water. Witness the unique Intha leg-rowers, observe floating gardens, and visit local workshops demonstrating traditional crafts such as silversmithing, weaving, and cheroot making. A longtail boat trip on the lake offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries, providing a peaceful and enlightening experience. Explore hidden monasteries and engage with the friendly local communities, deepening your understanding of the Myanmar culture that defines this region.

This comprehensive 10 days Myanmar program is thoughtfully designed to provide a rich tapestry of experiences, balancing structured sightseeing with opportunities for personal discovery. We prioritize authentic interactions, comfortable accommodations, and expert local guidance, ensuring your Myanmar travel package is seamless and profoundly rewarding. From the golden pagodas and ancient temples to the royal cities and tranquil lakes, this itinerary covers the essential highlights, making it the perfect Myanmar cultural experience for those seeking a deeper connection with this enchanting nation. Book this bespoke Myanmar tour with Golden Trail Travel for an unparalleled journey into the heart of the Golden Land's heritage.

Trip Map

Highlight

  • Yangon's Spiritual & Colonial Charms:

    • Witness the breathtaking majesty of Shwedagon Pagoda, especially during the evening when its golden spires illuminate the sky.

    • Explore the charming colonial architecture in downtown Yangon and stroll through vibrant street markets.

    • Visit Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple to see the colossal reclining Buddha.

    • Immerse yourself in local life at Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market), perfect for unique souvenirs.

  • Bagan's Ancient Wonders & Mystical Landscapes:

    • Discover the vast archaeological site of Bagan, home to over 2,000 ancient temples and pagodas.

    • Experience a memorable sunrise or sunset over the temple plains from a designated viewing point.

    • Explore iconic temples like Ananda Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, and Dhammayangyi Temple.

    • Enjoy unique transportation with a horse cart ride or electric scooter adventure through the temple area.

    • Optional: Take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Bagan at sunrise for a truly magical perspective (seasonal, additional cost).

  • Mandalay & Ancient Royal Cities:

    • Explore Mandalay Palace, the last royal palace of the Konbaung Dynasty.

    • Visit the revered Mahamuni Buddha Temple, housing one of Myanmar's most sacred Buddha images.

    • Discover Kuthodaw Pagoda, home to the world's largest book carved in marble slabs.

    • Take a picturesque boat trip to Mingun, visiting the colossal Mingun Pahtodawgyi and the world's largest uncracked bell.

    • Explore the ancient capitals of Amarapura (witness the iconic U Bein Bridge at sunset), Sagaing (a hill dotted with monasteries), and Inwa (Ava) (reached by ferry and explored by horse cart).

  • Inle Lake's Unique Water Culture:

    • Embark on a captivating longtail boat trip across the serene Inle Lake.

    • Observe the fascinating Intha leg-rowing fishermen demonstrating their unique paddling technique.

    • Visit floating gardens where local farmers cultivate vegetables on the water.

    • Explore traditional workshops demonstrating local crafts such as silversmithing, weaving (especially the unique lotus fiber weaving), and cheroot making.

    • Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, a sacred religious site, and Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery (the "Jumping Cat Monastery").

  • Deep Cultural & Local Immersion:

    • Engage with warm and hospitable Burmese people, learning about their daily lives and traditions.

    • Savor authentic Burmese cuisine, from street food delights to traditional dishes.

    • Gain profound insights into Myanmar's rich Buddhist heritage and spiritual practices.

    • Witness traditional arts and crafts being made using age-old techniques.

    • Benefit from the expertise of knowledgeable local guides who provide insightful commentary and enhance your understanding.

    • Enjoy comfortable and well-selected accommodations throughout your journey.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian  speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Your Dream Family Holiday, Crafted Just for You Across Asia

At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every getaway should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier Family holiday tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke coastal experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Our dedicated team—comprising experienced local experts, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate travel specialists—is committed to ensuring your escape is seamless, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.

Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian Family holiday. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.

Ready to start planning your dream Family adventure across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Yangon (D)
Mingalaba! Welcome to Yangon where your Myanmar tour begins. Upon arrival in Yangon international airport, meet your private guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon Sightseeing Tour (B)

The second day in Yangon let you experience a full day sightseeing tour around the city. Get a glimpse at the typical British art and architecture featured on the building along the street as you drive along the street. From the post office proceed to the Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda where is home to the massive reclining Buddha image with 66 meters long. At the feet of the statue carved with intricated design characterized the exquisite Burmese art. You can get an insight into it as you listen to your guide.

Head to the Karaweik Hall – the huge golden barge floating over the Kandawgyi Lake where you will take the amazing photos. Highlight your afternoon sightseeing with a visit to the legend Shwedagon pagoda at the sunset time to behold the most magical moment of the pagoda under the sunset. Return to the hotel in the evening.

Day 3: Yangon – Bagan (B)

Get up early this morning to take a domestic flight to Bagan. Possessing over 2000 old temples and pagodas, Bagan is truly more a dizzy daydream for any travelers. Start your Bagan tour with a visit to the local Nyaung U Market to approach closer to the daily life of the Burmese people. Explore the art and architecture masterpiece of Bagan through the trip to the famous pagodas in the region.

Get to know more about the traditional handicraft of the locals as you enter the local lacquerware and workshops. Here you can directly talk with the craftsmen and learn how they create beautiful items. Following your lunch by a drive to the hill in the region to wait for the stunning sunset view over the flat area.

Day 4: Bagan & Villages (B)

Get up early this morning to enjoy the full day exploring Bagan and the villages surrounding. Unlike the most trips you have experienced, today you will have an opportunity to approach the beauty of ancient Bagan through a different perspective as you get on a pony cart ride to pass the rugged dusty paths.

Highlight your afternoon sightseeing with a breathtaking boat trip down the Irrawaddy River to Shwezigon Pagoda. Take time to sit on the sundeck and enjoy the scenic landscape on the riverside and wait for the moment when the sun is slowly going down behind the horizon.

Day 5: Bagan – Heho – Pindaya – Kalaw (Tea Leaf Experience at Dahu Village House) (B)

Says goodbye to Bagan this morning to board a domestic flight to Heho. Upon arrival, drive to Pindaya Cave where contain thousands of Buddha images and explore the huge meandering maze made up of numerous caves. Next, head to the Sin Khaung Monastery to behold the wooden Shan style monastery dating back to 200 years ago which is home to ancient bamboo Buddha images and bronze statues. Afterward, head to the nearby village to get the first-hand experience to contact with the locals and learn how they make the attractive bamboo hat, pottery, umbrella, and shan paper.

Drive to the Danu Village House from downtown by car for approximately 3 minutes, you can see how to make tea leaf salads by Danu lady and can also join. Pindaya is famous for having the best tea leaf salads and the best soy products in Myanmar. You can taste 2 different styles of tea leaf salads in a simple style and in Danu style salad, fried soybeans and other traditional snacks with Shan Tea. Stroll around the village to spend time with a local family that will introduce you to tea plantations and how they grow and sometimes also can see pickled tea leaves. Danu lady will explain about tea process. Later, return to the car and drive back to Kalaw.

Day 6: Kalaw – Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp – Inle Lake (B)

The morning of day 6 takes you to Magway elephant camp from Kalaw. Upon arrival, walk to the elephant village as you get all the information about the project. Here you will get the first-hand experience to see the life of mahouts (elephant trainers) and their families. Afterward, transfer to the river where you will have an amazing opportunity to wash elephants like your owned pet. Please be noticed that riding the elephant is not our main focus.

Our tour today aims at learning about the elephants as well as nature conservation. You can also expect to see colorful butterflies, birds, and orchids. If you wish, a chance to join in planting the regional tree for forest recovery is available. Later, go back to the main camp and take a break and enjoy the view through the valley before driving to Nyang Shwe and transferring to the hotel for check-in.

Day 7: Inle Lake Excursion (B)

delivers you a full day to explore the poetic Inle Lake by boat. Stop at the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda for a short visit to the holiest religious pagoda in southern Shan State. Continue your Inle Lake excursion with the visit to the traditional village on the lake to discover the wonderful lotus weaving, handicrafts, wooden handlooms, and blacksmith production. It cannot more exciting than a visit to the Shan and Intha villages to learn about their unique methods of creating floating gardens, houses, and monasteries.

Your next stop in the 200 years old Nga Phe Chaung Monastery to observe the beautiful monastery built on stilts before proceeding to Nampan village to get to know about the local cheroot factory and canoe carving.

Day 8: Inle Lake – Indein (B)

Today continue your Inle Lake sightseeing tour by a boat trip cruising along the scenic channel where you will capture the images of the farmers working on their floating gardens. Your fantastic boat trip will bring you to the charming village of Indein where you will marvel at the great complex of ancient shrines and stupas.

Take time to walk across the exotic colonnades of stairways and shop stall before transferring to the nearby village to meet the “long neck” tribal women and gaze out at their traditional weaving and craft. From there row back to the lake where you will catch the most impressive image of the local fishermen who are famous for the unique leg-rowing technique. It is a feast for the senses and a photographer’s dream.

Day 9: Inle Lake – Yangon (B)

Leave Inle Lake this morning to board a flight to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon city, head to the Bogyoke Aungsan Market (also known as Scott Market) – the main bazaar in the city to get a glimpse at the daily exchange of Burmese people and here you will see a variety of Myanmar souvenirs including Lacquerware, clothes, handicrafts, gems, and jewelry. A fascinating Yangon features with the excellent mix of the Burmese style and British colonial architecture will appear in front of you as you drive through the street.

You will stop at the impressive St Mary’s Cathedral before transferring to the Sule Paya and 100 years old Yangon Synagogue where you will have a chance to meet the Trustee to learn about the Jewish Life in the Pagoda. Later, soak up the vibrant atmosphere in China town and Little India before returning to your hotel.

Day 10: Yangon – Departure (B)
The last day is at leisure after your breakfast in the morning until the driver comes to pick you up to transfer to the airport for a departure flight. Trip ends. 

FAQS

1. What types of tours does Golden Trail Travel offer?

Answer: Golden Trail Travel specializes in offering a wide range of travel packages to Vietnam and other Indochina countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. We offer themed tours including Classic Highlights, Cycling, Trekking, Beach Holidays, Luxury Honeymoon, Short Trips, Family, Off The Beaten Track, Multi-Country, Motorbiking, Veteran, Food, Students, Luxury, Golf, Photography, Cooking Class, Bird Watching, Indochina Cruises, Kayaking, Muslim-friendly tours, Offroad 4x4WD, Indochina MICE Travel, Cave Expedition, and Helicopter tours.

2. How can I book a tour with Golden Trail Travel?

Answer: You can book a tour by contacting us directly via phone, email, or by filling out the contact form on our website. Our team of travel experts will advise and assist you in designing a suitable itinerary.

3. Can tours be customized?

Answer: Absolutely! We understand that every traveler has unique preferences. Golden Trail Travel is happy to customize tour packages to fit your specific needs, interests, and budget.

4. Does Golden Trail Travel provide visa support services?

Answer: Depending on your nationality and the destination, we may provide guidance or assistance with the necessary visa procedures. Please contact us for more detailed information.

5. What makes Golden Trail Travel different from other travel agencies?

Answer: We are committed to delivering authentic and unique travel experiences in Vietnam and Indochina. With a team of knowledgeable local experts, meticulously designed tour packages, and dedicated customer care, we ensure every trip is a memorable journey.

6. What should I prepare before the trip?

Answer: We will provide you with a detailed checklist of what to prepare, including information on luggage, appropriate clothing for the weather and local culture, essential personal items, and health advice.

7. What is Golden Trail Travel's cancellation policy?

Answer: Our cancellation policy will be clearly stated in the terms and conditions when you book a tour. Please refer to this information or contact us for specific details.

8. Where can I find information about travel safety and health?

Answer: We prioritize the safety and health of our travelers. Before your trip, we will provide information and advice regarding health, travel insurance, and safety measures at the destination.

9. Can I request a tour guide who speaks Vietnamese or a specific language?

Answer: Yes, we can arrange tour guides who speak Vietnamese or other common languages (such as English, French, German, Spanish, etc.) upon your request and subject to availability. Please inform us of your language preference when booking your tour.

10. Does Golden Trail Travel offer travel insurance?

Answer: We highly recommend all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. While we do not directly provide insurance, we can advise on suitable insurance types and the importance of having coverage during your trip

11. How can I pay for my tour?

Answer: We accept various payment methods, including bank transfers, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), and some online payment options. Detailed information on payment options and payment schedules will be provided upon confirmation of your tour booking.

12. Does Golden Trail Travel offer tours for solo travelers?

Answer: Yes, we have tour options suitable for solo travelers, including group joining tours or specially designed private tours. Please contact us so we can advise on the best package for you.

13. Are the tours child-friendly or suitable for seniors?

Answer: We offer many family-friendly tour packages and can adjust itineraries to suit travelers of all ages, including children and seniors. We will advise on the difficulty level, travel time, and activities appropriate for each member of your family.

14. Where can I read reviews from previous customers?

Answer: You can find customer reviews and testimonials on our website (if a review section is available), social media pages, or reputable travel platforms like TripAdvisor.

15. What are Golden Trail Travel's sustainability or responsible tourism policies?

Answer: We are committed to practicing responsible and sustainable tourism. We constantly strive to minimize our environmental impact, respect local cultures, and contribute positively to the communities where we operate.

16. What happens if there's an emergency during the trip?

Answer: Your safety is our top priority. Golden Trail Travel has a 24/7 emergency support team. We will provide emergency contact numbers and detailed instructions before your trip. Our guides and local partners are trained to handle emergency situations professionally.

17. Are my payment methods secure?

Answer: Absolutely secure. We use highly encrypted online payment gateways and comply with international standards for data security. Your personal and financial information will be strictly protected.

18. What support will I receive during the trip?

Answer: Yes. Throughout your trip, you will always have the support of your local guide, driver, and Golden Trail Travel's operation team. We will provide a 24/7 support hotline so you can contact us anytime if you have any issues or need assistance.

19. What is included and not included in the tour price?

Answer: Each tour package has clear details on included services (e.g., accommodation, transportation, meals as per itinerary, entrance fees to attractions, tour guide) and exclusions (e.g., international flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips, personal expenses). You will receive a detailed itinerary and an inclusion/exclusion list before confirming your tour booking.

20. What is the typical group size for Golden Trail Travel tours?

Answer: Our tour group sizes can vary depending on the type of tour. For join-in tours, we try to keep the numbers small to ensure a personalized and comfortable experience. We also offer private tours for families or groups of friends upon request.

21. Whom can I contact if I have questions or need assistance before departure?

Answer: Before departure, you can contact our team of consultants via phone, email, or online chat. We are always ready to answer any questions and help you prepare best for your trip.

22. How is Golden Trail Travel committed to sustainable and responsible tourism?

Answer: We are strongly committed to sustainable tourism. This is reflected in our collaboration with responsible local partners, supporting local communities, encouraging travelers to respect culture and environment, and minimizing negative impacts on destinations. Our goal is to benefit both travelers and local people.

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