Day 1 – Arrival Mandalay
Arrival in Mandalay International Airport, we transfer to your hotel for check in. If time permit, we visit Sagaing which is the living centre of Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous pagodas and monasteries. Your visits include U Min Thoneze Pagoda or Thirty-cave pagoda, Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda and Kaungmudaw Pagoda. Later, we drive back to Amarapura for sunset over U Bein Bridge which was built across Lake Thaungthaman, a teak wooden bridge over 100-year old, before transfer back to Mandalay. Accommodation in Mandalay
Day 2 – Mandalay to Myingyan – approx.: 110 Km ride
Breakfast at hotel. 0700 hours, we start cycle through busy streets and head to southern part of Mandalay, Enroute, you may visit some of stone carving, woodcarving before passing through Myotha village which is halfway of the journey. Basic lunch in local village before continuing your cycling to Myingyan. Late arrival in town and we transfer to your guesthouse. Accommodation at guest house, Myingyan.
Day 3 – Myingyan - Bagan – approx.: 70Km ride
Very basic local breakfast. Later, we start cycling to Bagan, One of the great sights of Asia, Bagan is not to be missed. Pagoda after pagoda large and small rises up from the green delta plain; a great deserted royal city. This was the era of the temple builders, and they left a monument to their art as stunning as the Pyramids in Egypt. Bagan flowered from 1057 to 1287, when it was overrun by the west-moving Kublai Khan. Enroute, you may visit local villages and enjoy ways of rural life. Late afternoon, you will be in Bagan before sunset. We then transfer to your hotel. Accommodation in Bagan.
Day 4 - Day at Leisure in Bagan
Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure or stroll around the town on your own. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us. Accommodation in Bagan.
Day 5 – Bagan visit temples – Approx: 40Km
Breakfast at hotel. Today, we visit Bagan Archaeological site by your bike. Lunch at local restaurant and accommodation at your hotel.
Day 6 - Bagan to Meiktila – (167KM)
After early breakfast at the hotel, we set to cycle to Meiktila. A full day cycle throughout sugar palm trees, the region is bit of dry but it could be very cold in early morning. Basic lunch on the way. Later, we arrive at Meiktila and check in to your hotel. Accommodation at Hotel, Meiktila.
Day 7 – Meiktila Kalaw- (125KM)
Today, we cycle as much as can for 80-100KM, the rest of journey will be transferred by van due to the lack of hotel along the road. After breakfast at the hotel, we cycle to east of Meiktila if time permits, clients can visit the local market, a full day cycle on country side gives you a scenic view through lakes, paddy fields, mountain range etc.. Late afternoon, arrive at Kalaw and transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. Accommodation in Kalaw.
Day 8 – Kalaw – Indein – Lake Inle - 50Km
After breakfast, we start cycle and visit the morning market then we set off-road through Shan Plateau. The scenic view is stunning in December with blooming flower. You may engage cultivating activities. Arrive at Indein Village approximately by noon. It is about 50Km on off-road. Lunch at Indein and visit the village before taken by boat to your hotel on the lake. Accommodation at Inle Lake or Nyaung Shwe.
Day 9 - Inle Lake
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, you will visit a local market offering another aspect of the colour and spectacle of life on the lake. You will then continue to the small village of Indein, located on the lake’s western shore. Passing by the monastery of Phe Chaung, our boat turns into a narrow creek, taking us past a patchwork of rural farmland and ancient ruined pagodas. After a chance to take a short walk around Pa-Oh village, before taken by boat to your hotel on the lake. The rest of day at leisure. Dinner at the Hotel. Accommodation at Inle Lake or Nyaung Shwe.
Day 10 - Inle to Yangon (Fly)
In the afternoon, you will depart Lake Inle to Heho for your domestic flight to Yangon. Upon arrival at Yangon Domestic airport, your Driver will welcome and accompany you to transfer to hotel.
Day 11 – Yangon Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Today, we visit Lake Kandawgyi (Royal) to take photographs over the lake towards Shwedagon. Then, visit Shwedagon Pagoda, famous worldwide - its golden stupa is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. There are always many Myanmar people praying and making offerings at Shwedagon, and it's a fascinating place to spend time watching the world go by and enjoy the sunset from Singuttra Hill where Shwedagon Pagoda is located. Then, drive to restaurant for your dinner. And then, transfer to the hotel.
Day12 – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. We transfer to airport for your departure.