Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Myanmar with Go Myanmar Tours, where ancient traditions, timeless landscapes, and vibrant culture come together seamlessly. This itinerary takes you from the colonial charm of Yangon to the mystical temple plains of Bagan, the cultural heart of Mandalay, and the serene waters of Inle Lake. Thoughtfully crafted for travelers seeking both depth and discovery, this tour offers an authentic blend of heritage, nature, and local experiences that showcase the very best of Myanmar.
General Information
Tour Route: Yangon – Bagan – Pyin Oo Lwin – Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura – Heho – Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake – In Dein – Yangon
Duration: 10 days/9 nights
Start/End: Yangon/Yangon
Tour Type: Nature, Culture, Soft Adventure, Local Experience
Tour Category: Myanmar Classic Tours, Myanmar Itinerary 10 Days
Tour Highlights
- Discover Yangon’s charming colonial streets, spiritual heritage, bustling markets, and sunset at the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda.
- Explore ancient Bagan’s highlights such as Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, and sunset over thousands of temples.
- Enjoy cool mountain air in Pyin Oo Lwin and ride the local train across the breathtaking Gokhteik Viaduct.
- Take river cruises to Mingun and along the Irrawaddy, and uncover Mandalay’s cultural treasures including Mahamuni Pagoda and U Bein Bridge.
- Experience Nyaung Shwe and Inle Lake with cycling, village visits, wineries, floating gardens, In Dein’s ancient stupas, and the unique leg-rowing fishermen.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Yangon Arrival – Colonial Streets & Tea Shop Experience
Day 2: Yangon Circular Train – Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda – Bogyoke Market – Shwedagon Pagoda (B)
Day 3: Yangon – Bagan – Old Temples & Sunset by Horse Cart (B)
Day 4: Bagan Cycling – Kyauk Gu U Min – Irrawaddy Boat Trip – Local Village Visit (B)
Day 5: Bagan – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin Hill Station (B)
Day 6: Pyin Oo Lwin – Gokhteik Train Ride – Mandalay (B, L)
Day 7: Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura – U Bein Bridge (B, L)
Day 8: Mandalay – Heho – Nyaung Shwe – Cycling to Khaung Daing – Red Mountain Estate (B)
Day 9: Inle Lake – Phaung Daw Oo – Inpawkhone – In Dein Ancient Pagodas (B)
Day 10: Heho – Yangon – Departure (B)
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Yangon Arrival
Welcome to Myanmar and the start of your Myanmar itinerary 10 days. You are picked up at the airport by our local tour guide and driver and transferred to your hotel. Yangon is a relatively quiet and charming city with its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage. Today you will explore the city center and its fabulous mix of architecture and sites. The streets are filled with historical buildings, many of which have a faded colonial charm not seen elsewhere in Asia.
Start a 3-hour walking tour to immerse into the atmosphere of colonial streets of Yangon with City Hall, the old railway station, former Minister’s Office, St Mary’s Cathedral, and Sule Payla and Botaaung Pagoda. Continue to a local tea shop Lat Ywae Sin to experience an integral part of Burmese life, pick the snacks and enjoy the local coffee/tea, and mingle with the locals here. Dinner at Monsoon Restaurant. Overnight in Yangon, a gentle introduction to your 10 day itinerary in Myanmar.
Day 02: Yangon Circular Train
Enjoy the circular train ride through the outskirts of town (20–30 minutes ride) to observe the colorful lives of local people in Yangon. Disembark at the Kyi Myin Daing Market, then visit Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to a 70-meter long reclining Buddha. Enjoy lunch in town (own account; recommend Feel Myanmar, an excellent Burmese restaurant popular with the locals).
If time permits, continue to Bogyoke Market, formerly known as Scott’s Market, to browse through the dozens of stalls and shops. This is Yangon’s best market for handicrafts and other goods (note: market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). From here, continue to Shwedagon Pagoda, the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. Overnight in Yangon, where city life and spirituality blend perfectly for a well-balanced 10 day itinerary Myanmar.
Day 03: Yangon – Bagan
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo) – the ancient capital of Myanmar from 11th to 13th centuries and a key highlight in any Myanmar 10 day itinerary. On arrival, your journey begins with a visit to an elevated temple from where you will have a panoramic view of the magnificent plains of Bagan.
Continue to the colorful Nyaung Oo Market, visiting the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction into Bagan’s rich history. Then visit nearby Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi, a cave temple with exquisite jataka mural paintings, and the elegant Htilominlo Temple, noted for its fine plaster carvings and glazed sandstone decorations.
In the afternoon, visit a traditional lacquerware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan’s most beautiful temples. From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing Thatbyinnyu, the highest temple in Bagan, massive Dhammayangyi Temple, noted for its remarkable brickwork, and Sulamani Temple. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples. Overnight in Bagan, an essential stop on your 10 days Myanmar itinerary.
Day 04: Bagan
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a half-day bike trip toward Kyauk Gu U Min. You’ll bike past the Nyaung U morning market where you can pop in to browse through the colourful stalls selling produce, meats and dry goods. Arrive at Kyauk Gu U Min, a beautiful temple with exquisite stone carvings depicting religious figures and flowers on the door.
Board a boat for a relaxing cruise back to Bagan (around 1 hour) from the eastern side of the river. Make a stop at Sae Lan Village and go ashore for a short walk. Sae Lan is typical of the riverside villages along the Irrawaddy River. Transfer back to your hotel upon reaching Bagan. Overnight in Bagan, enjoying a slower, more local side of this Myanmar itinerary 10 days.
Day 05: Bagan – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Nyaung U Airport for the flight to Mandalay. On arrival at Mandalay, take a 2-hour scenic drive to the former British hill station of Maymyo – Pyin Oo Lwin. You are free at leisure to take a walk in the Botanical Gardens or visit the local market in town. Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin, adding a refreshing hill-station experience to your 10 day itinerary in Myanmar.
Day 06: Pyin Oo Lwin – Naung Pain Village – Mandalay
Leave at around 08:00, transfer to the Pyin Oo Lwin train station to board the local train to Naung Pain Village. The journey takes around 3–4 hours, passing through stunning scenery including the famous Gokhtiek Viaduct. A lunch box will be prepared and served along the way.
At midday, reach Naung Pain Village and transfer back to Mandalay by car (around 4 hours). Overnight in Mandalay, where the mix of colonial charm and local life brings another dimension to your Myanmar 10 day itinerary.
Day 07: Mandalay – Mingun – Amarapura – Mandalay
After breakfast, transfer to the Mandalay jetty and board a private local boat for a 1-hour cruise on the Irrawaddy River to Mingun. Visit the main sites of Mingun: the famous Mingun Pahtodawqyi, the beautiful white Hsinbyume Pagoda, and the huge Mingun Bell.
Return to Mandalay by boat, enjoying lunch on board as you make your way back to the city. In the afternoon, visit Amarapura with highlights of Mahamuni Pagoda, Bagaya Monastery, where you will find a collection of Buddha images from the 16th to 20th centuries reflecting many different styles, and Mahagandayon Monastery, where over one thousand monks reside. Before departing Amarapura, go to U Bein Bridge for a walk along this 200-year-old teak bridge. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay, one of the cultural pillars that make this a memorable 10 day itinerary Myanmar.
Day 08: Mandalay – Heho – Nyaung Shwe
After early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the flight to Heho. From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake. Along the way, stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery, which features beautiful carvings and a collection of Buddha images.
Start with a visit to the Nyaung Shwe morning market where locals gather every morning to buy and sell fresh produce from the lake and its surroundings. Continue by local trishaw down to the bustling canal which is a hive of activity in the morning as boats from the lake come in to unload tomatoes and other vegetables for distribution to markets around the country. Watch as baskets laden with produce are transferred from boats to trucks and bikes.
Hop back on the trishaw and wind through quiet streets. Make a stop at the “tomato house”, a warehouse-like structure where the tomatoes are sorted and priced for sale. Then continue past some of the many monasteries and nunneries in the town, stopping for photos as you go. Lunch at a local restaurant in Nyaung Shwe (paid on your own account).
In the afternoon, bike toward the west side of the lake to the village of Khaung Daing. From there, head south for around 8 kilometers to Khaung Daing. Take time to explore this village – known for its production of soya bean products – and then catch a local ferry boat across the lake to Maing Thauk Village. The relaxing boat trip takes around 20 minutes and is the perfect break from your biking.
From here, turn north up the lake’s eastern shores for around 10 kilometres to Red Mountain Estate. The ride is gorgeous, passing many local farms and villages as you pedal along quiet roads. Take a break to visit Red Mountain Winery, a collaboration between the Pa-Oh people and a French wine expert. Then descend to Nyaung Shwe, arriving in the late afternoon. Overnight in Inle Lake, adding cool highland scenery to your 10 days Myanmar itinerary.
Day 09: Nyaung Shwe – Inle Lake – In Dein
After breakfast, visit the lake’s morning market (note: market is daily except on dark moon day and full moon day). Continue to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake’s main sanctuary, which contains five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaf.
Join a local host family to prepare your lunch – this will be another highlight of the trip to understand more about tasty Burmese cuisine. Lunch will be simple and served in the local standard way. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure on Inle Lake, giving your 10 day itinerary in Myanmar a relaxing, authentic touch.
Make a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand. Cruise down to a small canal leading to the Pa-Oh village of In Dein. Explore the area on foot, strolling around the village, visiting a local school, and wandering through the beautiful Alaung Sitthou area. Here you can climb the covered stairway to the top of a hill which is covered with picturesque ancient stupas and has magnificent views of the lake below. Return to your boat and back to the hotel. Overnight on Inle Lake, the perfect peaceful finale to your Myanmar itinerary 10 days.
Day 10: Heho – Yangon Departure (B)
This morning, transfer to Heho Airport for your flight to Yangon, then connect to your international flight home. This well-paced 10 day itinerary Myanmar combines culture, nature, and local life across Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin and Inle Lake, making it an ideal base for any customized Myanmar 10 day itinerary or extended journey in Myanmar. End of services.
