You will meet with your guide at the Arrival Hall of Yangon international airport. Transfer to your hotel and check in (Check in at 14;00 noon and early check in depends on room availability).

Take a time at a hidden little gem Café and try tasty local snacks for afternoon chill. Visit to the Kandawgyi Lake you will enjoy a short walk on the wooden bridge to line up along the lake, giving you a stunning view on the Shwedagon pagoda, but also on the royal barge, standing at the side of the lake, Karaweik. Continue your visit to the Kyauk Hta Gyi Pagoda, famous for its impressive reclining Buddha. End the tour at The Shwedagon pagoda for a unique experience to discover the most venerated religious place of Myanmar. Enjoy your welcome dinner.

In the early morning, transfer to airport and fly to Heho. Upon your arrival at Heho airport, you will be transferred to Nyaung Shwe the gateway of Inle Lake about 2.5 hours. You’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant while enjoying stunning views of the canal, rice paddies, and exotic surroundings. From Nyaung Shwe jetty take boat. Travel along the canal and unique floating gardens. Arrive at your hotel and check in.

Begin your tour to the Pa-Oh village of Indein for 45 minutes by boat. Indein is one of the small villages of Inle Lake on the western bank. You’ll see hundreds of ancient stupas most are ruins overgrown with bushes. The pagoda hill is quiet, calm and mesmerizing view from the hill release the fatigue and refresh everybody who ascend to the peak. Travel along the narrow creek, there are twists and turns. Since the both sides are paddy fields you can see the farmers ploughing and harrowing by water buffaloes. It is compulsory to see Novice monks; buffalo boys and village girls wash and swim in the creek.

Option: Balloon Experience Over Inle Lake – flying over the lake in a balloon is one of the most beautiful ways to see this wonder. The skilled pilots carefully use their knowledge of the winds to steer the balloon over the floating villages and water gardens. You will see the morning, fishermen looking for the first catch of the day, and boats laden full of produce on their way to the market by the immense labyrinth of canals. At higher altitude, you will be amazed to see thousands of villages houses seemingly floating on the lake. (Note: available only from 15th November to 15th March; all flights weather permitting).

Have your breakfast and visit the floating market for a glimpse of daily life. Continue to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and Innpawkhone village to see silk weaving and lotus industries. Enjoy a traditional meal in an authentic Intha house at an island village on the lake. After your lunch, walk through a luxuriant bamboo forest next to the small stream and return to the waiting boat. Return to Nyaung Shwe, transfer to airport and fly to Mandalay.

Upon arrival Mandalay airport, you’ll be transferred to hotel and check in (Check in at 14;00 noon and early check in depends on room availability).

The rest of the day is free and leisure in Mandalay. (Car and Guide service at disposal).

In the morning, leave from the hotel and join in the cruise. Begins with a welcome breakfast at U-Bein Bridge then visit to the Mahamuni Pagoda and the Shwe In Bin monastery. After enjoying lunch aboard, set sail to Mingun, one of the country’s former capitals. Visit the unfinished pagoda, as well as the Hsinbyume Pagoda and Mingun bell.
Enjoy a sundowner or a Signature Strand cocktail.

A barbecue dinner will be served on the sandbank while enjoying al fresco under the stars.

Have your leisurely breakfast and begins a visit to Ava, one of Myanmar’s ancient imperial capitals. Journey through this historical city by horse cart through endless banana plantations. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Yadana Shemee Pagoda and Bagaya Kaung Monastery.

A light lunch is served at Noodle Shop.

Enjoy Myanmar cooking first-hand with on-board cooking demonstration.

Enjoy the sail to Bagan passing through beautiful landscape and countryside. Spend the evening with a sundowner or a Signature Strand cocktail.

Arrive Bagan in the morning and have your breakfast. The day begins exploring Bagan’s wonders, including the Ananda Temple, one of the most exquisite temples of the country, the Shwezigon Pagoda, renowned for its gold leaf décor built by King Anawrahta.

Back on board for lunch break and Thai lunch is served.

You’ll visit some more famous temples including the beautiful Sulamani and Gubyaukgyi temple.

In the evening relax with a sundowner or a Signature Strand cocktail viewing the majestic Bagan sunset.

You will get the chance to see an authentic traditional Myanmar Cultural show.

A celebratory Fresh testing menu is served at the Strand Restaurant.

Balloon Experience Over Bagan – Start your morning with an incredible hot-air balloon flight over Bagan’s temple-studded plains. Have your morning snack on pastries and croissants, and sipping coffee and tea as the balloon is inflated. Climb aboard before gently rising above thousands of gilded stupas and earthen temples all back-dropped by the impressive Irrawaddy River. A truly unforgettable and unique experience. (Note: available only from 01st October to 31st March; all flights weather permitting).

After a last breakfast, guests disembark in Old Bagan and will be accompanied onwards to the hotel (Check in at 14;00 noon and early check in depends on room availability).

The day is  free and leisure in Bagan. (Car & Guide service at disposal).

Transfer to Bagan airport for your flight to Yangon. If time permits, visit the famous Bogyoke Market or Scott market (closed on Mondays and Public Holidays). The complex houses hundreds of small stalls where local people use to buy jewelry, tailor made clothes is a good place to buy numerous souvenir items to be memorials of the visit Myanmar. Have lunch and relax at a beautiful oasis in town. After lunch, transfer to airport and depart from Myanmar.

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Transfer to airport and fly to Thandwe (Ngapali beach).

Please Note: All timings shown on this website are for your guidance only.

The water level of the river is changing depending on the season. From the months of January to June, the water levels of the Ayeyarwady may drop for a period of a few weeks to a few months, creating a narrower channel for navigation. To accommodate for changes in water levels, the Strand Cruise may operate on an adjusted itinerary during these periods and the mooring locations may be amended.