Off-beaten pathways beyond Mandalay (Mdy-Ava- Bagan- Popa-Mdy) (5 days / 4 nights) – Phoe Thar Gyi Travels & Tours

Destinations : Mdy-Ava- Bagan- Popa-Mdy

Day 1 - Mandalay Arrival (by Flight)

Welcome to Myanmar! Our guide will greet you at the Mandalay International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Mandalay. Then you can enjoy your free time at the hotel or explore the city. In the evening, meet the tour guide and he will brief you about the tour plan and essentials and welcome dinner. 

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Explore Ava with motorbike and watch Sunset at the U Bein Bridge

This morning after breakfast, start your warm-up day and your guide will take you to the place where you will start your motorbike tour. Firstly, we will head to Ava which is the former capital of Myanmar for nearly 400 years. You can discover the ruins of ancient monuments and buildings dating back to the 18th century and explore the impressive monastery of Maha Aungmye Bonzon, Bargayar Monastery which is famous for its wood carvings and teak posts. And take a short break for lunch at the local restaurant in Ava city.

After lunch, continue driving to Amarapura which is famous for U Bein Bridge, the longest teakwood bridge in the world. Take a short break near the bridge and we will walk on the bridge and watch the entire view of the sunset at the Bridge. Then we will get back to hotel and leisure at the hotel. Overnight stay in Mandalay.

Day 3 - Drive to Bagan and Sightseeing in Bagan

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we’ll head off the old road to Bagan passing through the towns Tada Oo and Myingyan. This riding will be a pleasant ride when we go through farming villages. It takes 5 hours to get to Bagan, so we will have a short break for lunch at Myingyan town. We will arrive in Bagan in the afternoon. You can explore Bagan by electric bikes or car because due to the regulation, driving motorbikes by foreigners in the archeological zone is not allowed. Bagan is one of the hidden treasure houses in Myanmar and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are more than 2000 temples in Bagan, so you can discover the hidden places by electric bikes and watch the breathtaking sunset view of Bagan. 

There are some options _ hot air balloon ride, horse cart rides, sunset cruise along Ayeyarwaddy River. Our company can help you with the arrangements of those options. 

Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 - Popa - Mandalay

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and we will drive to Mt. Popa which is the old volcano and one of the most important pilgrimage sites for spirit worshippers in Myanmar. From that, we will continue to get back to Mandalay. Arrive in Mandalay and take a rest in the hotel. Enjoy the farewell dinner at the famous local restaurant. 

Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 5 - Mandalay Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will meet you and take you to the Mandalay International Airport for your next destination. We hope you have a wonderful time on this trip with PHOE THAR GYI Travels & Tours. 

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Service Includes

  • 04 nights’ accommodation at hotels (Twin/Double sharing basic) with Breakfast
  • Hiring Motorbike
  • Fuel charges on riding days
  • Transfer in private vehicles
  • Rental fees for electric bike in Bagan
  • Entrance fees & zone fee for sites visited
  • Airport pick up/drop out with air-condition vehicle
  • English speaking local motorbike guide
  • Bottles of mineral water per person per day on car

 

Service Excludes

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses, Camera/ video camera fees, Tips, etc.