11-Night Backpack Tour from Mandalay to Yangon
Mandalay, Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 12 days
Join us for a backpack tour that takes the classic road through Burma with a twist! Get to know Mandalay in a different way with a guided bicycle tour in the morning, discover the legendary temples of Bagan by bike and tranquil Inle with its floating gardens, try a cooking class and stir up local delicacies from the Burmese cuisine and explore Shwedagon Pagoda and learn the story behind. Your explorations starts off in Mandalay and your tour ends in Yangon, former Rangoon.
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Join us for a backpack tour that takes the classic road through Burma with a twist! Get to know Mandalay in a different way with a guided bicycle tour in the morning, discover the legendary temples of Bagan by bike and tranquil Inle with its floating gardens, try a cooking class and stir up local delicacies from the Burmese cuisine and explore Shwedagon Pagoda and learn the story behind. Your explorations starts off in Mandalay and your tour ends in Yangon, former Rangoon. Day 1: You will be picked up at Mandalay International Airport, train or bus station and transferred to the hotel in Mandalay. The rest of the day is free for you to explore as you please. (B)
Day 2: Enjoy a magnificent morning bike tour in Mandalay and discover the tranquility and charm of the Mandalay countryside. You will visit fresh markets, cottage industry, farming villages and see the local people and their lifestyle. (B)
Day 3: Mandalay to Bagan by public bus. Watch the world and the local life passing by just outside your windows. Upon arrival in Bagan, the rest of the day is free for you to explore. (B)
Day 4: Explore the temple by bike in Bagan. Understand its magnificence through a guide who will explain the history, the legends and the architecture of the temples and get the insider perspective to truly appreciate this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)
Day 5: A free day for you to further explore Bagan in your own way! Because there are so many different things to see in Bagan depending on your interests, make sure you experience exactly what you are looking for in this magical Bagan. (B)
Day 6: Leave Bagan for Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. The journey is part of the adventure; this is a great opportunity for you to interact and learn from the locals. Watching the world go by, the teeming life as the bus comes to a halt. (B)
Day 7: Have fun at a cooking class in Nyaungshwe (Inle Lake). Try your hands on the delicious Burmese cuisine and buy ingredients at the local market, stir up Intha style fish curry, Shan noodles or fried rice cake. At noon the smells will fill the air and your stomach will be ready for the lunch you have cooked yourself. Meanwhile, enjoy all the activities in a beautiful garden setting. (B, L)
Day 8: Enjoy a free day to explore the backstreets of Nyaungshwe and Inle Lake. Explore Inle Lake's floating gardens or one-leg rowers, or simply take in the surroundings at your own pace. (B)
Day 9: Nyaungshwe and Inle Lake, where you have free time in the city or the last bits of countryside exploration, before you head towards Yangon. (B)
Day 10: Take a bus from Nyaungshwe to Yangon. An early morning bus arrival demands for a slow paced day. Trail the city, explore the famous Shwedagon Pagoda or just go with the slow flow in the city's colonial center.
Day 11: Yangon and an insider tour introducing you to the markets, the monks and the famous Mohinga. This early morning tour truly takes you beyond the beaten track and into the life of the locals. From the hustle and bustle of the local fish market, over the monks collecting alms in the morning to the mouthwatering bowl of Mohinga for breakfast. (B)
Day 12: The tour ends in Yangon. You last day in Yangon and preparation to continue your onward journey. Myanmar, it’s been a pleasure! (B)
Day 2: Enjoy a magnificent morning bike tour in Mandalay and discover the tranquility and charm of the Mandalay countryside. You will visit fresh markets, cottage industry, farming villages and see the local people and their lifestyle. (B)
Day 3: Mandalay to Bagan by public bus. Watch the world and the local life passing by just outside your windows. Upon arrival in Bagan, the rest of the day is free for you to explore. (B)
Day 4: Explore the temple by bike in Bagan. Understand its magnificence through a guide who will explain the history, the legends and the architecture of the temples and get the insider perspective to truly appreciate this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)
Day 5: A free day for you to further explore Bagan in your own way! Because there are so many different things to see in Bagan depending on your interests, make sure you experience exactly what you are looking for in this magical Bagan. (B)
Day 6: Leave Bagan for Nyaungshwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. The journey is part of the adventure; this is a great opportunity for you to interact and learn from the locals. Watching the world go by, the teeming life as the bus comes to a halt. (B)
Day 7: Have fun at a cooking class in Nyaungshwe (Inle Lake). Try your hands on the delicious Burmese cuisine and buy ingredients at the local market, stir up Intha style fish curry, Shan noodles or fried rice cake. At noon the smells will fill the air and your stomach will be ready for the lunch you have cooked yourself. Meanwhile, enjoy all the activities in a beautiful garden setting. (B, L)
Day 8: Enjoy a free day to explore the backstreets of Nyaungshwe and Inle Lake. Explore Inle Lake's floating gardens or one-leg rowers, or simply take in the surroundings at your own pace. (B)
Day 9: Nyaungshwe and Inle Lake, where you have free time in the city or the last bits of countryside exploration, before you head towards Yangon. (B)
Day 10: Take a bus from Nyaungshwe to Yangon. An early morning bus arrival demands for a slow paced day. Trail the city, explore the famous Shwedagon Pagoda or just go with the slow flow in the city's colonial center.
Day 11: Yangon and an insider tour introducing you to the markets, the monks and the famous Mohinga. This early morning tour truly takes you beyond the beaten track and into the life of the locals. From the hustle and bustle of the local fish market, over the monks collecting alms in the morning to the mouthwatering bowl of Mohinga for breakfast. (B)
Day 12: The tour ends in Yangon. You last day in Yangon and preparation to continue your onward journey. Myanmar, it’s been a pleasure! (B)
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