BAGAN

Visiting some of the most interesting and least visited of the 2,000 ancient Temples built between the 11th and 13th centuries along the Irrawaddy River. For a bird's-eye view of the area and a most unforgettable experience, take a hot-air balloon high over Pagan with breathtaking views of the endless temples below. Or hire a private boat for a romantic sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Irrawaddy River.


Visit the vibrant Nyaung-U market of exotic fruits and vegetables before visit in Mt. Popa, a soaring volcanic peak dramatically crowned with a gold stupas, monasteries and shrines believed to be the abode of the powerful nats, animist spirits. The devout worship of these animist spirits coexists with Buddhism, and Buddha is considered the greatest of the 37 nats. Mt Popa is an important destination for pilgrims, who must remove their shoes before climbing the 777steps to the summit rising almost 4,000 feet above the desert below.


The colourful religious centre of Salayis located in Central Myanmar, homes to many ancient monuments and colonial buildings that are decorated with beautiful wood carvings. Visit the famed Yoke-Sone-Kyaung monastery which was built in 1882 and today enjoys cultural heritage protection. Continue further to the ancient Buddha image of the Yadanabon 19th century period and the museum of Myanmar. And visit the impressive Thar Ta Na YaungChi monastery, which also houses an orphanage.


Depart for the Ngat Pyit Taung monastery, home to some caves that are spiritually important to the local people. Observe the local traditions before visiting the monastic primary school. Most of the children studying here are from underprivileged areas. Learn how the educational system works in Myanmar and continue to the town of Nyaung U. The surroundings of Nyaung Uare great to soak up local rural life and to learn more about the daily activities of the Burmese people. Observe how local plumjam is made and packed and visit workshops of two products that the region is famous for; handmade lacquer and wooden handicrafts. Also discover how the wooden carts are made that are still used by farmers throughout the country. Don’t be shy to try your hands on some activities, the craftsmen are happy help you learn some new skills.

BAGAN
MYA001: ANCIENT 10D9N

MYA001: ANCIENT 10D9N

Myanmar is home to some of Southeast Asia’s best ancient architecture, much of which seems poised to be added in quick succession to UNESCO’s World Heritage list as the country continues to reform. The jewel in Yangon’s crown is the towering Shwedagon Pagoda, “a golden mystery...a beautiful winking wonder,” wrote Rudyard Kipling in 1899. The thousands of ancient temples scattered across the plains of Bagan rival Angkor in scale and ambition; Inle Lake is a unique water-based culture home to some 70,000 Intha people.

MYA002: PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE 9D8N

MYA002: PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE 9D8N

Despite modern changes and globalized cultural blending, Burmese people have been able to preserve their own lifestyles and activities that have existed since time immemorial. The Burmese people communicate in their own language, wear their own style of clothing, relish their own style of food, pray in their own way, celebrate their own festivals, receive treatment with their own traditional medicines, and perform their own rituals remaining as Myanmar as possible in every aspect.
MYA003: RELIGION 11D10N

MYA003: RELIGION 11D10N

Almost 90 percent of Myanmar's population practices Buddhism. Its two main branches are the Theravada and Mahayana doctrines. While Theravada Buddhism focuses on individual enlightenment, the Mahayana tradition seeks to bring salvation to all humans. One main difference between Mahayana and Theravada is that in the former, the Buddha of the future Meitrya plays a significant role and not in the latter, which focuses on the teachings of Gautama Buddha. A Buddhist monk, the Agga Mha Panditta Ashin Thittila put it this way
MYA004: ARCHEOLOGY 9D8N

MYA004: ARCHEOLOGY 9D8N

Travel with us through ancient royal capitals, deserted royal cities and some of the thousands of pagodas and temples dotted around Myanmar. We begin in Yangon with its golden temples and saffron-robed monks and make our way through to Bagan, the Buddhist capital of the first Burmese kingdom with glittering pagodas, uncover the historical, ethnographic and religious aspects of this exotic country.
MYA005: GIVING BACK 10D9N

MYA005: GIVING BACK 10D9N

Responsibility for a better living environment is the duty of not any individual but everyone living on earth. Travelling responsibly means supporting local cultures, and leaving a positive impact on the places you visit. This is what we are seriously concerned and responsible travel is not our slogan but it is really in our action. Some steps may be big, others may be small, but all can make a difference, especially if we work together. Join with us in the following meaningful excursions for a sustainable environment.