A premium tour with private guide, vehicles and drivers. Enjoy the top sights in Yangon (Rangoon), Bagan (Pagan), Mandalay, and Lake Inle. Rare and beautiful, this is an intriguing tour that is off the beaten path - and worth your while.

You will be picked up by private vehicle and English speaking Guide and transfer between Yangon airport and your hotel.

Overlooking the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, The Savoy Hotel is ideally located in a picturesque area of Yangon and is easily accessible from popular regional attractions. Each guest room is comfortably furnished with colonial-style wooden fittings, traditional Myanmar antiques and beautifully appointed bathrooms. Dine at Kipling's Restaurant where a splendid assortment of Asian flavors are served, or savor traditional Italian cuisines at Rossini. Sip your favorite drink at the Captain's Bar and enjoy refreshments and tea specialties at the Cafe Yangon. Spend your day absorbing the aromas, sights and sensations of a different world, at The Savoy Hotel.

Yangon (Rangoon) is a city of Buddhist temples, open-air markets, food stalls and ill-repaired colonial architecture. It has a population of over two million. Although most of the city has been built in the last hundred years, and although it suffered considerable damage during World War II, there are still several examples of a more ancient culture. These include the golden Shwedragon Pagoda, one of the most spectacular Buddhist shrines in Asia and reputedly 2500 years old (although rebuilt in 1769); the Sule Pagoda, also over 2000 years old; the Botataung Pagoda, hollow inside with a mirrored maze; and the Maha Pasan Guha, or ‘Great Cave’.

Take a half day tour of Yangon. Visit Shwedagon Pagoda, the golden stupa which is the 'heart' of Buddhist Myanmar. The Pagoda is believed to be 2,500 years old and the central stupa in surrounded by dozens of intricately decorated buildings and statues. Enjoy obsereving the Myanmar people praying and making offerings at the Pagoda. Visit Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda to see a huge reclining Buddha image. Drive around Sule Pagoda, which makes a useful landmark in downtown Yangon to see the colonial style buildings, the Chinatown area and the Indian quarter. Stop alongside Kandawgyi (Royal) lake to admire the view towards Shwedagon. Lunch at local restaurant to enjoy the taste of Myanmar food. Overnight at Savoy (4*).

You will be picked up by private vehicle and English speaking Guide and transfer between Yangon airport and your hotel. Fly directly today between Yangon and Bagan. The flight is just over an hour long. Enjoy an Airport transfer with a private vehicle, Driver, and English-speaking Guide. Visit the most important temple and pagoda complex in Asia, next to Angkor Wat. Enjoy an all-day visit to this huge area - a day full of culture. You will visit Shwezigon Pagoda, the only golden pagoda in Bagan area built by the great king Kyanzittha. Then visit the caves of Kyanzittha Umin (with the oldest murals in Burma, showing the Mongolian invasion under Kubilai Khan). In Gubyaukgyi, a perfect Indian-style temple, you will see hundreds of frescoes illustrating the jataka-stories of the previous lives of Buddha. Then admire the Ananda Temple, whose interior seems almost Gothic and who is considered to be the most beautiful among all the temples of Bagan. This morning ends with a visit to huge Htinlominlo Temple. In the afternoon, continue your tour with a visit to Manuha Temple, erected over huge Buddha-images. Then enjoy the elaborated stone engravings in close-by Nanpaya Temple; on your way further South of Bagan area, you will be impressed by beautiful Abeyadama Temple. Visit traditional manufacture of unique Bagan lacquer ware. Enjoy sunset over Bagan from one of the pagodas. Lunch at local restaurant.

Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, Thiripyitsaya Sakura is situated on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River and is conveniently located close to the Nyaung Oo Airport, as well as the city centre. Beautifully decorated units are elegantly furnished with an array of contemporary amenities to satisfy the needs of astute travelers. Guests can relish delicious European, Myanmar and Japanese cuisine in an elegant setting and take in the panoramic views of the garden, pool and the river at the resort’s cozy bar. After an exhausting day, take a dip in the swimming pool, re-energize your body in the Jacuzzi or avail the spa services. If an ideal atmosphere with a relaxing stay is what you seek, this is the ideal place to stay while visiting Bagan.

Pagan (Bagan) is one of the greatest historical areas in the country. It is best seen at sunrise or sunset. More than 13,000 pagodas were once spread over this dry plain during the golden age of the 11 great kings (roughly 1044-1287).  This came to an end with the threat of invasion by Kublai Khan from China, and this extraordinary area was abandoned. Now there are fewer than 3000 pagodas. The actual village of Pagan has a museum, market and places to eat and stay.  Within walking distance of Bagan, there are lacquerware workshops and an attractive temple. There are dozens of open temples in the Pagan area (about 40 sq km/15 sq miles), but places of special interest include the Shwegugyi Temple, built in 1311 and noted for its fine stucco carvings; the Gawdawpalin Temple, badly damaged in the 1975 earthquake, but still one of the most impressive of the Pagan temples, and the Thatbyinnyu Temple, which is the highest in Bagan.

A full day to explore the countryside around Bagan. Drive through the sun-parched plain with Palmyra palms to the Mountain of Deities, Mt. Popa (2 hours). Climb the huge volcanic rock on a staircase to see shrines for nats (celestial spirits of Burmese mythology) and small temples for Lord Buddha. It will take about 20 minutes to reach the top of Mount Popa (Sanscrit word for Flower) and you will pass by many small food stalls and small „drugstrores“selling herbal medicine. Just in time for sunset you will be back in Bagan. Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight at Thiripyitsaya Sakura (5*).

Enjoy an Airport transfer with a private vehicle, Driver, and English-speaking Guide. Enjoy a half hour flight between Bagan and Mandalay today. Enjoy an airport transfer with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Start your full day Mandalay sightseeing tour with a visit to Mahamuni Pagoda, home to Mandalay's holiest Buddha statue. Stop to see stone carving and, later, to see gold leaf being beaten into wafer thin pieces. Visit Shwenandaw Monastery, an ancient wooden building with intricate carvings, which was once King Mindon's home. Continue to see the 'world’s largest book', being the Buddhist Scriptures inscribed on marble slabs, at Kuthodaw Pagoda. Visit Kyaukdawgyi Pagoda to see a large Buddha statue carved out of a single block of local marble. Enjoy spectacular views at sunset from Mandalay Hill, where there are interesting glass-studded temples. Visit Zegyo market and some of Mandalay's cottage industries, such as weaving and tapestry making. Lunch at local restaurant.

Nestled on four acres of landscaped gardens, The Sedona Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, facing the majestic Royal Palace and Mandalay Hill. The hotel features 247 graciously appointed rooms and suites, with a decor that is distinctively both ethnic and modern in influence. Lovers of fine cuisine will be delighted by the wide array of flavors offered at the onsite restaurant and bar. Numerous recreational facilities are available and include: tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and massage and body beauty facility. You are sure to find lots to do while enjoying your stay at The Sedona.

Mandalay is rich in palaces, stupas, temples and pagodas, and is the main center of Buddhism and Burmese arts. Taking its name from Mandalay Hill (rising about 240m/787ft to the northeast of the palace), the city was founded by King Mindon in 1857. Sights of interest include the huge Shweyattaw Buddha, close to the hill, with its outstretched finger pointing towards the city; the Eindawya Pagoda, built in 1847 and covered in gold leaf; the Shwekyimyint Pagoda, containing the original Buddha image consecrated by Prince Minshinzaw during the Pagan period; and the Mahumuni Pagoda or ‘Great Pagoda’, housing the famous and revered Mahumuni image. Covered in gold leaf over the years by devout Buddhists, this image was brought from Arakan in 1784, although it is thought to be much older.

Drive to Amarapura to visit nearby U-Bein Bridge, which is over a kilometre long and made entirely of teak. Then return to Mandalay to discover the city in detail. Overnight at Sedona (4+*).

Enjoy an airport transfer with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Enjoy a direct flight between Mandalay to Inle Lake today. Flight time is approximately 30mins. After arrival to Heho Airport, drive to Pindaya, an interesting drive up into the hills and across the Shan Plateau, through fields of mountain rice. Visit magnificent Pindaya Caves, set in a limestone ridge overlooking a picturesque lake, where thousands of different types of Buddha images are on display in the various cave chambers. Visit some local houses where families produce Shan paper and parasols. Lunch at local restaurant (lunch is in the price incl). Transfer to inle Lake (2.5hrs).

Perfectly situated on Inle Lake, this resort is custom designed with unique yet traditional native style architecture. As one of the most charming resorts in this area, The Inle Resort is distinguished by its signature dome which appears prominent on the lake and acts as a welcome beacon to its guests. All duplex cottages and bungalows are spacious and have every comfort to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The elegantly refined restaurant offers an inspiring range of dishes while the bar offers a relaxing and informal atmosphere to enjoy a drink. The resort perfectly combines character and quality facilities with personalized service and takes pride in providing an experience that will create lifelong memories. Immerse yourself in this exotic setting, rich with culture and adventure.

Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the mountains of Shan State. It is the second largest lake in Myanmar. Most transportation on the lake is traditionally by small boats, or by somewhat larger boats fitted with outboard motors. Local fishermen are known for practicing a distinctive rowing style which involves standing at the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. This unique style evolved for the reason that the lake is covered by reeds and floating plants making it difficult to see above them while sitting.

Enjoy a full day tour and boat trip on Inle Lake, a photographer's dream. Its calm waters are dotted with floating vegetation and fishing canoes, to which scenic high hills provide the perfect backdrop. See the lake's unique “leg rowers”, the Intha people row standing up with one leg wrapped around an oar. Visit Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the holiest religious site in southern Shan State. See traditional handicrafts , silk weaving on wooden handlooms and a blacksmith shop. Pass endless floating gardens, where fruit and vegetables are grown. Stop at Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, which is famous for its "jumping cats”. Enjoy the boat tour to Indaing, at the western end of the Lake. The boat rides through a long channel where the farmers cultivate their produce. This ride is one of the most scenic boat tours on Lake Inle. Lunch is in the price included. Overnight at Inle Resort (4*).

Airport transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Enjoy a direct flight between Inle Lake-Yangon or v.v. today. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from Yangon International airport - end of itinerary.