Ayeyarwaddy Adventure tour Myanmar (12 Day / 11 Night)

The mighty Ayeyarwaddy exists as an important means of transport throughout Myanmar history. Adopting the old cultural and natural setting, our Ayeyarwaddy adventure tour is designed to include the best part of Ayeyarwaddy.

Day 1 - Yangon Arrival

Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”.

Day 2 - Yangon to Myitkyina by flight

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Myitkyina (via Mandalay), the capital of Kachin State. After checking in at the hotel, sightseeing around Myitkyina with busy local market on the Strand Road. After lunch, drive to Win Maw, a Kachin village to see the beautiful scenery of Ayeywarwaddy River and crops cultivation along the road. Overnight at the hotel in Myitkyina.

Day 3 - Excursion to confluence of Ayeyarwaddy

After breakfast, drive to the confluence of River Ayeyarwaddy, 45 km north of Myitkyina. The mighty Ayeyarwaddy begins here and enjoy the panoramic view of the confluence. On the way back, drop by at Karing-Naw resort to relax with a Kachin 'Churu' ( Kachin local sprit) and visit Kachin villages to see traditional back strap weaving of Kachin Longi (sarong) and shoulder bags. If time permits, we can visit native Orchid garden where you can see the famous "black orchid" and naturally dwelling bee hives at water tank which is the main source of water supply for Myitkyina. Drive back to Myitkyina and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Myitkyina to Bhamo by car

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Bhamo (186 Km south of Myitkyina) on the famous Ledo Road passing through the villages of Jangphaw Kachin who are mostly Baptist. Late afternoon, arrive at Bhamo and check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Bhamo.