Arrival at Yangon International airport where you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to hotel.

After arrival Heho, we will drive to Kakku via Taunggyi- the capital of southern Shan State. En route, we will visit a Pa-O village and observe their lifestyle, traditional dress, and local methods for everyday living.
After seeing a Pa-O village we will drive to Kakku. Kakku has only recently been opened up for foreigners-and is home to an inspiring 2548 pagodas that are rich in architectural value.
Afternoon visit includes in visiting of Taunggyi museum, local market, Pagoda on hill top to enjoy the view the panorama landscape. We will then proceed to the small town of Nyaung Shwe where we will switch travel mediums, and travel by boat to one of the most impressive lodging establishments on Inle Lake.

In the morning, we will observe the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival, one of Myanmar's most famous seasonal events. The festival date is set every year by a committee of elder monks and trustees according to the Myanmar Calendar.

(Tamarind notes that this festival in 2009 begins September 19 to October 10).

Phaung Daw Oo Festival involves a decorated mythical bird (boat) called a Karaweik Phaung, that carries 4 Buddha Images (out of 5) to 19 different Inle Lake villages during the festival. The Karaweik is followed by a flotilla of boats filled with families and friends, as these sacred images make their rounds on Inle Lake. On the 20 September, the 4 Buddha Images will be paid homage bringing from “Kyay Paw Kong Kyaung” to “Indain San Kyaung”. Locales will be offering “Swan” means “offering food”. We will observe hill tribes culture how to offer meals to monks, how they enjoy their festival which is really nice to participate on that event.

Observe boat racing competition which is held during the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival.

Afternoon, home visit to Intha House, observe local cooking.

Overnight at Inle Lake.

After arrival to Bagan, visit to Nyaung Oo typical market where we can see tropical village life.

Spend the day visiting Bagan where after breakfast guests will embark upon seeing the ancient temples that Bagan is renowned for:

		Shwezigon pagoda, an extraordinary example of the early style of the Myanmar stupa. During the construction of the Shwezigon, workers lined up and formed a chain nearly seven miles long from the Ayarwaddy River to the temple, where sandstone was laboriously passed from one worker to the other until it reached its destination. (Tamarind notes that visiting tourists said Shwezigon Pagoda is also interesting for original engineering wells)
		Htilo Minlo-a temple that is famed for its intricate carvings and named after King Nga Daung Mya who became a crown prince even though he was the youngest son among five brothers.
		Wetgyi-In Gu Byauk Gyi possess many fine mural paintings of jataka scenes. These mural paintings depict Buddha's life.
		After lunch we will proceed to the work place of handmade lacquerware, and observe the detailed process of the making of Myanmar lacquerware & its products. (Tamarind notes that the quality and craftsmanship of the handmade lacquerware of Bagan is the best in Myanmar)
		Dhamayangyi temple is a massive temple inlaid with the finest brick work of its kind. History states that the bricklayer’s work was tested by their boss, who would attempt to stick a pin through where the bricks conjoined; and if the pin penetrated this area, the laborers were sentenced to death by the order of the king. Anada temple is an architectural masterpiece and considered by some as the most beautiful in all of Bagan.
		Thatbyinnyu temple is the tallest of all Bagan temples affording unequaled views of Bagan’s landscape. It cannot be climbed as requested for restoration reason since years ago by Archeological department.
		We will enjoy sunset from the Pagoda of Shwe San Daw.

Visit to Mt. Popa (4981 feet), an extinct volcano, with temperate weather and lush green landscape. At the base of Mt. Popa rests the stunning Taung Ka Lat (2417 feet) where the Popa Temple sits atop. There is an iron staircase that ascends to the Popa temple where you will encounter shops of flowers, refreshment sellers, local goods as well as some local wildlife along the way.
The scenery from the apex is truly fascinating where you can view the stunning Mount Popa and the enormous flat plains that lead to Bagan.

(Tamarind suggests that guests please do not feed or attempt to pet the monkeys, and keep your personal belongings near you as you ascend Taung Ka Lat)

Lunch at Popa Mountain Resort Hotel.

On the way back to Bagan, we will observe the agrarian lifestyle of this regional farmers extracting palm juice from palm trees and making a local favorite candy with the same palm juice called jaggery.

(Tamarind notes that palm farmers also produce a local alcoholic beverage made from palm juice called hten yay-also known as toddy juice)

After arrival to Yangon, we will then go on a walking tour in the heart of Yangon, where we will observe various architecture, and have opportunities to take photographs of Burma’s Capital.

		Afternoon sightseeing includes a visit to National Museum, Bogyoke Market where local merchants offer Myanmar traditional silks, cotton, paintings, tapestries, handicrafts, silverware, lacquerware, national dress & ethnic fashions, gems & jewelry.
		Visit to Chauk Htut Gyi Reclining Buddha Image, Kandawgyi Park.
		Evening visit to Shwedagon Pagoda; the world famous golden stupa. Shwedagon at night affords magical views during the cooler temperatures of the evening when the crowds are fewer, and the atmosphere simply amazing.

Overnight in Yangon.