Breathing in the Buddha
ITINERARY

1-3
Yangon
City
The day has arrived at last – you’re off to Myanmar! Once you touch down in Yangon you’ll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This charming city is fairly quiet by Southeast Asia standards and its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes it a fascinating introduction to the country. You’ll learn all about the ancient practices of traditional medicine in Myanmar; visit a herb market and swing by the nearby shops selling everything from famous tea leaf salad to thanaka paste. Afterward you’ll visit either the U Shein clinic or Sayagyi U Nyan where you’ll learn more about traditional medicine practices. After lunch, you’ll enjoy a guided tour onboard the Elephant Coach which has been painstakingly restored into a luxurious coach with elegant wood and hand-woven fabrics decorating the interior - and there are ice-cool drinks on offer! You’ll finish the day with a trip to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda – one of Yangon’s most famous sites.

PLACES TO STAY
The pool at Savoy Hotel Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Savoy Hotel Yangon
The colonial-style Savoy oozes local charm and is an oasis of calm in bustling Yangon.

Key Facilities
PoolBarRestaurantSpa

4-5
Bagan
Tour
Before you head to Bagan you’ll visit Mahasi Meditation Centre where you’ll discuss meditation with a monk, learn centuries-old techniques and enjoy your own practice. Afterward, you’ll fly into Bagan where you’ll check into your hotel before enjoying a yoga class in the heart of the city. The next day you’ll wake up nice and early (and feeling zen) for a balloon tour over the largest collection of Buddhist temples, ruins and sites in the world all lit up by the rising sun. Upon landing, you’ll raise a glass of sparkling wine to toast the flight before heading back to your hotel. In the afternoon you’ll visit a monastery where you’ll receive a special blessing from a monk.

PLACES TO STAY
Exterior view, Bagan Lodge, Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan Lodge
A charming village-style resort of tented villas that blends modern comforts with classic style.

Key Facilities
PoolBarRestaurantSpa

6-8
Kalaw
Tour
Get ready to a downward dog – today you’re off on a yoga treat in Kalaw! Upon arrival at the yoga retreat you’ll enjoy a welcome drink and vegetarian lunch, followed by a full body massage and a yoga and meditation session. You’ll spend your time on this retreat practicing yoga, feeding animals at the onsite working farm, walking through the beautiful scenery and meeting the local community over green tea.

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9
Inle Lake
Tour
After a vegetarian breakfast, you’ll head to the beautiful Inle Lake. You’ll visit the lake’s main sanctuary which contains five sacred Buddha images in gold leaf before exploring the local lake crafts at the weaving factory and cheroot factory. Take in the typical sights of Inle Lake – from the floating gardens and stilt houses to the iconic one leg-rowing fishermen.

PLACES TO STAY
Villas at Pristine Lotus, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Pristine Lotus
Retreat to a private lakeside villa at Pristine Lotus in the Inle Lake region of Myanmar.

Key Facilities
PoolRestaurantBarSpa

10-13
Ngapali Beach
Beach
Today you’re off to the beach! Ngapali Beach is a 3km stretch of white sands, fringed with coconut palms and lapped by clear waters. You can spend your time here as you like; exploring the island by bike, visiting nearby islands by boat or discovering a new watery world by snorkeling.

PLACES TO STAY
Private swimming pool, Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa, Ngapali, Myanmar
Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa
Factor in some chillout time at Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa, a collection of beachfront villas.

Key Facilities
BarRestaurantSpa

14-15
Yangon
City
After breakfast and a bit more beachside relaxing you’ll head back to Yangon for one night. Stop by any sights you missed the first time around, and enjoy reminiscing about the amazing experiences you've had in Myanmar.

On day 15 you’ll leave Myanmar and head home feeling totally blissed out.