Myanmar 3 Day Itinerary

Myanmar 3-Day Itinerary: Discovering Yangon, Bagan, and Inle Lake

Day 1: Exploring Yangon (Rangoon)

  1. Arrival & Immigration: Arrive at Yangon International Airport. Make sure to have a valid passport and a pre-arranged e-visa or regular visa for Myanmar, which can be obtained online before your travel. eVisa Application

  2. Transfer: Arrangements should be made for a taxi or airport transfer service to your hotel. The ride from the airport to downtown Yangon is approximately 45 minutes.

  3. Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) - Spend your first afternoon at this iconic landmark of Myanmar. Explore the intricate stupa, enjoy panoramic views of the city from the pagoda’s terrace, and learn about Buddhist culture and traditions.

  4. Dinner: Try local Burmese cuisine for dinner in a nearby restaurant, such as ’70s Restaurant or Mandalay Bar & Bistro.'

  5. Botahtaung Pagoda & Strand Jetty - After dinner, take a stroll around Botahtaung Pagoda and enjoy the evening atmosphere at Strand Jetty, where you can find street food vendors and locals enjoying traditional Burmese snacks.

Day 2: Flight to Bagan & Temple Exploration

  1. Morning - Transfer & Flight: Arrange a taxi or airport transfer service for an early morning flight to Bagan (Nyaung U Airport). The flight takes around one hour.

  2. Temple Tour - Spend the day visiting the numerous temples and pagodas in Bagan, such as Ananda Temple, Shwezigon Pagoda, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, and Sulamani Temple. Rent an electric scooter or hire a horse cart for easier exploration.

  3. Sunset View - Watch the sunset over the temples from one of the higher terraces, such as Shwesandaw Pagoda or Pyathada Hill.

  4. Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant like Aye Yar River Side or Myanmar Cuisine Restaurant.

Day 3: Inle Lake Exploration & Departure

  1. Morning - Flight to Heho & Transfer: Take an early morning flight from Bagan (Nyaung U Airport) to Heho Airport. From there, arrange a taxi or airport transfer service for the one-hour drive to Nyaung Shwe village, where you’ll find boats for Inle Lake.

  2. Inle Lake Boat Tour: Spend the day exploring Inle Lake by boat, visiting floating villages, gardens growing lotus and tomatoes, traditional fishermen using a unique rowing technique, and the famous leg-rowing Intha people. Don’t miss Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda and the beautiful Indein Temple complex.

  3. Lunch & Shopping: Have lunch at one of the local restaurants on the lake, such as Golden Kite or Inn Lay Oo Restaurant. Spend the afternoon exploring the local markets in Nyaung Shwe for traditional Burmese crafts and textiles.

  4. Transfer & Flight Back to Yangon/Departure: Return to Heho Airport for your flight back to Yangon or your international departure. If you have extra time, explore downtown Yangon for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before heading to the airport.