Myanmar · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Mandalay Monastery Tour with Kuthodaw Pagoda and Sunset

3 Days Round trip from Mandalay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness red-robed monks collecting their daily alms
  • 02 Visit the Golden Palace Monastery, a perfect example of traditional woodwork
  • 03 See Kuthodaw Pagoda's 729 marble slabs, known as the world's largest book
  • 04 Explore local handicrafts at a Kalaga tapestry craftsmen shop
  • 05 Enjoy sunset views from Mandalay Hill

Witness the spectacular sight of red-robed monks collecting their daily alms on this short Myanmar tour in Mandalay. Visit the Golden Palace Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda, spend time learning about local handicrafts and Burmese cuisine, and top it all off with sunset views from Mandalay Hill.

Witness the spectacular sight of red-robed monks collecting their daily alms on this short Myanmar tour in Mandalay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Mandalay
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Mandalay and Hotel Check-in

  • Arrive in Mandalay, get picked up at the airport, and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure.

Meals: none

Accommodation at the selected hotel in Mandalay.

2
Day 02

Golden Palace Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and Mandalay Hill

  • Visit the most revered religious monuments in Mandalay. Head to a local tea shop to explore a variety of Burmese cuisine and what people usually eat for breakfast.

  • Continue your sightseeing tour to the Golden Palace Monastery and witness a perfect example of traditional woodwork.

  • Move on to Kuthodaw Pagoda, famous for the world's largest book made of 729 marble slabs, on which the entire Theravada Buddhist Pali Canon is inscribed.

  • Explore a Kalaga tapestry craftsmen shop before walking up Mandalay Hill for sunset viewing.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a local restaurant.

Accommodation at the selected hotel in Mandalay.

3
Day 03

Hotel Check-out and Mandalay Departure

  • Check out from your hotel and spend the day at your leisure.

Get transferred to Mandalay Airport and end the tour.

Meal: Breakfast at the hotel.

Kuthodaw Pagoda marble slabs, Golden Palace Monastery woodwork, Mandalay Hill sunset

Where this trip takes you

Kuthodaw Pagoda marble slabs, Golden Palace Monastery woodwork, Mandalay Hill sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mandalay 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation at the hotel

  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach

  • English-speaking Myanmar station guides (different guide in each station)

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Entrance fees in the itinerary

  • Mandalay zone fee

  • Water and refreshing towel

What's Not Included

  • Domestic/international tickets to/from Yangon/Mandalay

  • Visa arrangements for Myanmar

  • Visits not mentioned in the program

  • Drinks and personal expenses

  • Tips for local guides and drivers

  • Porter charges at the hotels

  • Credit card fees (4%) or bank transfer fees for non-cash payments

  • Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a raincoat if necessary.

  • Sandals and flip-flops are recommended.

Know before you go

  • Please note that dress codes are conservative for this tour; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Mandalay.

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