Burma Photo Tour

The Burma Photography Tour has not only iconic sites but also off beaten track add-ons for those who expect something of personalized interests. 
This sample itinerary is free to customize with the support of our team. 

Day 01: Yangon Arrival 

Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by your photo tour guide. The first day is for your leisure, getting aquaintance to Myanmar environment. 
Enjoy your welcome dinner at Karawaik fomer palace. 

Day 02: Yangon Photo Day

Your first day of the Burma photo tour comes with chances to shoot in China town, Indian streets. 
You will encounter a large number of British colonial building mixing with the exotic open markets. Our guide will help you to arrange shoots with street vendors as well local portraits. 
The highlight of this day is the evening shoot by the shimmering Shwedagon who boasts golden flash over Yangon sky. 
For group tour, we will arrange Oil Lamp ceremonry with 1000 candles for unique photos. 

Day 03: Yangon - Mandalay

Today, you will leave Yangon for the former capital of Burma kingdom - Mandalay with a morning flight. 
Prepare your camera lens to zoom in the traditional workshops from wood carving to pottery. Shooting today is arranged with models for inner pottery posting. Spend the afternoon to uncover the interesting sights of Inwa, one of the four intriguiling Burma ancient's capital.
Finish the day by Ubein, the longest teekwood bridge in the world. 

Day 04: Mandalay - Mingun Pagodas - Sagaing Hill

Early this morning, you will rise up for the alm collection ceremony from the oldest Monastery in Mandalay. After breakfast, board a boat trip accross Irrawaddy River to see Mingun. 
The visit of Mingun will be followed by the panoramic view of Mandalay area by the ground of Sun Oo Ponya Shin, a hill top pagoda in Sagaing Hill. Your photography guide will introduce also the portraits of Burmese farmers and monks in Mandalay too. 

Day 05: Mandalay - Bagan Photo Tour

Taking a short flight from Mandalay to Bagan. 
Bagan is home to some 2,500 pagodas and temples. It is simply the most photogenic archeaological zone in Asia. 
To appreciate the beauty of Bagan, we start by some notable pagodas like the highest, oldest, finest mural arts and the some others. The shoot will be arranged with either monks or local villagers as models. 
It is not mentioned about the chance to shoot with lights. 
Sunset in a secret temple to ensure you have different photos than ordinary tourists. 
See other ideas : Private Bagan Photo Tour 

Day 06: Bagan Balloon - Village

Rise up early this morning for the incredible view from Balloon Basket. The flight allows you to soak in the bird-eye view over Bagan.
The remainder of the day is for local encounters. You will explore traditional workshops from cigar rolling to lacquerware and parasol factory. 
Sunset cruise will be the time to photo Bagan from the water levels. 
 

Day 07 : Bagan fly to Inle. Photo Tour in Inle Lake

Inle is the biggest lake in Shan State. It has varied landscapes with verdant floating gardens, villagers over the water, stilt pagodas and rotating markets. 
Spend the day to journey from one side to another of the lake, seeing the real local life.
Sunset is a perfect time to work with Inthar fishermen who navigate their wooden boat by only 1 leg. 

See more : Inle Lake Day Tours

Day 08: Inle Lake Market

Set off the day with a boat trip traveling through the zig-zag canals of Inle until you arrive in the rotating market. 
The market itself is a beautiful attraction for photographer : an intrigue space with blending colors from hill tribe costums, farm produces, foods. 
Afterward, we walk to Indein stupas to view the panorama of the area. 
Return to your resort for leisure. 
 

Day 09: Inle Lake - Yangon

Leave Inle Lake for a flight back to Yangon. 
The rest of the day is left for back street photos with our guide. 
For those who want to experience the true rural life in Yangon, we will arrange Yangon train ride and off beaten paths visits. 

Day 10: Yangon departure

Free at leisure until our driver picks you up for the departure flight. 

Special offer :

We offer fast Myanmar visa service for those who book Burma Photo Tour starting from 1st Jan 2019. The service is totally free. 
For those who want to discover the extraordinary Chin Hill tribe, we can add Chin State trekking into the itinerary with 10% promotion. 

The tour is proposed by our partner. To reserve the trip, please contact info@myanmartours.net