Bangkok's klongs, intriguing Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Mandalay's temples, Irrawaddy River cruise, amazing Bagan, tranquil Inle Lake, the scenic northern provinces.
Retrace the footsteps of the last Burmese King along the ancient streets of Mandalay and float down the Irrawaddy River to the ruins of Bagan. From historical marvels to serene natural highlights, this two-week adventure offers the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore the best of enigmatic Burma and sunny Thailand. Encounter floating gardens and explore tribal villages and golden temples. Your expert CEO is there to take the hassle out of travel so you're free to explore the natural, historical and cultural beauty that has persisted in this region in spite of its sometimes troubling conflict.
What's Included
- Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon), Mandalay combo entry ticket (most sights in Mandalay), Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, Bagan Archaeological Zone, Ayerwaddy (Irrawaddy River) boat trip, Pindaya Caves, Half day boat tour of Inle Lake, Doi Suthep Temple, Wat Po and Bangkok Klong tour.
- 10 breakfasts. (Allow USD280-370 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
- Private and public buses, planes, boats, bicycle, foot.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
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Places Visited
- Burma/Myanmar
- Thailand
Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Yangon (1B)
Flight to Yangon. Visit the stunning gold-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda.
Days 3-4 Mandalay (2B)
Fly to Mandalay then explore the region with a full-day tour of the neighbouring towns and villages of Amarapura, Saigaing, and Mingun with the option to cross the world's longest teak bridge.
Days 5-7 Bagan (3B)
Full day of travel down the Irrawaddy River by ferry to discover rural Burma. Full-day guided tour of Bagan Archaeological Zone, home to thousands of ancient temples.
Days 8-9 Inle Lake (2B)
Fly to Inle Lake before visiting the Pindaya Caves. Half-day boat tour to visit floating gardens, stilt villages, silk weavers and the region's famous leg-rowing fisherman.
Day 10 Chiang Rai (1B)
Travel day. Flight to Tachileik and cross border to Mae Sai, transfer to Chiang Rai.
Days 11-12 Chiang Mai
Visit Doi Suthep temple. Optional bike ride city tour, cooking school. Overnight train on Day 12 back to Bangkok.
Day 13 Bangkok
Visit Wat Po and klong tour. Option to visit Grand Palace, National Museum or shop on Khao San Road.
Day 14 Bangkok (1B)
Depart at any time.
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