Intriguing Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Mandalay's temples, Irrawaddy River cruise, amazing Bagan, tranquil Inle Lake
As a relative newcomer to adventure travel, exploring the enigmatic and mysterious nation of Burma often feels like setting foot on a foreign, untouched planet. With few other travellers to contend with, the natural and man-made wonders of this underexplored part of South East Asia often feel like they’ve been placed here just for you. And oh, what wonders they are: Inle Lake’s unique ‘floating gardens,’ the staggering imperial ruins of ancient Bagan, the incomparable palaces of Mandalay and enveloping forests throughout. Unknown pleasures await. Come find them.
What's Included
- Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon), Mandalay combo entry ticket (most sights in Mandalay), Golden Rock, Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, guided tour of Bagan Archaeological Zone, Irrawaddy River boat trip, Pindaya Caves, half day boat tour of Inle Lake including floating villages, Shwe Tha Lyaung, Shwemawdaw Stupa, Shwe Nandaw, Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mahamuni Temple, U Bein Bridge, Mahagandayong Monastery, Sagaing Hills Meditation Centre, Boat trip to Mingun, Mt Popa, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Nge Phe Chaung Monastery.
- 13 Breakfasts (USD280-350 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), simple guesthouse (1 nt).
- Private and public buses, planes, boats, bicycle, foot.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Burma/Myanmar
Day 1 Yangon
Arrive anytime today.
Day 2 Golden Rock (1B)
Visit the incredible Shwedagon Temple and then hike to Golden Rock.
Day 3 Bago/Yangon (1B)
Explore Bago, old capital of the Mon People and home to the biggest reclining Buddha in Burma.
Days 4-6 Mandalay (3B)
Fly to Mandalay then explore its ancient temples and other beautiful sites such as the Golden Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda and Mahamuni Temple. While here, visit nearby ancient royal capital of Amarapura where you can opt to traverse the world's longest teak bridge before continuing on to the village of Mingun.
Days 7-9 Bagan (3B)
We cruise down the Irrawady River to ancient Bagan. Included visit to the ancient site which includes hundreds of temples and stupas. Visit the Nyaung U market.
Day 10 Kalaw (1B)
A long drive takes us to the cooler air of this former British hill station. Enroute we visit Mt. Popa.
Days 11-12 Inle Lake (2B)
Travel by bus to serene Inle, home to the Intha people and floating villages and gardens, stopping en route to visit the Pindaya Caves. Explore the lake by boat and visit some of its floating villages before checking out the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda and the Nge Phe Chaung monastery.
Day 13 Yangon (1B)
Fly back to Yangon for a final chance to explore and shop in the old capital.
Day 14 Yangon (1B)
Depart any time today.
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