Burma (Myanmar) highlights & island cruise

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Explore the many beautiful and impressive temples of Bagan. Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over Inle Lake for a unique vantage point of the stilted villages and floating gardens. Imagine the former splendour of Inwa, a lost royal city.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Explore the many beautiful and impressive temples of Bagan. Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over Inle Lake for a unique vantage point of the stilted villages and floating gardens. Imagine the former splendour of Inwa, a lost royal city.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKhao Lak
End CityMandalay

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bangkok.

Day 2 : Khao Lak

On arrival in Phuket you will be met and transferred to your resort in Khao Lak.

Day 3 : Kawthoung

This morning you will transfer to Ranong where you will be met by a cruise representative and assisted through the border into Myanmar to join the Meta IV cruise for the next six days. Welcome drink on board, boat orientation and safety briefing before departing towards Hasting Island and dinner on the beach.

Day 4 : Kawthoung

Passage to Lampi Island, the largest in the region. Brunch on board, followed by a visit to a village of Moken sea nomads. Sail to Clara Island with a dinghy excursion into a nearby mangrove forest.

Day 5 : Kawthoung

Sail to Pila Island where you can enjoy a barbecue on the long beach and a jungle walk. Snorkelling opportunities, followed by sundowners on deck.

Day 6 : Kawthoung

Early-morning sail towards the Mid Group Islands to explore hidden coves and beaches.Visit Frost and Potter Islands, famous for their large fig trees by the beach.

Day 7 : Kawthoung

Long, leisurely sail towards Zadetkyi Island with its beautiful bays and beaches.Snorkel and explore the pristine reefs and their underwater wildlife.

Day 8 : Yangon (Rangoon)

Start sailing early this morning towards Kawthaung where you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Yangon.On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 9 : Yangon (Rangoon)

Morning colonial walking tour of downtown Yangon with the highest concentration of colonial architecture in Southeast Asia. Your tour includes the former High Courts, Telegraph Office, Post Office and Strand Hotel to name a few.Late afternoon your driver and guide wil...

Day 10 : Bagan (Pagan)

Take an early flight to Bagan and have the afternoon at leisure.

Day 11 : Bagan (Pagan)

Discover Bagan's temples and ruins on a private tour with your guide.

Day 12 : Inle Lake

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Inle Lake.

Day 13 : Inle Lake

An early start today to take advantage of the panoramic views of Inle Lake and the Shan Mountains on an early morning balloon flight. Back on land, you will then spend the rest of the day exploring the stilted villages, cottage industries and markets of Inle Lake.

Day 14 : Mandalay

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. Visit Amarapura, famous for U Bein's Bridge and the lost royal city of Inwa before checking into your hotel.

Day 15 : Mandalay

This morning you head out on an exciting tour of Mandalay, which will take you behind the scenes of this bustling city. In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely cruise to Mingun to view the colossal remains of King Bodawpaya's Pagoda.

Day 16 : International return flight

Today you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international departure flight.

Day 17 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,189
Price per day$541
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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