Exploring Myanmar by boat & on foot

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Subject to a long period of isolation, Myanmar has remained relatively untouched by the outside world. Consequently, its temple-strewn landscapes and royal palaces survive refreshingly unspoiled. As the country has opened up, our specialists have explored Myanmar’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowl...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Walk through the Shan hills and stay in a local monastery.
    • Explore the Ayeyarwady River by boat with a stay at a local village en route.
    • Take an iconic rail journey across the Goteik Viaduct.
    • Visit the sandstone caves of Monywa.

What's this trip about?

    Subject to a long period of isolation, Myanmar has remained relatively untouched by the outside world. Consequently, its temple-strewn landscapes and royal palaces survive refreshingly unspoiled. As the country has opened up, our specialists have explored Myanmar’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowledge, we can create a tailor-made Myanmar vacation, shaped around your preferences. Natural attractions stretch from the highlands in the north to the pristine Myeik Archipelago in the south, and the sinuous Ayeyarwady River provides a cruising route between Mandalay and the Temples of Bagan and into more remote regions. Almost every skyline is punctuated with a temple stupa: Bagan boasts a collection of over 3,000. City streets are lined with remnants of colonial rule while mountain-top villages maintain tribal traditions. Probably the country’s greatest asset are its people, whose infectious spirit and genuine smiles are hard to beat.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangon
End CityYangon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • River Cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Price includes In-destination transfers
    • Activities and excursions as detailed
    • All accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1 Yangon

 Yangon

Arrive in the city of Yangon, where you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel by private vehicle.

Day 2 Yangon

 Yangon

With your private guide enjoy a tour of the city's highlights and a ride on the circle train. This is a great chance to interact with the local people, who will be interested to chat with you. The day ends with a visit to the Shwedagon at sunset.

Day 3 Golden Rock

 Yangon ,  Golden Rock

This morning you depart Yangon for Kyaiktiyo to visit the revered Buddhist site of Golden Rock.

Day 4 Moulmein (Mawlamyine)

 Golden Rock ,  Moulmein (Mawlamyine)

Continue your journey further south to Mawlamyine where you will have the afternoon to explore this sleepy riverside town.

Day 5 Moulmein (Mawlamyine)

 Moulmein (Mawlamyine)

Today visit the terminus of the Death Railway at Thanbyuzayat as well as the interesting Yele Pagoda at Kyaikkami.

Day 6 Hpa-An

 Moulmein (Mawlamyine) ,  Hpa-An

From Mawlamyine you head to Hpa An in Karen State by small private boat where you will visit the Kawgun Caves.

Day 7 Yangon

 Hpa-An ,  Yangon

Continue your journey from Hpa An to Yangon where you will spend the night.

Day 8 Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo)

 Yangon ,  Mandalay ,  Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo)

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Mandalay, where you will be met by your new driver and guide. From Mandalay you will travel to the hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). Enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring this interesting town.

Day 9 Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo)

 Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo)

You can explore Pyin Oo Lwin by car, or alternatively you can hire a pony and trap — the local taxi. The main sights include the colourful Chinese temple, the Central Market, and the church of the Immaculate Conception. You can also include a visit to the botanical gardens or a little further outside the town is the Mahar Anhtoo Kan Tha Pagoda.

Day 10 Mandalay

 Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) ,  Mandalay

This morning you will travel to the small station of Naung Cho where you will board the train to travel over the scenic Goitek Viaduct. Your driver will meet you at the next station where you will drive back down to Mandalay.

Day 11 Mandalay

 Mandalay

Mandalay has a surprising amount to offer for those who know where to find it. This tour has been designed to reveal Mandalay from a diverse and interesting perspective.

Day 12 Yandabo

 Mandalay ,  Yandabo

Today you will travel to along the Ayeyarwady River to Yandabo where you spend the night. The ferry will take approximately 4 to 5 hours. From the afternoon, enjoy a unique experience visiting a local family home to see where pottery for th...

Day 13 Bagan

 Yandabo ,  Monywa ,  Pakokku ,  Bagan

After a leisurely morning, check out and board the ferry to Bagan at approximately midday. The downstream journey takes around four hours and has you arriving in the beautiful old city for sunset.  The lunch included on bo...

Day 14 Bagan

 Bagan

This morning you will visit the dusty plains of Bagan, exploring some of the many temples and stupas that make this site an historical treasure.

Day 15 Kalaw

 Bagan ,  Heho ,  Kalaw

Fly to Heho and transfer to the former colonial hill station of Kalaw. You have the afternoon at leisure.

Day 16 Kalaw

 Kalaw

Visit the Green Hill Valley Elephant Centre for a chance to interact with these incredible creatures and learn about the work of this worthwhile project.

Day 17 Kalaw

 Kalaw

You depart Kalaw for a nearby village where your two-day trek begins. Walk through ethnic villages and stop off for local delicacies before staying the night at the village monastery.

Day 18 Nyaung Shwe

 Kalaw ,  Inle Lake ,  Nyaung Shwe

After breakfast continue your trek through Shan State and numerous villages heading for the temples of Indein and Inle Lake for lunch.

Day 19 Nyaung Shwe

 Inle Lake ,  Nyaung Shwe

Enjoy a day exploring the serene nature of Inle Lake visiting floating communities, markets and interacting with the local Intha people.

Day 20 Nyaung Shwe

 Inle Lake ,  Nyaung Shwe

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Day 21 Return home

 Inle Lake ,  Heho ,  Yangon

Fly to Yangon where you have use of a day room at a hotel close to the airport and a driver and guide at your disposal for any last-minute shopping or visits. Early evening fly to Bangkok and connect with your onwards flight.

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Price From $9,315
Price per day$444
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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