Highlights of Myanmar & the Far North

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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

    • Wander through the colonial remnants in a fast changing Yangon.
    • Cruise alongside the leg rowing fisherman on the waters of Inle Lake.
    • Cruise back in time with an adventure to Katha, Tagaung and the Upper Ayeyarwady.
    • Watch the sunset over Bagan.

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 CityBagan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

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

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Itinerary

Day 1 Yangon

 Yangon

Upon arrival in Yangon you will be met by an Audley representative and transferred to your hotel. After settling in to your accommodation you will have the afternoon free to explore at your own leisure.

Day 2 Yangon

 Yangon

This morning you will join your guide for an interesting walking tour of Yangon's colonial district before having the afternoon free to explore the city's streets and markets. This evening you will accompany your guide to the Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset before having some drinks on 19th Street.

Day 3 Yangon

 Yangon

Today you will journey out of the city boundaries and visit Bago and the Htaukkyant Second World War Cemetery.

Day 4 Inle Lake

 Yangon ,  Heho ,  Inle Lake

This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time to meet your flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho you will be met by your guide and transferred to Inle lake where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to explore at your own leisure.

Day 5 Inle Lake

 Inle Lake

Today you will venture out on to Inle lake for a full day exploration.

Day 6 Kalaw

 Inle Lake ,  Kalaw

This morning you will transfer to Kalaw via the caves at Pindaya.

Day 7 Mandalay

 Kalaw ,  Mandalay

Morning exploring Kalaw before journeying north to Mandalay. Evening free to explore at your own leisure.

Day 8 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Today you will board the RV Katha Pandaw and begin your cruise along the upper Ayeyarwady.

Day 9 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Today you will visit the charming pottery village of Kyuak-Myuong.

Day 10 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Take a morning stop at Khanyat before climbing Pagoda Hill and enjoying wonderful views over the Ayeyarwady.

Day 11 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Arrive at the enchanting colonial town of Katha, setting for George Orwell's Burmese Days.

Day 12 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Visit Kyun Daw village and venture around the countless small pagodas.

Day 13 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Cruise through the second defile, a dramatic towering gorge.

Day 14 On-board ship (Mandalay)

 Mandalay

Explore the ancient city of Tagaung and its fortifications on foot.

Day 15 Mandalay

 Mandalay

Visit Mingun before disembarking the cruise in Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own leisure.

Day 16 Bagan

 Mandalay ,  Bagan

Today you will journey south toward Burma's central plains and the magnificent archaeological site at Bagan. On route you will have the opportunity to stop off at the small township of Pakokku for some refreshments.

Day 17 Bagan

 Bagan

Full day exploring the temples of Bagan.

Day 18 Bagan

 Bagan

A second full day exploring the temples and Bagan township.

Day 19 Return home

 Bagan

Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,055
Price per day$477
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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