Off the Beaten Path Myanmar

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, Myanmar has long captivated the imagination of the discerning traveler.
    • This three week adventure will take you to major highlights as well as off the beaten path.
    • Make your way through deserted temples and local villages

What's this trip about?

    Off the Beaten Path Myanmar

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age range1 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangon
End CityNgapali

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Attractions

  • Yangon

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Luxury Travel

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 1

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • Full support before, during & after your trip
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Accommodation as mentioned
    • Tours/activities as mentioned
    • Transport as mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 - Yangon Arrival

Welcome to Myanmar! Upon arrival at the Yangon Airport, you will be greeted by your driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it for easy identification. They will assist you in the transfer directly to your hotel, where you will be provided with all of the...

Day 2 - Yangon

Interested in discovering what is behind the golden facade of the Shwedagon Pagoda? During this interactive half day tour, you will be guided through the back door, to reveal what is usually hidden from travelers. Understand the full history of the pagoda, the daily l...

Day 3 - Yangon - Mandalay

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to 4:00PM. Upon arrival in 4:00PM, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a pri...

Day 4 - Mandalay

Enjoy the morning at leisure.

If you have limited time in Mandalay but still want to have the river cruise experience, we suggest you visit Mingun. A short ride from the hotel brings you to the Mingun jetty where your boat is ready to cruise upstream.

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Day 5 - Mandalay - Yandabo

Travelling through Myanmar is all about getting to know village life and discover communities that have lived in the same traditional ways for many centuries. It’s a lot about getting out of the cities and explore the country side where the majority of the population ...

Day 6 - Yandabo - Pakkoku - Bagan

Enjoy the morning at leisure.

Go by private by car to Pakkoku (2-3 hours) and visit a local slipper factory, the market and see where the famous Pakkoku blankets are made. A private boat is ready for you at the jetty in Pakkoku for a leisurely trip while ...
Day 7 - Bagan

Today, you will embark on a full-day tour by car through Bagan. Learning through the eyes of your experienced guide, the focus of this tour introduces the best-known temples of the area. Your adventure begins with a climb to the top of a hill from where you can genuin...

Day 8 - Bagan

Today you will hop in your 4X4 vehicle and set off the beaten track to experience the daily life of the surrounding local villages. In the village you may see local women carrying firewood to the market against the stark sun. Your first stop will be at the Nyaung Gyi ...

Day 9 - Bagan - Kalaw

Today you will transfer to Kalaw by private car, with a visit to the elephant camp enroute. (This service is on a private basis.)

Today, a specially trained elephant conservation guide will take you on a rewarding adventure in the Kalaw forest, to encounter ele...

Day 10 - Kalaw - Inle Lake

Start trekking early in the morning (07:00 AM) from your hotel in Kalaw, the trekking takes about 3 hours passing through Danu Village where you will see the Danu hill tribes and their daily activities, a mix of forest and fields where products like sesame, tea, cauli...

Day 11 - Inle Lake

Inle Lake is surrounded by traditional Shan Villages, where the Intha people have been living for many centuries, in villages built entirely on stilts above the water. Today's tour begins with a ride on a private motorboat around the lake. This offers the chance to tr...

Day 12 - Inle Lake

The Pa O are one of the distinctive hill tribes from the Shan State, known for their navy blue attire, colorful red turbans and their incredible farming and trading skills. On this full day trek adventure, you will receive an exclusive look into the unique life of the...

Day 13 - Inle Lake

Day 14 - Inle Lake - Yangon - Sittwe - Mrauk U

Today you will transfer to the Heho airport for your flight to Sittwe via Yangon.

On arrival meet your local guide and transfer by car to Mrauk U – a scenic road with interesting stops on the way to meet local life and take pictures of the breathtaking sce...
Day 15 - Mrauk U

Together with your guide you enjoy and interactive tour by local bicycle to discover some of the Mrauk U temples and the local town. Since the area is flat, Mrauk U is very suitable to go from one temple to the other one by bike. Car and guide available during the who...

Day 16 - Mrauk U

A 1.5 hour trip by boat over the Lemro River brings you to a Chin village where you will meet and have a simple lunch with a local host family. Your guide will show you the traditions and culture of the Chin people and you will meet some of the older women who still h...

Day 17 - Mrauk U - Sittwe

Early morning start a 4-hour cruise over the Kaladan River which stunning views of the surrounding fields and mountains in the distance – certainly a highlight of the trip to Mrauk U. Because the banks on both sides are very low the cruise offers an excellent opportunity to watch daily life passing by while sitting in a comfortable chair and sip a drink. (This service is on a private basis.)

Day 18 - Sittwe - Yangon - Thandwe - Ngapali Beach

Today you will check out of your accommodations and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Thandwe via Yangon. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodations in Ngapali Beach. (This service is on a private basis.)

Ngapali is an idyll...

Days 19 - 20 - Ngapali Beach

Enjoy this free time at your leisure.

Day 21 - Ngapali Beach - Thandwe - Yangon Departure

Today, you will be met and transferred to Thandwe airport for your flight to Yangon. On arrival, check into your international departing flight. We hope you enjoyed your experience and we wish you a safe and pleasant flight home.

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Price per day$243
Last Updated: 2/10/2025

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International & domestic flights Travel insurance (highly recommended)
    • Entrance visas when applicable
    • Other services not mentioned
    • Tips and gratuities to guides, drivers
    • Taxes and fees

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Age Requirements
1 years and up
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