Back Roads Through Burma

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Explore the backroads of this magnificent country by bicycle in on this truly unique adventure which takes you across stunning countryside and mountain trials. You will get to visit some of the region’s best hidden cultures as well as see many of the iconic sights along the way. A truly magical experience.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden pagoda
    • Visit the famous temples of Bagan by bike.
    • Explore the famous Hpo Win Taung caves
    • Enjoy the sunset at the Pagoda hills

What's this trip about?

    Explore the backroads of this magnificent country by bicycle in on this truly unique adventure which takes you across stunning countryside and mountain trials. You will get to visit some of the region’s best hidden cultures as well as see many of the iconic sights along the way. A truly magical experience.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangon
End CityMandalay

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Experienced professional cycling English speaking guide, second guide/mechanic from 8 pax up.
    • All airport transfers and private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
    • Truck with spare parts + car/bus (according to group size) following all the way.
    • All sightseeing entrance fee as stated in the itinerary.
    • All meals mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
    • Two drinking water bottles for sightseeing per pax per day.
    • Snacks for cycling days (fruit, cookies, water, Electrolytes)
    • Overnight stays at standard hotels minimum 3* with daily breakfast.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Yangon arrival

Meal: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Grand United

Upon arrival at Yangon airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your accommodation. Check-in at your hotel and relax at your leisure. This evening, transfer from your hotel (short wal...

Day 2: Yangon

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Grand United

Yangon (Rangoon), the former capital of Myanmar is still the largest city. It is the country’s economic hub and home to over seven million people. Instead of modern high rise buildings, the streets of the city are lined with im...

Day 3: Yangon – Inle Lake

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: AD1 hotel

After breakfast, transfer from your accommodation to the airport (with guide) for the flight to Heho. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by our guide and transferred to hotel in Nyaung Shwe. Take a rest...

Day 4: Inle Lake – Kalaw

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Nature Land Hotel

Today is a full day cycling from Nyaungshwe to Kalaw through Indein and Aungban. Stop for lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight stay at Kalaw.

Cycling distance: 80 km

Difficulty: Challenge

Day 5: Kalaw – Mt. Popa

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Popa Mountain resort

After breakfast, start your cycling day from Kalaw to Payangazu. Lunch is at local restaurant along the way. Then transfer to Mount Popa via Meiktila and stop for sightseeing there. Dinner and overnight stay at Popa.

Cycling distance: 80 km

Difficulty: Challenge

Day 6: Mt. Popa – Bagan

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Floral Breeze Hotel

In the morning, depart to visit Mount Popa. Rising 1,518 meters above sea level, Mount Popa is considered the sacred home of the spirits. We will cycle to Bagan and stop along the way at many i...

Day 7: Bagan – Pakokku

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Juno hotel

Enjoy unrivalled views from a pagoda during the sunrise. Today we will visit the famous temples of Bagan by bike.

After lunch at local restaurant, transfer to Pakokku later in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Pakokku.

Cycling distance: 30 – 40 km

Difficulty: Easy – Medium

Day 8: Pakokku – Monywa

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Monywa hotel

After breakfast, start your cycling day from Pakokku to the countryside through rustic villages. Then transfer to famous Hpo Win Taung caves and stop there for a good look around. In the after...

Day 9: Monywa – Sagaing

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation: Shwe Pyae Son Hotel

In the morning, transfer to visit some pagodas in Monywa, especially giant Buddhas. Then continue cycling to Myinmu, stop on the banks of Ayeyarwaddy for lunch. In the afternoon, transfe...

Day 10: Sagaing – Mandalay

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Nandi Myanmar Hotel

After breakfast, visit Sagaing Bridge then transfer to Innwa and Amarapura for sightseeing. Lunch at Amarapura. Start cycling to Mandalay until late afternoon to enjoy sunset at Mandalay hill. Dinner and overnight in Mandalay.

Cycling distance: 50 km

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 11: Mandalay departure

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning is at your leisure. Lunch after check-out in Mandalay. Depending on the flight schedule, transfer to airport for your departure flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,915
Price per day$356
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

A non-refundable deposit of 30% of total trip cost per person is required to confirm your tour. Please note that the full balance, as indicated on our confirmation which will be sent to you, is due 45 days before your departure date. If you are booking within 45 days of your departure date the full amount is due when booking. Failure to pay by the due date could be considered as a cancellation on your part and we reserve the right to impose cancellation charges as detailed below.

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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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.

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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Mar 2018

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What an excellent guide, and an excellent operation!

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight to Myanmar.
    • Myanmar visa.
    • Travel Insurance. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance from home.
    • Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping and so on…)
    • Tips for guides, drivers, porters, etc.
    • Beverage and alcoholic drinks.
    • Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion.

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Notice of cancellation of your holiday by you once it has been confirmed must be in writing to us. Cancellation charges will be calculated from the date we receive written notice of cancellation. Any amendment charges that arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items or services will still be payable

If we cancel your holiday you will receive a full refund of all monies paid to us.

Deposits are non-refundable.

Land & internal air cancellation fees apply.

In addition cancellation fees per person/ per trip.

Days prior to Departure

45 or more

Deposit

30 – 44  

50% of total tour cost

21 – 29  

75% of total tour cost

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100% of total tour cost

Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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