Cycle Myanmar
11 days
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Small Group Tour
Explore the rich cultural diversity of Myanmar by bike
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of this untouched country at handlebar level
- Cycle around Bagan, home to one of the finest collection of temples in South East Asia
- Walk amongst the wonders at Sagaing, home to 600 pagodas and monasteries
- Discover by bike the beautiful scenery of Inle Lake
- Wander through the colonial charm of Yangon
- Witness the sunset from the top of Mandalay Hill
- Visit the worlds largest bell in the ancient city of Mingun
What's this trip about?
Explore the rich cultural diversity of Myanmar by bike
Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 15 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangon
End CityYangon
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts and 9 lunches
- 3 star comfortable accommodation on twin share basis
- Internal flights Yangon/Mandalay and Bagan/Heho/Yangon valued at US$354
- Expert bilingual guides throughout for groups of 8 or more. For smaller groups of 4 - 7 passengers we employ local guides in each location
- Medical kit
- Private vehicles
- 21 gear bike on cycling days
- Support vehicle and bike mechanic on cycling days
- Sightseeing and entry fees as per itinerary
- Boat trip on Irrawaddy River and Inle Lake
- Airport transfer on arrival day 1 and departure day 11 only
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Yangon
You will arrive in Yangon this morning and transfer to your hotel. After lunch the group will gather in the lobby for an afternoon excursion of Yangon. We begin with a visit to the Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, home to a 70-meter long reclining Buddha. A visit to Kyaukhtatgyi pro...
Day 2 Fly to Mandalay
After breakfast, you will have a transfer to the airport for the flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival at Mandalay, you will transfer to the hotel. Your bikes will be waiting here and after checking in, we will take some time to do a bike fitting. Lunch is at a local restaura...
Day 3 Cycle outskirts of Mandalay (65km)
It’s time to begin cycling! After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you on a bike ride to Mandalay’s outskirts. Heading to the southwest of the city, your first destination is the 18th century capital of Amarapura (17 kms/ app 1 hour). We stop here to visit U ...
Day 4 Cycle and transfer to Meiktila (45km)
Today’s journey takes you to Meiktila. The journey starts on bike and then continues the last stretch by vehicle. You will cycle to Pyin Si Junction from Mandalay. Along the way, you will pass by the villages and you will have unparalleled opportunities to observe tradit...
Day 5 Cycle to Mt Popa (50-70km)
This morning is a scenic ride to Mt Popa. The road is good and the traffic light, varied scenery and lots of stops make it an enjoyable ride. The journey starts on bike and then continues the last stretch by vehicle. The terrain starts out quite hilly but there are optio...
Day 6 Mt Popa to Bagan (45km)
After breakfast, you will start with an easy bike down from your hotel to the base of Mt. Popa. From here you can climb the almost 900 stairs to the top of Popa Taung Kalat. Along the way you will pass dozens of nat shrines and many local pilgrims who come to honour thes...
Day 7 Bagan
After breakfast at the hotel, spend a full day biking around the ancient temples.
Start with a visit to the colourful Nyaung Oo Market where the locals come to buy and trade fresh produce and handicrafts. Continue to Shwezigon Pagoda, known for its magnificent golden stu...
Day 8 Fly to Heho and drive to Inle Lake cycle (35km)
After breakfast, we transfer to Nyaung Oo Airport for a flight to Heho. From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads us to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Nyaung Shwe. Along the way, we stop at the wooden Shwe Yan Pyay Monastery which features beautiful carvings and a co...
Day 9 Inle Lake
The day begins as you load your bicycle on a local boat and take a ride from Nyaung Shwe to Nampan to check out the local market. After a short bit of shopping, you will board the boat and cross the small lake village of Indein. You’ll wave goodbye to boat on the banks o...
Day 10 Drive to Heho, fly to Yangon
After breakfast, visit the lake’s morning market. The market rotates its location around the lake’s villages in a 5 day rhythm and is visited by lake inhabitants and surrounding hill tribes who come to sell and trade their wares. (Note: market is daily except on dark moo...
Day 11 In Yangon, trip concludes
Depending on flight times, there is an option to take a ride on Yangon’s Circle Train in the morning. This morning you can transfer to the Yangon Railways station to take a unique ride on the city’s circular train ride through the outskirts of town (45 minutes ride). Thi...
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,699
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 1/25/2019
World Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.
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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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Thank you for providing a well organised, active, culturally eye opening tour around Myanmar
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfares
- Visa
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Safety Approved Bike Helmet (compulsory)
- Meals and beverages not indicated in the program
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcohol etc
- Tips and gratuities
Accommodation
10 nights hotel
Requirements
Our Cycle Myanmar trip is rated introductory to moderate and therefore requires a reasonably good level of fitness. Cycling experience is also required. In preparation for your trip you should be doing at least 30 minutes to one hour of good cardiovascular exercise, 2-3 times per week for approximately 2-3 months prior to your trip. Cycling should also form part of your training. Remember the fitter you are the more enjoyable your experience will be. It is mandatory that you wear a helmet on all bike tours. We deliberately do not supply rental helmets because only a well-fitting helmet can offer a certain amount of protection. Cycling helmets are offered by numerous suppliers in various price and quality categories. When buying a bicycle helmet we recommend getting advice at a specialist store since finding the optimum helmet depends on quite a number of things. Avoid at all cost buying a helmet because of its looks; the main criteria should be a perfect fit. In some areas there are a limited number of helmets are available for hire but as suitability cannot be guaranteed we ask that you bring your own for the best fit and comfort,
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out a personal travel insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. A suggested policy is enclosed with these notes. If you take out an alternative policy, we need to be advised of the details. It is your responsibility to ensure any and all pre-existing medical conditions are adequately covered by your insurer.
Please note: if you choose credit card cover, in our experience, this may not insure against high cost needs. For example; helicopter emergency evacuation. If you do decide to choose credit card coverage, please check all policy details thoroughly.
You should always carry your travel insurance policy, emergency card and photocopies of your passport and cash cards with you during your trip.
Visa requirements
Yes*
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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