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We Love —
- Head to the beautiful, authentic and unspoiled country of Myanmar for a magnificent 10-night tour across its highlights.
- Stay in a variety of 4* or 4*sup/5* hotels, and visit a variety of spectacular destinations, from Yangon to Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.
- This offer comes with the additional opportunity to add a 3-night extension in Ngapali, where guests can unwind on blissful beaches and soak up the sunshine!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destination —
Our Optional Offers —
10 Nights
10-Night 'The Beauty of Myanmar 4*/5*' Tour
13 Nights
10-Night 'The Beauty of Myanmar 4*/5*' Tour
3-Night Ngapali Extension
Your Itineraries In Brief —
10 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Yangon
Day 2: Yangon - Bagan
Day 3: Bagan
Day 4: Bagan - Mandalay
Day 5: Mandalay - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Day 6: Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya
Day 7: Pindaya - Nyaungshwe - Inle Lake
Day 8: Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
Day 9: Inle Lake
Day 10: Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon
Day 11: Departure from Yangon
13 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Yangon
Day 2: Yangon - Bagan
Day 3: Bagan
Day 4: Bagan - Mandalay
Day 5: Mandalay - Ava - Mingun - Mandalay
Day 6: Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya
Day 7: Pindaya - Nyaungshwe - Inle Lake
Day 8: Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
Day 9: Inle Lake
Day 10: Inle Lake - Heho - Thandwe - Ngapali
Day 11: Ngapali
Day 12: Ngapali
Day 13: Ngapali - Thandwe - Yangon
Day 14: Departure from Yangon
Your Itineraries —
During their tour, our members will follow the itineraries as detailed below.
10-Night Stay
Upon arrival in Yangon, you will be met and transferred by a guide to your hotel to check-in. Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and stay overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon - Bagan
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a transfer to Yangon Airport before catching a flight to Nyaung-U. Upon arrival, you'll discover the wonders of the Ananda Temple which has been described as an architectural masterpiece and is certainly one of the most striking temples in Bagan. Discover its murals, dating from the 13th century. Next, proceed to the Manuha Temple; built in Mon style in 1059 and the Nanpaya temple, a sandstone monument. Discovery the elegant Htilominlo Temple, renowned for its fine plaster sculptures and glazed stoneware decorations. This great temple was built by King Htilominlo in 1218. The temple was damaged in the 1975 earthquake and was later renovated. Then, head to Thatbyinnyu, the largest temple in Bagan and the Shwezigon Pagoda, where pilgrims come to honor Buddha. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the Mynkaba village located in the south. Stop at the Mynkaba-Gubaukkyi Temple, with its impressive murals and frescos - the temple is also one of the oldest temples of Bagan dating from 1113. Then, you will head to a traditional lacquer-ware workshop where you can observe skilled artisans produce one of Myanmar’s best-known handicrafts. Visit the Shwegugyi Temple, also known as the Great Golden Cave - an example of Bagan architecture in the middle ages. Continue your exploration by taking a path that leads to Dhammayangyi Pagoda and Shwesandaw Pagoda, before heading back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
On this day, you'll enjoy free time in Bagan, exploring your beautiful surroundings.
Day 4: Bagan - Mandalay
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer via a private air conditioned vehicle to Sagaing (approx. 4 hour drive). Enjoy a unique experience and get an insight of nun’s daily lives. It is time to do offering to the nuns at nunnery. After you have presented an offering to each of the nuns, you will have time to learn and discuss about the daily lives of nuns and their point of view. After lunch, transfer in a private air conditioned vehicle to Mandalay (approx. 1 hour drive). Located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, Mandalay is Burma's second largest city, with about six million inhabitants. It was its last royal capital, between 1860 and 1885, during the Konbaung dynasty. It was then called the "city of jewels", for its renowned jade. It is now the administrative capital of the Mandalay region. Upon arrival in Mandalay, transfer in a private air conditioned vehicle for the day’s activities before heading to your hotel to check-in and enjoy an overnight stay.
After your breakfast, transfer in a private air conditioned vehicle for the day’s activities. Depart to Ava (approx. 30-minute drive), where ancient traditions still thrive. Discover the city aboard small traditional carriages. Visit the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Watchtower, the beautiful Bagaya teak monastery, and the Maha Aung Mye Bonzon brick and stucco monastery. You will enjoy the view of the remarkable ruins, monastic buildings, and stupas. Depart to Amarapura and walk on the picturesque bridge over stilts of U Bein - entirely built in teak wood. After lunch, continue to the Irrawaddy River pier and embark on a local boat to Mingun. The former royal city of the vicinity of Mandalay, Mingun is reached after approximately 50min of navigation. Visit of the Mingun Pagoda which was built by King Bodawpaya in the early 19th century and which should have been the largest in the world. The death of the sovereign in 1819 and the earthquake of 1838 stopped this grand project. It is now forbidden to climb to the top of the pagoda because the accesses are not at all secure. Moreover, this practice degrades the monument. Another stop is planned at the Mingun Bell (90 tons, 4 m high and 5 m diameter), the second-biggest bell in the world after that of Moscow. The visit to the site in the late afternoon is particularly nice at sunset. You will see the beautiful white pagoda of Hsinbyume. Afterwards, return to Mandalay to enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 6: Mandalay - Heho - Pindaya
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred via a private air conditioned vehicle to Mandalay Airport to take your flight to Heho (Transfer time approximately 1 hour – flight time approximately 1h30).Then, transfer to Pindaya, situated in the Taunggyi District in Shan State in Burma. It is known for its spectacular limestone caves which have become popular tourist destinations in recent years. Here, in these caves, one can find carvings of Buddha all around, created by devotees. After lunch, you'll visit the natural caves of Pindaya where you'll be amazed by this massive cave where you can admire then thousands of Buddha images found inside. Afterwards, you will visit a workshop on making Shan paper umbrellas, a specialty of the region. Then, you will continue to the Plan Bee farm in town. First, you will discover how many types of honey and other products which are produced by local people from this area. Then, you will taste the 5 kinds of honey with bread under a big shady tree over the lake view. Afterwards, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart towards Nyaung Shwe. Then, board your private wooden boat for the day excursion on Inle Lake. Explore villages built on stilts and floating gardens, getting a chance to learn about the life and culture of the lake’s residents. Next, we will hop in a boat and take a watery journey to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, Inle Lake’s most sacred temple. You will have the chance to admire five Buddha images whose gold leaf offerings have given them a peculiar shape. Continue by boat to Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery which houses dozens of Shan Buddha images, which is famous for its ‘jumping cats’. Then you can explore the local crafts at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and at the cheroot factory where they make the Burmese cigars by hand. Return to your hotel by motorised pirogue for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Inle Lake - Indein - Inle Lake
Today, you will head to the Pa-Oh Indein village located on the western shores of Inle Lake. Enjoy a walk through the village before climbing up the hill with foam-covered stairs. At the top, you will be greeted by a Buddha amidst many stupas and groves. From the summit, you will also be rewarded with magnificent views of the surroundings.The religious complex of Indein is undoubtedly one of the most impressive sites of the shores of the lake. It is composed of hundreds of small stupas covered with mosses and greenery. Return to Nyaung Shwe .Then, you’ll visit the Red Mountain Estate Vineyards & Winery, where you can enjoy some wine tasting and admire the sunset before returning to your hotel.
On this day, you'll enjoy free time in Inle Lake, exploring your beautiful surroundings.
Day 10: Inle Lake - Heho - Yangon
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred to Heho airport for your flight to Yangon. In the afternoon, you’ll experience the beauty of the colonial architecture in Yangon by discovering some old buildings with Victorian facades built by the British in the 19th century such as the Post office or the stand hotel. Wander along the streets and enjoy different kinds of local street foods. Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (former Scott’s Market), where shopper’s favorite you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods. (Note: Market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). Late in the afternoon, you will visit the Shwedagon Pagoda - one of the wonders of the world. Enjoy watching the breathtaking views of the golden stupa and stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 11: Departure from Yangon
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
3-Night Ngapali Extension
Day 10: Inle Lake - Heho - Thandwe - Ngapali
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer by boat to Nyaung Shwe and by road to Heho airport (1h) and enjoy a flight to Thandwe. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Ngapali and spend the rest of the day at leisure before enjoying an overnight stay. Please Note: Depending on the timetable of the Heho / Thandwe flight, this program may be redesigned.
Day 11 & 12: Ngapali
On these days, you'll enjoy free time in Ngapali, exploring your beautiful surroundings.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a transfer to Thandwe airport and a flight to Yangon. In the afternoon, you’ll experience the beauty of the colonial architecture in Yangon by discovering some old buildings with Victorian facades built by the British in the 19th century such as the Post office or the stand hotel. Wander along the street and enjoy different kinds of local street foods. Visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (former Scott’s Market), where shopper’s favorite you can browse through the wide selection of Myanmar handicrafts and other goods. (Note: Market is closed on Mondays and public holidays). Free time for a last shopping. Late in the afternoon, you will visit the Shwedagon Pagoda - one of the wonders of the world. Enjoy watching the breathtaking views of the golden stupa and stay overnight at the hotel. Please Note: Depending on the timetable of the Thandwe / Yangon flight, the program may be redesigned.
Day 14: Departure from Yangon
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following 4* or 4*sup/5* hotels in rooms as per itinerary on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.
Please Note: For the 10-night standard tour of Myanmar, our members will have the opportunity to upgrade to a Half Board stay (breakfast and lunch served in the hotel's main restaurant - excludes drinks) or a Full Board stay (breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the hotel's main restaurant - excludes drinks) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
For the additional 3-night optional Ngapali extension, our members have the opportunity to add a dinner supplement at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
4* Hotels
Mandalay: Superior Room at the Hazel Hotel 4* or Similar
Bagan: Deluxe Room at the My Bagan Residence by Amata 4* or Similar
Pindaya: Bamboo Hut at the Pindaya Inle Inn 4* or Similar
Inle: Deluxe Room at the Ananta Inle Resort 4* or Similar
Ngapali (with extension only): Executive Deluxe Room at the Jade Marina Resort & Spa 4* or Similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
4*sup/5* Hotels
Mandalay: Superior Room at the Mandalay Hill Resort 4*sup or Similar
Bagan: Deluxe Room at the Aureum Palace Bagan Hotel 5* or Similar
Pindaya: Chalet at the Pindaya Inle Inn 4*sup or Similar
Inle: Luxury Room at the Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min Hotel 5* or Similar
Ngapali (with extension only): Ngapali Partial Sea View Cottage at the Pristine Mermaid Resort 4*sup or Similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Bagan at Sunrise
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return airport and inter-hotel transfers, including internal flights are included throughout this offer, as per itinerary.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
