Myanmar (Burma)

Much of the attraction of Myanmar is in its history and culture, coupled with the warmth and friendliness of its people.  Decades of social and economic isolation have preserved many traditional features which have been lost in other Asian countries.  Out of a population of some 44 million over 85% are Buddhist and their society is a blend of India and China.

Yangon is the capital city and main gateway to Myanmar.  It is an authentic Asian tropical city with numerous examples of its former colonial origins.  Many of the modern hotels have been designed using traditional architecture, and there are numerous pagodas and temples.  It is possible to stay in and around Yangon for about 3 nights with excursions out to Syriam and Bago (Pegu).

Overlooking Inya Lake are the New World Inya Hotel and the Sedona Hotel.  Closer to town is the beautiful Kandawgyi Palace Hotel overlooking the Royal lake and along Paya Road is the Pansea Hotel.   Along the river front is the famous, luxury Strand Hotel.

From Yangon we can arrange a 3 day/2 night tour to Bagain and Mandalay or longer tours to include Heho, Taunggyi, and Kalaw.   It is also possible to incorporate a cruise along the famous Ayeyarwady River on board the road to Mandalay cruise ship sailing between Mandalay and Bagan.

Myanmar can easily be combined with its neighbour Thailand, and there are direct flights to Malaysia and Singapore as well.

Myanmar Highlights Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival - Yangon
Arrive Yangon and transfer by coach to the Governers Residence

Day 02: Yangon to Bagan
Transfer by coach to the airport for flight to BAGAN.  Arrive and transfer by coach to the Bagan Hotel - 3 nights

Day 03 Bagan - Pony Cart / Boat trip to Kyauk Guu Min
Take a boat trip up river to Kyauk Guu Min explore the temples and monasteries from the Bagan  period.  Visit the archaelogical museum with its collection of bronze and lacquer Buddha  images.

Day 04: Bagan to Mandalay ( via Mount Popa) Transfer by coach to Mount Papa. - an extinct volcano. Late afternoon continue your Journey to Mandalay, a scenic journey of varied agricultural landscapes and small villages. Arrive at the Mandalay Swan Hotel-3 nights.

Day 05: Full day trip to Mingun.   Early morning excursion to the Mahagandayon.  Monastery  where more than a thousand monks live.  Take a boat trip upriver to Mingun, a village on the western banks of the Irrawaddy. Visit Mingun Bell and Mingun Pagoda

Day 06: Full day trip to Amarapura and Sagaing Excursion to Amarapura, south of Mandalay -  the ancient capital of the Konbuang dynasty. Afterwards continue to the meditation city of Sagaing on the west bank of the Irrawaddy. religious retreat for Buddhistic studies.

Day 07: Mandalay to Heho / Inle Lake Transfer to the airport for flight to Heho. Arrive and transfer by coach to Inle Lake for 2 nights at the hot spring spas at Kaung Dine

Day 08: Boat trip on scenic Inle Lake.
Witness sights of the leg-rowers and the floating gardens. Short visit to the village houses built on stilts. Lunch at a private home.

Day 09: Inle Lake to Kalaw
Transfer by coach to Pindaya. Tour of the caves before continuing to the hill station of Kalaw with its fragrant pines. Arrive for 2 nights at the Kalaw Hotel.

Day 10: Kalaw to Yangon
Transfer by coach to Heho airport. Fly to Yangon.  Arrive for overnight at the Sedona Yangon Hotel or Nawarat Concorde Hotel.

Day 11: Departure - Yangon

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