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One of the many hill-top temples in Mrauk U
One of the many hill-top temples in Mrauk U
Moulmein, BurmaThe Shwedagon pagoda shines bright in the eveningGolden Rock Pagoda

Burma Explored

Burma

14 days from £3,620pp Inc. international flights

13 nights exploring some of the more remote areas of Burma including Moulmein and Mrauk U with overnight stops in Rangoon and at the Golden Rock.

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Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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One of the many hill-top temples in Mrauk UMoulmein, BurmaThe Shwedagon pagoda shines bright in the evening
Burma Explored

Itinerary Route Map - 14 Days

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Take a few days to explore the exciting city of Kuala Lumpur enroute to Rangoon.
  • Visit the Audley-sponsored school in the Irrawaddy Delta.
  • Return to Pagan from head west into the Chin Hills to Mount Victoria.
  • Extend your stay and enjoy a few days of relaxation at the beautiful Ngapali Beach.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Enjoy a half-day tour of Rangoon's colonial architecture.
  • Visit the Golden Rock - one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Burma.
  • Experience the distinctive colonial atmosphere of Moulmein.
  • Spend the night at Hpa An, the capital of Kayin State and visit quiet and peaceful monasteries and stunning limestone caves
  • Explore the temple ruins of ancient kingdoms around Mrauk U.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly from London to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines.

Day 2Kuala Lumpur - Rangoon

Transit in KL to a flight to the Burmese city of Rangoon. You will arrive here at lunchtime and have the rest of the day to relax.

Day 3Rangoon

Today you have a full day with your guide to explore the highlights of the city. This will include the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda, as well as the colonial buildings and Scott market.

Day 4Rangoon - Kyaiktiyo

Drive to the Golden Rock, one of Burma's most important Buddhist sites. From the hotel you will climb to see the rock itself which is said to be held in place by a single stand of the Buddha's hair.

Day 5Kyaiktiyo - Moulmein

Continue south to Moulmein; a long drive which in places can be very bumpy. You will arrive in time to visit Kipling's pagoda and experience the distinctive colonial atmosphere of the city.

Day 6Moulmein

A day trip to the commonwealth cemetery at Thanbyuzat. Memorials and graves to the thousands who fell in the Burma campaign and the building of death railway are set in beautifully tended flower filled gardens. Continue on to visit the local beach resort of Setse and the interesting Yele Pagoda at Kyaikkami.

Day 7Moulmein - Hpa An

Leave Moulmein and visit Hpa An the capital of Kayin State.

Day 8Hpa An - Rangoon

Return to Rangoon where you will spend the night.

Day 9Rangoon - Sittwe - Mrauk U

Fly to Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine state and board a small boat to Mrauk U. This is a beautiful journey of around 50 miles along the Kaladan River.

Day 10Mrauk U

In Mrauk U you will explore the remains of the capitals of three kingdoms. There are temples dotted around the fields, and farmers stop what they are doing to wonder at the occasional tourist visiting this charming spot.

Day 11Mrauk U

An extra day in the area gives you the chance to head to Wethali, a nearby ancient city and the original site of the famous Mahu Muni Buddha now situated in Mandalay.

Day 12Mrauk U - Sittwe - Rangoon

Take the small boat downstream to Sittwe today in time for a flight to Rangoon. Here you will be returned to your hotel for your final night in Burma.

Day 13Rangoon - Kuala Lumpur

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuala Lumpur and then on to the UK.

Day 14London

Early morning arrival in the UK.

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