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Classic Burma

Burma

18 days from £3,385pp Inc. international flights

Explore the main highlights of Burma including Rangoon, Pagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake and a cruise on the Irrawaddy ending with some time to relax on the beach.

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At a Glance

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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A Burmese lady in a traditional turbanThe Shwedagon pagoda shines bright in the eveningPagan, Burma
Classic Burma

Itinerary Route Map - 18 Days

A young leg rower on Inle Lake, BurmaNgapali, Burma

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Take a balloon flight over the temples of Pagan at sunrise
  • Head further north from Mandalay to Hsipaw and Lashio by train.
  • Continue along the Burma Road and into China to explore Yunnan Province
  • Travel south from Rangoon to the revered Golden Rock.
  • Fly to Sittwe and visit the abandoned temples at Mrauk U.
  • From Bangkok you can access much of the rest of Asia.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Enjoy a two-night cruise on the Irrawaddy river.
  • Visit the markets and enjoy the tranquillity of Inle Lake.
  • Explore the temples of Pagan.
  • Admire the splendour of the Shwedagon in Rangoon.
  • Relax on the undeveloped beach at Ngapali

Day by Day

Day 1London

Depart London for Bangkok where you connect with your flight to Rangoon.

Day 2Bangkok - Rangoon

On arrival in Rangoon you will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3Rangoon

Today you have a full day tour with your guide to explore the highlights of this former capital.

Day 4Rangoon - Pagan

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Pagan. You have the rest of the day to explore this incredible temple landscape.

Day 5Pagan

Today you are free to explore Pagan at your own leisure.

Day 6Pagan

Transfer to the jetty to board the RV Paukan for your two-night cruise to Mandalay along the majestic Irrawaddy.

Day 7Pagan

Enjoy the scenery and service as you cruise towards Mandalay. There will be stops along the way to explore places of interest.

Day 8Pagan - Mandalay

Today the Paukan arrives in Mandalay. You will be met at the jetty and taken to the ancient capitals of Ava and Amarapura before ending your day at your hotel.

Day 9Mandalay

A full day to explore the pagodas, handicraft industries and history of this former royal city. End the day atop Mandalay Hill at sunset.

Day 10Mandalay - Heho - Inle Lake

Transfer to the airport ready for your morning flight to Heho where you will be met and taken to the stunning Inle Lake.

Day 11Inle Lake

Today you have a guided boat trip, to see the main highlights of the lake.

Day 12Inle Lake

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy Inle Lake.

Day 13Heho - Ngapali

Take a direct flight to Ngapali where your hotel representative will be waiting to transfer you to your resort.

Day 14Ngapali

Today is free to enjoy the delightful beach at Ngapali

Day 15Ngapali

Today is free to enjoy the delightful beach at Ngapali

Day 16Ngapali

Today is free to enjoy the delightful beach at Ngapali

Day 17Ngapali - Rangoon

Return to Rangoon where you have a guide and driver on standby to arrange a visit to the Shwedagon or you can choose to make use of a day-room at the airport hotel before your evening flight to Bangkok. In Bangkok connect with your flight to London Heathrow.

Day 18Bangkok

Early morning arrival in London.

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