Myanmar (Burma) highlights & island cruise

This morning you will transfer to Ranong where you will be met by a cruise representative and assisted through the border into Myanmar to join the Meta IV cruise for the next six days. Welcome drink on board, boat orientation and safety briefing before departing towards Hasting Island and dinner on the beach.

Passage to Lampi Island, the largest in the region. Brunch on board, followed by a visit to a village of Moken sea nomads. Sail to Clara Island with a dinghy excursion into a nearby mangrove forest.

Sail to Pila Island where you can enjoy a barbecue on the long beach and a jungle walk. Snorkelling opportunities, followed by sundowners on deck.

Early-morning sail towards the Mid Group Islands to explore hidden coves and beaches. Visit Frost and Potter Islands, famous for their large fig trees by the beach.

Long, leisurely sail towards Zadetkyi Island with its beautiful bays and beaches. Snorkel and explore the pristine reefs and their underwater wildlife.

Start sailing early this morning towards Kawthaung where you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Yangon. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Morning colonial walking tour of downtown Yangon with the highest concentration of colonial architecture in Southeast Asia. Your tour includes the former High Courts, Telegraph Office, Post Office and Strand Hotel to name a few. Late afternoon your driver and guide will take you to visit the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda as the sun sets, this will be followed by drinks on 19th Street - the perfect place to people watch in downtown Yangon.

Take an early flight to Bagan and have the afternoon at leisure.

Discover Bagan's temples and ruins on a private tour with your guide.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Heho. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Inle Lake.

An early start today to take advantage of the panoramic views of Inle Lake and the Shan Mountains on an early morning balloon flight. Back on land, you will then spend the rest of the day exploring the stilted villages, cottage industries and markets of Inle Lake.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. Visit Amarapura, famous for U Bein's Bridge and the lost royal city of Inwa before checking into your hotel.

This morning you head out on an exciting tour of Mandalay, which will take you behind the scenes of this bustling city. In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely cruise to Mingun to view the colossal remains of King Bodawpaya's Pagoda.

Today you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international departure flight.