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The Ayeyarwady & Myeik Archipelago

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Tour highlights

  • Explore the colonial remnants and gold gilded pagodas of downtown Yangon.

  • Sail along the Ayeyarwady in luxury visiting quaint villages and historical sights along the way.

  • Watch the sunset over Bagan's spectacular archaeological site.

  • Embark on a cruise around the unspoilt Mergui archipelago.

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  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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  • Upon arrival in Yangon you will be met by an Audley representative and taken to your hotel. After settling in to your accommodation you will be taken to the beautiful Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset before enjoying some refreshments on the popular 19th street.

    • Shwedagon Pagoda
      Shwedagon Pagoda
    • Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)

  • This morning you will be met by your guide and driven to downtown Yangon where you will enjoy a walking tour of the old colonial district. The afternoon is free to explore at your own leisure.

    • Sunset over Shwedagon, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
      Sunset over Shwedagon, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Colonial architecture in downtown Yangon
      Colonial architecture in downtown Yangon
    • Colonial architecture in Yangon
      Colonial architecture in Yangon

  • Full day in Yangon to explore at your own leisure.

    • Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life
      Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
      The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
    • Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon
      Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon

  • This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your early morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. This afternoon can be spent exploring Mandalay at your own leisure.

    • Mandalay, Myanmar
      Mandalay, Myanmar
    • Oriental Express Ballooning in Mandalay
      Oriental Express Ballooning in Mandalay
    • Working with Jade, Mandalay
      Working with Jade, Mandalay

  • Today you will board the Sanctuary Ananda for a fascinating cruise down the Ayeyarwady. After settling in to your cabin you can enjoy a meal in the restaurant and a cocktail on the top deck under the stars.

    • The daily routine at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      The daily routine at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Spices at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      Spices at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Largest book in the world, Mandalay
      Largest book in the world, Mandalay

  • Today the cruise will take you to Sin Kyun Village and the historic site of Mingun.

    • Novice Monks, Burma (Myanmar)
      Novice Monks, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Novice Nuns, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      Novice Nuns, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Young novitiate, Amarapura
      Young novitiate, Amarapura

  • Today you will explore the markets of Pakokku and the Shewzigon Pagoda.

    • Young girl at Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
      Young girl at Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
    • Siesta time, Mandalay
      Siesta time, Mandalay
    • Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
      Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay

  • Today you will have some time to further explore Bagan before enjoying a spectacular sunset over the archaeological site.

    • Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay
      Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay
    • Rural village, Mandalay
      Rural village, Mandalay
    • Rural transport, Ava
      Rural transport, Ava

  • Bid farewell to the cruise and fly to Yangon where you will be spending the night.

    • Temples of Bagan
      Temples of Bagan
    • Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon
      Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon
    • Yangon, Myanmar
      Yangon, Myanmar

  • This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your early morning flight to Kawthoung. Upon arrival in Kawthoung you will be met by a representative from Burma Boating and taken to the jetty in time to begin your cruise.

    • The Secretariat in downtown Yangon, Myanmar
      The Secretariat in downtown Yangon, Myanmar
    • Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
      Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
    • Secretariat Building, Yangon
      Secretariat Building, Yangon

  • Waking up to the pristine beauty of the Mergui archipelago you will spend the day exploring some of the region's many islands and beaches.

    • Meta IV yacht on the Mergui Archipelago
      Meta IV yacht on the Mergui Archipelago
    • Beach on the Mergui Archipelago
      Beach on the Mergui Archipelago
    • Azure water on the Mergui Archipelago
      Azure water on the Mergui Archipelago

  • Today you will further explore the Mergui archipelago meeting the Moken sea people and learn about their daily life.

  • Today you will disembark the cruise in Kawthuong and transfer to Phuket for your onward arrangements.

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