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A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
Sculpture at the Inn Dein Pagodas, Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
Temples of Bagan

Essential Myanmar tour

13 days from £3,475pp

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Tour highlights

  • See the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.

  • Explore the temples of Bagan.

  • Rub shoulders with locals on the boat from Bagan to Mandalay.

  • Relax and enjoy the serenity of Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Yangon.

  • On arrival in Yangon, you will be met by your guide and transferred by private vehicle to your downtown hotel. Head out to explore the glistening stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda and enjoy a drink on 19th Street, with its lively atmosphere.

    • 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)

  • Morning colonial walking tour of downtown Yangon with Southeast Asia's highest concentration of colonial architecture. Your tour includes the former High Courts, Telegraph Office, Post Office and Strand Hotel to name a few. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

    • Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon
      Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
      The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
    • Yangon, Myanmar
      Yangon, Myanmar

  • Morning transfer to the airport for your domestic flight from Yangon to Bagan. On arrival, you will be met by your knowledgeable guide for an introduction to the temples of Bagan and the surrounding area until check-in time at 14:00. After spending some time relaxing at the hotel, you will have the opportunity to head back out onto the temple plains and witness the sunset from a choice of vantage points.

    • Temples of Bagan
      Temples of Bagan
    • Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
      Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
    • Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
      Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar

  • Day at leisure to explore Bagan independently.

    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Myanmar
      Bagan, Myanmar

  • Transfer to the riverside for your full-day journey along the mighty Ayeyarwady to Mandalay. On arrival this evening you will be met by your guide at the riverside and transferred to your hotel.

    • Mandalay, Myanmar
      Mandalay, Myanmar
    • Monks at Amarapura
      Monks at Amarapura
    • U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
      U Bein Bridge, Mandalay

  • A fascinating and diverse day spent discovering Mandalay's various sights and attractions. Highlights include the railway bazaar, jade market and private cyclo ride.

    • Mandalay, Myanmar
      Mandalay, Myanmar
    • The train approaches at the Railway Bazaar
      The train approaches at the Railway Bazaar
    • Railway Bazaar activity
      Railway Bazaar activity

  • Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight to Heho where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in the town of Nyaung Shwe on the shore of the lake.

    • Novice monks walk to exams in the grounds of a temple at Nyaung Shwe
      Novice monks walk to exams in the grounds of a temple at Nyaung Shwe
    • Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay
      Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay
    • The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar
      The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar

  • Explore Inle Lake by private boat. This is a leisurely day trip and includes visits to stilted villages, monasteries, an interesting tribal market and a visit to the Indein Temple complex on the southwest side of the lake.

    • A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
      A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
    • Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
      Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Inle Lake, Myanmar
      Inle Lake, Myanmar

  • Return to the airport at Heho and fly to Ngapali to finish your trip with complete relaxation in this stunning and unspoilt setting.

    • Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
      Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Unlike many popular beaches in Southeast Asia, Ngapali still retains the local way of life
      Unlike many popular beaches in Southeast Asia, Ngapali still retains the local way of life
    • Unlike many popular beaches in Southeast Asia, Ngapali still retains the local way of life
      Unlike many popular beaches in Southeast Asia, Ngapali still retains the local way of life

  • Full day at leisure.

    • White Sand Island makes an interesting day trip from Ngapali Beach
      White Sand Island makes an interesting day trip from Ngapali Beach
    • White Sand Island makes an interesting day trip from Ngapali Beach
      White Sand Island makes an interesting day trip from Ngapali Beach
    • Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
      Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Full day at leisure.

    • Ngapali, Myanmar
      Ngapali, Myanmar
    • Ngapali beach
      Ngapali beach
    • The sandy shores of Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
      The sandy shores of Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Transfer back to the airport for your short flight to Yangon. You will have a driver and guide at your disposal for some final sightseeing before your departure flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Daily life on Ngapali Beach, Myanmar
      Daily life on Ngapali Beach, Myanmar
    • One of the beaches at Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
      One of the beaches at Ngapali, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Ngapali Beach, Burma (Myanmar)
      Ngapali Beach, Burma (Myanmar)

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Yangon
 
Bagan
 
Mandalay
 
Nyaung Shwe
 
Inle Lake
 
Ngapali Beach