Myanmar (Burma) holidays 2020 & 2021
Subject to a long period of isolation, Myanmar has remained relatively untouched by the outside world. Consequently, its temple-strewn landscapes and royal palaces survive refreshingly unspoiled. As the country has opened up, our specialists have explored Myanmar’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowledge, we can create a tailor-made Myanmar holiday, shaped around your preferences.
Natural attractions stretch from the highlands in the north to the pristine Myeik Archipelago in the south, and the sinuous Ayeyarwady River provides a cruising route between Mandalay and the Temples of Bagan and into more remote regions. Almost every skyline is punctuated with a temple stupa: Bagan boasts a collection of over 3,000. City streets are lined with remnants of colonial rule while mountain-top villages maintain tribal traditions. Probably the country’s greatest asset are its people, whose infectious spirit and genuine smiles are hard to beat.
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Suggested itineraries for Myanmar (Burma)
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Myanmar (Burma) could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Classic Myanmar (Burma)
Highlights of Myanmar (Burma)
The Ayeyarwady & Myeik Archipelago
Grand tour of Myanmar (Burma)
Highlights of Myanmar (Burma) & the Far North
Essential Myanmar (Burma) tour
Community and conservation in Myanmar (Burma)
Exploring Myanmar (Burma) by boat & on foot
Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made journeys
- Fully protected travel
- Established for 20 years
Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Myanmar (Burma).
Myanmar (Burma) in pictures
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Shop in the local markets -
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Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset -
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Relax on Ngapali Beach -
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Marvel at Bagan’s temple landscape -
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Cross the Gokteik viaduct to Hsipaw -
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Take a pilgrim’s path to the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo -
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Take a boat trip on Inle Lake -
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Unearth Mandalay's colonial history
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Our expert guides to travelling in Myanmar (Burma)
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Myanmar (Burma). Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Myanmar (Burma) at its best.
Watch our short video on the highlights of Myanmar
Golden spires, the lily-dappled Inle Lake with its leg-rowing fishermen and hot-air balloons drifting above the ‘city of four million pagodas’ of Pagan. Myanmar will enchant you.
What to do in Myanmar: our highlights guide
Myanmar is one of Audley's original destinations. As a first-time visitor discover its wealth of highlights, especially its charming hosts, the Burmese people themselves.
Myanmar (Burma) by boat: a river cruising guide
From the deck of a boat view Myanmar's traditional waterborne ways of life, which have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Spend time in Yangon and Mandalay and visit the famous temples of Bagan.
Is it safe and ethical to visit Myanmar (Burma)?
How safe and ethical is it to travel to Myanmar right now? The head of our Southeast Asia team gives his balanced appraisal on events in the country, and why we still feel that visiting Myanmar is the right thing to do.
Walking & trekking in Myanmar (Burma)
Discovering out-of-the-way places, meeting local people, seeing stunning views or just challenging yourself - a walking or trekking holiday in Myanmar (Burma) will give a completely different perspective on the environment around you that is simply impossible to achieve from a vehicle.
Honeymoons in Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar is not your archetypal honeymoon destination but that's why you should consider it. An Audley tailor-made Myanmar honeymoon will leave you with lingering memories of stunning temples, smiling faces and a wonderfully laid-back way of life. It also has some beautiful beaches.
Myanmar (Burma)’s temples beyond Bagan
Including Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, Mahu Muni Pagoda in Mandalay and the temples of Indein at Inle Lake, Southeast Asia specialist, Hannah puts forward her pick of the main temple sites to see outside of Bagan.
Character properties in Myanmar (Burma)
If you're planning a tailor-made holiday to Myanmar, our specialists can recommend the benefits of staying in a property with character as well as the ethics of travel to this fascinating country.
Meaningful Myanmar (Burma): our best community-led experiences
Some of the best experiences we’ve found in Myanmar are locally run community enterprises that directly impact the people you visit. Southeast Asia specialist Sophie shares the highlights, from cooking the local cuisine near Inle Lake to fishing on the Ayeyarwady River.
Crossing the border: multi-country trips through Southeast Asia
The typography of Southeast Asia allows you to travel across borders, on trips that cover not just multiple countries, but a variety of experiences, cultures and landscapes. Our Southeast Asia specialists give their take on five of the most interesting pairings.
Travel responsibly: Myanmar (Burma)
We’re committed to making sure your trip has a positive effect on the destination your visiting. In this guide, read more about how we are working with communities and charities in Myanmar to make this happen, as well as our tips on how to travel responsibly.
