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 tours for Myanmar
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Myanmar could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Myanmar
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Myanmar.
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Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival ![Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival, Inle Lake]()
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival
Inle LakePhaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival
Set in and around the stilted villages of Inle Lake the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Myanmar.
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Bagan by bicycle ![Village girl relaxing, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Bagan by bicycle
BaganBagan by bicycle
Prepare to be astounded by Bagan, a grassy plain scattered with pagodas. A full day of cycling will take you to the city's most fascinating sites, including the teeming Nyaung Oo Market, the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, and the atmospheric cave temple of Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi.
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Dawn balloon flight over Bagan ![Dawn balloon flight over Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Dawn balloon flight over Bagan
BaganDawn balloon flight over Bagan
An early morning balloon flight over Bagan is a fantastic way to see the temple landscape. Your trip will end with a light snack and celebratory glass of champagne.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Myanmar, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Myanmar, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Myanmar in pictures
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Find your spiritual side at the Shwedagon Pagoda -
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Explore abandoned temples in Mrauk U -
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Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset -
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Relax on Ngapali Beach
Our expert guides to travelling in Myanmar
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. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Myanmar at its best.
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![Watch our short video on the highlights of Myanmar]()
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.
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Myanmar by boat: a river cruising guide ![RV Paukan 1947, Bagan]()
Myanmar by boat: a river cruising guide
Myanmar 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.
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Honeymoons in Myanmar ![Balloons over Bagan]()
Honeymoons in Myanmar
Honeymoons in Myanmar
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.
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Walking and trekking in Myanmar ![Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake]()
Walking and trekking in Myanmar
Walking and trekking in Myanmar
Discovering out-of-the-way places, meeting local people, seeing stunning views or just challenging yourself — a walking or trekking holiday in Myanmar will give a completely different perspective on the environment around you that is simply impossible to achieve from a vehicle.
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Is it safe and ethical to visit Myanmar? ![Nearly a mile in length, a walk on the U Bein teak bridge is one of the highlights of ancient Amarapura]()
Is it safe and ethical to visit Myanmar?
Is it safe and ethical to visit Myanmar?
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.
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What to do in Myanmar: our highlights guide ![Novice monks chat between lectures in Nyaungshwe]()
What to do in Myanmar: our highlights guide
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.
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Myanmar's temples beyond Bagan ![Shwedagon Pagoda]()
Myanmar's temples beyond Bagan
Myanmar'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.
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Travel responsibly: Myanmar ![Stilted houses on Inle Lake]()
Travel responsibly: Myanmar
Travel responsibly: Myanmar
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.
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Character properties in Myanmar ![Golden Island Cottages Thale U]()
Character properties in Myanmar
Character properties in Myanmar
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.
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