Classic Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma) holidays 2020 & 2021
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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.
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 (Burma)
These tours 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.
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Highlights of Myanmar (Burma)
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Remote Myanmar (Burma): Journey into the hills
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Exploring Myanmar (Burma) by boat & on foot
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![Moken Sea Gypsies, Mergui Archipelago, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Myanmar (Burma) highlights & island cruise
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Highlights of Myanmar (Burma) & the Far North
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![Sculpture at the Inn Dein Pagodas, Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Essential Myanmar (Burma) tour
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![Train journey from Nuang Cho to Kyaukme over the Goteik Viaduct, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Myanmar (Burma) explorer
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Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made tours
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- Established for over 20 years
- 98% of our clients would recommend us
Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Myanmar (Burma), including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Myanmar (Burma), from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
Request a brochure
Our detailed brochures feature trip ideas and travel experiences recommended by our specialists.
Guides to Myanmar (Burma)'s regions
To help you decide where to focus your time in Myanmar (Burma), our region guides describe the areas that you're most likely to visit when travelling. Each guide highlights the types of experiences the region can offer.
Myanmar (Burma) in pictures
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Take a pilgrim’s path to the Golden Rock at Kyaiktiyo -
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Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset
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.
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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 (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.
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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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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.
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![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 (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
