Subject to a long period of isolation, Burma 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 Burma’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowledge, we can create a tailor-made Burma 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.
Suggested itineraries for Burma (Myanmar)
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Burma (Myanmar) 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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Burma (Myanmar) in pictures
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Unearth Mandalay's colonial history -
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Shop in the local markets -
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Cruise down the Ayeyarwady River -
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Find your spiritual side at the Shwedagon Pagoda -
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Cross the Gokteik viaduct to Hsipaw -
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Take a boat trip on Inle Lake -
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Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset -
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Marvel at Bagan’s temple landscape
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Our expert guides to travelling in Burma (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 Burma (Myanmar). Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Burma (Myanmar) at its best.
YouTube Video: Holidays in 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.
Is it safe and ethical to visit Burma (Myanmar)?
How safe and ethical is it to travel to Burma 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 Burma is the right thing to do.
What to do in Burma (Myanmar): our highlights guide
Burma 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.
Walking & trekking in Burma (Myanmar)
Discovering out-of-the-way places, meeting local people, seeing stunning views or just challenging yourself - a walking or trekking holiday in Burma (Myanmar) will give a completely different perspective on the environment around you that is simply impossible to achieve from a vehicle.
Burma (Myanmar) by boat: a river cruising guide
From the deck of a boat view Burma'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.
Honeymoons in Burma (Myanmar)
Burma is not your archetypal honeymoon destination but that's why you should consider it. An Audley tailor-made Burma 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.
Burma (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.
Character properties in Burma (Myanmar)
If you're planning a tailor-made holiday to Burma, our specialists can recommend the benefits of staying in a property with character as well as the ethics of travel to this fascinating country.
People of Burma (Myanmar)
Some destinations are special because things just don't seem to change and one such constant in Burma is its people. Burma specialist Hannah describes a recent visit to this beguiling country and her fascination and liking for its effervescent people.
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