Local women carrying bowls of rice to a monastery, Burma (Myanmar)

Myanmar (Burma) tours

Traveling to Myanmar can present a number of challenges, including a shortage of accommodation in some areas, and our specialists' local knowledge and expertise is invaluable when planning a tour to this mystical country. Having traveled the length and breadth of Myanmar to seek out new ways of seeing the country's highlights as well as its lesser-known attractions, our team can advise on the complexities of traveling to remote areas, providing honest, straightforward guidance at every stage of planning.

Our itinerary ideas are devised to act as a starting point when planning your route and can be tailored to your interests for a bespoke tour of the country.

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Our recommended tours in Myanmar (Burma)

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Myanmar (Burma), and they showcase some of the routes that we’ve found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

  • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

    Classic Myanmar (Burma)

    • Admire the splendour of the Shwedagon in Yangon.

    • Explore the incredible temples of Bagan.

    • Enjoy a two-night cruise on the Ayeyarwaddy River.

    • Visit the famous five-day market on the shores of Inle Lake.

    15 days from $7,110pp

  • Local artisans preparing the famous Kayah sausage

    Community and conservation in Myanmar (Burma)

    • Experience traditional river life on the banks of the Ayeyarwady

    • Get an authentic insight into the diverse tribal communities in Kayah state

    • Learn how to cast a fishing net and help in the conservation of the wonderful Irrawaddy dolphin

    • Cycle through Bagan's many pagodas, exploring them from a unique perspective

    15 days from $4,970pp

  • Sukhothai Temples

    Thailand and remote Myanmar

    • Navigate through the huge metropolis of Bangkok.

    • Enjoy an immersive Thai cooking experience in Chiang Mai.

    • Explore Sukhothai Historical Park.

    • Take in the colonial remnants of Mawlamyine (Moulmein).

    • Trek through beautiful Hpa An.

    • End your trip with a highlight tour of Yangon.

    16 days from $5,585pp

  • Train journey from Nuang Cho to Kyaukme over the Goteik Viaduct, Burma (Myanmar)

    Myanmar (Burma) explorer

    • Explore the majestic city of Mandalay and its even more memorable surrounding ancient enclaves, Mingun and Amarapura.

    • Travel overland between Mandalay and Bagan, with time to explore the riverside town of Monwya and its interesting sandstone caves.

    • Trek into the beautiful countryside around Pindaya staying overnight in a local monastery.

    • Visit Yangon's iconic Shwedagon Pagoda and admire the city's grand colonial buildings.

    • Enjoy the quieter pace of life around the southern edge of Lake Inle at Sagar.

    17 days from $6,860pp

  • Moken Sea Gypsies, Mergui Archipelago, Burma (Myanmar)

    Myanmar (Burma) highlights & island cruise

    • Sail the beautiful clear waters of the Mergui archipelago by yacht.

    • Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Yangon's shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda.

    • Explore the many beautiful and impressive temples of Bagan.

    • Enjoy an early morning balloon flight over Inle Lake for a unique vantage point of the stilted villages and floating gardens.

    • Imagine the former splendour of Inwa, a lost royal city.

    • Witness a little seen side of Mandalay.

    15 days from $9,630pp

  • Meta IV, Mergui, Burma (Myanmar)

    The Ayeyarwady & Myeik Archipelago

    • Explore the colonial remnants and gold gilded pagodas of downtown Yangon.

    • Sail along the Ayeyarwady in luxury visiting quaint villages and historical sights along the way.

    • Watch the sunset over Bagan's spectacular archaeological site.

    • Embark on a cruise around the unspoilt Mergui archipelago.

    13 days from $10,065pp

  • Girl at ceremony, Mandalay

    Grand tour of Myanmar (Burma)

    • Enjoy a relaxing meander along the famous Ayeyarwady River.

    • Swim in the waters of the Bay of Bengal at Ngapali Beach.

    • Take a leisurely boat trip around the picturesque Inle Lake.

    • Marvel at the 3,000 temples and stupas of Bagan.

    13 days from $10,610pp

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