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Shwedagon Pagoda
RV Pandaw Katha
Mandalay, Myanmar

Highlights of Myanmar & the far north

19 days from $9,555pp

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Tour highlights

  • Wander through the colonial remnants in a fast changing Yangon.

  • Cruise alongside the leg rowing fisherman on the waters of Inle Lake.

  • Cruise back in time with an adventure to Katha, Tagaung and the Upper Ayeyarwady.

  • Watch the sunset over Bagan.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival in Yangon you will be met by an Audley representative and transferred to your hotel. After settling in to your accommodation you will have the afternoon free to explore at your own leisure.

    • Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • Sunset over Shwedagon, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Colonial architecture in downtown Yangon

  • This morning you will join your guide for an interesting walking tour of Yangon's colonial district before having the afternoon free to explore the city's streets and markets. This evening you will accompany your guide to the Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset before having some drinks on 19th Street.

    • Shwedagon Pagoda
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

  • Today you will journey out of the city boundaries and visit Bago and the Htaukkyant Second World War Cemetery.

    • Colonial architecture in Yangon
    • Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening

  • This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time to meet your flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho you will be met by your guide and transferred to Inle lake where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to explore at your own leisure.

    • Inle Lake, Myanmar
    • Temples outside of Inle Lake
    • Travelling back from school, Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Today you will venture out onto Inle lake for a full day exploration.

    • A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
    • Fisherman and their families choose to live in stilted houses on Inle Lake
    • Longtail boats are the fastest form of transport on Inle Lake

  • This morning you will transfer to Kalaw via the caves at Pindaya.

    • Sellers at market, Kalaw
    • Waiting for a train, Kalaw
    • Tea seller, Kalaw

  • Morning exploring Kalaw before journeying north to Mandalay. Your evening is free to explore at your own leisure.

    • Mandalay, Myanmar
    • Oriental Express Ballooning in Mandalay
    • Working with Jade, Mandalay

  • Today you will board the RV Katha Pandaw and begin your cruise along the upper Ayeyarwady.

    • The daily routine at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Spices at the Railway Market, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Largest book in the world, Mandalay

  • Today you will visit the charming pottery village of Kyuak-Myuong.

    • Novice Monks, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Novice Nuns, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Young novitiate, Amarapura

  • Take a morning stop at Khanyat before climbing Pagoda Hill and enjoying wonderful views over the Ayeyarwady.

    • Young girl at Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
    • Siesta time, Mandalay
    • Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay

  • Arrive at the enchanting colonial town of Katha, setting for George Orwell's Burmese Days.

    • Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay
    • Rural village, Mandalay
    • Rural transport, Ava

  • Visit Kyun Daw village and venture around the countless small pagodas.

    • Rural scene
    • Rural life, near Mandalay
    • Rural family, Mandalay

  • Cruise through the second defile, a dramatic towering gorge.

    • Novices enjoying lunch, Amarapura
    • Novice nuns, Sagaing
    • Monks, Mandalay Hill

  • Explore the ancient city of Tagaung and its fortifications on foot.

    • Monks queue for lunch, Amarapura
    • Monks' procession at Amarapura
    • Monk at Amarapura

  • Visit Mingun before disembarking the cruise in Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own leisure.

    • Mandalay Hill View at sunset
    • Mandalay flower market
    • Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay

  • Today you will journey south toward Myanmar's central plains and the magnificent archaeological site at Bagan. On route you will have the opportunity to stop off at the small township of Pakokku for some refreshments.

    • Temples of Bagan
    • Women collecting sticks, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Women at work on the West side of the Irrawaddy River, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Full day exploring the temples of Bagan.

    • Shepherd's on the move, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Dying Cotton, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Drying cotton, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

  • A second full day exploring the temples and Bagan township.

    • A Farmer's life on the west side of the Irrawaddy river, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Village girl relaxing, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar

  • Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight.

    • Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Yangon
 
Inle Lake
 
Kalaw
 
Mandalay
 
Bagan
 

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