Myanmar (Burma) Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

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Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
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Best of Myanmar

Intrepid Travel
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15 days
$ 167 / day
$ 2,505
From : $ 3,382
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Get acquainted with Myanmar on a tour of downtown Yangon. Truly an incredible city, Yangon is packed with pagodas, giant Buddhas and countless historical sites
  • See the most beautiful religious sites in Myanmar, including the Shwedagon in Yangon, Shwesandaw in Bagan, the Shwe Yan Pyae (Teak Monastery) in Nyaungshwe and many more
  • Touring the ancient city of Bagan by bicycle is a magical way to see the place. You'll have convenient and leisurely access to thousands of temples, stupas and pagodas.
  • Get off the tourist track and enjoy a uniquely local experience at the community lodge outside of Myaing. This innovative ActionAid project is the first community-based accommodation in the area, with meals and activities provided by local villagers. Read more about it here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/community-based-tourism-cbt-myanmar/
  • A full day of walking through the hills and villages of Kalaw may require a bit of energy, but it's one of the highlights of the trip. Get up-close and personal with the culture of rural Myanmar.
  • See Inle Lake by boat, and marvel at the floating gardens, stilt villages, and local industries. Stop in for a local lunch at a villages on the lake.
Visits:
Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Myanmar Highlights

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
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9 days
$ 207 / day
$ 1,865
From : $ 2,518
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Spend an afternoon touring the temple town of Bagan by bicycle. This is a fantastic way to see the thousands of spectacular temples, stupas and pagodas.
  • Join a homegrown master of Burmese cuisine as you stock up on market ingredients, cook up a storm in a cooking class, then feast on the results – all the while supporting a community library initiative.
  • Enjoy an action-packed activity schedule in Mandalay. Visit the magnificent Mandalay Palace, tour a local village and monastery, and discover the hill-top pagodas of Sagaing.
  • Explore Inle Lake on a peaceful canoe trip, followed by a boat tour of its floating islands and local village industries.
  • Be dazzled by Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset. Myanmar's religious crown jewel comes alive in the dusk, with thousands of glittering diamonds on its golden stupa.
Visits:
Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Thailand to Myanmar

12 days
$ 508 / day
$ 6,099
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
Highlights
  • Experience ancient Buddhist traditions when you join Bangkok residents for their daily alms ritual and meet with monks at Wat Pho.
  • Head into the forests outside Chiang Mai to visit remote hill tribe villages and embark on a thrilling elephant safari.
  • Ascend to the top of an ancient pagoda to watch as the sun sets over the temples of Bagan and visit remote pagodas by horse-drawn cart.
  • Enjoy a leisurely 2-night stay on Inle Lake where traditions endure as they have for centuries; this enchanting gem is rarely included on other tours.
Visits:
Bagan, Chiang Mai, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand
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The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & ...

National Geographic Expeditions
Premier
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24 days
$ 2,831 / day
$ 67,950
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • See the world with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a private Boeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incredible legacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of the Georgian National Museum
  • Explore the vibrant bazaars of Samarqand in Uzbekistan
  • See the land of Genghis Khan – Mongolia
  • Be amazed by 1,000 year old structures in Myanmar (Burma)
  • Visit several World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka
  • Explore the National Museum of Ethiopia
  • See Jerusalem, a city that holds a rich spiritual meaning to many faiths
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in London
Visits:
Addis Ababa, Bagan, Etosha National Park, Gobi Desert, Jerusalem, Lake Inle, Lalibela, London, Rangoon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Ulaanbaatar, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), England, Ethiopia, Israel, Mongolia, South Georgia, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan
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Golden Treasures of Myanmar

AMA Waterways
Premier
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14 days
$ 381 / day
$ 5,339
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Spend two nights in Yangon, transfer to Pyay and embark upon your 10-night cruise to Mandalay. Conclude your journey with a short flight back to Yangon for another overnight stay.
  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882
  • Explore Tant Kyi Taung Mountain to visit its famous pagoda
  • Discover Bagan opportunity to see Archaeological Zone, like Shwezigan Pagoda and the Ananda temple
  • Tour through Sagaing visit the famous monasteries
Visits:
Bagan, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Myanmar & the Irrawaddy

Abercrombie & Kent
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11 days
$ 500 / day
$ 5,495
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
Highlights
  • Cruise in luxury for three nights on the legendary Irrawaddy River aboard all-balcony 'Sanctuary Ananda'
  • Experience floating gardens and a private viewing of a traditional Intha boat race on tranquil Inle Lake.
  • Soar above thousands of pagodas and capture the photographs of a lifetime on a magical hot air balloon ride
  • Explore Shwedagon Pagoda - a fantasy of golden stupas, serene Buddhas and mythical beasts
  • Travel off the beaten path on a tour of Musmeah Yeshua, the last remaining Jewish synagogue in Myanmar
Visits:
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Bangkok, Angkor Wat and The Charms of Myanmar

14 days
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Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
Highlights
  • Experience the age-old rhythms of daily life on Bangkok & rsquo;s canals on our long-tail boat adventure.   
  • Spend two days exploring the temples of Angkor, including sunset from a prime vantage point.
  • Cruise from Bagan to Mandalay, stepping off in remote regions where the rhythms of Old Asia can still be experienced.   
  • Visit a remote village and support a partnership that has bought a library to its 1,000 inhabitants.  
  • Enjoy a leisurely 2-night stay on Inle Lake where traditions endure as they have for centuries; this enchanting gem is rarely included on other tours.
  • Includes 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visits:
Angkor Wat, Bagan, Banyon Temple, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Thailand
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Hidden Wonders of Myanmar

AMA Waterways
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14 days
$ 506 / day
$ 7,079
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Spend one amazing night in Yangon, fly to Mandalay and embark upon a 14-night cruise ending in Yangon
  • Visit Sagaing, opportunity to see hundreds of monasteries and tranquil atmosphere.
  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery.
  • Take an opportunity to cruise through the Ayeyarwady Delta region
  • Explore the massive reclining Buddha at Chaukhtautgyi Temple.
Visits:
Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Myanmar by River & Land

15 days
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Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
Highlights
  • Step aboard the new and luxurious 28-suite AmaPura for our all-inclusive cruise on the Irrawaddy River and explore remote villages and ancient sites seen by few American travelers.
  • Experience Yangon’s historic Strand Hotel and join our expert resident guide to discover its glittering ancient pagodas and splendid Colonial architecture.
  • Spend two nights on the shores of Inle Lake and get to know its traditional ways as you explore a local market and dine with a resident family along the lakefront.
Visits:
Bagan, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Highlights of Burma

10 days
$ 279 / day
$ 2,785
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • BURMA - INLE LAKE: The tranquil Inle Lake is located in Burma's Shan State, and is home unique fish species and prolific bird life. Many of the communities who live in villages surrounding the lake are from Burma's various ethnic minority groups, such as the Danu and Bamar people. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake, visit nearby monasteries, and look for the distinct woven bags and silk fabrics made in the area.
  • BURMA - IRRAWADDY RIVER: Embark on a boat ride on one of the country's most significant waterways, the Irrawaddy River. Stop at rural villages, local pagodas and to see intricate carvings at Kyauk Gu U Min. The river is home to the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin, who are under threat from dam construction. The river eventually flows into the Andaman Sea via the Irrawaddy Delta.
  • BURMA - LOCAL MARKETS: Experience Burma's local life, colorful produce and fantastic array of local handicrafts in its numerous fascinating markets. Near Inle Lake, frequent a local market where many diverse ethnic minority groups gather, and in Yangon and Mandalay, search for exquisite examples of Burmese lacquerware, fabrics and other eye-catching merchandise. Enjoy interacting with Burma's warm, friendly people as you peruse their wares.
  • BURMA - SAGAING HILL: Sagaing Hill, located outside Mandalay, is an important religious center. It is home to numerous pagodas and monasteries amongst its hills, and is a highly picturesque and spiritual place to explore. The site is located on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, with the buildings spread amongst lush, tropical foliage. Visit a local nunnery, and explore some of the 600 whitewashed pagodas and monasteries.
  • BURMA - SHWEDAGON PAGODA: Burma's striking Shwedagon Pagoda has a sparkling golden stupa which can be seen from all over Yangon. It is considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Burma. It contains various ancient relics, and you can witness devout locals going about various rituals on their visit. All visitors should remove their shoes before the first step at any of the entrances.
  • BURMA - HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE: Embark on a trek beyond the shores of Inle Lake to visit various hilltribe villages, home to Burma's numerous ethnic minority groups including the Intha and Pa-O people. You can also take in a Shan cooking school, or pay a visit to a local orphanage. Learn more about the different cultures that make Burma home, and gain insights into their traditions and way of life.
Visits:
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Classic Myanmar tour

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 474 / day
$ 7,110
From : $ 9,599
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Admire the splendour of the Shwedagon in Yangon.
  • Explore the incredible temples of Bagan.
  • Enjoy a two-night cruise on the Ayeyarwady River.
  • Visit the famous five-day market on the shores of Inle Lake.
Visits:
Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Community and conservation in Myanmar

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 331 / day
$ 4,970
From : $ 6,710
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • 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
Visits:
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Grand tour of Burma (Myanmar)

Audley Travel
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14 days
$ 10,002
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Highlights of Myanmar

Audley Travel
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 394 / day
$ 4,335
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • See the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
  • Explore the temples of Bagan.
  • Spend the night in the quaint town of Pindaya and enjoy lunch with a local Danu family.
  • Relax and enjoy the serenity of Inle Lake.
Visits:
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
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Classic Burma (Myanmar)

Audley Travel
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16 days
$ 7,121
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
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Top Myanmar (Burma) Attractions & Experiences

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    Cruising the Ayeyarwaddy, or Irrawaddy, River, which divides Myanmar in half as it flows to the Andaman Sea. Travelers can take a river cruise from Mandalay to Bagan.

    Visiting to Bagan, Mandalay Region  to view the ancient Burmese art and architecture.

    Trekking the Kalaw, Shan state.

    Lounging on the beach in Ngapali on the Bay of Bengal, the most popular resort town in Myanmar. The best time to visit is November to March.

    Exploring Shwenandaw Monastery in Mandalay, also known as the Golden Palace.

    Visit the temples, pagodas and stupas of Bagan by foot, bicycle or electric scooter. The famous Ananda temple is here.

    Watching the distinctive leg-rowers and photographing the stilt houses of Inle Lake, one of the top sightseeing attractions in Myanmar.

    Seeing the 1,000-year-old Shwemawdaw Paya, or Great Golden God, in Bago, renowned in Myanmar and worldwide for its glittering gold exterior and diamonds on top. It contains several artifacts belonging to Buddha.

    Gliding in a hot air balloon over an expanse of shimmering gold pagodas, among colorful pink and purple hues at dawn in Bagan. 

    One of the most popular sites for those on a Myanmar guided tour, the Taung Kalat Buddhist monastery is perched atop an extinct volcano plug. Climbing 777 steps to the top for breathtaking views.

    Accepting a warm invitation for coffee, inside the bamboo thatched homes of local villagers.

    Standing awestruck in the presence of the colossal reclining Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda Buddha in Yangon.

    Touring the Shwedagon, or Great Dragon Pagoda, in Yangon. This is the most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar and a must for any guided tour of the country.

    Bargaining for intricate ruby, sapphire, emerald, and gold jewelry in Yangon's expansive Bogyoke Market.Seeing Golden Rock, or Kyaiktiyo Zedi - a pagoda that sits atop a huge boulder. Like all the visitors before you, you’ll stand, captivated, wondering how it’s not about to careen off the side of the cliff. Tours that visit Golden Rock involved a five-hour drive from Yangon and a long walk, including stairs.

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455 Myanmar (Burma) Tour Reviews - Summary 98% Recommend

4.8 out of 5
Excellent 372
Great 66
Average 11
Disappointing 4
Terrible 2
Value
4.8
Guide
4.8
Activities
4.8
Lodging
4.7
Transportation
4.7
Meals
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Siagon Street food by night Experience

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Duy, the tour leader was attentive, informative and the food we were given was fantastic.
So much so, that we will organise another night street food tour in Hoi An when we arrive there.

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Operator Urban Adventures

a totally wonderful tour with Tereza…

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

a totally wonderful tour with Tereza who was passionate about Prague s history and her knowledge in general was expansive and was relayed to us with character which made the whole day so enjoyable highly recommended. Prague itself is stunning but to have the added bonus of a place to eat where the locals go and knowledge about this incredible city was very much a bonus.
My wife & I came away thoroughly invigorated after our tour .. really good !

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Operator Urban Adventures

Surely the best way to experience Myanmar . .

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

The full two week schedule was well justified (and we added a five day
extension to travel south of Yangon after). The group of 14 were very
compatible, and ranged in age from early 50s to early 70s. Noone had any big
problems with the distances, although the variable tarmac surfaces left most
wishing for more saddle padding than they had brought. . .
The one day of mostly dirt roads and tracks was judged the most fun - the
mountain bikes were designed for this, and there was, of course, no traffic.
More such by-ways if possible please!
Myanmar threw us surprises every day. No amount of reading prepares you for
a temple with over 500,000 buddhas, or a village built over water, where
everything is done by boat (there are no footpaths), or a stupa with more
than 3 tons of pure gold covering it.
Local food is fresh and delicious, local beer seems largely a monopoly of a
brand called 'Myanmar' (presumed to be owned by the military), and the hotels
much grander and newer than I had expected.
Apart from the start and Yangon, all had pools, great for a wind down swim
after a day in the saddle.
Heat was... hot - but bearable as cycling creates its own breeze and most of
the riding was done before lunch.
Every day threw up another wonderful surprise, and cycling between sights was
the ideal way to approach them.


He was extremely good. He had a very good command of English phrase and
idiom and an infectious sense of humour. He encouraged any question - which
was normally greeted with an announcement:
"hey everybody - this is a really good question. . .!"
He worked extremely hard and was a pains to make sure everyone knew what the
plans were at all times.


The cycling is split into roughly 1 hour/ 20 km sections, so make sure you
are happy riding this distance.
There were only two real climbs of note, otherwise rolling countryside was
normal.
You will need more padding for your bottom than in UK!


Its fine to go as a singleton, people ride at different speeds, so you will
find you naturally ride with two or three of the group and its all pretty
relaxed.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Cycle Myanmar

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

A wonderful tour with a well-organised itinerary that provided a good insight
into Burmese daily life. Friendly, welcoming people, stunning scenery, and
thousands of Pagodas. I would highly recommend this trip.
Highlights included the long-tailed boat rides on Lake Inle (seeing the
leg-rowing fishermen at work, stopping to watch skilled craftsmen and women
using traditional methods to make silk wear, cigars, the teak long-tailed
boats, and silverware, plus seeing locals tend their ‘water-allotments’);
our stay in Naung Shwe City (the Naung Shwe City Hotel was lovely and our
favourite); day 9 cycling towards Ma Au village (a long, quiet rural road
and stopping to spend time with the excited village children); and, of
course, visiting the spectacular Shwedagon Pagoda at Sunset.


Naing’s leadership and communications skills were outstanding, as was his
extensive knowledge and boundless energy and humour. Nothing to was too much
trouble and he was mindful not to overload us with too much information at
any one time, nor to over-organise us. It was a pleasure having him as our
guide, and having now completed 15 Exodus trips, I would say he raises the
bar of excellence. Naing’s support team were also brilliant.


A couple of the rides had long inclines, which coupled with a headwind and
the heat of the day, seemed arduous at times. With the exception of one, all
the hotels were of a high standard (and included a hairdryer), far exceeding
our expectations. When staying at the Conqueror Resort Hotel (Shan Highland)
be mindful that whilst the functional wooden lodges appear delightful, the
February night time temperatures drop significantly - the beds do have an
electric blanket but getting out of bed into the cold room was probably the
day’s toughest challenge!
The food was generally very good and we took great care but occasionally
still experienced short-lived upset tums.
In a few locations we did experience polite vendors targeting tourists. In
Yangon beware when asked for donations by young boys purporting to be Monks
– they are fake.


If you enjoy cycling and seeing everyday life, then this trip is a must.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Discover Myanmar

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Excellent comprehensive tour of Myanmar discovering scenery, food, local
customs etc. in a completely safe secure and friendly environment.
Discovering the thousands of pagodas at Bagan. A truly unique experience and
should be on the bucket list of any discerning traveller.


Our group leader was, quite rightly, very pleased and proud to showcase his
home country in a way which encompassed humour, humility, efficiency and the
finest traditions of Buddhism.


Be prepared to visit a country embracing tourists in a completely safe
environment but the scourge of plastic bags and other refuse is as prevalent
here as in other poorer countries.


There was NO evidence of police or army presence whatsoever, and it is
difficult to believe the political turmoil of the Rohingya people is within
the same country, albeit very far away.


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Operator Exodus Travels

A full and engaging trip

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

A lot gets packed into this holiday so it can feel a bit hectic but you get
to see so much of the country it's well worth it. Bagan is amazing, Inle Lake
is fascinating with lots to see, Kalaw shows a very different aspect in the
cool hills, and Yangon & Mandalay, although fairly typical big cities, have
their charms. The people are friendly, the food is great, and there are
unexpected delights all around. The travelling can get a little relentless
but there's only one long drive and the hotels were much better than I
expected. I really enjoyed myself.
Bagan was the real highlight for me, it didn't have the Wow! factor of Angkor
Wat but there was a similar sense of immersion into an ancient land and with
relatively few (other) tourists around it was easy to find peace & space to
appreciate it.


Lae was great - she took good care of us but was always ready with a joke
too.


Grab a card as soon as you check into a hotel and go wandering in the free
time - there's lots to discover and a cab home is cheap!


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Operator Exodus Travels

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