Myanmar: A Road Less Traveled - Northbound

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New for 2016! Gilded with cultural riches, Myanmar is a golden land of gentle people and gracious hospitality. Time has stood still here for centuries, revealing traditions continuously followed and lifestyles at one with places of astonishing natural beauty. Be among the first travelers to experience Myanmar, A Road Less Traveled on an 11-day journey from Ya...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Meet an award-winning UNESCO photographer at the temples of Bagan; visit to a primary school in Inle Lake; early morning hot air balloon ride over the Bagan temples; boat race between famous Intha leg rowers on Inle Lake; 3 night Ayeyarwady River cruise aboard the luxury river cruiser
    • Belmond Road to Mandalay; explore Myanmar's key historic destinations
    • including Yangon
    • Bagan
    • Mingun
    • Sagaing and Mandalay

What's this trip about?

    New for 2016! Gilded with cultural riches, Myanmar is a golden land of gentle people and gracious hospitality. Time has stood still here for centuries, revealing traditions continuously followed and lifestyles at one with places of astonishing natural beauty. Be among the first travelers to experience Myanmar, A Road Less Traveled on an 11-day journey from Yangon to Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake that includes 3 nights aboard a river cruiser and guided Myanmar travel days to temples, stupas, monasteries and more!

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYangon, Myanmar
End CityInle Lake

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Multiple night stays in premier hotels in Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake - unhurried exploration on guided sightseeing excursions 3 nights aboard the luxury river cruiser, Belmond Road to Mandalay, with daily shore excursions to storied temples and pagodas led by expert guides Exclusive to Tauck: meet an award-winning UNESCO photographer at the temples of Bagan Explore Myanmar's key historic destinations, including Yangon, Bagan, Mingun, Sagaing and Mandalay Visit to a school in Inle Lake Take an early morning hot air balloon ride over the Bagan temples Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 29 meals, service charges, taxes, gratuities to local guides and porterage

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Yangon

Tour begins at 6 PM at the Belmond Governor's Residence. A transfer is included from Yangon International Airport to the Belmond Governor's Residence. Your hotel is a 1920s-era teak mansion evoking the Victorian era in ambiance and design, nestled within a lush lotus ...

Day 2 Yangon, formerly Rangoon

You'll spend today discovering Yangon, the former capital city of Myanmar once known as Rangoon... opening your eyes to sights long isolated from the Western world for decades as you view golden pagodas, colonial-era buildings, traditional shop houses and jazz-age man...

Day 3 Fly to Bagan's wonderland of temples

Wake up at the break of day for an early morning flight to Bagan, Myanmar's city of temples. Upon arrival, morning sightseeing includes Shwe Gu Gyi (Golden Big Cave) Pagoda; according to a contemporary inscription found at the temple, this pagoda was once left in ruin...

Day 4 Balloons at sunrise & the treasures of Bagan

Few experiences can top this morning's hot air balloon ride* at dawn over the temples of Bagan. From the 9th to 13th centuries, Bagan was the capital of the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During its height between the 11...

Day 5 Embark your river cruiser in Bagan

Depart your lodge in Bagan this morning, then board your luxury river cruiser as she sets sail north towards Mandalay. As you cruise, watch daily life unfold from the top deck of the ship as a local expert shares insights on the fascinating traditions and sites of vil...

Day 6 Cruising to Mingun

Spend the morning aboard The Road to Mandalay as she sails toward the village of Shwe Kyet Yet. After lunch onboard, continue on to Mingun to see the beautiful white Hsinbyume Pagoda and the world's largest uncracked bell. Weighing some 90 tons and standing 13 feet hi...

Day 7 The wonders of Sagaing & Mandalay

Pay a call this morning on Sagaing, considered by many to be the living center of Buddhist faith in Myanmar. Sagaing is also famous for its silversmiths; see artisans crafting silver in much the same way as their ancestors did centuries ago. Return by ferry to the shi...

Day 8 The high life on Inle Lake

Disembark Belmond Road to Mandalay in Mandalay and head to Heho for an early morning flight to Inle Lake. Your first stop is at a local umbrella workshop for an opportunity to see artisans craft beautiful paper parasols by pounding tree bark threads in water for 25 mi...

Day 9 Gems of Inle Lake

The school bell rings at the start of your day when we take a boat first to the weekly market, then to a local primary school. Join the children for snacks and playtime, then get back on the boat and continue on for lunch at Heritage House, a typical Inthar house that...

Day 10 Return to Yangon

Say goodbye to Inle Lake this morning and travel to Heho Airport for a flight to Yangon. After lunch, spend some time sightseeing in Yangon this afternoon. Check into the Governor's Residence for one additional night in Yangon, and join us for our farewell reception a...

Day 11 Journey home

Tour ends in Yangon. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Belmond Governor's Residence to Yangon International Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check in.

MEALS : B, L, D

PORTOFCALL : Inle Lake

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Price per day$690
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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BELMOND ROAD TO MANDALAY
BELMOND ROAD TO MANDALAY With a capacity of 82 guests, Belmond Road To Mandalay, launched over 19 years ago, is the longest running and most established river cruiser operating on the Ayeyarwady River and offers a refined travel experience. The ship is large and well-appointed with facilities that include a wellness center, swimming pool, a variety of lively evening entertainment, and a dining room offering international cuisine, including Burmese, Thai, Indonesian, Indian and European dishes. Accommodations aboard blend tradition with comfort; cabins on both the Deluxe and State decks are furnished with bright fabrics and personal amenities.
Built: 1995; refurbished 2008 Length: 300 ft. Draft: 9.2 ft. Beam: 54 ft. Tonnage: 5,900 tons Cruising Speed: 10 knots upstream, 16 knots downstream Air Conditioned: Yes Elevator: No Number of Guests: 82 Crew Members: 85 Registry: China Crew Nationality: International Internet: Yes
BELMOND ROAD TO MANDALAY
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