Highlights of Burma (Myanmar)
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Yangon (Rangoon).
After being met on arrival by an Audley representative, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your flight, you will have the rest of the day to relax, or explore the surroundings. Inya Lake, the largest lake in Yangon is a short walk away, popular with locals taking a stroll after work.
Begin the day with a private guided tour of Yangon's colonial architecture, including a stop at a traditional teashop for late morning refreshments. This afternoon visit the city's centrepiece, the Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy a stroll around this spiritual landmark and so...
Be picked up from your hotel this morning by private transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Bagan. Your airport guide is on hand to assist you to catch the short flight. On arrival, you're met by your guide and private driver. After checking in to your hot...
Today you are free to explore Bagan independently. You might like to hire bikes from your hotel to explore the temples independently, a good option on the relatively traffic free roads. For a slower method of travel, you can hire a horse and cart instead, but beware- they can be quite uncomfortable.
This morning take a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Mandalay. On arrival you're met by your guide and private driver who accompany you to your hotel. After some time to relax, visit the ancient former capitals of Ava and Amarapura. Littered with tem...
Mandalay has a surprising amount to offer for those who know where to find it. Take a private guided tour today which has been designed to reveal Mandalay from a diverse and interesting perspective. The itinerary today is quite flexible and your guide will design it ...
Leave Mandalay this morning and drive two hours through foothills to the former colonial hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). Enjoy the highlights of this charming town, accompanied by a local guide. A former British colonial town, it has some unique architecture an...
This morning be picked up by a driver and guide to catch a short flight to Heho. On arrival you're met by your driver and guide and transferred to the charming town of Pindaya, a drive of around two hours. You might catch a glimpse of traditionally dressed farmers and...
Accompanied by a private guide, visit the Pindaya Caves this morning, famed in the region for the thousands of Buddha statues that fill the interior. After the visit leave Pindaya and travel back through the Shan plateau via the Red Mountain Vineyard. The drive takes ...
Explore Inle Lake with your private guide today and visit the floating villages, markets and monasteries by private boat. The Indein Pagoda complex is a particular highlight, with hundreds of pagoda scattered around a central stupa. This afternoon take a private canoe trip with your guide to view the local villages as the sun sets over the lake.
Fly back to Yangon today. You have use of a private guide to show you a little more of the city or enjoy a spot of shopping and dinner before your international flight departure this evening. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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