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Highlights of Myanmar & the Far North
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Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- 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.
Short Description
Subject to a long period of isolation, Myanmar has remained relatively untouched by the outside world. Consequently, its temple-strewn landscapes and royal palaces survive refreshingly unspoiled. As the country has opened up, our specialists have explored Myanmar’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowledge, we can create a tailor-made Myanmar vacation, shaped around your preferences.
Natural attractions stretch from the highlands in the north to the pristine Myeik Archipelago in the south, and the sinuous Ayeyarwady River provides a cruising route between Mandalay and the Temples of Bagan and into more remote regions. Almost every skyline is punctuated with a temple stupa: Bagan boasts a collection of over 3,000. City streets are lined with remnants of colonial rule while mountain-top villages maintain tribal traditions. Probably the country’s greatest asset are its people, whose infectious spirit and genuine smiles are hard to beat.
Destinations
Itinerary
Day 1 Yangon
Yangon
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.
Day 2 Yangon
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.
Day 3 Yangon
Yangon
Today you will journey out of the city boundaries and visit Bago and the Htaukkyant Second World War Cemetery.
Day 4 Inle Lake
Yangon , Heho , Inle Lake
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.
Day 5 Inle Lake
Inle Lake
Today you will venture out on to Inle lake for a full day exploration.
Day 6 Kalaw
Inle Lake , Kalaw
This morning you will transfer to Kalaw via the caves at Pindaya.
Day 7 Mandalay
Kalaw , Mandalay
Morning exploring Kalaw before journeying north to Mandalay. Evening free to explore at your own leisure.
Day 8 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Today you will board the RV Katha Pandaw and begin your cruise along the upper Ayeyarwady.
Day 9 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Today you will visit the charming pottery village of Kyuak-Myuong.
Day 10 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Take a morning stop at Khanyat before climbing Pagoda Hill and enjoying wonderful views over the Ayeyarwady.
Day 11 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Arrive at the enchanting colonial town of Katha, setting for George Orwell's Burmese Days.
Day 12 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Visit Kyun Daw village and venture around the countless small pagodas.
Day 13 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Cruise through the second defile, a dramatic towering gorge.
Day 14 On-board ship (Mandalay)
Mandalay
Explore the ancient city of Tagaung and its fortifications on foot.
Day 15 Mandalay
Mandalay
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.
Day 16 Bagan
Mandalay , Bagan
Today you will journey south toward Burma'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.
Day 17 Bagan
Bagan
Full day exploring the temples of Bagan.
Day 18 Bagan
Bagan
A second full day exploring the temples and Bagan township.
Day 19 Return home
Bagan
Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight.
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Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Private - your group only
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