Remote Burma (Myanmar): Journey into the hills

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Travel Style: Array Full on
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*)
15 days
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Overview

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 holiday, shaped around your preferences.

Style Private guided tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Lodging Level Comfort (4*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport
Start City Yangon
End City Yangon

Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Yangon (Rangoon).

Day 2 : Yangon (Rangoon)

On arrival in Yangon you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3 : Yangon (Rangoon)

This morning you will be taken on a walking tour of colonial Yangon visiting the former Post Office and Strand Hotel to name a few.Late afternoon your driver and guide will take you to visit the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda as the sun sets, this will be followed by drinks on 19th Street - the perfect place to people watch in downtown Yangon.

Day 4 : Bagan (Pagan)

You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport where you will fly to Bagan. On arrival in to Bagan you will go on a tour of the city exploring some of the many temples and stupas that make it such a historical treasure. Towards the end of the day you will climb one of the larger temples to see the vast area that Bagan's architectural dream covers in time for the sun to slip behind the Ayeyarwaddy river and mountain pass.

Day 5 : Bagan (Pagan)

Day at your own leisure to continue exploring the beautiful temple complex.

Day 6 : Mindat

You will be met by your driver and guide in a 4x4 jeep this morning and taken on the journey west in to the Chin Mountains.The journey is hard-going at times however extremely rewarding given the off-the-beaten track nature of the Chin State.

Day 7 : Mindat

Today you will explore Mindat and the surrounding hills with your guide, meeting villagers from various ethnic groups such as the Dai and Muun.

Day 8 : Kanpetlet

Leaving Mindat this morning you drive through the Chin Mountain range to Mount Victoria. At base camp you will start the trek over the mountains with your guide to the summit of Mount Victoria.After completing the climb leave and drive on to Kanpetlet where you will spend the night.

Day 9 : Bagan (Pagan)

Leaving Kanpetlet you drive back down the Chin Mountain range in to the lowlands.The journey is pretty rough and bumpy throughout, around mid-afternoon you arrive in to Bagan and your accommodation for some pampering!

Day 10 : Kalaw

From Bagan you will fly to Heho where your driver and guide take you through the market towns on the way to pretty colonial hill station of Kalaw.Afternoon at leisure in Kalaw.

Day 11 : Kalaw

Today you start your trekking adventure through the hilly terrain from Kalaw to Inle. The trek will take you through a series of villages little visited by tourists. Overnight accommodation is very basic.

Day 12 : Inle Lake

Continue the trek to its conclusion at the temple of Indein on the banks of Inle Lake where you will enjoy lunch before transferring to your hotel.

Day 13 : Inle Lake

Today you will go out on Inle Lake in a boat with your guide. Hopefully you will be fortunate enough to witness the famous leg-rowers and meet the Karen people, or as they are more commonly known, long-neck hill tribes.

Day 14 : Inle Lake

Free day to rest and relax at Inle Lake and reflect on your adventure in Myanmar.

Day 15 : International return flight

Return to the airport at Heho and fly back to Yangon. You have the use of guide and driver between flights in Yangon to go out for lunch before returning to the airport in time for your departure flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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Intimate Group - 12 max

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