16 Day Burma (Myanmar) with 9 Day World Class River Cruise 2017 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Stroll along the U-Bein Bridge
    • Tour the amazing Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung Caves
    • Visit a local school to interact with children
    • Visit Bagan, one of the most unforgettable archaeological sites in the world
    • Tour the Bagan-era village of Salay, an active religious center founded in the 13th century
    • Horse cart ride to the charming colonial town of Thayetmyo
    • Visit Pyay, (formerly Prome), a stupa studded Irrawaddy riverside town
    • Excursion to Thayekhittaya (Sri Ksetra), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit the majestic hilltop 2500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda

What's this trip about?

    2 Bangkok, 1 Mandalay, 9 Cruise, 2 Yangon

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Bagan
  • Mandalay
  • Yangon

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Los Angeles-Bangkok, Bangkok-Los AngelesOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-flights: Bangkok-Mandalay & Yangon-Bangkok
    • 14 nights accommodations 2 nights Bangkok 1 night Mandalay 9 nights Deluxe river cruise, Irrawaddy Explorer 2 nights Yangon Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel & cruise porterage
    • All transfers & port fees
    • 33 meals: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 3-14)
    • Services of local guide in Bangkok
    • Shore excursions per itinerary
    • Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart for Thailand
Depart for Thailand

DAY 2 - Arrive in Bangkok
Welcome to Thailand! Arrive in exotic Bangkok, Thailand's capital city; transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone Overnight: Bangkok

DAY 3 - Flight to Mandalay
Depart Bangkok by flight to bustling Mandalay, the last royal capital of Myanmar (Burma). The name itself is magical and evokes the splendors of old Burma, made famous by Rudyard Kipling's epic poem. Time to explore on your own the many pagodas, striking churches, Indian...
DAY 4 - Mandalay Hill, Magnificent Amarapura, Embarkation on the Irrawaddy Explorer
Start the day at Mandalay Hill where you tour the gilded Kuthodaw Pagoda, called "the world's largest book," named after its 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist teachings. Continue to the Shwenandaw Monastery, originally part of the Royal Palace in Amarapura; view o...
DAY 5 - Ancient Mingun, Excursion to Ava
Morning visit to the ancient city of Mingun. On the leisurely walking tour, visit the monumental "unfinished" Mingun Temple, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 and the 90 ton ringing bell, the world's largest. Nearby, view the beautiful white Myatheindan Pagoda modeled af...
DAY 6 - Monywa's Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung Caves
A full day excursion to the city of Monywa, on the eastern bank of the Chindwin River, a major trade center for agricultural products from the surrounding valley. Here, visit the amazing 12th century Hpowindaung and Shwebadaung Caves, adorned with hundreds of Buddha stat...
DAY 7 - Yandabo's Pottery Workshops, Shwe Pyi Thar Village
Arrive in Yandabo, a picturesque village famous for its terracotta pots made from the clay of the riverbank. Here, the historic peace treaty was signed that ended the first Anglo-Burmese war in 1826. A walking tour of this small village of less than 350 houses takes you ...
DAY 8 - Astonishing Bagan
A truly extraordinary day as you arrive in Bagan, the country's spiritual center and one of the largest and most unforgettable archaeological sites in the world. Over 2,000 pagodas, stupas and temples dot the golden plains of the city - an astonishing sight to behold. Vi...
DAY 9 - Nyaung-U Market, Tan Kyi Mountain
Today's exploration of Bagan begins at the bustling Nyaung-U morning market; see the daily life of the country, as people shop and bargain for food and wares at the colorful stalls. Next, explore the 13th century cave temple of Gubyaukgyi with its Indian-style spire, bea...
DAY 10 - Village of Salay
Arrive downstream today in the Bagan-era village of Salay, an active religious center founded in the 13th century with its over 50 impressive teak monasteries and untouched British colonial buildings. Visit the huge Youqson Kyaung wooden monastery designed as a replica o...
DAY 11 - Minbu and the Mud Volcanoes
In the morning, the ship crosses the river to the Set Kein De Pagoda, set on a hilltop with magnificent views of the river. Then, arrive to the small town of Minbu, with its legendary Mud Volcanoes, locally known as Naga Bwet Taung (Dragon's breath), home to two dragons ...
DAY 12 - Colonial Thayetmyo, Pyay (Prome), Sri-Ksetra
A horse cart transports you to the charming colonial town of Thayetmyo that once guarded the border between Royal Myanmar and British Myanmar. Outside the town is the oldest golf course in Myanmar used by the British - you can try your swing at the first hole! Then, cont...
DAY 13 - Disembarkation, Yangon
Disembarkation and transfer to Yangon, capital of Myanmar, a melting pot of British, Burmese, Chinese and Indian cultures and where contemporary and colonial Myanmar continues to coexist. Upon arrival, you'll immediately view the astonishing panorama of some of the most impressive pagodas in the country. The remainder of the day is at leisure Overnight: Yangon Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14 - Yangon
The exploration of Yangon begins at the majestic hilltop 2500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, the country's spiritual landmark, an incredible array of golden stupas, serene Buddhas and intricate mythical beasts - its spires are the heart of the city. Proceed to the Bogyoke Au...
DAY 15 - Flight to Bangkok
Today, return to Bangkok by flight for a final day of leisure in the country's capital. Enjoy the day revisiting some of the famous sites and be sure to shop to your heart's content for gifts to bring back home Overnight: Bangkok Meals: Breakfast

DAY 16 - Depart Thailand
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 4/8/2018

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