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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Myanmar, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
Shwedagon sunset & a local beer
At around 4pm in the afternoon you'll be met by your driver and guide for a visit to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Visiting at this time affords a wonderful opportunity for people to watch as the city's residents come to pay their respects after finishing work or school.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival
Set in and around the stilted villages of Inle Lake the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Myanmar.
Walking tour of Yangon
This morning you'll enjoy a flexible tour of Yangon with your driver and guide. The highlight of your tour will most certainly be a visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda, the jewel in the city's crown.
Mount Popa villages on foot
Driving 80 kilometers southeast of Bagan you reach the famous Mount Popa. Rising 1,518 meters out of the Ayeyarwady flood plain, Mount Popa is one of the most sacred sites in Myanmar and home to the 'Nats'.
Inle Lake Boat Trip
Around Inle Lake there are many small villages which connect to the main lake by means of narrow canals. Once out on the lake you may see the unique leg-rowing fishermen who stand up on their boats to give them a bird's eye view of the fish in the very shallow waters.
Bagan by bicycle
Prepare to be astounded by Bagan, a grassy plain scattered with pagodas. A full day of cycling will take you to the city's most fascinating sites, including the teeming Nyaung Oo Market, the glittering Shwezigon Pagoda, and the atmospheric cave temple of Wetkyi-In Gubyaukgyi.
Dawn balloon flight over Bagan
An early morning balloon flight over Bagan is a fantastic way to see the temple landscape. Your trip will end with a light snack and celebratory glass of champagne.
Stilted villages of Inle Lake by traditional canoe
Your rower will guide you through the canals, among the stilt houses and floating gardens of the Intha people who live on the lake. The setting sun will provide an atmospheric light for some memorable photos.
Kyaingtong’s hill tribes & hill stations
The Shan hills surrounding Kengtung are home to a variety of ethnic tribes including Khun, Wa, Shan, Akha, Palaung and Lahu villages.
Experience Sagaing’s spiritual side
Together with 15 resident nuns, you'll enjoy a simple lunch. After an early meal there will be time for a discussion with the nuns about their way of life, Buddhism and any other questions you might have.
Mandalay morning explorer
Mandalay has a surprising amount to offer for those who know where to find it. This tour has been designed to reveal Mandalay from a diverse and interesting perspective.
Monywa’s sandstone caves
The drive to Monywa is 140 kilometers from Mandalay and takes around four hours. It is possible to make various stops along the way which would increase the length of the journey to around six hours.
Explore the colonial charm of Pyin Oo Lwin
You can explore Pyin Oo Lwin by car with your guide and driver, or alternatively you can take a tour in a pony and trap — the local taxi.
Discovering Mawlamyine
Your guided tour will take in all the major attractions that will let you get a general feel for the town and observe its local life. You'll see colonial buildings and churches on the way, its two main mosques, Sein Don monastery and pagoda, a market and a stop at a restaurant for lunch.
Visit to Thay et Pya village near Pindaya
The village of Thay et Pya is a 30-minute drive from the town of Pindaya in Shan State. It's a charming, well-kept village and is home to Danu families — an ethnic group of the Shan people.
