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Shwedagon Pagoda
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Highlights of Myanmar & the far north

20 days from £6,870pp

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Tour highlights

  • 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.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Yangon.

  • Upon arrival in Yangon, you will be met by an Audley representative and transferred to your hotel. After settling into your accommodation, you will have the afternoon free to explore at your leisure.

    • Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon
      Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
      The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening

  • 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.

    • Shwedagon Pagoda
      Shwedagon Pagoda
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
      Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

  • Today you will journey out of the city boundaries and visit Bago and the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery.

    • Yangon, Myanmar
      Yangon, Myanmar
    • Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon
      Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon
    • Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life
      Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life

  • This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time to catch your flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho, your guide will meet you and transfer you to Inle Lake, where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to explore at your leisure.

    • Inle Lake, Myanmar
      Inle Lake, Myanmar
    • Life on Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
      Life on Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
      Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Today, you will venture onto Inle Lake for a full day exploration.

    • A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
      A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake
    • Fisherman and their families choose to live in stilted houses on Inle Lake
      Fisherman and their families choose to live in stilted houses on Inle Lake
    • Longtail boats are the fastest form of transport on Inle Lake
      Longtail boats are the fastest form of transport on Inle Lake

  • This morning, you will transfer to Kalaw via the caves at Pindaya.

    • Sellers at market, Kalaw
      Sellers at market, Kalaw
    • Kalaw, view across the Shan State
      Kalaw, view across the Shan State
    • Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar)
      Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Morning exploring Kalaw before journeying north to Mandalay. Your evening is free to explore at your own leisure.

    • Mandalay, Myanmar
      Mandalay, Myanmar
    • Monks at Amarapura
      Monks at Amarapura
    • U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
      U Bein Bridge, Mandalay

  • Today you will board the RV Katha Pandaw and begin your cruise along the upper Ayeyarwady.

    • Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay
      Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay
    • The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar
      The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar
    • Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay
      Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay

  • Today you will visit the charming pottery village of Kyuak-Myuong.

    • Goat herders, near Mandalay
      Goat herders, near Mandalay
    • Mandalay flower market
      Mandalay flower market
    • Mandalay Hill View at sunset
      Mandalay Hill View at sunset

  • Take a morning stop at Khanyat before climbing Pagoda Hill and enjoying wonderful views over the Ayeyarwady.

    • Monk at Amarapura
      Monk at Amarapura
    • Monks' procession at Amarapura
      Monks' procession at Amarapura
    • Girl at ceremony, Mandalay
      Girl at ceremony, Mandalay

  • Arrive at the enchanting colonial town of Katha, the setting for George Orwell's Burmese Days.

    • Monk in Amarapura collecting alms
      Monk in Amarapura collecting alms
    • Child on U-Bein bridge
      Child on U-Bein bridge
    • U Bein bridge, Amarapura
      U Bein bridge, Amarapura

  • Visit Kyun Daw village and venture around the countless small pagodas.

    • U Bein bridge at sunset
      U Bein bridge at sunset
    • Monks queue for lunch, Amarapura
      Monks queue for lunch, Amarapura
    • Novice nuns, Sagaing
      Novice nuns, Sagaing

  • Cruise through the second defile, a dramatic towering gorge.

    • Novices enjoying lunch, Amarapura
      Novices enjoying lunch, Amarapura
    • Old colonial building outside Mandalay
      Old colonial building outside Mandalay
    • Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

  • Explore the ancient city of Tagaung and its fortifications on foot.

    • Flower sellers on road to Maymyo
      Flower sellers on road to Maymyo
    • Flower sellers, Maymyo Road, Mandalay
      Flower sellers, Maymyo Road, Mandalay
    • Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

  • 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.

    • Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
      Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay
      Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay
    • Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
      Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay

  • Today you will journey south toward Myanmar'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.

    • Temples of Bagan
      Temples of Bagan
    • Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
      Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
    • Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
      Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar

  • Full day exploring the temples of Bagan.

    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Myanmar
      Bagan, Myanmar

  • A second full day exploring the temples and Bagan township.

    • Bagan, Myanmar
      Bagan, Myanmar
    • One of the many temples at Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      One of the many temples at Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • A few of the majestic temples of Bagan, Myanmar
      A few of the majestic temples of Bagan, Myanmar

  • Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Sunset over the temples of Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Sunset over the temples of Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
      Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

Accommodation options

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Yangon
 
Inle Lake
 
Kalaw
 
Mandalay
 
Bagan