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Yangon, Myanmar

The Ayeyarwady & Myeik Archipelago

14 days from £7,545pp

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Tour highlights

  • Explore the colonial remnants and gold gilded pagodas of downtown Yangon.

  • Sail along the Ayeyarwady in luxury visiting quaint villages and historical sights along the way.

  • Watch the sunset over Bagan's spectacular archaeological site.

  • Embark on a cruise around the unspoilt Mergui archipelago.

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 taken to your hotel. After settling into your accommodation, you will be taken to the beautiful Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset before enjoying some refreshments on the popular 19th street.

    • Shwedagon Pagoda
      Shwedagon Pagoda
    • Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
    • The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)
      The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)

  • This morning, you will be met by your guide and driven to downtown Yangon, where you will enjoy a walking tour of the old colonial district. The afternoon is free to explore at your own leisure.

    • 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
    • Yangon, Myanmar
      Yangon, Myanmar

  • Full day in Yangon to explore at your own leisure.

    • 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
    • Colonial architecture in downtown Yangon
      Colonial architecture in downtown Yangon

  • This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your early morning flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. This afternoon can be spent exploring Mandalay 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 Sanctuary Ananda for a fascinating cruise down the Ayeyarwady. After settling into your cabin, you can enjoy a meal in the restaurant and a cocktail on the top deck under the stars.

    • 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 the cruise will take you to Sin Kyun Village and the historic site of Mingun.

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

  • Today you will explore the markets of Pakokku and the Shwezigon Pagoda.

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

  • Today, you will have some time to explore Bagan further before enjoying a spectacular sunset over the archaeological site.

    • 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

  • Bid farewell to the cruise and fly to Yangon where you will be spending the night.

    • Temples of Bagan
      Temples of Bagan
    • Sunset over Shwedagon, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
      Sunset over Shwedagon, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
    • Colonial architecture in Yangon
      Colonial architecture in Yangon

  • This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your early morning flight to Kawthoung. Upon arrival in Kawthoung, you will be met by a representative from Burma Boating and taken to the jetty in time to begin your cruise.

    • The Secretariat in downtown Yangon, Myanmar
      The Secretariat in downtown Yangon, Myanmar
    • Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
      Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
    • Secretariat Building, Yangon
      Secretariat Building, Yangon

  • Waking up to the pristine beauty of the Mergui Archipelago, you will spend the day exploring some of the region's many islands and beaches.

    • Beach on the Mergui Archipelago
      Beach on the Mergui Archipelago
    • Azure water on the Mergui Archipelago
      Azure water on the Mergui Archipelago
    • Meta IV yacht on the Mergui Archipelago
      Meta IV yacht on the Mergui Archipelago

  • Today, you will further explore the Mergui Archipelago, meet the Moken sea people, and learn about their daily life.

  • Today, you will disembark the cruise in Kawthuong and transfer to Phuket for your onward arrangements. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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Mandalay
 
Bagan