Day 1 – To Rangoon: Fly from London to Rangoon, via Bangkok, with Thai Airways. (N)

Day 2 – Rangoon: Arrive in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma, and transfer to the Chatrium or similar for 2 nights. (N)

Day 3 – Rangoon: Morning excursion to Shwedagon Pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha and Kandawgyi Lake. Afternoon visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott) market, followed by a colonial walk from Sule Pagoda to the Rangoon riverfront. End the day at the Governor’s Residence hotel for high tea. (B, L)

Day 4 – To Mandalay: Early morning flight to Mandalay. On arrival, take a tour of Amarapura, including Mahagandayon monastery to see monks receiving food. Afternoon tour of Mandalay and see the sunset at Mandalay Hill. In the evening, there is a dinner and cultural show. Stay 2 nights at Mandalay Hill Resort or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Maymyo: Full-day trip to Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin), a former British hill station. Visit the local market, nearby plantations and villages. Take a horse-drawn cart to see grand colonial houses and visit National Kandawgyi Gardens. (B, L)

Day 6 – To Pagan: Today, visit U Bein Bridge, Inwa by horse-drawn cart and Sagaing Hill. In the afternoon, fly to Nyaung U and transfer to the Bagan Thande Hotel or similar for 3 nights. (B, L)

Day 7 – Pagan: Full-day tour of Pagan, highlights include Tayoke Pyay, Ananda Temple and local villages. In the evening, watch a puppet show with dinner. (B, D)

Day 8 – Pagan: Full-day tour of Pagan, including Nyaung U Market, Shwezigon Pagoda, Hgnet Pyit Taung, Lawkananda and Dhammayazika temples, and a local village. (B, L)

Day 9 – To Inle Lake: Morning flight to Heho and transfer to Inle Lake with excursions en route. Visit a local Intha family’s restaurant for lunch and a cooking demonstration. In the afternoon, take a tour of the floating villages, gardens and temples around Inle Lake. Stay 2 nights at Inle Resort or similar. (B, L)

Day 10 – Inle Lake: Morning excursion to the pagodas of Indein village. Afternoon at leisure with possibilities of exploring markets or participating in local festivities. (B, L)

Day 11 – To Rangoon: This morning, fly to Rangoon and visit the National Museum. Farewell dinner at Le Planteur. Overnight at the Chatrium or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 12 – To London: Afternoon transfer to the airport and fly back to London via Bangkok. (B)

Day 13 – London: Morning arrival. (N)

Domestic flights: Due to a restricted domestic flight schedule in Burma, the journey involves a number of early morning flights and requires check-in at least one hour prior to departure.

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals