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
Governor’s Residence 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 for high tea. (B, L)
Day 4 – To Mandalay: Early morning flight to
Mandalay. On arrival, visit Mandalay Palace and
its fort. Afternoon tour of Mandalay’s temples,
including Kuthodaw Paya and Shwenandaw
Kyaung. Sunset at Mandalay Hill followed by
dinner and a cultural show. Stay 2 nights at
Mandalay Hill Resort (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 5 – Mandalay: This morning, take a tour of
the ancient royal capital of Inwa by horse-cart.
Afternoon tour of Amarapura’s temples and
handicraft workshops. End the day with a boat
trip on Taungthaman Lake to watch the sunset
at U Bein Bridge. Optional visit to a night
market in the evening. (B, L)
Day 6 – Irrawaddy river cruise: Today, embark on the beautiful RV Paukan for a 2-night cruise
to Pagan. Afternoon visit to Mingun Paya
complex. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – Sagaing & Yandabo: Continue cruising
downstream to visit Sagaing, home to hundreds
of monasteries and nunneries, and Yandabo,
a village that specialises in pottery, where the
peace treaty of the first Anglo-Burmese war
was signed in 1826. Cruise all day and moor
overnight near a river village. (B, L, D)
Day 8 – To Pagan: Disembark in Pagan this
morning. Transfer to the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary
Hotel (or similar) for a 3-night stay. Visit a local
family for a cooking demonstration followed by
lunch. Afternoon tour of a lacquer ware factory
and Pagan’s ancient temples until sunset. (B, L)
Day 9 – Pagan: Optional sunrise balloon
ride over Pagan (October to March only).
Full-day tour of Pagan including Pagan Market,
Shwezigon Pagoda, Gubyaukgyi Temple, Ananda
Temple and other temples off the beaten track.
Dinner on the banks of Irrawaddy river or by a
temple. (B, D)
Day 10 – Pagan: Day at leisure in Pagan with
a guide and driver at your disposal or take an
optional day trip to Mount Popa. (B)
Day 11 – To Rangoon: This morning, fly to
Rangoon and visit the National Museum.
Farewell dinner at Le Planteur. Stay overnight at
the Governor’s Residence. (B, 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 the restricted
domestic flight schedule in Burma, this journey
involves a number of early morning flights and
requires check in at least one hour prior to departure. This Private Journey departs the UK
on Tuesdays.
Irrawaddy river cruise: It is possible to take
the cruise in reverse, from Pagan to Mandalay.
Longer cruises are available, please see The
Road to Mandalay Private Journey
and Amara cruises. Please ask for more details.
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
