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. End the morning
with a visit to a meditation centre and learn
about meditation methods from a monk.
Afternoon visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott)
market, followed by a colonial walk from Sule
Pagoda to the Rangoon riverfront. At the end
of the day, enjoy high tea at the Governor’s
Residence hotel. (B, L)
Day 4 – To Mandalay: Early morning flight to
Mandalay. On arrival, take a tour of Amarapura,
including Mahamuni Pagoda and the iconic U
Bein Bridge. 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). Optional
visit to a night market is included. (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. If there is time, make a visit to a local
winery. (B, L)
Day 6 – To Pagan: Today, visit the ancient
royal capital of 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: Optional sunrise balloon ride
over Pagan (October to March only). Full-day
tour of Pagan. Highlights include Pagan market,
Ananda, Dhammayangyi, Htilominlo temples
and local villages. View the sunset from a quiet
location and, in the evening, enjoy a puppet
show with dinner. (B, D)
Day 8 – Pagan: Full-day tour of Pagan, including Shwezigon Pagoda, Hgnet Pyit Taung, and
Lawkananda and Dhammayazika temples. End
the day with a sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy
river with cocktails. (B, L)
Day 9 – To Inle Lake: Morning flight to Heho
and transfer to Inle Lake with excursions en
route. 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. Visit a local
Intha family’s restaurant for lunch and a
cooking demonstration. 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 Kalaywatawya monastery
and the National Museum. Farewell dinner at
Le Planteur. Stay 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
