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Begin at arguably the country’s finest hotel, the Belmond Governor’s Residence in Rangoon (Yangon). Fly to Mandalay and cruise in style south to the temples of Pagan (Bagan).
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Arrive in Rangoon and transfer to the Belmond Governor’s Residence for 2 nights. (N)
Full-day city tour including the Shwedagon pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha and Kandawgyi lake. (B, L)
Fly to Mandalay and visit the city’s palace, fort, pagodas and monasteries, ending with sunset at Mandalay Hill. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel by the Red Canal. (B, L, D)
Tour the ancient royal capital of Inwa (Ava) by horse cart, then visit Amarapura’s temples, handicraft workshops and the Mahagandayon monastery. Evening boat trip on Taungthaman lake to watch the sunset over U Bein Bridge. (B, L)
Board the RV Paukan for a 2-night cruise to Pagan. Relax and enjoy river life, with various shore excursions available. (B, L, D)
Disembark in Pagan this morning and transfer to the Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort for a 3-night stay. This evening, a private boat has been booked for you on the Irrawaddy river, including dinner on the riverbank (subject to local conditions). (B, L)
Spend the following two days exploring the ancient temples of Pagan with a local expert guide and your own private car. On either day an optional sunrise balloon ride over Pagan can be arranged (October to March only; must be booked in advance). (B)
Fly to Rangoon and stay overnight at the Belmond Governor’s Residence. (B)
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As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Featuring some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.
Available on request.
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BJO2020: 10 Nights
This was a fabulous trip from beginning to end with charming and attentive local guides throughout and wonderful accommodation. The dawn balloon ride over Bagan was particularly magical as was the opportunity to get very close to the fishermen on Inle Lake – a photographer's dream! Mr Peter Bradbrook
Situated in the dry central plains of Burma on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy)...
Located on the wide bend of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, Mandalay is Burma's second...
Burma's former capital and its biggest city, Rangoon (Yangon) is a relatively young city...