Burma In Style

Private Tour | General interest
12 Days & 10 NightsLead-in price: £3,995

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).

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Luxury accommodation, including the Belmond Governor’s Residence in Rangoon
Cruise between Mandalay and Pagan
Enjoy dinner on the banks of Irrawaddy river
Stay in luxury accommodation throughout

Average weather for Rangoon (Yangon)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 32 35 36 37 33 30 30 30 30 32 32 32
Min temp °c 18 19 22 24 25 24 24 24 24 24 22 19
Rainfall (mm) 5 2 6 17 307 567 577 624 381 206 62 7
Average weather for Mandalay
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 29 32 36 38 37 34 34 33 33 32 30 28
Min temp °c 13 15 20 24 26 26 26 25 25 24 20 15
Rainfall (mm) 4 2 1 37 140 123 74 130 155 177 39 7
Average weather for Pagan (Bagan)
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 29 32 36 38 36 33 32 32 32 32 30 28
Min temp °c 15 16 20 24 25 25 24 24 24 23 20 16
Rainfall (mm) - 1 5 14 94 95 49 95 130 102 38 8

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	32	35	36	37	33	30	30	30	30	32	32	32
Min temp °c	18	19	22	24	25	24	24	24	24	24	22	19
Rainfall (mm)	5	2	6	17	307	567	577	624	381	206	62	7

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	29	32	36	38	37	34	34	33	33	32	30	28
Min temp °c	13	15	20	24	26	26	26	25	25	24	20	15
Rainfall (mm)	4	2	1	37	140	123	74	130	155	177	39	7

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	29	32	36	38	36	33	32	32	32	32	30	28
Min temp °c	15	16	20	24	25	25	24	24	24	23	20	16
Rainfall (mm)	-	1	5	14	94	95	49	95	130	102	38	8

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Tour variations

2020

Luxury private tour in brief

Day 1: Fly to Rangoon

(N)

Day 2: Rangoon

Arrive in Rangoon and transfer to the Belmond Governor’s Residence for 2 nights. (N)

Day 3: Rangoon

Full-day city tour including the Shwedagon pagoda, Chaukhtatgyi Reclining Buddha and Kandawgyi lake. (B, L)

Day 4: Fly to Mandalay

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)

Day 5: Inwa • Amarapura

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)

Days 6-7: Irrawaddy river cruise

Board the RV Paukan for a 2-night cruise to Pagan. Relax and enjoy river life, with various shore excursions available. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Pagan

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)

Days 9-10: Pagan

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)

Day 11: Fly to Rangoon

Fly to Rangoon and stay overnight at the Belmond Governor’s Residence. (B)

Day 12: Fly home

(B)

Meal basis

As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Luxury tour

Featuring some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.

Single supplement

Available on request.

Tailor-made travel

For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

Dates & prices

BJO2020: 10 Nights

Luxury private tour accommodation

Reviews

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

Destinations on this tour

Pagan (Bagan)
Situated in the dry central plains of Burma on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy)...
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Mandalay
Located on the wide bend of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, Mandalay is Burma's second...
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Rangoon (Yangon)
Burma's former capital and its biggest city, Rangoon (Yangon) is a relatively young city...
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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

Burma In Style

The Cox & Kings signature experiences

Average weather for Rangoon (Yangon)

Average weather for Mandalay

Average weather for Pagan (Bagan)

Tour variations