Myanmar Highlights with 3 day Trek Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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This holiday includes most of Myanmar's main sites, with a few unique twists. Beyond the glittering temples, welcoming culture and superb scenery of Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay, this holiday takes you off-the-beaten-track. Departing from Kalaw you'll traverse the remote hills, stopping to explore local villages before continuing onwards by foot to one of the country's must-sees, Lake Inle.

Highlights include

Discovering the city of Yangon on a unique ETG Signature Tour. Golden stupas, colonial relics and bustling local markets.
Watching the sun rise at U Bein Bridge before the crowds arrive - a picture postcard image.
Exploring the sleepy colonial hill station of Kalaw by bike and visiting the Green Hill Elephant Camp.
A rewarding 3 day trek through the hills from Kalaw towards Lake Inle.

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive ‘Journey Planner’ here.

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Depart the UK and fly via Bangkok to Yangon.

DAYs 2 & 3 YANGON an insight into local burmese life

On arrival in Yangon you'll be met by your local guide. There will be plenty of free time to relax and also to explore the colonial heart of the city with your guide. During your stay you'll have the chance to explore Yangon aboard the local circle train; a fun way to get a little insight into local Burmese life. Some of the other highlights are saved for your return to Yangon at the end of the holiday.

DAY 4-6 BAGAN incredible temples & pagoda's

After a short flight to Bagan your guide will meet you for the transfer to your hotel. During your time here you will explore the temples and pagodas with your guide; the complex is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Asia. There will also be a chance to visit to the Nyaung U Market - full of great photo opportunities - and to take a boat across the Irrawaddy to the island of Kyun Thiri where you can enjoy a morning visit to the local monastery.

Day 7-9 Mandalay riverside villages and buddhist heritage

Next i'ts on to Mandalay - just a short 30 minute flight. Here you'll spend three days exploring a variety of fascinating sights with your guide. These include riverside villages like Ava, Sagaing and Mingun, reached by boat and home to some excellent historical sites. You'll explore Mandalay itself, taking in its Buddhist heritage, watching artisans at work and visiting Mandalay Hill for a fantastic sunset vista across the city. There will also be a sunrise visit to the famous U Bein Bridge. Most people visit at sunset which means dawn is the best way to enjoy the picture-postcard scene with fewer crowds.

DAY 10 & 14 KALAW to lake inle scenery and trekking

From Mandalay it's a short flight to Heho Airport followed by a road transfer to the hill station of Kalaw, a sleepy market town with a beautiful mountainous backdrop.

You'll have a couple of days in Kalaw to explore on foot by yourselves and also on a bicycle tour. And there'll be a guided tour to the Green Hill Elephant Camp - a great example of responsible tourism in action. Then you'll leave Kalaw by foot on your three-day guided trekking adventure. Weaving through the hills past glorious mountain scenery you'll meet villagers and enjoy meals and hospitality in their local communities.

The trek will lead you to Lake Inle, one of the country's must-see sites with its picturesque lakeside towns, wildlife and famous rotating market.

Day 15 & 16 Lake Inle daily life on the lake

During your stay at Lake Inle you'll take a boat trip to explore the rotating market and some of the notable lakeside towns. You'll also enjoy a sunset canoe trip on Inle and make a visit to a private house for a Burmese cooking lesson and to sample some local wine.

day 17 yangon exploring the shwedagon pagoda

You'll return to Yangon for the last day and night before you fly home. The golden stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the country's most famous sites and is a great place to spend your last afternoon, soaking up the atmosphere, marvelling at the views and reflecting on your holiday.

Day 18 fly home

Depart Burma for your flight back to the UK.

An indicative price for this holiday is £3,980 per person inclusive of flights from the UK. Prices may be less in low season and higher in peak season.

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Inclusions

Your personalised quotation with Experience Travel Group will include:

International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
Full financial protection (full ABTA and ATOL bonding)
Meals as described
24 hour in-country backup whilst away
Your own dedicated travel expert in the UK

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You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Amara Mountain Resort, Kalaw

Colonial-style property with pleasant public areas, wooden rooms with fireplaces and stunning mountain views

Bagan Thande Hotel , Bagan

An excellent mid-range riverside hotel in old Bagan with superb rooms and a great location.

Khone Lwin Village Monastery , Kalaw

Sparse, modest and very simple: an overnight stay at this local monastery is a truly fascinating insight into rural Myanmar culture.

Pristine Lotus Spa Resort , Lake Inle

Peaceful hotel set amidst beautiful gardens with clean, comfortable villa accommodation and a great spa.

Sedona Hotel, Mandalay

Large contemporary city hotel overlooking the Mandalay Palace with a wide range facilties and a great swimming pool

The Loft , Yangon

Modern, clean, spacious and hip hotel in central Yangon, the Loft is an excellent choice.

Wah Gyi Myaung Village Monastery, Kalaw

Staying at the local monastery in a village inhabited by the Taung Yoe tribe.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Bagan, Bagan

The world famous Bagan temples are one of the 'must see' sites of Myanmar (Burma).

Mandalay, Mandalay

Myanmar's second city and bustling cultural and religious hub.

The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Yangon

Myanmar's most important Buddhist pagoda, located in central Yangon.

The Yangon Circle Train, Yangon

Departing from Yangon central, this commuter train is a great way to see another side of Myanmar.

Trek from Kalaw to Lake Inle , Lake Inle

A two-night trek from the hill station of Kalaw through the rolling hills of Shan state to the waters of Lake Inle

Go the slow route down the Irrawaddy River, as countless travellers have done before you.

Irrawaddy River Cruises, Mandalay

There is no better or more relaxing way to experience life on the Myanmar's main waterway, than with an Irrawaddy River Cruise.

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Customer Feedback

Our Pandaw river cruise was excellent in every way and we had a memorable holiday. Our guide Terry made the trip for us. I couldn't recommend Pandaw more highly, it's been perfect in every way. Loved the informality of it all and the evening cocktails were delicious. Trips ashore clambering up the banks of the Irrawaddy into little villages were quite delightful and locals were fascinated by us. Excellent mixed itinerary organised by our guide which took in all aspects of life!

- Sue, February 2015

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