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Family Myanmar Adventure Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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A great holiday itinerary for families wanting to discover the “classic” highlights of Myanmar with a completely unique, off-the-beaten-track adventure thrown in.

Travel by rail, river, lake and road exploring hidden temples, local villages and floating markets.  Enjoy cycle adventures, canoe trips and meet Elephants. There is plenty to keep all ages captivated and this holiday especially suits families with teenage children.


Highlights include:

  • Exploring Yangon on the Circle Train– travel like the locals!
  • Travelling by boat from remote Loikaw to Lake Inle looking out for peculiar temples poking out of the water. A magnificent off-the-beaten-track experience.
  • Getting up-close to rescued elephants close to the charmingly colonial town of Kalaw
  • Discovering the magnificent temples of Bagan
  • Rattling through the Shan Hills on a local train journey from Lake Inle to Kalaw.
  • Spending a day with the villagers of Yandabo on the Irrawaddy River

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 on your overnight flight to Yangon

DAY 2 & 3 YANGON   THE CONTRASTS OF CITY LIFE

After an evening to relax you’ll join your guide to explore Yangon, touring the main sites and beyond in a style tailored to your family. This tour visits the landmarks but also gives you a sense of the contrasts of local village life and urban life. You’ll enjoy a street food dinner before returning to your hotel in the evening.

DAYS 4 & 5 LOIKAW   Off-Beat adventure

You’ll take a domestic flight north-east to Loikaw, a remote area that few tourists visit. Your guide will meet you on arrival and you’ll spend two days getting a sense of the rural way of life and exploring the local countryside. Visiting villages, exploring markets where tribes meet to trade and taking in the beautiful scenery you’ll begin to form a picture of Burmese life. 

DAYS 6-8 LAKE INLE   TRAVEL BY BOAT TO THE LAKE

With your guide you’ll board a small boat for the river journey to Lake Inle. This is a super way to get to Inle, it's fun and adventurous and there is much to see. En route you’ll glide past bamboo fields and little villages and fascinating Sankar where 100 Buddhist stupas poke out of the lake.

When you reach Lake Inle itself you’ll have two days exploring the rotating markets atop the lake, canoeing at sunset and going on a guided cycle adventure in the countryside.

DAY 9 &10  KALAW   ELEPHANTS AND SCENERY IN THE HILLS

Travel by train towards Kalaw. The simple train rolls through the scenic hills and slowly rattles into town. It is not the most comfortable or efficient way to travel but it is a great way to see the countryside and chat with the locals.

During your stay in Kalaw you’ll venture out into the surrounding countryside to the remote Green Hill Elephant Camp, a joint venture aimed at providing work and shelter for a number of retired elephants whilst reforesting some 190 acres of land. You’ll get an opportunity to bathe the elephants, as well as plant a tree on the site. After lunch you’ll then return to Kalaw in the company of your guide, to enjoy an afternoon discovering the abundant charms of this sleepy colonial hill station by bicycle.

DAY 11 – 13 BAGAN    EXTRAORDINARY city

You’ll take a 40 minute flight from Heho Airport down to famous Bagan (alternatively you could opt to  travel this route by road; it's one of the most scenic drives in Myanmar and takes around 6 hours).

During your stay, you’ll explore the pagodas of the extraordinary archaeological area on a guided bicycle tour. You’ll take a horse and cart ride to a quiet spot for sunset and after dark you’ll explore one of the most fascinating temples when most tourists have left.

There will also be time for a boat ride across the Irrawaddy to spend the morning with the friendly Buddhist monks and villagers of Kyun Thiri Island. You’ll pay a visit to the local monastery and spend the morning learning about the daily lives of this unique agricultural society, before heading back across the river to Bagan in time for lunch.

DAY 14 & 15 YANDABO  LIFE on the banks of the IRRAWADDY

After a lunch in Bagan you’ll travel slowly up the river towards the village of Yandabo. Here you’ll stay in a cosy hotel on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. You’ll spend your time here getting a flavour of village life along the Irrawaddy, one of the most important rivers in Myanmar.  Pottery is a popular local craft and water buffalo harvest the land in this sleepy rural area.

DAY 16– YANGON  A final night in the city

Take the river journey back to Bagan and board your flight back to Yangon (alternatively we could tailor your holiday to include a river journey on to Mandalay to spend a couple of extra days exploring).

Spend your last afternoon/evening exploring one of the country's most famous landmarks, the Shwedagon Pagoda. The recognisable golden stupa dominates Yangon’s skyline and sunset is a great time to visit, the colours are wonderful and a visit is a brilliant way to mark the end of your holiday adventure.

DAY 17 – FLY HOME

Transfer to Yangon airport for your flight home.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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  • International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
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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.

Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake, Yangon

Ideally located in the centre of Yangon, this modern hotel has plenty of space, good quality rooms and a broad range of facilities.

Kayah Resort, Loikaw

Top choice for comfort when visiting sleepy Loikaw in the Karen Hills.

Pristine Lotus Spa Resort , Lake Inle

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

Yandabo Home, Irrawaddy River

Experience local life in a village setting on the banks of the Irrawaddy River.

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).

Bicycle Tour around Nyuang Shwe Town , Lake Inle

Tranquil and beautiful town north of Lake Inle, delightful to explore by bike.

Boat ride to Kyun Thiri , Bagan

Cruise out from Bagan to visit the charming Kyun Thiri Island and spend the morning with the local monks.

Cycling Tour of Bagan, Bagan

A leisurely guided cycling tour around the many temples of Bagan.

Green Hill Elephant Camp, Kalaw

Learn to be a mahout in the beautiful Burmese countryside with retired, rescued and orphaned elephants.

Kakku Pagodas , Lake Inle

Trek or travel by boat to the temple complex and explore the quirky pagodas.

Kalaw Market, Kalaw

Peruse the local market of charming Kalaw with its colourful wares from all across the Shan state.

Mandalay, Mandalay

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

River Trip via Sankar, Lake Inle

The journey is part of the adventure as you pass floating tomato farms on route to fascinating Sankar.

Sunset Canoe Trip to Mine Thauk Village , Lake Inle

A fantastic way to round off a day in Lake Inle. Fantastic views of the lush countryside and the lake itself.

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.

Villages and Landmarks , Loikaw

Veer off-the-beaten-track to explore some of the tribal villages of Kayah State.

Yandabo Village, Yandabo

Explore this sleepy Irrawaddy riverside village on your voyage from Bagan to Mandalay.

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