Culture & Beach with 3 day river cruise Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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This holiday includes all the highlights of Myanmar in trademark Experience Travel Group style. You’ll enjoy our distinctive signature tours of Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Lake Inle and you’ll spend 2 nights aboard Pandaw Cruises travelling along the Irrawaddy River. There will be time to soak in the magical atmosphere, experience local village-life, to take in the cultural sights and to head to Ngapali for a relaxing beach stay in paradise.

Highlights include:

Discovering the historical heritage of Myanmar – the gleaming pagoda’s and astonishing architectural feats.
A river cruise experience along the Irrawaddy River with Pandaw Cruises
A range of unique and wonderful experiences, get immersed in local village life, enjoy river-side dinners and explore the otherworldly temple complex of Bagan
Three days relaxing at Ngapali Beach

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 Mandalay.

DAY 2 - 4 MANDALAY cultural adventures

Your private guide will meet you on arrival for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax, enjoy your hotel and settle into Myanmar time. You’ll then spend two days exploring ancient capitals, colourful markets, Buddhist heritage, intricate carvings and sunrise at the famous U Bein Bridge, taking advantage of various modes of transport as you travel around with your guide.

DAY 5 & 6 Three Day river Cruise from mandalay to Bagan

You’ll spend 3 days aboard the Pandaw Cruise boat travelling along the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay towards Bagan. This is a fantastic way to take in the scenery at a leisurely pace with comfortable accommodation, great dining and expert guiding. En route you’ll pass Yandabo Village, famous for its pottery and the traditional country town Pakokku where you’ll take an evening trishaw ride.

DAYs 7& 8 Bagan MAGICAL pagodas and glorious SUNSETS

Your boat arrives in Bagan early morning and your local guide will meet you for to begin exploring the extraordinary sights in signature Experience Travel Group style. Your tour of the archaeological zone will be timed to ensure you enjoy sunsets and other quiet moments away from the crowds.

DAY 9-11 LAKE INLE Life on the lake

It’s a short flight from Bagan to Heho where your private guide will meet you and you’ll transfer to Inle Lake. En route you’ll pass paddy fields and streams and there will be option to stop and explore caves. When you reach the lake you will board a private boat for the journey to your hotel. Towards the end of the day you have the option of a fascinating sunset canoe trip on the lake.

You’ll spend two days exploring Inle Lake including a private boat tour of the floating gardens and farms that move around on the water surface. You’ll see the local fisherman rowing in their one-leg style and perhaps taste some local wine. If you didn’t get chance to do so at Bagan, Inle is another location where you may like to treat yourself to a Hot Air Balloon Ride for aerial views of the lake.

DAYS 12 -15 NGAPALI BEACH Tranquillity and The Indian Ocean

You’ll depart Heho for the direct flight to Thandwe – the gateway for Ngapali Beach. Here your guide will meet you for the transfer to your beach hotel. You’ll spend 4 days enjoying beach-life.

DAY 16&17 YANGON EXPLORE THE CITY in a unique way

It’s a short flight back to Yangon, the final stop on your Myanmar adventure.

Here, with your guide you’ll have time to enjoy the colonial architecture, take a rickshaw ride to a local market and visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, whose recognisable golden stupa dominates the city's skyline.

A morning trip on the circle train is a great opportunity to observe a little of day-to-day city life before your final evening in Myanmar.

DAY 18 FLY HOME

Today you depart Myanmar for your flight back to the UK.

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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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...

Bagan Lodge, Bagan

A relaxing hotel with spacious rooms and a large swimming pool in a quiet location just outside down-town Bagan.

Inle Princess Resort, Lake Inle, Lake Inle

An elegant and peaceful resort on the shores of Lake Inle

Mandalay Hill Resort , Mandalay

Grand five star resort hotel at the foot of Mandalay Hill with commanding views and excellent facilities.

Thande Beach Hotel, Ngapali Beach

Decent small beach resort with excellent value rooms and a relaxed atmosphere.

The Loft , Yangon

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

River Cruises Included

Pandaw (Short) Cruises, The Irrawaddy River

Well established river cruise company with great reputation, quality boats and interesting excursions.

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).

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.

Explore Mandalay's Colourful Markets , Mandalay

Explore the vibrant markets with your guide.

Lake Inle, Lake Inle

Cruise and explore the floating farms, stilted homes and one-leg fisherman on Inle Lake from your private boat.

Local Villages and Vineyard by Bike , Lake Inle

Veer off-the-beaten-track near Lake Inle for a private boat journey, market visit and vineyard experience (walking or cycling).

Mandalay, Mandalay

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

Rotating Market and Indein , Lake Inle

Visit Lake Inle's unique rotating market, known as such because the venue changes on a daily basis.

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.

Twilight boat tour at Bagan , Bagan

Relaxing twilight tour along the mighty Irrawaddy River

U Bein Bridge at Sunrise or Sunset , Mandalay

Famous footbridge that is particularly vibrant at sunrise and sunset.

Walking Tour of Bustling Chinatown, Yangon

Wander the narrow streets lined with shops overflowing with produce and old houses with wooden shutters.

Yandabo Village, Yandabo

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

Customer Feedback

David was a pleasure to work with and was always available, even with the time difference between the UK and Canada! Wouldn't hesitate to work with David again.

- Susan, November 2014

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