Our ‘Myanmar Uncovered’ tour of the country is a shorter tour that takes in the country’s main sites, with an emphasis on Mandalay and Bagan in the heart of the golden triangle in the centre of Myanmar as well as the former capital of Yangon, where you start and end your travelling experience.
Starting in the former capital Yangon (Rangoon) you will visit the city’s main sites including what is often called the Golden Pagoda of Schwedagon, which is the heart and soul of the country for so many Burmese people. From here you take a flight to Mandalay, where you will take a day trip out of the city to explore Sagaing, one of the most important religious and monastic centres in the country. Before taking a boat trip to discover Ava the country’s last royal capital. You then continue to Amarapura and visit the monastery of Mahagandaryone, before ending the day by watching the sunset at the famous U Bein Bridge, which is 1200 metres long, stretching across the Taungthaman Lake and is the longest teak bridge in the world.
Travelling on to Bagan you will enjoy a relaxing boat trip down the Irrawaddy river to Kyauk Gu U Min, which is home to a cave filled with intricate sandstone carving and a gigantic figure of Buddha. You then also get a full day discovering some of the world’s most beautiful temples and pagodas as you visit as many of Bagan’s most important sites as time allows. Another day in Bagan allows you to take another trip out of the city to venture over the river to Mt. Popa, which is also known as the ‘Mountain of Spirits’.
The last leg of your holiday to Myanmar takes you back to Yangon, where you will enjoy an eye-opening walking tour of the city. You will see many wonderful examples of British colonialism and the fabulous architecture, that if you close your eyes, it could put you back to 1950’s London. The city is a delight and if time allows, we recommend you get your fortune told as to see what the future holds.
Highlights
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Yangon City
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Shwedagon Pagoda
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Mahamuni Pagoda
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Shwenandaw Monastery
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Sunset from Mandalay Hill
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U Bein Bridge (The longest teak bridge in the world)
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Mandalay to Bagan by boat
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Bagan Temple Tour
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Bagan Handicrafts
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Hot Air Balloon ride (Additional)
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Mount Popa
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Yangon City Walking Tour
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On arrival at the airport in Yangon (Rangoon) you will be met by a See Asia Differently representative and transferred to your hotel. Shortly after, you will go out and explore the former capital Yangon, also known as Rangoon. During the tour, you’ll get to visit the city’s main highlights, which includes a stop at the fascinating Shwedagon Pagoda before being returned to your hotel.
Overnight in Yangon (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Mandalay
Yangon to Mandalay | Flight: 1 hour
Today you will catch a short flight to Mandalay for a full day of touring. You will start by seeing some of Mandalay’s’ holiest sites the Mahamuni Pagoda and the Shwenandaw Monastery. You will also get to witness the intricate process of stone carving, joss-stick making and paper-fan making at various workshops. To end the perfect day you will enjoy a magnificent sunset on top of Mandalay Hill.
Overnight in Mandalay (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 3
Mandalay
Sagaing, Ava & Amarapura Tour
This morning you will travel to Sagaing, one of the most important religious and monastic centres in the country. The hillsides that lead up from the river are crowded with numerous monasteries and pagodas and you will visit a few of these before crossing the Irrawaddy river to Ava, which was the country’s former capital. On the island, you will visit a few of the historical sites before ending your day watching the sunset over the 140-year old teak-stilted U Bein Bridge.
Overnight in Mandalay (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 4
Bagan
Cruise to Bagan
Today you will enjoy a boat cruise all the way to the plains of Bagan. Along the way, you will get to witness the locals going about their daily life, as well as be treated to some stunning scenery. You will also see many historical monuments that can be viewed from the boat’s sundeck as you drift on by. This is the most relaxing and laid back way to journey to Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Bagan
Bagan Day Tour
Enjoy the whole day exploring Bagan, which is one of the great sights in all of Asia. Pagoda after pagoda, large and small rise up from the green delta plain, which forms the setting of a great deserted royal city; out of the 10,000 built only 2,200 have stood the test of time. Throughout the day, you will get to visit some of the most famous temples and finish the day watching the sunset dip below the temple skyline.
Overnight in Bagan (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 6
Bagan
Mount Popa
If you rise early, you can venture out to enjoy sunrise at the impressive Shwesandaw Pagoda. If not, after breakfast After breakfast you will journey 50km out of Bagan to Mt. Popa, which is also known as the ‘Mountain of Spirits’. After spending some time to soak up the views and atmosphere at Mount Popa you then return back to Bagan stopping to see last remaining Hindu temple in Bagan.
Overnight in Bagan (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 7
Yangon
Bagan to Yangon | Flight: 1.5 hour
Today you fly back to Yangon, where your trip started, where you will enjoy a light-hearted walking tour of the city. Along the way you will see all the most notable monuments of the city, as well getting the opportunity to try various local treats on 19th Street as you go. The city of Yangon is fascinating and an architect’s dream, as there are some wonderful examples of British colonialism littered where ever you look.
Overnight in Yangon (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Yangon
Departure
After breakfast you are free to enjoy the morning as you wish before being transferred to the airport with plenty of time for your departing flight home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
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Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
Towns & Cities in Myanmar
Myanmar has no shortage of captivating destination to visit on your holiday. Refer to our Towns & cities guide to plan the perfect trip.
There are so many beautiful hotels to choose from in Myanmar. So we have selected a few of our most favourite and characterful hotels; giving you a taste of what you can expect.
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