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This is a journey for travellers that may have visited Burma years ago; maybe they have ancestors who once worked here. Either way, they are travellers who know about the country, have read and heard much on the history and culture, and now want to see it with their own eyes and feel it with their own hands.
This journey begins in Yangon before heading up to Mandalay, Burma’s last royal city. You will then be taken on an indulgent cruise down the Ayeyarwaddy towards Bagan – there will be fine food, fine wine, spectacular sunsets, and habitual forays into villages and towns along the way. You will be taken into Shan State, exploring Inle before embarking on a trek into the ethnic Pa’O territory – no “cultural shows” or force jollity! You will travel on to the former British Hill station of Kalaw to visit a retirement home for elephants from the timber trade before kicking-back with six days at Ngapali Beach.
This morning you will be greeted upon arrival at Yangon Airport and taken to your hotel in Yangon’s Embassy Quarter.
Today you will be left at leisure to acclimatize and enjoy the resplendent garden of your hotel.
Today your guide will take you into the heart of downtown Yangon, exploring Myanmar today through its morning markets, and Burma of yesteryear through the glorious colonial architecture. At dusk you shall visit the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Today you will fly to Mandalay and board the Sanctuary Ananda ship. You will be taken to visit Sagaing, the kernel of Buddhism in Myanmar, as well as Amarapura and the serene U Bein Bridge.
Today you will sail north to the village of Sinkyun before passing the great unfinished pagoda of Mingun.
After taking part in a Burmese cooking demonstration with the ship chef, climb up Tan Kyi Taung Mountain for spectacular views over the plain of Bagan.
Today you will explore the temples and pagodas of Bagan, Burma’s most glorious empire.
Today you will check out of Sanctuary Ananda and be left at leisure in Bagan.
This morning you will fly to Heho and visit the Shwe Umin Golden Cave at Pindaya, before travelling on to your hotel on the banks of Inle Lake.
Explore Inle Lake by boat and meet the famed Inthar fishermen that call this region home.
Commence your exploration into Pa’O territory, a large ethnic group of Shan State, known for the vibrant headressed of their women. Stay overnight amongst the Pa’O.
Sanctuary Ananda
Visit the ancient pagoda field of Kakku before sampling the wine at Myanmar’s first vineyard. Continue back to your hotel on the banks of Inle.
Travel to Kalaw, the former British Hill Station. Explore the town at your leisure this afternoon.
Today you will visit the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp, looking after retired elephants from Burma’s timber trade.
Today you will be taken to Heho Airport to fly to Ngapali Beach.
Leisure at the beach.
Leisure at the beach.
Leisure at the beach.
Leisure at the beach.
Fly to Yangon Airport and spend the afternoon and night in Bago, the capital city of a former Mon Kingdom, 50 kilometres outside of Yangon.
Be at leisure this morning before driving to Yangon Airport for your departure flight.
Overlooking the town from the west, this boutique hotel is the finest in Hsipaw.
Set amongst the pine tree hills, this proud hotel with verdant gardens looks over the town.
Heritage House celebrates the diverse ethnic culture of the lake with handcrafted fabrics and “Grandmother’s recipes.”
Surrounded by the famed Banyan trees of Pindaya, this is the town’s most comfortable and cosy hotel.
