Get ready to skim over jade lakes, amble on a horse carriage through golden plains, and hustle through city streets in a rickshaw as you delve into one of the most astonishing countries in all of Asia.
Our Burma trip takes you on a journey from Irrawaddy villages to Buddhist shrines, with diversions away from the main sites and into the heart of the country. Admire architectural marvels, discover different cultures, and learn the secrets behind local arts and crafts on a journey to see the Grand Burma tour has to offer.
Your voyage embarks from Yangon, where you’ll wander among the city’s diverse population as you gaze at golden pagodas and stately monuments. Venturing beyond Yangon’s urban borders, you’ll travel to the Golden Rock, one of the holiest sites in Myanmar, and Bago, an ancient Mon capital for your first taste of rural Burmese lifestyles.
Flying north, touch down at Inle Lake, where you’ll stroll among weaving workshops and hill tribe markets. Witness the incredible leg-rowing fishermen, ‘unique Burmese’ way of fishing.
Mandalay: visit gold-leaf making; the venerable Mahamuni Pagoda, Myanmar traditional handicraft workshops, marble works, wood carvings and continue to Mahagandayon Monastery (Buddhistic University) and silk & cotton weaving workshops.
Spend two full days in Bagan, where the country’s history is reflected in the temple construction. Along with exploring the pagoda and includes ample opportunities to wander amid the villages and crafts workshops of this tranquil town.