Myanmar In-Depth
From all the destinations in the Indochina region, Myanmar is the least known and most misunderstood. We all know its history and the ongoing conflicts that make Myanmar a country that ios easily overlooked when picking your holiday destination. But most people don’t know what they miss out on. Myamar is a land of friendly people. beautiful nature and impeccable cultural treasures.
Duving deeper into the culture and spirit of the local people is a rewarding choice. And if you are not yet sure about Myanmar and traveling any time soon, kepe it in the back of your head, because it is definitely worth the effort!
This tour of myanmar combines the highlights with a number of destinations that are not well known among even the seasoned travelers. Next to Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and the Inle Lake, this route adds Salay and Kalaw, two off the eaten track destinations where culture and adventure are the centre of the experience. The tour starts in the former capital of Yangon and moves to the Golden Rock area and on to the heart of the country with a visit to Mandalay. Travel south and visit Salay and Bagan with its many temples and cultural treasures. Continue to Kalaw and trek from village to village through green nature to the Inle Lake.. Boat and bike around the Inle Lake and return to Yangon, or opt for a beach stay.
Length of Tour: 20 days
It is easy to extend this already complete program with a beach stay. Most people will think of Thailand, but why not add 4D/3N at Ngapali to your stay?
Outline of the tour
What does our expert say about this tour?
“When I traveled this route in 2019, it seemed a world apart from the situation today. Even though things have changed, this route remains one of my favortie travels I have had in Southeast Asia. The diverse nature of this program captivated me, as did the local communities. The people were amazing, and although my camera couldn’t stop clicking of all the natural beauty and temples, it were the pictures of the people that stood out. People would curiously ask me things at the market and wanted to be in the picture with my friends. That definitely added a lot to an already amazing trip. I loved the trekkings and villages we visited, and the train ride was special ,too. ”
The unique aspects of this tour
- Good mix of active and leisure pace
- Good accommodation throughout
- Homestay experience in Kalaw
- Trekking in Hsipaw and Kalaw
- Cycling and boating around the Inle Lake
- Trainride to Mandalay
- Meeting a member of the Royal Family
- Bagan and Salay temples and shrines