burma (myanmar) Tours Classic Burma with Beach

Itinerary:

Day 1  Mandalay          
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.          

Day 2  Sagaing, Ava & Amarapura          
Explore the historic area around Mandalay starting at Sagaing Hill, the religious centre of Burma which is home to hundreds of pagodas and monasteries. Stop at the local market then continue south to Ava and explore the ruins of this former capital by horse and cart. Finish the day with a stroll along the famous U Bein Bridge in Amarapura before returning to Mandalay.          

Day 3  Mandalay to Bagan          
Start early to visit Kuthodaw Pagoda and see the fantastic views from the top of Mandalay Hill before heading out of the city. On your 5 hour drive south, visit the Minzontaung Wildlife Sanctuary to see the endangered Burmese Star Tortoise.          

Day 4  Bagan      
Head to an elevated spot for a panoramic view of Bagan’s temple-studded plains. Visit a selection of these incredible monuments then enjoy a horse-drawn cart ride through the magical landscape. Finish the day by watching the beautiful sunset from a hilltop viewpoint.  

Day 5  Bagan        
This morning visit a colourful local market then return to your hotel for a couple of hours to relax. Later, explore a number of Bagan’s lesser visited temples followed by a relaxing sunset cruise on the Irrawaddy River.          

Day 6  Bagan to Inle Lake          
Fly to Heho and drive to Inle Lake. Board a private motorised longboat and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you cruise past traditional stilted villages and floating gardens before visiting the sacred Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda.          

Day 7  Inle Lake    
On market days you can visit the morning market in one of the lakeside villages. Afterwards, continue by boat along a scenic canal to explore the incredible collection of stupas at Indein.      

Day 8 Inle Lake to Ngapali Beach    
This morning drive to Heho for your flight to Ngapali.    

Days 9-10 Ngapali Beach  
Spend your days relaxing on the palm-fringed beaches.          

Day 11 Ngapali Beach to Rangoon    
Today fly to Rangoon where the rest of the day is at leisure.      

Day 12  Rangoon        
Explore the city’s colonial landmarks, wander through the bustling lanes of Little India and Chinatown before heading to the famous Bogyoke Market. After lunch, enjoy a stroll around the scenic Kandawgyi Park with its beautiful lake and stop at a local tea shop. End your day at the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda.    

Day 13  Rangoon          
Transfer to the airport.    

Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.