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Tour highlights
Wander through the colonial remnants in a fast changing Yangon.
Cruise alongside the leg rowing fisherman on the waters of Inle Lake.
Cruise back in time with an adventure to Katha, Tagaung and the Upper Ayeyarwady.
Watch the sunset over Bagan.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Yangon.
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Upon arrival in Yangon, you will be met by an Audley representative and transferred to your hotel. After settling into your accommodation, you will have the afternoon free to explore at your leisure.
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![Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)]()
Close-up of Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) -
![Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon]()
Incense sticks burn below the enormous reclining Buddha in Yangon -
![The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening]()
The Shwedagon Pagoda shines bright in the evening
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This morning, you will join your guide for an interesting walking tour of Yangon's colonial district before having the afternoon free to explore the city's streets and markets. This evening, you will accompany your guide to the Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset before having some drinks on 19th Street.
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![Shwedagon Pagoda]()
Shwedagon Pagoda -
![The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon)]()
The Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) -
![Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon]()
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon
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Today you will journey out of the city boundaries and visit Bago and the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery.
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![Yangon, Myanmar]()
Yangon, Myanmar -
![Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon]()
Reclining Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon -
![Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life]()
Every Burmese person must visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at least once in their life
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This morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time to catch your flight to Heho. Upon arrival in Heho, your guide will meet you and transfer you to Inle Lake, where you will check in to your hotel. The evening is free to explore at your leisure.
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![Inle Lake, Myanmar]()
Inle Lake, Myanmar -
![Life on Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Life on Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
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Today, you will venture onto Inle Lake for a full day exploration.
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![A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake]()
A leg rower transports his goods on one of the channels to Inle Lake -
![Fisherman and their families choose to live in stilted houses on Inle Lake]()
Fisherman and their families choose to live in stilted houses on Inle Lake -
![Longtail boats are the fastest form of transport on Inle Lake]()
Longtail boats are the fastest form of transport on Inle Lake
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This morning, you will transfer to Kalaw via the caves at Pindaya.
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![Sellers at market, Kalaw]()
Sellers at market, Kalaw -
![Kalaw, view across the Shan State]()
Kalaw, view across the Shan State -
![Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar)
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Morning exploring Kalaw before journeying north to Mandalay. Your evening is free to explore at your own leisure.
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![Mandalay, Myanmar]()
Mandalay, Myanmar -
![Monks at Amarapura]()
Monks at Amarapura -
![U Bein Bridge, Mandalay]()
U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
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Today you will board the RV Katha Pandaw and begin your cruise along the upper Ayeyarwady.
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![Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay]()
Boatmen on Taungthaman Lake, Mandalay -
![The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar]()
The view from U-Bein teak bridge, Mandalay, Myanmar -
![Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay]()
Kuthodaw Paya, Mandalay
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Today you will visit the charming pottery village of Kyuak-Myuong.
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![Goat herders, near Mandalay]()
Goat herders, near Mandalay -
![Mandalay flower market]()
Mandalay flower market -
![Mandalay Hill View at sunset]()
Mandalay Hill View at sunset
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Take a morning stop at Khanyat before climbing Pagoda Hill and enjoying wonderful views over the Ayeyarwady.
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![Monk at Amarapura]()
Monk at Amarapura -
![Monks' procession at Amarapura]()
Monks' procession at Amarapura -
![Girl at ceremony, Mandalay]()
Girl at ceremony, Mandalay
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Arrive at the enchanting colonial town of Katha, the setting for George Orwell's Burmese Days.
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![Monk in Amarapura collecting alms]()
Monk in Amarapura collecting alms -
![Child on U-Bein bridge]()
Child on U-Bein bridge -
![U Bein bridge, Amarapura]()
U Bein bridge, Amarapura
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Visit Kyun Daw village and venture around the countless small pagodas.
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![U Bein bridge at sunset]()
U Bein bridge at sunset -
![Monks queue for lunch, Amarapura]()
Monks queue for lunch, Amarapura -
![Novice nuns, Sagaing]()
Novice nuns, Sagaing
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Cruise through the second defile, a dramatic towering gorge.
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![Novices enjoying lunch, Amarapura]()
Novices enjoying lunch, Amarapura -
![Old colonial building outside Mandalay]()
Old colonial building outside Mandalay -
![Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
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Explore the ancient city of Tagaung and its fortifications on foot.
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![Flower sellers on road to Maymyo]()
Flower sellers on road to Maymyo -
![Flower sellers, Maymyo Road, Mandalay]()
Flower sellers, Maymyo Road, Mandalay -
![Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)
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Visit Mingun before disembarking the cruise in Mandalay. Upon arrival in Mandalay, you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the city at your own leisure.
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![Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay]()
Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery, Mandalay -
![Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay]()
Shwenandaw Kyaung, Mandalay
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Today you will journey south toward Myanmar's central plains and the magnificent archaeological site at Bagan. On route, you will have the opportunity to stop off at the small township of Pakokku for some refreshments.
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![Temples of Bagan]()
Temples of Bagan -
![Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar]()
Sunset cruise on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar -
![Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar]()
Sunset on the Ayeyarwady, Bagan, Myanmar
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Full day exploring the temples of Bagan.
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![Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Bagan, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Bagan, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Bagan, Myanmar]()
Bagan, Myanmar
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A second full day exploring the temples and Bagan township.
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![Bagan, Myanmar]()
Bagan, Myanmar -
![One of the many temples at Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
One of the many temples at Bagan, Burma (Myanmar) -
![A few of the majestic temples of Bagan, Myanmar]()
A few of the majestic temples of Bagan, Myanmar
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Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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![Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Bagan, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Sunset over the temples of Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Sunset over the temples of Bagan, Burma (Myanmar) -
![Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)
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Accommodation
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Savoy Hotel ![The swimming pool at the Savoy Hotel, Yangon]()
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Hotel M ![Swimming Pool, Hotel M]()
Hotel M
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The Strand ![The Strand, Yangon]()
The Strand
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Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake ![Chatrium Hotel, Yangon]()
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake
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View more accommodation in Yangon
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Villa Inle Resort ![Spacious balcony at the Villa Inle Resort]()
Villa Inle Resort
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Inle Resort ![Inle Resort, Inle Lake]()
Inle Resort
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Inle Lake View Resort ![Lake View Hotel, Inle Lake]()
Inle Lake View Resort
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Inle Princess Resort ![Pond View room at Inle Princess Resort, Inle Lake]()
Inle Princess Resort
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View more accommodation in Inle Lake
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The Amara ![Amara Resort, Kalaw]()
The Amara
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Hotel by the Red Canal ![The Red Canal, Mandalay]()
Hotel by the Red Canal
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Ayeyarwady River View Hotel ![Ayeyarwaddy River View Hotel, Mandalay]()
Ayeyarwady River View Hotel
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Mandalay Hill Resort ![Swimming pool at the Mandalay Hill Resort, Mandalay]()
Mandalay Hill Resort
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Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel ![Villa at Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel, Mandalay]()
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel
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View more accommodation in Mandalay
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Hotel@Tharabar Gate ![Hotel @ Tharabar Gate, Bagan]()
Hotel@Tharabar Gate
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Areindmar Hotel ![Swimming pool at Areindmar Hotel, Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)]()
Areindmar Hotel
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Bagan Lodge ![Bagan Lodge, Bagan]()
Bagan Lodge
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View more accommodation in Bagan
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- Kalaw
- Mandalay
- Bagan
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When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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