Myanmar ( Burma)
Tour Details
- Country: myanmar
- Duration: 19 Days/18 Nights
- Guiding: Guided
- Type: Art & Culture
- Rated: Easy
Description
One of the most fascinating aspects of Myanmar is that it is a collection of separate states each with its own distinct customs & culture. With the recent change in government it is likely that some of this could soon…
One of the most fascinating aspects of Myanmar is that it is a collection of separate states each with its own distinct customs & culture. With the recent change in government it is likely that some of this could soon be lost as Western influence increases – every reason to go soon.
Whilst exploring we will meet local people in their homes and visit many places not on regular itineraries.
A small group tour – maximum 10 people
For detailed itinerary contact Maggie at Wanderweg Holidays
A few highlights – with free time to wander around in markets or look at galleries etc.
- Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda
- A strange sight – the Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda).
- Kayaking, Kayin village walk and a spectacular cave
- Private cruise on Thanlwin riverto Mawlamyine
- Thanbyuzayat – visit war cemetery
- See the largest reclining Buddha
- Mandalay – Bagan by private boat
- Bagan with its thousands of temples – including private lecture by Archaeologist
- Kalaw – Optional trekking in forest and visit elephant conservation project.
- Through the Shan mountains and valleys by train to Inle Lake
- A day by private boat on Inle Lake. Visit floating gardens, see the famous leg rowers, cheroot makers, traditional markets and weaving factory.
- Some meals in private homes in the local villages
- Private transport, driver & guides throughout