Myanmar made real

Highlights

• Visit and learn about Yangon’s most enterprising social businesses
• Take part in a hands-on craft making workshop
• Relax with a Shiatsu massage by a professionally trained deaf therapist

Summary

Explore Yangon’s up and coming social enterprise scene organized by entrepreneurs committed to running a business that makes a positive social impact. Discover several of the city’s diverse townships on a tour that represents Yangon’s many faces. Meet interesting and dynamic people doing what they love to benefit Myanmar’s communities and culture.   

Highlights

• Head through the jungle to visit the elephant camp
• Feed, bathe and interact with the elephants
• Enjoy a local lunch followed by jungle trekking options

Summary

Drive through the jungle to reach the Elephant Camp in Magwe Village. After a brief introduction, feed, bathe and interact with the elephants of the camp. Indulge in a local lunch before spending some time in the afternoon trekking through the jungle or enjoying more elephant encounters alongside the mahouts.  

Highlights

• Join local pilgrims on a climb up to Mount Popa’s nat shrine
• Witness the production of traditional toddy palm wine
• Get a glimpse into rural life while having lunch at a farm

Summary

Venture away from the tourist-centre of Bagan and tap into Myanmar culture! Mingle with locals who come to pay homage to their guardian spirits at Mount Popa. Visit a palm toddy farm for a delicious lunch and a chance to experience countryside lifestyles. 

Highlights

• Learn about Bagan’s temples in a playful and active way
• Buzz around on e-scooters on a treasure hunt discovery
• Let children take the lead on this learning adventure

Summary

Explore the temples of Bagan in a way that’s fun for the whole family. Ride around on e-scooters, find pieces of the puzzle and discover a prize at the end, like the famous ‘Escape Rooms’. Discover hidden spots between the famous temples, meet interesting locals and let the children become artists of their own adventure.  

Highlights

• Visit Sagaing, a spiritual hub of Myanmar
• Explore the former capital of Ava by horse cart
• Stop in Amarapura for a walk along the iconic U Bein Bridge

Summary

Begin this Myanmar royal capital experience in the spiritual hub of the country: Sagaing. Visit its monasteries, meditation centres and markets before continuing to Ava. Explore this former capital by horse cart, visiting a number of its colonial ruins. Top off the experience with a walk along Amarapura’s iconic U Bein Bridge.  

Highlights

• Be enchanted by the stunning landscapes surrounding Inle Lake
• Delve into the cultures and traditions of the Lake’s residents
• Visit cottage industries and witness artisans at work

Summary

Embrace the cultural wonders, natural beauty and unique lifestyles that define Inle Lake. Spend a day on the water, taking in the highlights and discovering hidden gems. Encounter local ways of life while venturing through stilted villages and soak-in the scenery of the surrounding Shan Hills.  

Highlights

• Buzz around on a traditional Thone Bane to discover Mandalay’s rich cultural heritage.
• Join-in a workshop to craft personal hand-made traditional string puppets.
• Take part in a fun and educational quiz especially suitable for children.

Summary

Discover the cultural heartbeat of Mandalay, Myanmar in a way that’s fun for the whole family. Ride around on a traditional Thone Bane, visit the sacred Mahamuni Pagoda and join a fun hands-on puppet handicrafts workshop. Especially suitable for children under 12 years old, there’s a fun educational quiz on Burmese history, tasty sweet treats and a lovely evening boat ride to see famous U-Bein Bridge.

Highlights

• Discover the Yangon’s hidden colonial charm
• Learn about the city’s history on an insightful walking tour
• Stop at fascinating temples, historic sites and cultural hotspots

Summary

Discover the city's diverse heritage, accompanied by professional guides from the Yangon Heritage Trust. From the former headquarters of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company to the traditional Armenian Church, Gandhi Hall and Sule Pagoda, walk through Burmese history.  

Highlights

• Visit sacred Shwedagon Pagoda
• Explore Bagan’s ancient temples
• See Mandalay’s historic capitals
• Be enchanted by Inle Lake
• Connect with Myanmar’s culture

Summary

Take a whirlwind trip to Myanmar’s highlights. Gaze upon ancient pagodas in Bagan and explore Inle Lake’s scenic waters.  Delve into Myanmar’s spiritual traditions in Mandalay and be enchanted by Yangon’s blend of old and new. This is the ideal introduction to one of Asia’s most remarkable countries.

Highlights

• Gaze upon the Irrawaddy River
• Travel to the sacred Golden Rock
• See Mandalay’s royal cities
• Explore nature in the Shan State
• Discover Yangon and Bagan

Summary

Discover a land of cultural richness and physical beauty. Travel from Yangon to Mandalay, Bagan to Inle Lake stopping to explore the hidden gems in between. Get a comprehensive look at Myanmar’s historic monuments, soak up stunning landscapes and be immersed in the rich culture.

Highlights

• Gaze upon glittering Shwedagon
• Explore Bagan’s endless temples
• Encounter Inle’s rich culture
• Join a hands-on cooking class
• Be blessed by Buddhist monks

Summary

Start the transition into a new chapter in life with a romantic trip to Myanmar. The first few days cover the must-sees such as Yangon’s colonial buildings, the temples of Bagan, and Inle Lake. The following days go deeper into Burmese culture where there’s an opportunity to join a traditional Buddhist ceremony and receive a blessing from a monk. Each day of the trip is filled with activities that provide a glimpse into a Myanmar’s rich culture. 

Highlights

• Join pilgrims at the Golden Rock
• Meet Buddhist monks and nuns
• Understand spirit worship
• Admire Bagan’s ancient temples
• See Yangon’s religious diversity

Summary

Be captivated by the inherent spirituality that makes Myanmar so special. Take a pilgrimage trip to the sacred Golden Rock and meditate with monks at a famous monastery. Explore the mystical world of spirit worship at Mount Popa and wander amid thousands of ancient pagodas in Bagan.

Highlights

• Beautiful protected cove on Wa Ale Island
• Pristine white sand beaches
• Majestic rock formations
• Barefoot luxury in sustainable stays
• Socially responsible travel

Summary

This intimate and luxurious retreat sits in a beautiful protected cove on the island of Wa Ale in the Mergui Archipelago. Pristine beaches and majestic rock formations await and make the island ideal for adventure activities as well as relaxation. Enjoy barefoot luxury in a sustainable manner with luxury accommodation in a choice of villas on the beach. 

Highlights

• Visit sacred sites in Mandalay
• See the temples of Bagan
• Learn about and bathe elephants
• Explore Inle Lake
• Meet the ‘ring-neck ladies’

Summary

From Mandalay to Yangon, discover the many faces and smiles of local Burmese people. Explore the ancient capital of Bagan and Mandalay, visit responsible elephant camp in Kalaw and cross Inle Lake to meet with the local Inthar people. Covering the iconic sites and hidden villages, get to know all about Burmese history, culture, traditions and the people's warm and friendly nature.  

Highlights

• Trek through the Shan Hills
• Bike along Inle’s shoreline
• Encounter unique ethnic groups
• Kayak Inle’s stilted villages
• Explore unspoiled nature

Summary

Partake in this active tour, going through Inle’s charming villages and learning about the local’s traditional way of life. Begin by hiking the Shan hills passing through local hill tribe communities and witness the stunning scenery of Inle Lake.

Afterwards, take a cycling trip around Inle Lake enjoying the magnificent views of rice paddies, temples and monasteries. Observe how soy delicacies are made and get up close with fishermen guiding their boats with their famous one-legged rowing techniques. End this tour with a kayak trip to the small lakeside village of Ywama and gain more insight on the Inthar people’s deep-rooted heritage.

Highlights

• Enjoy a tropical beach break
• Relish Ngapali’s tranquillity
• Swim in the Bay of Bengal
• Dine on delicious seafood
• See Myanmar’s coastline

Summary

Wind down at Ngapali, Myanmar’s ultimate beach paradise. Spend four days relaxing on the pristine white sands, being lulled by the sounds of palm trees swaying in the breeze. Take a swim in the clear, warm waters of the Bay of Bengal and dine on freshly-caught seafood.