Burma in Style
‘Premium Tour?’, ‘Comfort Class?’, ‘4 star Journey?’ We call it “Style”. Burma is an enigma. Beautiful smiling faces, stunning landscapes and cultural mysteries found nowhere else in the world. Yet the pariah status remains. Come and see why the people of Burma so desperately need our attention
We make no apologies for it. Some of us like to feel pampered and enjoy the little luxuries of ‘life on the road’. We provide some amazing hotels and locations for our accommodations on this particular trip. Riverside bungalows, a Sedona on the moat surrounding the Mandalay Palace, a hotel in Yangon with views of the Swedagon Pagoda. What do they all have in common? Style!
| 13 Day Itinerary | ||
| Departure: | 2011 | (Saturday to Thursday) |
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| Price: | USD$1990 | (or AUD$ equivalent, includes 2 internal flights) |
| Plus Local Payment: | USD$300 | (What is this?) |
Day 1 - Yangon Arrival day (no activities planned) Day 2 - Yangon to Nyaungshwe Short flight to Heho then on to the beautiful Inle Lake. Afternoon canoes through winding canals. Day 3 - Inle boat day trip Visit tribal markets, beautiful pagodas and the famous floating gardens. Day 4 - Day of options in Nyaungshwe Shan banquet for dinner. Day 5 - Inle to Kalaw We take the train winding through the hills and forests of the Shan plateau. Dinner at the Seven Sisters restaurant. Day 6 - Kalaw Relax in this lovely village in the hills or take a trek to tribal Palaung villages. Day 7 - Kalaw to Mandalay Rugged mountain views as we head to the cultural capital of Burma. We visit Zegyo market, Mahamuni pagoda and U Bein’s bridge. Perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to Mandalay Hill and the famed teak Monasteries. A visit to the Mandalay Marionettes is a must. Day 8 - Mandalay Morning visit to the ancient capital of Mingun. Plenty of free time to explore the sights and sounds of Mandalay. Maybe Kuthodaw which holds the world’s largest book. Day 9 - Mandalay to Bagan A full day cruising the Irrawaddy River. Time to settle back and perhaps take a few Gin and Tonics as the river life rolls by. Evening on deck after a sumptuous meal is a trip highlight. We arrive into Bagan late and settle in to this amazing location amongst 1000 year old pagoda. Day 10 - Bagan Horsecarts are the best way to explore one of the most astonishing archeological sites in the world. Day 11 - Bagan You will need a second full day in this astonishing place to experience its majesty. Optional side trip to Mount Popa. Day 12 - Bagan to Yangon A short flight to Yangon. We arrive in time for a visit to the astonishing Shwedagon pagoda. Asia’s largest Stupa is an experience for all travelers. You can still top up on your shopping in Bogyoke market if need be. A farewell banquet will give us the opportunity to reminisce about the two weeks in this wonderful country. Day 13 - Yangon Departure day. |
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