Burma Unveiled
12 days - from $1885
Explore the Golden Land – a country rich in history, culture and beautiful scenery
The glories of this ancient land (now known as Myanmar) are once again revealed to travellers in this landmark journey. Travelling by road, by air and on water, we discover why the country is often dubbed the ‘Golden Land’. We start in Rangoon, a city crowned by the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, then fly to Mandalay, before journeying on the Irrawaddy River down to the fabled 11th Century capital, Pagan. The Inle Lake region exudes tranquillity and enables us to sample the hospitality of the Shan people, one of many groups that contribute to the ethnic diversity of this colourful country.
Highlights
- Maymyo hill station
- 2000-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda
- Mingun's world's largest pagoda and unbroken bell
- Pagan's thousands of temples
- U-bien Bridge of Mandalay
- The one-legged rowers of Inle Lake
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Included:
• The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
• Local flights by private airline piloted mostly by expats: Rangoon to Mandalay, Pagan to Heho, and Heho to Rangoon.
• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Rangoon - Shwedagon Pagoda and Karaweik Hall; Mandalay - Kuthodaw Pagoda and walk up Mandalay Hill; hill station of Maymyo; Amarapura; archaeological site at Pagan; and Mount Popa - home to 'nats' (local deities).
• Boat trip to Mingun - the site of the world's largest pagoda and unbroken bell.
• Day boat cruise down the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Pagan to discover rural Burma.
• Three nights at a lakeside resort with a full day discovering Inle Lake.
• Traditional long tail boat ride and trek to ethnic minority villages on Shan Plateau.
• Traditional Shan dinner.
• Free time to explore Rangoon, Mandalay and Pagan.
• Arrival transfer.
Not Included:
International flights, departure taxes, visas, other meals, insurance, tips, porter, any additional optional tours or activities, and spending of a personal nature, including drinks, laundry, souvenirs.
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 dinner
EquipmentIncluded: 19 Oct 11
Valid From: 01 Jan 08
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Rangoon to Rangoon
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Rangoon (Yangon)2: Rangoon (Yangon) - Mandalay3: Mandalay4: Mandalay5: Pagan (Bagan)6: Pagan (Bagan)7: Pagan (Bagan)8: Inle Lake9: Inle Lake10: Trekking - Inle Lake11: Rangoon (Yangon)12: Rangoon
Included:
• The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
• Local flights by private airline piloted mostly by expats: Rangoon to Mandalay, Pagan to Heho, and Heho to Rangoon.
• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Rangoon - Shwedagon Pagoda and Karaweik Hall; Mandalay - Kuthodaw Pagoda and walk up Mandalay Hill; hill station of Maymyo; Amarapura; archaeological site at Pagan; and Mount Popa - home to 'nats' (local deities).
• Boat trip to Mingun - the site of the world's largest pagoda and unbroken bell.
• Day boat cruise down the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Pagan to discover rural Burma.
• Three nights at a lakeside resort with a full day discovering Inle Lake.
• Traditional long tail boat ride and trek to ethnic minority villages on Shan Plateau.
• Traditional Shan dinner.
• Free time to explore Rangoon, Mandalay and Pagan.
• Arrival transfer.
Not Included:
International flights, departure taxes, visas, other meals, insurance, tips, porter, any additional optional tours or activities, and spending of a personal nature, including drinks, laundry, souvenirs.
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 dinner
EquipmentIncluded: 09 Feb 12
Valid From: 01 Jan 08
Valid Until: 30 Jun 13
Starts/Ends: Rangoon to Rangoon
Trip Reference: PABU