The Burma Encounter tour offers cultural travellers the opportunity to discover Burma, its people and way of life. We work in partnership with local, private companies to showcase a land that is both beautiful and spiritual.


ITINERARY
DAY 1 - LONDON TO RANGOON
Your morning flight travels via Kuala Lumpur.

DAY 2 0 RANGOON (YANGON)
After arriving at Rangon airport, you’ll have free time this afternoon to explore the spice market, Chinatown or the botanical gardens. Overnight hotel: Traders

DAY 3 - RANGOON TO MAYMYO
This morning you’ll fly to Mandalay then drive to the former British hill station of Maymyo, with its colonial-style buildings and markets. Overnight hotel: Win Unity

DAY 4 - MAYMYO TO MANDALAY
On a morning tour you’ll venture to the ancient Peik Khyin Myaung Caves and continue on to Pwe Kyauk Falls before returning to Mandalay. Overnight hotel: Mandalay Hill Resort

DAY 5 - MANDALAY
You have full free day in Mandalay today to do your own thing, or you can join one of our optional excursions; one of our favourites is ‘A Day in the Life of a Monk’, which includes visits to the monk accessory shop and the monastery. Overnight hotel: Mandalay Hill Resort

DAY 6 - MANDALAY TO PAGAN (BAGAN)
After an early breakfast you’ll embark on a leisurely 8 hour journey on the Ayeyarwaddy River to Pagan, with lunch served on board. Overnight hotel: Thande Riverview

DAY 7 - PAGAN
On this morning’s half day tour of Pagan you’ll travel by horse and cart to a selection of the most significant ancient pagodas and temples. You’re free to explore by yourself this afternoon. Overnight hotel: Thande Riverview

DAY 8 - PAGAN
Today we take you to Myinkabar village to visit a farmer’s house and barber’s shop and experience some traditional family businesses such as lacquer ware, bamboo fence makers, cigar workshops and traditional rice pounding. This afternoon, the itinerary is up to you. Overnight hotel: Thande Riverview

DAY 9 - PAGAN TO INLE LAKE
This morning you’ll fly to Heho then drive to Ayethayar, a hilly resort town famous for its wine production. After a vineyard visit, you’ll go for lunch and a wine tasting before transferring to your hotel on the shore of Lake Inle. Overnight hotel: Inle Resort

DAY 10 - INLE LAKE
We've lined up a half day excursion to some of the most fascinating sites on the lake. You'll visit Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda sat amidst the lake's stilted villages, then board a boat to the western shore to a stairway leading to the hidden Inn Thein Pagoda complex. Overnight hotel: Inle Resort

DAY 11 - INLE LAKE
You have a free day to enjoy your wonderful surroundings, or take one of our optional excursions including a visit to the Nga Phe Kyong Monastery with its famous jumping cats, or a trip to the meditation centre to practice peace and serenity, Burmese style. Overnight hotel: Inle Resort

DAY 12 - INLE LAKE TO RANGOON
You’ll transfer by boat to Nyaung Shwe then drive to Heho airport for your flight to Rangoon for a free afternoon before this evening’s sunset dinner cruise along the Rangoon River. Overnight hotel: Traders

DAY 13 - RANGOON
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight via Kuala Lumpur, or continue to your beach extension.


ESCORTED TOUR
This tour is escorted by a local English speaking guide from Day 2 to Day 13. Extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided by our local representatives.

MEAL PLAN
Prices include breakfast on Days 3 to 13, lunch on Days 6, and 9 and dinner on Day 12. Beach extensions include breakfast daily.

ACCOMMODATION
Three and four star accommodation is used throughout. On occasion it may be necessary to use alternative accommodation due to local availability, weather and road conditions.

GROUP SIZE / MINIMUM NUMBERS
Maximum 25 passengers. This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers (please call for details).

GRATUITIES
Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping for drivers, guides and porters is at your discretion.

NB
Please note that all passengers are required to pay a domestic airport departure tax of 1000 Kyat per flight sector (approx. US$1.5) and US$10 departure tax in Rangoon.