Day 1 London Heathrow to Bangkok Depart
London on the Thai Airways non-stop flight to Bangkok.

Day 2 Bangkok to Yangon - by air
Arrive Bangkok in the morning and connect directly onto the non-stop flight to Yangon (Rangoon). Rest of the day at leisure to relax. Stay at The Governor’s Residence Hotel for two nights.

Day 3 Yangon
Tour this colourful city visiting the Chaukhtatgyi a colossal reclining Buddha, the beautiful Kandawgyi Lake and admire the sunset over the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Day 4 Yangon to Mandalay - by air Mandalay to Maymyo - 42kms
Fly to Mandalay and on arrival it is a scenic drive up to the hill station of Maymyo known for its lovely lake, botanical garden, colourful markets and colonial buildings. The main street of Maymyo forms part of the famous Burma Road that winds north to the town of Lashio and to the Chinese border. In the afternoon take a pony and trap tour around the town and stay overnight at the Kandawgyi Hill Resort.

Day 5 Maymyo to Mandalay - 42kms
This morning return to Mandalay, to visit the ancient royal capitals of Amarapura and Inwa and the U Bein Bridge, the world’s largest teakwood bridge. Stay at the Sedona Mandalay Hotel for two nights.

Day 6 Mandalay
Take a short boat ride up-river to Mingun the site of the world’s largest intact bronze bell, weighing 87 tonnes and the Mingum pagoda. Return by boat to Mandalay to visit the Mahamuni Pagoda, Shwenandaw Monastery, and enjoy the sunset from Mandalay Hill.

Day 7 Mandalay to Mount Popa - 284kms
Today it is a scenic drive south to Mount Popa, said to have risen from the earth in a volcanic eruption in 442BC. Mount Popa is home to Spirit Gods or Nats, and many pilgrims come here to perform ceremonies at the numerous ‘nat shrines’ - a fascinating sight. Stay overnight at the Mount Popa Resort with its scenic views of the entire region. Alternatively, join the RV Pandaw in Mandalay for a one or two night cruise from Mandalay to Bagan. Further details on request.

Day 8 Mount Popa to Bagan - 56kms
Morning drive on to the ancient city of Bagan, one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. Visit the Shwezigon Pagoda, which is surrounded by thousands of temples and pagodas dotting the vast flood plain of the Irrawaddy. At sunset end the day with a marvellous panoramic view of the pagodas. Stay at the Thiripyitsaya Sakura Resort for two nights.

Day 9 Bagan
At leisure to explore and enjoy the city at your own pace. Alternatively, you may wish to end your tour today and return by air to Yangon, to stay one night at your hotel, before flying back to Bangkok on Day 10 and to London on Day 11.

Day 10 Bagan to Heho - by air
Heho to Kalaw - 106kms
Fly to Heho and proceed by car on a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the western Shan State to the caves at Pindaya, which contain thousands of Buddha statues. Continue through pine forests to Kalaw, once a popular hill station for the British. Today this charming town still retains an aura of its colonial past. Stay overnight at the Hill Top Resort.

Day 11 Kalaw to Inle Lake - 56kms
This morning drive to Nyaung Shwe to take a boat ride on the beautiful waters of Inle Lake. You can see the unique ‘leg rowing’ fishermen and the stilted homes and floating gardens of the Intha people. Stay at either the Inle Princess Resort or the Lake View Resort for two nights.

Day 12 Inle Lake
Further sightseeing around Inle Lake including a memorable visit to Indein village with its 16th century pagodas.

Day 13 Inle Lake to Heho - 34kms Heho to Yangon - by air
In the afternoon drive back to Heho airport for the flight to Yangon and stay overnight at The Governor’s Residence Hotel.

Day 14 Yangon to Bangkok - by air
In the morning visit Scott Market, noted for its variety of handicrafts. Afternoon return by air to Bangkok to connect onto the Thai Airways flight to London.

Day 15 Bangkok to London Heathrow
Depart Bangkok, just after midnight on the Thai Airways flight back to London.