Burma - The Golden Land

Accommodation in Yangon: Savoy Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: The Strand Hotel

Alternative upgrade option: Belmond Governor’s Residence Hotel

Today tour Yangon with your guide. Discover Chaukhtatgyi Paya, a colossal reclining Buddha, the National Museum, beautiful Kandawgyi Lake and the mesmerising Shwedagon Pagoda. This 2,500 year old Buddhist temple is resplendent in over 60 tonnes of gold leaf, is the most sacred of all Buddhist sites in Myanmar. Explore the many shrines and stay for sunset to admire the view. (B)
Accommodation in Yangon: Savoy Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: The Strand Hotel

Alternative upgrade option: Belmond Governor’s Residence Hotel

After breakfast you will be met and taken to Yangon Airport in good time to catch your onward flight to Mandalay. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay. Alternatively upgrade to the Mandalay Hill Resort. In the afternoon visit Mahamuni Paya which houses the highly venerated Mahamuni Buddha image and then the Shewenandaw Kyaung before climbing Mandalay Hill to enjoy the sunset. (N)

Accommodation in Mandalay: Hotel by the Red Canal (or similar)

Upgrade option: Mandalay Hill Resort

After breakfast visit the 18th century capital of Amarapura located 11kms south of the city. Explore the ancient pagodas of Pahtodawgyi Paya and Kyauktawgyi Paya and U Bein’s Bridge – a 1.2km long footbridge made entirely of 984 teak posts. Later continue to the ancient city of Inwa. Highlights include the pretty Jade Pagoda, the inricate Maha Aung Mye Bon Zan Monastery and Taung Tha Man Lake. Return to Mandalay in the late afternoon. (B)
Accommodation in Mandalay: Hotel by the Red Canal (or similar)

Upgrade option: Mandalay Hill Resort

This morning take a short flight between Mandalay and Bagan. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan is one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia where thousands of temples and pagodas dot the vast flood plain of the Irrawaddy River. On arrival enjoy a day of sightseeing of this remarkable place with your guide. (B)
Accommodation in Bagan: Bagan Thande Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Hotel at Tharabar Gate

Alternative upgrade option: Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Hotel

Today you will travel inland for a full day visit to Mount Popa. This scenic drive through rural central Burma provides a wonderful opportunity to visit some of the small villages along the route. Formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, Mt Popa towers over the surrounding landscape. Believed to be home to spirit Gods known as ‘Nats’, the hill-top temple and shrines that surround the main complex attract pilgrims from far and wide. Undertake the steep climb to the summit and enjoy the spectacular views of the rolling countryside. Later that afternoon, return to Bagan. (B/L)
Accommodation in Bagan: Bagan Thande Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Hotel at Tharabar Gate

Alternative upgrade option: Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Hotel

This morning fly to Heho. On arrival continue by car to the shores of Inle Lake and board a local long-tail boat which will be your transport for the duration of your stay here. Home to the local Intha people, Inle Lake is famous for its stilt villages, floating crops and local fisherman that row in a unique ‘one-legged’ style. Stunningly beautiful, this hidden gem highlights the diversity of Burma and is far removed from the country’s increasingly busy cities. (B)

Accommodation at Inle Lake: Inle Lake View Resort

Alternative accommodation: Inle Princess Resort

Today explore the stunningly beautiful hidden gem of Inle Lake which is far removed from the busy modern world. With your guide you will visit the small village of Indein which is home to enchanting 17th century pagodas, the Nyaung Ohak Monastery and numerous local craftsmen. After lunch visit further villages to witness silk and lotus weaving and cheroot making before winding your way through unique vegetable gardens of grass and earth that float on the lake surface back towards the hotel. (B)
Accommodation at Inle Lake: Inle Lake View Resort

Alternative accommodation: Inle Princess Resort

Accommodation at Ngapali Beach: Amata Resort & Spa (or similar)

Upgrade option: Bayview Beach Resort

Alternative upgrade option: Sandoway Resort

At leisure to relax and enjoy Ngapali Beach. (B)

Accommodation at Ngapali Beach: Amata Resort & Spa (or similar)

Upgrade option: Bayview Beach Resort

Alternative upgrade option: Sandoway Resort

Accommodation in Yangon: Savoy Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: The Strand Hotel

Alternation upgrade option: Belmond Governor’s Residence Hotel

In the early hours of the morning you will be met and transferred back to Yangon Airport in good time to catch your onward Emirates flight to Dubai. On your arrival in Dubai connect onto the Emirates flight to the UK. (N)