Mosaic of Myanmar
Come and meet this mosaic of peoples
A short description
After decades locked away by an authoritarian regime, the Burmese are pleased to finally receive foreigners again.
We stay in the busy streets of the old colonial part of Rangoon before plunging into the country by road and by rail. We arrive in the Shan country where we meet people living in the mountains and around Inle Lake.
The former royal capital Mandalay is revealed to us as we continue on the waters of Irrawaddy river for 2 days to complete this trip with the site of Bagan and its hundreds of stupas. We return to the capital Rangoon to gather at the foot of the great stupa Swedagon, covered with nearly a ton of gold.
About this tour
Day 1 : Rangoon
Discover the historic city center and its vibrant neighborhoods, talking about architecture.
Walk up to the Shwedagon stupa, covered with tons of gold.
Day 2 : Rangoon / Taungoo
We travel by road or by rail to the north. Stop in Taungoo known for the exploitation of teak forests.
Ride on elephant back.
Day 3 : Taungoo / Kalaw
Road to the Shan plateau. Overnight in Kalaw, a former resort of the British colonies.
At 1400m above sea level, we enjoy the cool climate.
Day 4 : Hiking around Kalaw / Night in a village in the mountain
Hiking through the hills and valleys to a village.
We will be welcomed by the inhabitants to stay at the village.
Day 5 : Kalaw/ Nyaung Shwe
Walk back to Kalaw and take the train to Nyaung Shwe near the famous Inle Lake.
Day 6 : Inle Lake
A day on canoe to discover the most famous sights of Inle Lake.
Day 7: Inle Lake / Pao village
Walk to a village of the Pa-O ethnic group in the mountains overlooking the lake.
We will be welcomed by the inhabitants to stay in the village.
Day 8 : Pao village / Nyaung Shwe
Seasonal activities with the villagers.
Meet the Parami association that dedicat its action for the Pa-O villages of the region.
Day 9 : Nyaung Shwe/ Mandalay
Drive to the ancient capital of the kingdom, Mandalay.
End of the day in a teak pagoda to enjoy the beauty of the place.
Day 10: Mandalay
Discover the city and its monuments.
Visit the ancient city of Amarapura and the famous U Ben Bridge.
Day 11: Min Ku/ Ava/ night on the Irrawaddy River
We take a local boat cruise on the Irrawaddy River. Visit the ancient capitals Min Ku and Ava.
Overnight on the boat on the Irrawaddy River
Day 12: Irrawaddy River / Bagan
We continue our boat trip on the river to the archaeological site of Bagan, plain of thousands of stupa.
Day 13-14 : Bagan
Two days visiting the archaeological site of Bagan.
Day 15 : Bagan / Rangoon
Drive back to the capital Rangoon. Stops to admire the sceneries and see still unknown archaeological sites.
Trip Facts
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Province visited Myanmar
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Best season All seasons
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Accommodation Family homestay and hotels
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Transportation Car, boat and by walk
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Starting from Rangoon
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Finishing at Rangoon
Prices
On special request
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