MYANMAR

Move down to view sample itineraries

Myanmar (formerly Burma) has had a tumultuous past. Over the years it has been ruled by the Mongols, China, France and Britain. It was the site of intense fighting during World War II. In 1948, Burma became an independent nation. But a military coup in 1962 put an end to Burma’s fledgling democracy. Despite the international attention focused on Myanmar when opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, the country continues to be ruled by an oppressive military regime.

Though the political situation in Myanmar has stopped some travelers from visiting, others have been enticed by the striking scenery, stunning Buddhist temples and pagodas and lack of commercialism. In fact, many people say that Myanmar is not only the jewel of Southeast Asia, but one of the most enthralling places on earth. We can't help but agree.

At Southeast Asia Tours, we design tours for any number of people and any length of stay. The focus is always on your special interests and desires. Here are just a few samples of the kind of trip that we can design just for you.

SAMPLE ITINERARIES:

Myanmar packages include sightseeing and transfers per itinerary with private guide and driver. Discounts are available if you have a group of people who want to travel together. Prices below are per person, based on double occupancy.

NEW! Diving, dive certification courses and kayaking.

2011 - April, 2012 SAMPLE ITINERARIES

MYSTICAL MYANMAR

Day 1 - Arrival transfer Yangon, and city tour including Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha. Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset. (L, D)

Day 2 - Transfer to the Yangon airport and fly to Mandalay. On arrival you'll take an excursion to Mingun. In the afternoon tour Mandalay including Mahamuni Pagoda, Golden Palace Monastery, the world's largest book and Mandalay Hill for sunset. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - This morning you'll visit Amarapura. In the afternoon visit Ava, where you'll tour via pony cart, and Sagaing Hills. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Today you'll travel by ferry from Mandalay to Bagan. Lunch will be on board as you observe life along the Irrawaddy River. Arrive in Bagan in time for sunset on the river. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Today's full day tour of the Bagan pagodas and temples includes Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi and Htiominlo pagodas and the Ananda Temple. You'll tour some of the temples via pony cart, giving you access to areas not reachable by car. You'll also visit a lacquerware factory/shop. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Travel overland to Mt. Popa, with stops along the way. Later in the day you'll continue to Kalaw. Today you'll have an excellent opportunity to see rural villages and the countryside. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Visit the Kalaw Market before continuing to the Pindaya Cave with its thousands of golden Buddhas. Continue overland to Inle Lake. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Visit the five-day market, Nampan and Inn Paw Khone village and Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. Experience life on the lake with its floating farms and villages. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - Fly to Yangon where you'll visit the National Museum, Scott Market and Chinatown. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - Transfer to the airport following a visit to Kandawgyi Park. (B)

2011 - April 30, 2012 Prices:
$2105 high season or $1990 low season based on standard hotels
$1885 high season or $1790 low season based on first class hotels
$1780 high season or $1685 low season based on deluxe hotels

(Add a Beach Getaway and/or Golden Rock extension to make this a truly in-depth itinerary of Myanmar.) Or, ask about dive packages, dive certification or kayaking.

MYANMAR HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1 - Arrival transfer Yangon, and city tour including Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha. Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset. (L, D)

Day 2 - Transfer to airport in Yangon. Flight included Yangon to Bagan. Full day tour of the Bagan temples. Visit Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi and Htilominlo Pagodas, Ananda Temple and a lacquerware factory/shop. Sunset from atop Mingalazedi Pagoda. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Morning excursion to Mt. Popa and a Bagan village. Pony cart ride to Bagan temples not reachable by car. Sunset from atop a pagoda. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Transfer to airport for included flight to Mandalay. Upon arrival tour Amarapura and Mandalay city with Mahamuni Pagoda, Golden Palace Monastery, see the world’s largest book and visit Mandalay Hill for sunset. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Return to the Mandalay airport for included flight to Heho. Morning excursion to Pindaya Caves. Afternoon transfer to Inle Lake. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Today's full day Inle Lake tour includes the five day market, floating villages and floating gardens. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Transfer to the Heho airport for your included flight to Yangon. Upon arrival visit Scott Market, Chinatown and the National Museum. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Visit Kandawgyi Park before transferring to the airport. (B)

2011 - April 30, 2012 Prices:
$1495 high season or $1400 low season based on standard hotels
$1590 high season or $1470 low season based on first class hotels
$1760 high season or $1655 low season based on deluxe hotels

MYANMAR UNTOUCHED & UNDISCOVERED

Day 1 - Arrival transfer Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset. (L, D)

Day 2 - Transfer to airport in Yangon. Flight included Yangon to Bagan. Full day tour of the Bagan temples. Visit Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi and Htilominlo Pagodas, Ananda Temple and a lacquerware factory/shop. Sunset from atop Mingalazedi Pagoda. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Morning visit to Nyaung U market and a Bagan village. Pony cart ride to temples unreachable by car. Sunset from atop a Pagoda. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Transfer to airport for included flight to Heho. Upon arrival tour Inle Lake by boat. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Visit Innderin Pagoda and village. Continue to Nampan to see cigar making. Also visit Inn Paw Khone. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Visit the five day market and floating villages and gardens, via canoe. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Transfer to the Heho airport and fly to Yangon. Flight included. Upon arrival visit Scott Market, Chinatown and the National Museum. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Visit the Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha, Kandawgyi Park and Karaweik Royal Barge before transferring to the airport. (B

2011 Prices:
$1375 - Standard accommodations
$1515 - First class accommodations
$1795 - Deluxe accommodations

2012 prices coming soon.

ON THE ROAD TO MANDALAY AND BAGAN

Day 1 - Arrival transfer Yangon. Visit Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha and Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset.

Day 2 - Transfer to airport in Yangon. Flight included Yangon to Mandalay. On arrival in Mandalay tour Amarapura, Mahamuni Pagoda, Golden Palace Monastery, the world’s largest book, Mandalay Hill for sunset. (B, L)

Day 3 - Drive to Bagan with a stop at Mt. Popa. Sunset on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. (B,L)

Day 4 - Full day tour of the temples of Bagan. Tour Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi and Htilominlo Pagodas, Ananda Temple. Also visit a lacquerware factory/shop. Late afternoon included flight to Yangon. Overnight in Yangon. (B)

Day 5 - Visit Scott Market, the National Museum and Kandawgyi before transferring to the Yangon airport. (B)

2011 Prices:
$970 - Standard accommodations
$1040 - First class accommodations
$1120 - Deluxe accommodations

2012 prices coming soon.

YANGON QUICK TRIP

Day 1 - Arrival transfer in Yangon. Afternoon tour of the city and sunset visit to Shwedagon Pagoda. (L, D)

Day 2 - Full day tour of Yangon, including Kalaywa Monastery, Scott Market, National Museum and Chinatown. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Visit Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha, Kandawgyi Park and Karaweik Royal Barge. Transfer to the airport. (B, L)

2011 Prices:
$355 - Standard accommodations (Thamada Hotel)
$405 - First class accommodations (Grand Plaza Park Royal)
$420 - Deluxe accommodations (Traders Hotel)

2012 prices coming soon.

TEMPLES OF BAGAN QUICK TRIP

Day 1 - Arrival transfer in Yangon and visit Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha and Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset. One night accommodation in Yangon. (L, D)

Day 2 - Transfer to the airport for your included flight from Yangon to Bagan. Visit Nyaung Oo Market and the temples of Bagan. You'll also visit a lacquerware factory/shop and see the sunset from atop a pagoda. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Excursion to Mt. Popa and a Bagan village. Visit Bagan temples not reachable by car via pony cart. Sunset on the banks of the Irrawady River. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Transfer to the Bagan airport for your included flight to Yangon. Visit the National Museum and Scott Market before returning to the airport. (B, L)

2011 Prices:
$815 - Standard accommodations
$860 - First class accommodations
$940 - Deluxe accommodations

2012 prices coming soon.

MANDALAY QUICK TRIP

Day 1 - Arrival transfer in Yangon and visit Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha and Shwedagon Pagoda for sunset. One night accommodation in Yangon. (L, D)

Day 2 - Fly to Mandalay and tour Mingun, Mahamuni Pagoda, Golden Palace Monastery, the world's largest book and Mandalay Hill for sunset. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Visit Amarapura, Ava via pony cart and Sagaing Hills. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Fly to Yangon where you'll visit the National Museum and Scott Market before returning to the airport. (B, L)

2011 Prices:
$835 - Standard accommodations
$870 - First class accommodations
$910 - Deluxe accommodations

2012 prices coming soon.

BEACH GETAWAY

Day 1 - Transfer to the Yangon airport. Flight included Yangon to Thandwe. Transfer to Ngapali Beach. Two nights accommodations.

Day 2 - At leisure to enjoy the beach. (B)

Day 3 - Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Thandwe airport and flight included to Yangon. Arrival transfer to any hotel in Yangon (hotel in Yangon not included). (B)

2011 Prices:
$485 - Standard accommodations (Pleasant View Hotel)
$550 - First class accommodations (Bayview Beach Resort)

2012 prices coming soon.

GOLDEN ROCK EXTENSION

Day 1 - Depart Yangon for Kyaikthiyo. After lunch at the base camp, take a soft trek to Golden Rock for sunset. (L, D)

Day 2 - This morning explore the Pagoda and take a city tour of Bago. After lunch in Bago return to Yangon. (B, L)

2011 Prices:
$450 - Standard accommodations (Golden Rock Hotel)
$455 - First class accommodations (Kyaikhto Hotel)

2012 prices coming soon.

DIVE MYANMAR

Day 1 - Upon arrival at Kawthaung airport, you'll be met and transferred to the jetty and then, via speedboat, to Myanmar Andaman Resort. Five nights accommodations in a suite chalet. (D)

Days 2-5 - Dive the Andaman Sea or choose from several dive courses. (B, D)

Day 6 - Transfer to the Kawthaung airport. (B)

2011 Prices:
$1905 including a 10-dive package
$2230 including a 20-dive package
$1825 including a twp dau Padi or SSI Advanced Open Water Dive Course
$1935 including a four day Padi or SSI Open Water Dive Course

Dive packages and courses include boat, belt, weight and tank. Holiday surcharges may apply. A certification fee of $53 (subject to change) is payable locally in Myanmar for dive courses. Roundtrip airfare from Yangon to Kawthaung is additional.

2012 prices coming soon.

KAYAK MYANMAR

Day 1 - Upon arrival at Kawthaung airport, you'll be met and transferred to the jetty and then, via speedboat, to Myanmar Andaman Resort. Two nights accommodations in a suite chalet. (D)

Day 2 - Full day of kayaking south of the resort at the Nyaung Oo Phee and Nga Htway Rue Islands. You'll paddle through caves and will snorkel in crystal clear waters. You'll have a picnic lunch on the beach. These remote islands are known for their dense forests. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Full day of kayaking north of the resort at the Kyunn Sue and Lai Ywe Lay Lone Islands. Explore the coastline and continue to Stag Horn Reef where you'll paddle and snorkel around this untouched area, before cruising back to the resort. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Full day of kayaking west and northwest of the reosrt at Ahtet Le Ywe Island. After lunch at an exotic location, you'll visit Nga Khin Nyo Gyee Island with its many bays, beaches and reef. Return to the resort via Kavin Kwa and a drive down the west coast. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Transfer to the Kawthaung airport. (B)

Prices on request:
Kayak package includes equipment and picnic lunches during kayaking days. Roundtrip airfare from Yangon to Kawthaung is additional.

Diving and kayaking may be combined into one package

Create a multicountry custom-designed tour by adding one of more of these countries to your Myanmar tour:
Cambodia
Thailand
Laos
Vietnam

Prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are approximate and are subject to change/availability at the time of confirmation. Prices are subject to holiday/high season surcharges including possible compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners. Prices are subject to possible black-out periods. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation. Packages that include flights are subject to airfare changes. Prices in particular accommodation categories may vary greatly, depending upon the dates of travel and choice of hotel. Hotels listed in sample itineraries are subject to change until confirmed. Prices are based upon a cash discount. A visa is required to enter Myanmar. Visa fees are not included in the above prices.