Compare Thailand and remote Myanmar by Audley Travel
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5 | Excellent
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| Duration | 16 days |
| Price From | $ 5,585 |
| Price Per Day | $ 349 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Subject to a long period of isolation, Myanmar has remained relatively untouched by the outside world. Consequently, its temple-strewn landscapes and royal palaces survive refreshingly unspoiled. As the country has opened up, our specialists have explored Myanmar’s well-known cities and its little visited villages and countryside. Taking this first-hand knowledge, we can create a tailor-made Myanmar vacation, shaped around your preferences. Natural attractions stretch from the highlands in the north to the pristine Myeik Archipelago in the south, and the sinuous Ayeyarwady River provides a cruising route between Mandalay and the Temples of Bagan and into more remote regions. Almost every skyline is punctuated with a temple stupa: Bagan boasts a collection of over 3,000. City streets are lined with remnants of colonial rule while mountain-top villages maintain tribal traditions. Probably the country’s greatest asset are its people, whose infectious spirit and genuine smiles are hard to beat. |
Day 1 Bangkok
Bangkok
On arrival in Bangkok you will be greeted by an Audley representative and taken to your riverside accommodation.
Day 2 Bangkok
Bangkok
Today you will tour the main sights of the city using various methods of local transport. Later this evening it's time to relax onboard a luxurious dinner cruise.
Day 3 Chiang Mai
Bangkok , Chiang Mai
After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport in time for your flight to Chiang Mai. Upon reaching Chiang Mai you will be met by a local guide and taken to Doi Suthep temple for sunset. This evening you check into your boutique city hotel.
Day 4 Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Experience a full day of Thai tradition, cooking, and social dining. This evening is at leisure — you may wish further your Thai food experience by visiting one the city's many restaurants.
Day 5 Sukhothai
Chiang Mai , Sukhothai
Today you will journey south to Sukhothai by car, passing some beautiful scenery along the way. On arrival you will check into your countryside hotel.
Day 6 Sukhothai
Sukhothai
Spend the day exploring Sukhothai Historical Park with an experienced local guide.
Day 7 Mae Sot
Sukhothai , Mae Sot
After breakfast you will travel to the Myanmar border town of Mae Sot where you will be spending the night. This evening you may wish to visit the local night market.
Day 8 Moulmein (Mawlamyine)
Mae Sot , Myawaddy , Moulmein (Mawlamyine)
Cross into Myanmar today and travel south to Moulmein. When in power, Moulmein was the original British capital and provided inspiration for Orwell and Kipling. Today the town still retains many of its colonial buildings and makes a pleasant base for touring the surrounding area. Spend the night in a simple yet comfortable riverside hotel.
Day 9 Moulmein (Mawlamyine)
Moulmein (Mawlamyine)
Spend the full day exploring Moulmein and its surrounds, including Bilu Island.
Day 10 Hpa-An
Moulmein (Mawlamyine) , Hpa-An
Today you will take a private boat transfer to the scenic Hpa An where you will be based for the next few days. After checking into your beautiful lodge you will have an opportunity to visit a nearby pagoda.
Day 11 Hpa-An
Hpa-An
Explore Hpa An and its surrounds, including Sadden Cave, Mt Hpa Pu and local villages.
Day 12 Hpa-An
Hpa-An
Full day at leisure to relax or explore.
Day 13 Bago
Hpa-An , Bago
Travel overland from Hpa An to Bago via the Moyingyi Wetlands for a chance to spot some of the country's bird life. Spend the night in Bago
Day 14 Yangon
Bago , Yangon
Continue from Bago to Myanmar's capital, Yangon. Late this afternoon you will visit the resplendent Shwedagon Pagoda followed by drinks on 19th Street.
Day 15 Yangon
Yangon
Enjoy a morning walking tour of the city's colonial district followed by an afternoon at leisure.
Day 16 Return home
Yangon
Bid farewell to Myanmar and transfer to the airport in time for your flight home.
