Myanmar

Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake

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Myanmar Holidays

For many years veiled and hidden from view, Myanmar has long been a curious enigma to outsiders. Peek behind the curtain, however, and you'll discover a land of great natural beauty and ethnic diversity.

Tailor-made Holiday to Myanmar

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Myanmar By Region

Bagan

Myanmar's chief historical attraction, the 11th-century temple complex at Bagan is one of the world's most spectacular archaeological sites. It is home to nearly 3,000 temples and pagodas, relics of t....

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Inle Lake

One of Myanmar's great natural wonders, Inle Lake is located in the heart of the Shan Highlands. Its natural beauty and cool, crisp climate make it a wonderful retreat to escape to after a tour of cen....

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Mandalay

Its name conjures up images of a bygone Asia, a legacy of Kipling's famous tribute to the city, but Myanmar's second city Mandalay is a busy, bustling place, with a modern outlook and a wealth of attr....

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Northern Myanmar

In the north of Myanmar, the dusty lowlands around Mandalay and Bagan give way to a landscape of hills and high valleys, where cooler temperatures prevail.....

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Yangon

Myanmar's largest city and former capital, Yangon is a surprisingly relaxed city, lacking the steel-and-glass high rises that dominate other major Asian capitals. Instead, Yangon's skyline is defined ....

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Our Myanmar Itineraries

Yangon to Mandalay

Starting and ending in Yangon, this classic circuit route takes you to the historic temples of Bagan, beautiful Inle Lake, and vibrant, bustling Mandalay.

Destination

  • Myanmar

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £1725 pp

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Complete Myanmar

This comprehensive three week tour takes in the very best of Myanmar, from the beautiful central coast to northernmost Putao on the border with Tibet.

Destination

  • Myanmar

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Walking and Climbing
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £2985 pp

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Bagan to Katha - Upper Irrawaddy Cruise

This unique 11-day river cruise will see you explore the Upper Irrawaddy River between Mandalay and Katha. Departing from the ancient city of Bagan, near Mandalay, your cruise will take you along the Irrawaddy River and into remote Kachin state, before ending in Katha, a quiet colonial-era town and the former home of George Orwell.

Destination

  • Myanmar

Experience

  • Cruise Holidays
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £2770 pp

Special Offer

No single supplement & children travel free on select Pandaw River Cruises

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Mandalay to Homalin River Cruise

Follow the Chindwin River into the heart of Burmese Nagaland on this unique 8-day river cruise. Departing from Monywa, near Mandalay, your cruise will take you along the Upper Chindwin to Homalin, the capital of Nagaland, on the border with India. En-route, you’ll find time to stop and explore remote villages, religious sites from the Konbaung-era, and old colonial towns.

Destination

  • Myanmar

Experience

  • Cruise Holidays
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £2290 pp

Special Offer

No single supplement & children travel free on select Pandaw River Cruises

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Myanmar By Activity

Additional Information

Visa Requirements

UK, US and EU citizens require a visa to visit Myanmar, which must be obtained in advance. This can be done online at https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/

Currently the tourist e-Visa costs $50. Visas take approximately one week to arrive, are valid for 28 days and must be used within three months of the application date.

Alternatively, you can apply for a visa with your local embassy. For UK citizens, the Myanmar Embassy is in Mayfair, at 19a Charles Street, London W1J 5DX (www.londonmyanmarembassy.com; 0207 148 0740). Visa applications are accepted by post and in person (10am-noon).

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