Heritage Tours
The most sought after destinations in a country that is only beginning to see a (well deserved) significant piece of its neighbor’s traffic. From the hectic streets of Mandalay to the reverent quiet of Bagan’s temple plains, this is a pocket of South-East Asia that has by virtue of an only recently changed policy of insularity, retained much of its traditional charm.
Bagan at sunset
Bagan
3 days, from £595.00
Known as the city of four million pagodas, Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia. There one can find over 2,000 pagodas, temples and monasteries built during the Bagan Dynasty founded by King Anawrahta in 1044 A.D. Bagan is a truly mesmerizing destination and often the favorite of seasoned travellers. Perhaps the most amazing feature of Bagan is the thousands of ancient Pagodas scattered throughout the countryside that leave both first time and return visitors enchanted.
The Golden Rock Pagoda
Golden Rock Pagoda
3 days, from £693.00
Kyaikhtiyo is home to the famous Golden Rock. Located 160 kilometers, or 100 miles, from Yangon and rising 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) above sea level, the Golden Rock is truly an amazing site. The rock sits precariously perched upon the edge of a mountain, looking as if at any second it could come tumbling down. Revered by Buddhists in Myanmar as a sacred site, many people come here to pray. Like the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and the Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay, Kyaikhitiyo is revered as one of the most sacred sites in Myanmar.
Mandalay Hill
Mandalay and Amarapura
3 days, from £883.00
The last capital of the third Myanmar Empire, Mandalay is situated in central Myanmar 668 km (427 miles) due north of Yangon. It is the largest city after Yangon and is both a bustling commercial center and a repository of ancient culture. With the remains of the old Royal City and with many old monasteries, Mandalay is a showcase for Myanmar art and architecture from the 19th century. It is also noted for woodcarvings, silverware, tapestries, silk cloth and other traditional craft products.
Royal Palace, Mandalay
Mandalay, Amarapura and Bagan
3 days, from £1,047.00
Starting in Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar and a veritable hub of Burmese culture, this tour travels to Amarapura, site of the world’s longest teak bridge, and Bagan, perhaps Myanmar’s most famous locale. This tour takes in famous monasteries, ancient pagodas and bustling markets, and will provide you with a chance to experience Myanmar’s rich cultural traditions.
Fishermen, Inle Lake
Inle Lake and the Highlands
4 days, from £947.00
Due north of Yangon in the cool green highlands of the Shan State lies Inle Lake, an area of amazing natural beauty. Surrounded by hazy blue mountains, this vast, picturesque lake is 900 meters above sea level. Famous for its vibrant markets, abundance of bird life and the locals’ unique one-legged rowing technique, Inle Lake is a fascinating destination in Myanmar.
