Tours of Burma

Myanmar Exploration

An enigmatic land of golden pagodas and mist-shrouded jungle, Burma was once described by Rudyard Kipling as a place 'quite unlike any...you know about'. Isolated for years by the outside world, it remains an enigma to many. But those that enter will discover a timeless land of colonial elegance and Buddhist traditions that has changed little over the intervening years.This fascinating adventure takes in some of the country's classic highlights including the rich Buddhist and colonial heritage of Mandalay and Yangon, the mesmerising temples of Bagan and the arresting landscapes of the Shan Plateau and Lake Inle. A journey of breathless superlatives, you'll travel by boat down the Irrawaddy, visit floating markets and golden pagodas and enjoy discovering some of the finest colonial architecture anywhere in Asia.And in typical Wild Frontiers style, we've added an extra twist, with a nostalgic rail journey to the little-visited hill station of Hsipaw and a two and a half day trek through the villages of the Shan Plateau, which provides an unforgettable insight into rural Burmese life.

Tour includes: 3 internal flights - 14 nights four star hotel, 2 nights local monastery (basic facilities) - 15 breakfasts and 3 lunches and 2 dinners - Private guided sightseeing including all entrance fees - Local trekking guide for the Kalaw Trek - Private driver and vehicle - Train tickets in Yangon and from Mandalay to Hsipaw - Private local boats - Private guided transfers to and from all airports - Guide's and driver's expenses

Burma Cultural Odyssey

An enigmatic land of golden pagodas and mist-shrouded jungle Burma was once described by Rudyard Kipling as a place 'quite unlike any...you know about'. Isolated for years by the outside world, it remains an enigma to many. But those that enter will discover a timeless land of colonial elegance and Buddhist tradition that has changed little over the intervening years.This stunning cultural journey takes you from colonial elegance of old Rangoon and Mandalay into a world of Shan villages and sacred mountains, where you can watch the sunset along the banks of the Irrawaddy River and gaze upon the spectacular temple complex at Bagan, home to some of the most revered religious monuments in Southeast Asia. The journey back to Yangon then take you up into the rolling hills of the Shan Plateau, where Lake Inle provides an incredible backdrop of floating gardens and Intha villages. Back in the Burmese capital you'll then have a chance to take a train ride out into the outlying countryside and pay a visit to the market at Insein.

Tour includes: 3 internal flights - 13 nights four star hotel accommodation - 13 breakfasts and 1 picnic lunch - Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide on private basis - Local trekking guide in Kalaw - Private driver and vehicle, normally a saloon car for one or two people - Sightseeing programme including all entrance fees - Train tickets in Yangon - Private local boats - Private guided transfers to and from all airports - Guide's and driver's expenses