Curated Destination Guide

The Thousand Temples of Bagan & Sacred Inle Waters

The Essence of Myanmar

A land of timeless wonder: hot air balloon vistas over thousands of ancient pagodas in Bagan, leg-rowing fishermen on Inle Lake, and pristine Ngapali beaches.

Our specialists work across Putao, Hsipaw, Hill Station Train, Kengtung, Loikaw and further afield — and they have travelled every one of them.

We route each bespoke journey to your exact rhythm — supported by hand-selected luxury boutique stays, private local guides, and personal chauffeurs throughout.

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Our Favorite Journeys

Myanmar, at Its Best Right Now

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Myanmar: Beyond The Ordinary

Give Myanmar a few extra days and you can head off the trail to see some of the country's lesser known delights. Myanmar: Beyond The Ordinary combines the secre

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An Insider’s Myanmar

16 DAYS

Visit a less explored side of Myanmar, shying away from the more obvious highlights in favour of some of the less visited destinations. Escape the growing crowd

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Hidden Treasures

We're always on the look out for the hidden gems of a country, be it an unexplored region, an inspiring grass-roots project, a remote village where life continu

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Sanctuary Ananda Cruise

4 Days

Sanctuary Ananda is a luxury river boat with 48 passengers, crafted by local artisans in 2014. It offers stylish journeys on Myanmar’s beautiful rivers. Cruise

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Read Before You Go

Guides & Stories from Myanmar

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Best Private Asia Luxury Tours for Americans

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Best Things to Do in Asia

Planning a trip to Asia? Our guide to the best things to do covers 20+ countries, including Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam. Find travel ideas for temples, beaches

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Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia

Explore Asia's top UNESCO World Heritage Sites by country. Discover ancient cities, jungles, and sacred temples with links to tours across Southeast Asia.

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Places to Visit

Top Places to Visit in Myanmar

Putao

Getting to know Putao Putao, far to Burma’s north, is bordered by both China and India, and lies beneath Mount Hkakabo Razi, Burma’s highest peak. Although the

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Hsipaw

Myanmar – Getting to know Hsipaw The more adventurous traveller will find it hard not to fall in love with this dusty Shan town; many are already head-over-heel

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Hill Station Train

Hill Station Train Each day a train departs Mandalay and travels a mountainous route via Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin) and Hsipaw before arriving 12 long hours later in

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