Burma is one of Southeast Asia's finest jewels. Severely buffeted by the 20th century's winds of change, Burma retains many timeless elements. Discover the Burma that lives beyond the headlines: Buddhist pilgrims gathering at the country's many pagodas; the magnificent remains of Bagan and Mrauk-U; and more. Visit hill stations, pilgrimage sites, craft villages, and beaches. Join in with local people as they celebrate the many festivals of the Burmese Buddhist calendar. Cruise gently along Burma's rivers, the traditional method of traveling between remote outposts.
Following are brief descriptions of Absolute Asia's recommended Burma itineraries. Absolute Asia can also plan a customized itinerary to suit your schedule and travel interests. All tours are private and depart daily. Call us at (315) 998-1998 for more information, or for a detailed day-by-day itinerary. All programs and prices are valid through December 31, 2024.
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Ideas for your trip to Myanmar
- ’Go Local’ in Yangon
- Learn to cook Burmese cuisine under the tutelage of the former personal chef to the US Ambassador to Myanmar
- Experience a traditional massage at one of the oldest massage schools in Thailand
- Be wowed by the skills of performers at Phare, the Cambodian Circus
- Savour a sunrise breakfast in the grounds of Angkor
- Relax at three of the best barefoot luxury resorts in Asia
- Explore Bangkok: Spend two nights in Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital city.
- Visit the River Kwai: Take a moving day trip to learn about the World War II sites near the River Kwai.
- Cross into Myanmar: Travel west into southern Myanmar, passing through Hti Khi border and journeying towards Yangon.
- Discover Mawlamyine and Hpa An: Explore the coastal city of Mawlamyine, visit Hpa An's sacred mountain and Buddhist caves, and marvel at the Golden Rock.
- Experience Yangon: Finish your trip with two nights in Yangon, exploring the city's Colonial landmarks.
- Explore Bangkok: Spend five nights in Bangkok, visiting the Grand Palace, National Museum, Jim Thompson's house, Suan Pakkard Palace, and the Prasart Museum.
- Tour Ayuthaya and Sukhothai: Visit Ayuthaya, Thailand's former capital, and Sukhothai, an ancient archaeological site with temples and walking Buddhas.
- Discover Chiang Mai: Drive to Chiang Mai, exploring Lampang and Lamphun on the way. Discover traditional villages known for silver jewelry and textiles.
- Experience Yangon and Bagan: Fly to Yangon to visit the Shwedagon Pagoda, then travel to Bagan to explore its temples and Mt Popa. Visit Salay for its lacquerware workshops.
- Explore Mandalay and Surroundings: Visit Mandalay, a center of Buddhism, and tour monasteries, pagodas, and craft villages. Explore Amarapura and Mingun.
- Return to Yangon: Return to Yangon to tour the city and Twante village, known for pottery workshops.
- Final Night in Bangkok: Fly back to Bangkok for your final night before departing internationally.
- Ideal Winter Escape: Enjoy an extended winter trip in Southeast Asia, starting with a week in Bali.
- Explore Bali: Visit artisan villages in Ubud, relax on Bali's beaches, and see unique Hinduism and animism temples.
- Tour Thailand: Fly to Bangkok for two weeks of exploring Thailand. See palaces, museums, and hill tribes in Chiang Mai.
- Relax in Phuket: Spend four days relaxing on Phuket's beaches.
- Discover Burma: Fly to Yangon for a week in Burma, touring ancient temples in Bagan and experiencing Mandalay's culture.
- Explore Vietnam: Return to Bangkok, then fly to Hanoi for a week touring Vietnam, including Hanoi, Hue, and Saigon.
- Visit Cambodia: Fly to Phnom Penh, then Siem Reap, for three days at Angkor's temples.
- End in Laos: Finish your trip in Laos before returning to Bangkok for your international flight home.
- Exploring Southeast Asia's Treasures: Visit stunning temples, palaces, and ruins, remnants of great empires.
- Start in Bangkok: Spend four nights in Bangkok, touring the city and nearby Ayuthaya. Visit the Royal Palace and National Museum.
- Explore Sukhothai: Travel to Sukhothai, Thailand's ancient capital, known for its temples and statues.
- Visit Yangon: Fly to Yangon to see the Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's spiritual center. Exploring Southeast Asia's Treasures: Visit stunning temples, palaces, and ruins, remnants of great empires. Start in Bangkok: Spend four nights in Bangkok, touring the city and nearby Ayuthaya. Visit the Royal Palace and National Museum. Explore Sukhothai: Travel to Sukhothai, Thailand's ancient capital, known for its temples and statues. Visit Yangon: Fly to Yangon to see the Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's spiritual center. Discover Bagan: Travel to Bagan for three days exploring its temples and pagodas along the Irrawaddy River. Visit Mt Popa for sweeping views and nat temples. Return to Yangon: Return to Yangon for one night, then head to Cambodia. Tour Phnom Penh: Visit Phnom Penh's National Museum and Silver Pagoda, known for Khmer art. Explore Siem Reap: Fly to Siem Reap for three days at Angkor, a temple complex built before 1150 AD. End in Bangkok: Finish with one night in Bangkok before your international departure.
- Discover Bagan: Travel to Bagan for three days exploring its temples and pagodas along the Irrawaddy River. Visit Mt Popa for sweeping views and nat temples.
- Return to Yangon: Return to Yangon for one night, then head to Cambodia.
- Tour Phnom Penh: Visit Phnom Penh's National Museum and Silver Pagoda, known for Khmer art.
- Explore Siem Reap: Fly to Siem Reap for three days at Angkor, a temple complex built before 1150 AD.
- End in Bangkok: Finish with one night in Bangkok before your international departure.
- Start in Singapore: Spend three nights in Singapore, known for its great food, neighborhoods, and gardens.
- Explore Yangon: Fly to Yangon to visit markets and the grand Shwedagon Pagoda.
- Discover Bagan: Travel to Bagan for three days to see its amazing temples and palaces.
- Return to Yangon: Fly back to Yangon, then continue to Phnom Penh to see its pagodas and markets.
- Tour Siem Reap: Visit Siem Reap to explore Angkor's temples for three nights.
- End in Bangkok: Finish your tour in Bangkok, exploring its museums, palaces, markets, and temples.
- Start in Singapore: Spend three nights in Singapore, famous for its great food, interesting neighborhoods, and beautiful gardens.
- Visit Bangkok: Fly to Bangkok for three nights. See museums, palaces, markets, temples, and different parts of the city.
- Explore Yangon: Tour Yangon and visit the famous Shwedagon Pagoda.
- Discover Bagan: Fly to Bagan for three days. Explore ancient temples covering the landscape.
- Return to Yangon: Go back to Yangon, then fly to Siem Reap to see Angkor's temples.
- Tour Siem Reap: Spend three nights exploring Angkor and the temples around Siem Reap.
- Visit Phnom Penh: Fly to Phnom Penh and explore the city's pagodas, markets, and museums.