Classic Burma and the Mergui
Mandalay - Bagan - Inle Lake - Yangon - Mergui ArchipelagoExplore the untouched islands of the Mergui Archipelago in southern Burma with the classics highlights of this amazing destination.
For those with adventurous taste-buds, a street-food tour of Yangon is a great way of getting under the skin of the destination. Just walking through unleashes a waft of spicy aromas, which even if you aren’t trying are pretty interesting none the same. Start early, and hit the markets which are bustling with local life. You can opt to try as much as you like, and your guide will know what is safe to try. Try out the local pancakes, steam sticky rice with beans and possibly the samosas or donuts. Noodles are a popular breakfast drink for the people of Yangon. Continue to Seikkan Ta Street for another market where you will see palata on offer which are thick pancakes. It is then time for tea, and you can stop at the Muang Aye Tea Shop where you can sip on Burmese Tea (Le phey yay). Cross the street and head to Shwe Myot Taw to try the palata and le phete thoke, traditional Burmese tea leaf salad (tea leaves, nuts and beans). Finally head to Feel Myanmar for lunch.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.