Idea 1
The length of the itinerary can be adapted if you just have a week or so, but it might mean cutting out a few of the destinations
The Story
Best time to go: October Half Term, Christmas Holidays, February Half Term, Easter Holidays
Best for: Culture & Beach, Family Holidays
Best for: Culture & Beach, Family Holidays
Burma might not be something you think about straight away when considering a family holiday, but children absolutely adore its authentic charms. It is a destination that continually surprises you, somewhere that is culturally rich, yet never boring. We have adapted the day-to-day experiences so that there is plenty of time to return to a pool, with short and sharp experiences crafted to make children smile. Rather than plod around the temples of Bagan, you make it fun by cycling from pagoda to temple. Hit the markets, and see exotic fruit and dried fish that you have never seen before. In Kalaw, you can get up close and personal with a retired logging elephant, give him as much food as you want and then take him to the river for a scrub. We use the best guides, who are hand-picked to showcase Burma is a way that the children will love. End on the beaches of the Indian Ocean and you have a tour that blends authentic culture, adventure and beach in equal measure.
Guide Pricing
Starting At
| £2570 |
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Price per person including all accommodation, private transfers, unique experiences and excluding international flights. We can arrange international flights should you wish.
Highlights
- Wonderful varied family adventure taking exploring cities, the ancient temples of pagodas, cruising along Inle Lake and ending on the beach
- See a destination very much untouched by time, with a new and amazing experience around every corner
- Stay in family-friendly hotels, all with pools
- Have a private guide and transfers
Days 1-2
Sule Shangri-La
Days 3-4
Bagan Lodge
Days 5-6
Rupar Mandalar
Days 7-8
The Hotel by the Red Canal
Days 9-10
The Sanctum Inle Lake
Days 11-13
Sandoway Resort Ngapali
| Days | Location | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1-2 | Yangon | Sule Shangri-La Sule Shangri-La |
| Days 3-4 | Bagan | Bagan Lodge Bagan Lodge |
| Days 5-6 | Mandalay | Rupar Mandalar Rupar Mandalar |
| Days 7-8 | Kalaw | The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge The Hotel by the Red Canal |
| Days 9-10 | Inle Lake | The Sanctum Inle Lake The Sanctum Inle Lake |
| Days 11-13 | Ngapali Beach | Sandoway Resort Ngapali Sandoway Resort Ngapali |
| Day 14 | Fly Home |
Day 1
Yangon
Sule Shangri-La
Sule Shangri-La
Fly into Yangon, and as you would have had a long flight, it’s worth just heading to the hotel for some well deserved pool time. If you want, you can head off to the night markets to give you an easy introduction to Burma.
Day 2
Yangon
Sule Shangri-La
Sule Shangri-La
Head to Shwedagon Pagoda where the children will learn their Burmese name. Continue to Scott Market and take a walk through, seeing dried fish, exotic fruit and traditional Burmese sellers. After this pass through Chinatown and Indiatown, getting a flavour of cosmopolitan Yangon. After this, spend the afternoon beside the pool.
Day 3
Bagan
Bagan Lodge
Bagan Lodge
Fly to Bagan and transfer to Bagan Lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing before heading to the temples and pagodas at sunset. You’ll climb up one of them for the best views.
Day 4
Bagan
Bagan Lodge
Bagan Lodge
You have the option of waking up early and taking a balloon ride at sunrise over Bagan, although we know it might be hard to get the children up so we can leave it optional! For older families, we suggest exploring Bagan in bikes after seeing the bustling market in Nyauang Oo market. Head back to Bagan for lunch, stopping at the Monastic School where you can meet the young monks, many the same age as your children. In the evening, head for dinner in a sandbank on the Irrawaddy River.
Day 5
Mandalay
Rupar Mandalar
Rupar Mandalar
Fly to Mandalay (or take the nine hour boat trip on the Irrawaddy) and head into town to see more of the arts and crafts before finishing on Mandalay Hill for sunset.
Day 6
Mandalay
Rupar Mandalar
Rupar Mandalar
Today, head off to Ava and explore the remote villages and towns on bikes. Stop at some of the ruins of this ancient capital, but its more about seeing local life. Finish on U Bein Bridge for sunset.
Day 7
Kalaw
The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge
The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge
Fly to Heho and drive to Kalaw. You can visit the Green Valley Elephant Camp where you will feed the retired logging elephants, take them to the river for a good scrub and plant a teak tree to help with the reforestation.
Day 8
Kalaw
The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge
The Hotel – Kalaw Hill Lodge
Head off on a four hour day trek through local villages and farmland around Kalaw. You’ll stop at a local farm to see how the traditional farming techniques haven’t really changed in centuries.
Day 9
Inle Lake
The Sanctum Inle Lake
The Sanctum Inle Lake
Today, you can either head directly to Inle Lake or take a detour to Pindaya to see the amazing Buddhist caves before either driving or cycling to Inle. When you arrive, board a private boat to Sanctum Inle Resort.
Day 10
Inle Lake
The Sanctum Inle Lake
The Sanctum Inle Lake
Head off in the morning to the local five-day market before exploring the local communities of Inle Lake. Have the afternoon at leisure, or head off on bikes around the lake.
Day 11-13
Ngapali Beach
Sandoway Resort Ngapali
Sandoway Resort Ngapali
Fly to Thandwe, and transfer to Ngapali Beach for some well deserved R&R on beside the Indian Ocean.
Day 14
Fly Home
Take the flight back to Yangon for your flight home
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Itinerary Experiences
Customise Your Itinerary
We can tweak and change any element of this itinerary and you can depart on any day you want, add nights here and there, and we can fully customise your day-to-day experiences depending on your interests. Here are just a few ideas of many that we can look at and discuss when we come to plan your tailor-made itinerary.
Idea 2
Instead of ending in Ngapali Beach you can travel to the beaches of Thailand to end your trip
Idea 3
Be even more adventurous and take a private boat along the Irrawaddy, just for your family, stopping off half way in a boutique hotel beside the river
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