Duration: 11 Days/10 Nights
Start/End: Yangon/Yangon
Tour Route: Yangon – Heho – Inle Lake – Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing – Yandabo Village – Bagan – Yangon
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Tour Type: Sightseeing & Discovery, Landscape, History, Culture
Tour Highlights:
- Float over Bagan on a fantastic hot air balloon trip
- Visit the outstanding pagodas including Shwedagon Pagoda, Shwezigon Pagoda, Ananda Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda, etc
- Learn how to make pottery as a traditional way from the locals in Yandaboo village
- Enjoy a stunning boat trip around Inle Lake and marvel at the beautiful natural scenery
- Walk on the longest teak bridge in the world – U Bein Bridge
- Enjoy an authentic Burmese cultural show and a luxury dinner in Karaweik Palace
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Yangon Arrival (D)
Day 2: Yangon Sightseeing (B)
Day 3: Yangon – Fly to Heho – Inle Lake (B)
Day 4: Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake (B)
Day 5: Inle Lake – Heho – Mandalay (B)
Day 6: Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing (B, L, D)
Day 7: Sagaing – Yandabo Village (B, L, D)
Day 8: Yandabo Village – Bagan (B)
Day 9: Bagan Discovery (B)
Day 10: Balloon Ride over Bagan (B)
Day 11: Bagan – Yangon – departure (B)
Please note that you can always change the itinerary by clicking the button “tailor-made tour” below and then tell us your specific interest. This inquiry is totally free and you are under no obligation!
- Full Itinerary
- Price & Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Photos
Day 1: Yangon Arrival (D)
Welcomed upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, we will be driven to our hotel. The rest of the day will be free to recover. This evening, we will have a welcome dinner in Karaweik Palace which overlooking to the Royal Lake and Shwedagon Tower. A meal of fine Burmese food will be served followed by a beautiful cultural show of music and dancing. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon Sightseeing (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, start your first-day sightseeing in Burma honeymoon vacation with a visit to the sacred Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon. Then we visit the Sule Pagoda to Chinese Town, where we have a chance to enjoy exotic streets of Yangon downtown and British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings. We will then move to Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda to see the 70-m long reclining Buddha and Myanmar’s holiest monument. Finally, finish up your day by enjoying some last minute shopping at Scott Market. We spend the night in Yangon.
Day 3: Yangon – Fly to Heho – Inle Lake (B)
This morning we will take a flight to Heho. Inle Lake, the second largest lake in Myanmar is located 900 meters above sea level and is home of the Intha people, who are very famous for their one leg-rowing technique.
On arrival, we take an hour drive to the scenic Inle Lake and then board a motorboat for a sightseeing tour to Phaungdawoo Pagoda, famed for its richly gilded five small Buddha images and believed to be the holiest pagoda in Inle Lake. Continue your third-day sightseeing in Burma honeymoon tour to the “Jumping Cat Pagoda” Ngaphechaung Monastery. When we travel closer to Nam Pan Village, we have a look at cotton and lotus weaving factories and cigar making houses. We will have a true experience of traditional Intha life. Overnight in a resort in Inle Lake.
Day 4: Inle Lake – Indein – Inle Lake (B)
In the morning of day 4, power up your honeymoon in Burma as you visit the unique “5-Day Market” which is held in different villages surrounding the lake. This is absolutely a magnificent place to enjoy the scene of local tribes in their colorful clothes and furthermore experience the exotic market atmosphere.
After lunch, the boat will take us to the beautiful temple of Indein, located on the hill overlooking the lake. It is time to enjoy a poetic walking along the corridors and the giant columns that have been left to nature for centuries. Overnight in Inle Lake.
Day 5: Inle Lake – Heho – Mandalay (B)
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you will catch a flight from Heho to Mandalay – the next destination of your amazing honeymoon in Burma. Welcome upon arrival at the airport then we transfer to the hotel in Mandalay city center. Being famous as the Buddhism center in Myanmar, Mandalay is a realm of stupas, monks and monasteries.
We first visit the Mahagandaryone Monastery and watch the monks in their afternoon meal and rice ceremony. We then take a stroll along the nearby U Bein Bridge to visit Kyautawgyi, returning by boat to enjoy the cool breeze and spectacular landscape of Taungthaman Lake. The next visit will be at Mandalay Palace. After that, we will visit Kuthodaw Pagoda, famed as “the world’s biggest book” composed of 729 stupas. Conclude the day with a ride up the zigzagging road to Mandalay Hill. Climb to the top of the hill and watch the beautiful sunset around the surrounding plain, river, and mountains. Overnight in Mandalay.
Day 6: Mandalay – Mingun – Sagaing (B, L, D)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the Shwe Kyat Yet Jetty where we will sail upstream for about one and a half hour to the Mingun Pagoda Complex to see the unfinished pagoda, the Mingun Bell, weighing 90 tonnes and the biggest hanging undamaged bell in the world.
After lunch on board, we continue downstream to Sagaing and have a visit to Sagaing for about two & half hour’s excursion by coach. We then back to the board, sail downstream and enjoy the sunset over Sagaing Hill. Moor overnight at a sandbank mid-stream. After dinner, guests can enjoy a Traditional Dance on the sundeck (if available). We will spend the night in the Irrawaddy Princess II Cruise.
Day 7: Sagaing – Yandabo Village (B, L, D)
In the morning, begin your honeymoon tour on a cruise downstream to Yandabo Village. Defendant on the base economy is famous for the production of terracotta from the riverbank clay. Explore the pottery making process at various stages. We enjoy an hour shore excursion and then back to board and cast off. Continue our third-day trip by sailing downstream and moor overnight at near Chindwin confluence. We spend the second night on the Irrawaddy Princess II Cruise.
Day 8: Yandabo Village – Bagan (B)
Cast off early morning, we continue sailing downstream and approximately arrive at Bagan about 09:00 AM. Bagan is Myanmar’s archaeological wonderland, where over 3,000 ancient temples blossom from the countryside.
Disembark from the board and start our day tour with a trip to the bustling Nyang U Market in Old Bagan then explore the beautiful, gold leaf Shwezigon Pagoda and learn about Burmese Buddhist traditions then visit the Ananda Temple.
Highlight the afternoon sightseeing of your honeymoon with a tour of a local lacquer ware workshop and learn how this traditional piece of art is made. The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view from the second highest pagoda of Bagan, the ShweSandaw Pagoda. Overnight in Bagan.
Note: Due to the water level and weather condition, sightseeing might be changed.
Day 9: Bagan Discovery (B)
Today, start your exciting honeymoon with a trip to the bustling Nyaung U Market in Old Bagan and then explore the beautiful gold leaf Shwezigon Pagoda and learn about Burmese Buddhist traditions. Ananda Temple is our next visit of this day, stopping along the way on the Bagan plains to admire some of the surrounding temples. In the afternoon, we take a tour of a local lacquer ware workshop and learn how this traditional piece of art is made. Overnight in Bagan.
Day 10: Balloon Ride over Bagan (B)
Today, we will have a memorable day-trip in honeymoon vacation and let’s say, it would be one of your special days in Myanmar honeymoon. Pick up at our hotel in the early morning, before sunrise, we will have a hot balloon ride over Bagan. Amazed your eyes and taken away your breath by the beauty and diversity of temples and stupas below you. With the Irrawaddy River to the west and the mountains to the east, the balloon ride will no double be your flight of a lifetime and one of the most memorable experiences in Burma honeymoon vacation.
After a 45-minute ride over the morning skies, the pilots will guide his crafts for a safe landing. Well, we will then have a small party to welcome you back with sparkling wine, fresh fruits. After receiving the Balloon Certificate that personally signed by the pilot, we will be driven back to the hotel for a proper breakfast.
We will then have an exotic horse cart riding, we will go to one of the biggest temples in Bagan: Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby. The most amazing bonus of this day trip is the panoramic sunset view from the second highest pagoda of Bagan the ShweSandaw pagoda. Overnight in a hotel in Bagan.
Day 11: Bagan – Yangon – departure (B)
Time will be free until our car arrives to take us to the airport for a flight to Yangon. On arrival at Yangon International Airport, we will entertain ourselves at the airport in good time to connect the homeward flight. Tour ends. We hope you have enjoyed the honeymoon trip in Burma that we provided for you!
Price: Please contact us for your special price.
INCLUSIONS
What’s Included:
- 3 domestic flights: Yangon – Heho, Heho – Mandalay, Bagan – Yangon
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
- Service of English speaking guides in every location
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Honeymoon’s value added (Fruits and flower on arrival, 1 bottle of Champagne on the first day)
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast; L – Lunch, D- Dinner)
What’s Excluded:
- International flights and airport taxes (US$ 10.00 per person)
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Myanmar Visa fees
Recommended Hotel List:
| Location |
Hotel & Rating (4 & 5* Standard) |
| Yangon | The Strand Hotel |
| Inle Lake | Inle Princess Resort |
| Mandalay | Mandalay Hill Resort |
| Irrawaddy River | Irrawaddy Princess II Cruise |
| Bagan | Aureum Palace Hotel |
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- Boating trip in Inle Lake.
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- A night scene of the Sule Pagoda in the heart of Yangon.
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- Zigzaging road to Mandalay Hill Myanmar
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- Mingun Pagoda Complex
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- Potery making in Yandabo Village.
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- Panorama of ShweSandaw Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar.
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- Local souvenir shop in Nyaung U Market in Old Bagan
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- Luxury Burma Honeymoon
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- The cats that live here earn their keep by jumping for food in Ngaphechaung Monastery.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am so sorry as i was away for my internship and was very busy for the past 3 months. I decided to make my trip to Myanmar on the 14th March to 21st of March. May you please rearrange the itenaries? I would prefer to arrive at yangon and depart from yangon. Is March a good season to visit Myanmar? I would still love to go to the highlands and visit some good site visit. May i roughly know the cost per person? so far 6 person confirmed. What are the car that you are going to use? Thank you and have a nice day.
Regards,
Goh
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Hi Goh,
Thanks for letting us know your travel plan in Myanmar.
Firstly, March is transitional season in Myanmar as the weather become unpredictable. The temperature is higher than previous months when it towards the rainy season in late April. But it is still a good time to visit Myanmar this month due to vast territory. For detailed quotation for your vacation in Myanmar, please check your inbox, we have dropped you the cost and guide for 6 in Myanmar. Please feel free to contact us if you have any question.
Best Regards,
Stephen
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Where should I visit if I just have 10-day tour in Myanmar?
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With 10-day tour in Myanmar, we highly recommend you to take the tour to visit top highlights in Myanmar like Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake and around. Please check your email, we have dropped you some tour itinerary for 10 days in Myanmar.
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We are photography lovers from Australia, we plan to visit Myanmar in March. What will you recommend us for 2 weeks discover the highlights in Myanmar?
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Hi there,
We do have many options for 2 weeks discovering Myanmar highlights. We strongly recommend Myanmar Through The Lens – 12 Days for you who love photography. You tour will start from Mandalay and then visit the Mingun, Amarapura, Sagaing, and Inwa. Next you will be transferred Bagan by boat, and then visit Mt. Popa, Heho, NyuangShwe before heading on to Inle Lake and Yangon. The trip will cover the most attractive tourist destinations in 12 days. You can absolutely customize tour to meet your interest as well as extend the time as you want. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
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We are looking for a Myanmar tour company for our trip in Myanmar in March. We are wondering that do we have any discounts if traveling as a big group?
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Yes, we are offering Myanmar tours with the best deals of price. Remember that the more people in your group, the cheaper the tours will be. We have dropped you some offers over your email, please check.
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When is the best time to visit Myanmar?
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It is a good idea to avoid traveling to Myanmar in rainy season from April to October. The best time to travel in Myanmar is from November to February due to the low temperature and temperate weather.
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Is tipping customary in Myanmar?
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Tipping is not customary in Myanmar but it is polite when leaving the restaurants or hotels with a small amount of money for staffs if you feel comfortable with the services. The Burmese earning a very low salary, your modest tip will be accepted cheerfully by most.
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How about the internet access in Myanmar? Is the connection really good?
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Internet availability and service is generally not reliable in Myanmar. You can easily access the internet in the urban cities and large towns. The speed may be slow or not available in remote or mountainous areas and some popular websites like Gmail, Facebook, Skype and Yahoo are usually blocked. You should prepare to have a break from the outside world for a while when traveling in Myanmar.
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Can I use my mobile phone when traveling in Myanmar?
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Mobile phone coverage is unreliable in Myanmar. Depending on the service provider and handset, your mobile phone may work properly or not. You should leave your mobile phone for a while and discover one of the world’s most mysterious countries in a simpler way.
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What are the toilets like in Myanmar?
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Myanmar has different standards of hygiene and sanitation from modern western countries. The local standard is of the squat variety while western-style toilets can be found in the hotels and some tourist areas. Carry your own supply of toilet paper and hand sanitizer as these are rarely provided.
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Can I drink water in Myanmar?
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Drinking water on tap in Myanmar is not safe. The bottled water or filtered water is recommended. You should ask the others where you can get the clean water to drink. Some hotels you stay may have drinking water. You should also avoid drinking with ice and wash as well as peel fruit and vegetable before eating.
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Are credit cards accepted widely in Myanmar?
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Credit cards aren’t accepted in Myanmar. As a cash economy, credit cards and traveler’s cheques aren’t acceptable forms of currency. But some hotels or travel companies in Myanmar may accept your credit cards as payments. As one of the best tour companies in Myanmar, We can accept deposit payment from your credit card. Please contact us for more detail information.
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What is the local currency of Myanmar?
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The local currency of Myanmar is called Kyat (pronounced “chat”). For abbreviations, use as Ks. The exchange rate between USD and Myanmar Kyat is currently around 1100 Kyat against one USD.
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Where could we exchange the money in Myanmar?
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Exchange money from the hotel you stay is highly recommended with best rate as possible.
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Is it hard to learn some Burmese words?
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It is easy to learn some simple local Burmese words and don’t be afraid to use it in Myanmar. Simple greeting will help break the language barrier.
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What should I wear when visiting the temples in Myanmar?
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You should wear modestly and respectfully when visiting sacred places, temples and pagodas in Myanmar. Shoulders and knees should be covered when getting in worshiping places. Long sleeves are recommended.
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Could quote for me the most popular temples in Myanmar?
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Myanmar is the home to sacred temples, a lot of thing to do and see. Here are 5 most popular temples in Myanmar: Shwedagon Paya, Dhammayangyi, Shwezigon, Mahamuni, and Ananda.
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Can we change the destination or time in some itinerary?
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Of course, we also specialize customized tours. If you prefer to change the itinerary or extend more time in Myanmar, please let us know and we will help you tailor-make a special to suit your price and interests.
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What is your accommodation in your tour packages?
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It depends on you tours you take. With most of Myanmar tours, most of accommodation are from 3* standards up to 5 star luxury hotels, 5 star cruises… with some other tours, you may have more options for you stay in Myanmar depends on the tour packages you take.
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We are going on an adventure tour in Myanmar. Do we need special footwear for our children?
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The family adventure tours in Myanmar where terrain can be very challenging and steep, you may need all waterproof footwear with a good trip in case of rain.
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I do not like to visit too many temples or pagodas on Myanmar tours, what else you think are suitable for me?
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In many of our programs there are temples and pagodas in those, however, if you do not like to visit too many temples or pagodas in Myanmar and we can tailor-make many other interesting programs for you such as: boating in rivers and lakes, visit villages, country lanes, home stay, easy cycling tour, markets, farms, hill tribe villages… We offer a variety of choices for our customers in many places and activities. Please tell us your traveling time and tell us what you need and we will do the rest. I am sure you will have a trip of a life time in Myanmar.
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I don’t like shopping, can you cut off those shopping place from my trip?
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Yes sure, all of our Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia tours are no forced shopping tours. So you do not have to spend time for that. Some time the on trip we also have a break at some shopping places mainly just for going to bathroom and relax then go. If you do not like that in your itinerary and we can cut off that place from your itinerary too.
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I see that you have many interesting tour itineraries, can I join with other people?
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What a pity, up to now we not yet run joining Myanmar tours. However, we can make the private trip from one people up. Traveling on a private tour would give you more chance to do what you like at your own pace and timing. Please send us your intended travel date, tell us what you need for your Myanmar tour and we will give you the best quotation for you.
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Is it possible for my family to sleep in the same room?
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We will endeavor to arrange adjoining rooms, family room or triple room as possible for your family. All children under 5 years old will always be roomed with their parents.
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I travel by myself; can I book a Myanmar private tour with you?
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Yes sure, you can. Booking a private tour in Myanmar for one person is always more expensive than travel from 2 people up. However, we can tailor-make the trip for you to suite your travel budget.
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I have a group of 12 people intend to go to Myanmar. Do I get any discount?
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Yes you do. The more people to join the trip the cheaper it will be. You surely will get the great discount from us. Please send us a request for what you need any we will get back to you shortly with proposal as well as a great price for you.
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Can my children opt out of activities if they like during the trip?
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All the activities are well picked which suitable for most of family vacations in Myanmar, however you will be the one who make the decisions that you children will join in those activities or not. So it may be possible to just watch, or stay at the hotel room or do some independent exploring. In all cases, parents are responsible for their children at all times, so you should supervise if your children want to opt out.
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What standard of accommodation for family vacations in Myanmar can I expect?
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We offer a wide range of choices for accommodation in Myanmar from 3 stars to 5 star standards. Because this is a private package that for you and your family only, so we will give you some options for you to choose. We suggest the hotels with pool and that would make your Myanmar vacation with children better. All of the accommodation we suggested is clean, comfortable and safe.
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We are going to visit Myanmar in July, could you tell me what the weather like in Myanmar in July?
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July is the mid wet season in Myanmar, but the rains do not prevail for the whole day. The city or sightseeing tours are still a good choice. In that time, the cities like Bagan, Mandalay are less rain.
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How far is it from Mandalay to Bagan? How long if we get there by boat?
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It is around 210 km to get Bagan from Mandalay, and it take about 10 hours to get there by ferry and 5 hours by bus including the time stop for lunch.
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Is it worthy to get the flight to Bagan from Yangon to get the balloon over Bagan and return Yangon in the next day and have sightseeing tour?
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It is really worthwhile to get the balloon over Bagan , but you need to book in advance. The flight will offer you a sweeping view of Old City of Bagan with its magnificent temples and then get the flight back to Yangon to have sightseeing tour including the colonial buildings, impressive pagodas, heroic history of Yangon.
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What is the best means of transportation to travel to Yangon from Bagan?
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You can fly to Bagan from Yangon. It is convenient and safe-time for you. However, if you want to enjoy the breath-taking sceneries on the way from Yangon to Bagan, you can get there by overnight bus or train.
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Are there many ATMs in Myanmar? Is it necessary for me to bring cash?
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Noticed that it is necessary to bring plenty of cash when traveling in Myanmar because there are few ATMs in Myanmar even in big cities.
In addition, your cash must be clean; it means no creases, stains, marks or tears.
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Are credit cards widely accepted in Myanmar?
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Actually, credit cards are not common in Myanmar. They are only accepted in five-star hotels, big restaurants. Thus, carrying cash when travelling in Myanmar is the best idea.
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We are planning to spend our honeymoon vacation in Myanmar this year! Can you suggest any itinerary please?
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It depends on the time you spend for you vacation in Myanmar. The luxury Burma Honeymoon is highly recommended for 11 days covering Yangon, Heho, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Mingun, Sagaing, Yandabo Village , Bagan on in the Golden Land of Myanmar is definitely the most memorable trip for newlyweds. We have dropped you more information for your holiday in Myanmar, please check your inbox and feel free to contact us.
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I have a summer vacation in Myanmar, I was surprised when see Burmese men wearing skirts. What is that?
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It is called longyi – the traditional dress of Burmese people. Both men and women wear this costume.
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What should we pack/bring for a Myanmar vacation?
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– Clothes, shoes: should bring some long T-shirts or pants because when you visit pagodas in Myanmar, your shoulders and knees should be covered. In addition, hiking shoes are necessary for you to explore some temples and pagodas in mountains.
– An umbrella and rain coats are also important for your trip as the weather in Myanmar is quite unpredictable.
– With others such as Toiletries and Medical Supplies, you can find in markets or clinics in Myanmar.
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What about tipping in Myanmar?
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Tipping is the common one in big restaurants and hotels in Myanmar. However, some hotels may require that tips should be left in an envelope in the Gratuities Box in the hotel.
Nevertheless, in some rural areas in Myanmar, tipping is not popular. Maybe, it can cause embarrassment to recipients and local people.
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What is yellow and white pattern seen on Burmese women’s face? Why they use this?
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It is thanaka – traditional cosmetic paste produced by grinding the bark of the thanaka tree on a flat, smooth stone with water, widely used in Myanmar. They use thanaka for both beauty and cosmetic purposes.
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I am planning to take a trip to Myanmar on early October, I am concerning about weather conditions in Burma at that time.
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October marks the end of rainy season in Myanmar, experience the considerable decline of temperature and rainfall. The pleasant weather prevails throughout the country. Thus, it is ideal to explore the beauty of “The Land of temples”.
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What should we bring for a short vacation in Myanmar?
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– Clothes, shoes: recommend bringing some long T-shirts or pants because when you visit pagodas in Myanmar, your shoulders and knees should be covered.
– An umbrella or proof-rain clothes are also important for your trip as the weather in Myanmar is quite unpredictable.
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Driving on the left side or right side In Myanmar?
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Every vehicle is right-hand-drive in Myanmar.
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Does Myanmar belong to Indochina?
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Myanmar does not belong to Indochina. Myanmar shares borders with India, China, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand. There are three Indochina countries: Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.
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Why Burma need perfect notes?
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Up to now, it is hard to full explain when or how the preference for fresh bills started, or why it persists today. However, it would be better for tourists to bring cash which are not creased, ripped or scribbled when traveling in Myanmar.
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Is there any taboo when visiting temples in Myanmar?
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There are some dos and don’ts as getting sacred sites in Myanmar.
-Remove your footwear when going inside pagodas
-Dress modestly
-Don’t offer to shake hands with monks
-Women should not touch monks.
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How do I have to behave in Myanmar? What offends Myanmar people?
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Myanmar is still a country with very conservative manners, so some Myanmar customs you need to know.
-It is not always necessary to shake hands
-Public displays of affection are frowned upon; avoid touching an adult on the head
-It is considered rude to step over any part of a person
-Accept of give things with your right hand or both hands.
-Wearing very short skirts or shorts is considered impolite especially while visiting Pagodas.
-Pointing out to something with your legs and patting someone on the head is also regarded as a bad manner.
-Sitting etc. on Buddha images e.g. for photographs is absolutely unacceptable.
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How about internet connection in Myanmar? I have heard that email and some social websites are blocked?
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Wifi or internet is available in certain hotels and restaurants in large cities. However a great number of e-mail providers, Facebook, Twitter are blocked. You may use a local address provided by the shop to send your emails. Aside from e-mail providers, only very few web-pages are blocked.
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What about Myanmar food and its hygiene?
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Myanmar cuisines tend to be quite oily or spicy. Some popular foods of Burmese are rice, fish, “Ngapi” (fermented fish paste), vegetables, “mohingha” (fish soup with rice noodles) and monosodium glutamate (locally known as Ajinomoto).
The best way to avoid possible stomach problems is to look carefully at the hygiene of restaurants. Highly recommend eating in restaurants rather than small food stalls in streets.
Do not drink tap water but bottled water with intact seals only.
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How is healthcare service in Myanmar?
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Healthcare services are probably not as qualified as other countries. Outside of large cities medical facilities are not satisfactory, even in Yangon hospitals rarely reach international standards.
Should bring with you sufficient supplies of any medicine you may depend on, and possibly a first-aid kit. In some big cities, medicine is available; however often there are warnings of fake drugs.
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I am going to be on vacation in Myanmar in September. I am concerning about weather conditions in Burma at that time.
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September is the last month of wet season. You rarely experience rainy days. Temperatures will hover around the mid 20°C and even low 30°C and humidity will be high in places. Thus, umbrella or rain coats are necessary for you.
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I am planning to take a vacation in Myanmar for 2 weeks in late August. Any suggest for itinerary during that time?
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The wet season comes to Burma mid-May through to September, unexpected heavy rains may annoy you when traveling Myanmar during this month. However, it only rains half of a day. The rainfall is high but of short duration.
You can take fabulous trips to any part of the country except beaches, especially Ngapali as most of resorts are closed. During monsoon season, Yangon and the south can have a little more rain than upcountry areas. It is rainy in Yangon but cool in Inle.
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We plan to visit Myanmar next year. What is the best time to visit Myanmar?
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November to March is the high tourist season in Myanmar, after the end of the monsoon. Most travellers visit Myanmar during this time.
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My wife and I are planning to spend our honeymoon vacation in Myanmar in February next year! Can you suggest any itinerary please?
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How many days will you spend for your honeymoon vacation? 11-day luxury Burma Honeymoon is highly recommended. Marvel at scenic landscapes and gain the local perspective of a temple country by visiting Yangon, Heho, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Mingun, Sagaing, Bagan. This tour will definitely highlight your vacation.
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We are going to visit Myanmar. I am a bit concerning about whether the internet is available in Myanmar or not?
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Yes it is, but access may be slow and not all international sites are accessible. Major tourist destinations have café shops, restaurants and hotels for you to surf the net. You may also experience difficulty accessing some free-mail servers such as Yahoo or MSN.
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Is it possible to cover all the most popular attractions of Myanmar in 14 days?
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Yes, 14 days are enough to cover all the major attractions in Myanmar such as Bagan, Yangon, Inle Lake, Mandalay…
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What should I bring for a vacation in Myanmar? About 6 or 7 days.
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It depends on the time of year and the location to be visited. Generally casual clothes are fine depending where you go the evenings might be cool. Remember to wear respectful clothes to all religious sites.
at 4:48 am
I would like to gain a deeper insight into Buddhist lives in Myanmar. Is it possible if I stay at monasteries in Myanmar?
at 10:35 am
It is entire possible to stay at monasteries, where you will usually sleep on the floor in the main building, and will be provided with bedding and food. Men and women are equally welcome.
at 8:28 am
Should I carry plenty of cash when discovering Myanmar?
at 10:45 am
ATMs are not common in Myanmar, so make sure that you bring enough cash when shopping in Myanmar. Because almost Burmese are Buddhist followers, they are honest and friendly; the rate of crimes here is low. But do not show much money to the local when traveling around even if in your home country.