Spirit of Burma

Day 1 : Fly to Rangoon (Yangon)

Fly overnight to Rangoon, the former capital of Burma (Myanmar)

Day 2 : Arrive Rangoon

On arrival you will be met by your expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure

Day 3 : Journey to Bagan

Fly to Bagan. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your ship for lunch followed by an exploration of Bagan’s 3000 monuments, often compared to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat in their cultural significance and architecture. (L,D)

Day 4 : Explore Bagan

Discover more of Bagan, and visit a traditional lacquer workshop. (B,L,D)

Day 5 : Sail to Pakkoku

Sail to the lively river town of Pakkoku, home to ancient teak wood monasteries. (B,L,D)

Day 6 : Irrawaddy Countryside

Take a morning walk through a local village before spending the rest of the day cruising down the sleepy Irrawaddy River. (B,L,D)

Day 7 : Ava & Amarapura

Visit the iconic U Bein Bridge, the longest teak wood bridge in the world. In the evening, walk through the picturesque Sagaing Hills. (B,L,D)

Day 8 : Mingun & Kyauk-Myoung

Start the day with a wander through Mingun, a sleepy riverside town north of Amarapura which is home to the impressive Mingun Temple and the massive Mingun Bell. Next, visit the spectacular potteries near Kyauk-Myoung. (B,L,D)

Day 9 : Discover Mandalay

Visit the Royal Palace, a walled city within Mandalay built in 1861 by King Mindon. Continue to Mandalay Hill for beautiful views over the countryside. (B,L,D)

Day 10 : Travel to Rangoon

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Rangoon. Visit Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset. (B)
Day 11 : Fly Rangoon to UK

Fly overnight to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

Tour includes:

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
meals as stated
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fees for UK passport holders

Wendy Wu Tours is the leading independent specialist tour operator to China in the UK. They offer an extensive range of tour itineraries to enable you to visit famous tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Yangtze River or the Terracotta Warriors in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Taj Mahal in India.

Many of their tours also take you off the beaten track, to emerald lakes and traditional villages, allowing you to enjoy the authentic China experience. Other unforgettable excursions include a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutongs, attending a Buddhist ceremony or cruising on a traditional junk boat. They also offer the opportunity to explore a bustling city like Hong Kong or Dubai en-route for a few nights.

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