Our Myanmar Bucket List Journey

Stay at Chatrium Hotel Royal to be a short trip away from the Shwedagon Pagoda. This is a luxury hotel in a bustling part of town.

Set out at dusk on a tour of the enormous Shwedagon Pagoda. This is the most famous Buddhist site in Myanmar, and many consider it central to Burmese culture. On the way, you’ll experience some parts of the city that you shouldn’t miss on a visit to Yangon.

Yangon is Myanmar’s largest city and has a noteworthy mix of the country’s old an new. You’ll see some of the most interesting colonial architecture as well as one of Myanmar’s most famous Buddhist sites, the Shwedagon Pagoda. This tour has several optional stops, allowing you to customize your experience of the city.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.

Rupar Mandalay puts you in a good position to explore the city of Mandalay as well as the surrounding attractions. This spacious hotel takes up an entire city block and offers lots of attractive facilities where guests can unwind.

This full-day tour takes you to explore a few of Myanmar’s former capitals. Myanmar has seen many power shifts in its history, and this tour covers just a few of these previous kingdom’s highlights, including Sagaing, Ava, and Mingun.

Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort is on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River. Peacocks strut across these idyllic grounds, which cover 24 acres of landscaped gardens.

Bagan has thousands of temples, but they’re only a fraction of the site’s original sprawl. Much of the site was built from the 11th to the 13th century, with lots of Buddha statues and other embellishments added from the 14 to the 16th century. You’ll follow your knowledgeable guide to see the most noteworthy temples, as well as a nearby village. This tour takes place around sunset, so you can appreciate the majesty of Bagan’s temples during the cooler part of the day.

Hot air balloon tours are one of the most iconic ways to see Bagan. You’ll leave early in the morning and have the chance to see the surrounding villages waking up.

This tour takes you to see the famous ruins of Bagan as the sunset draws near. After you see some of the site’s most famous temples, you’ll embark on a sunset boat tour to the Kyauk Gu Umin temple.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.

The 101 suite Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is a luxury boutique resort ideally located on the shore of picturesque Inle lake, built between 20 acres of rice fields and floating gardens. It features authentic Myanmar style and the latest technology. The resort has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, fitness and wellness center as well as 2 swimming pools. Perfect for couples and travellers.

This tour departs from Nyaungshwe and brings visitors to Kakku, a collection of approximately 2,500 pagodas. Kakku preserves the architecture of the Shan people.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.

Bayview Beach Resort’s tropical gardens are right next to the Bay of Bengal. Beachgoers come here to soak up the sun and revel in the views along Myanmar’s most beautiful beach.

In order to see as much of Myanmar as possible, opt to include a few domestic flights in your itinerary. Drives between major destinations can be very long and arduous — not to mention roads are not always in great condition.