Tailor-made holidays & tours in Myanmar
Rudyard Kipling described Burma as ‘quite unlike any place you know about’ and that still rings true today. Few people beyond its borders know the country well. Take a tailor-made holiday or perhaps a river cruise on the Irrawaddy to explore this fascinating country.
Everything about this trip was first class. Myanmar is a wonderful place to visit and I would recommend it to anyone looking to visit a beautiful and fantastically diverse, undiscovered country.
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Inspiring things to do in Myanmar
You probably expect to visit a lot of temples and monasteries, but you might be surprised to learn about the country’s good beaches and be interested in the cuisine. Myanmar is a delight to discover.
When to go to Myanmar
It is generally agreed that the best time to visit Burma is from about November to February as these are the drier months and it's not too hot either. Read on for more details about Myanmar’s tropical climate with three seasons.
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Places to go in Myanmar
Read about the highlights of this incredible country in our short summary guides to the main places to go.
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Mandalay
Tour the royal palace pagodas and temples, admire the city from Mandalay Hill and visit historic capital cities nearby for an insight into Myanmar’s rich past.
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Bagan
The thousands of temples of Bagan are the remains of a once-powerful empire and one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites.
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Yangon
As Rangoon, this was the principal city in British colonial Burma. As Yangon, this was the capital of Myanmar until 2005.
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Inle Lake
Take a boat trip to experience life on Inle Lake, witness leg rowing fishermen, see floating gardens, houses on stilts and visit the market, it’s all here.
Facts and information
Flight time
There are no direct flights from the UK to Yangon (Rangoon). The flight time is at least 14 hours.
Language
The official language is Myanmar (Burmese). English is widely spoken in major tourist destinations.
Time
GMT + 6hrs 30mins
Visas
At least 6 months from the end of your trip, and with plenty of room for entry and exit stamps. A visa is required for British travellers and most nationalities.
Health
Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory. Recommended vaccinations include diptheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, tetanus, cholera & typhoid. Malaria prophylactics recommended for some parts of Burma.
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Face to face with meerkats
I have seen photos of people sitting with meerkats before, but I always imagined that you would probably need a lot of time and patience, or just very good luck, to have that kind of experience.
