Burma - the Golden Land 17 days

What's Included

• The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Rangoon - Shwedagon Pagoda and Karaweik Hall; Mandalay - Kuthodaw Pagoda and walk up Mandalay Hill; Amarapura; Maymyo hill station; archaeological site at Pagan; Mount Popa - home to 'nats' (local deities); ancient centre of the Mon kingdom – Pegu; Shwemawdaw Pagoda; Shwethalyaung Buddha; and port city of Bassein.

• Local flights by private airline piloted mostly by expats: Rangoon to Mandalay, Pagan to Heho, and Heho to Rangoon.

• Boat trip to Mingun - the site of the world's largest pagoda and unbroken bell.

• Day boat cruise down the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Pagan to discover rural Burma.

• Three nights at a lakeside resort with a full day discovering Inle Lake.

• Traditional long tail boat ride and trek to ethnic minority villages on Shan Plateau.

• Traditional Shan dinner.

• Trek to the summit of Kyaiktiyo to visit Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda) and spend the night.

• Three day stay at Ngwesaung Beach with accommodation in small wooden bungalows.

• Free time to explore Rangoon, Mandalay and Pagan.

• Arrival transfer.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the trip

The Archaeological Wonders of Pagan

By a bend in the Irrawaddy River is Pagan (Bagan) - one of the most impressive archaeological wonders of Asia. Climb the steps of a temple to take in the eerie silence of the vast plains covered in thousands of Buddhist temples and stupas, all bearing testament to a glorious past.

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

• Ferry
• Plane
• Private vehicle
• Truck

Accommodation

• 16 nights Comfortable hotel

Meals

• 16 breakfasts
• 1 dinner

Not Included

International flights, departure taxes, visas, other meals, insurance, tips, any additional optional tours or activities, and spending of a personal nature, including drinks, laundry, souvenirs.

Optional Extras

• Inle - Shan Palace Museum
  US$2
• May Myo (Pyin Oo Lwin) - National Kandawgyi Garden
  US$5
• Pagan (Bagan) - Archaeological Museum
  US$4
• Rangoon (Yangon) - National Museum
  US$5
• Rangoon (Yangon) - Sule Pagoda
  US$2
• Rangoon (Yangon) Zoological Garden
  US$5
• Rangoon(Yangon) - Gems Museum
  US$5

Vaccinations

Vaccinations may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up to date information. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.

For travellers from Australia and New Zealand, we recommend the Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics (see www.traveldoctor.com.au or phone 1300 658 844 for an appointment in Australia). Travellers from countries other than Australia and New Zealand should contact similar organisations or their travel doctor for advice. General health and vaccination information is available to all travellers at
www.traveldoctor.com.au/travelreport. Some vaccines require more than one dose, so arrange for your visit at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

Malaria: There is no vaccination against malaria, which is transmitted by mosquito bites and is a risk in many less-developed tropical areas in Africa and Latin America. Protection against mosquito bites is essential and where the risk is considered high, anti-malarial medications are recommended. Anti-malarial medications should be discussed with experts as there are different medications available and not all medications suit all people or all destinations. Where malaria is considered prevalent in mountainous regions we prefer that trekkers to altitude try to avoid the use of mefloquine (Lariam) if possible.