15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on an extraordinary 21-day "Off the Beaten Track Myanmar" adventure with Golden Trail Travel, designed for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic and profound immersion into the heart of this captivating Southeast Asian nation. Far from the well-trodden tourist routes, this meticulously crafted itinerary unveils the true essence of Myanmar, offering unparalleled insights into its rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes.
Your epic journey begins in Yangon, the former capital, where colonial architecture meets glistening pagodas. Beyond the iconic Shwedagon, we delve into lesser-known temples and bustling local markets, offering a genuine glimpse into daily life. From Yangon, we venture to Bagan, not just for its famous sunrise over thousands of ancient temples, but to explore remote pagodas and witness the intricate artistry of traditional lacquerware workshops. Experience the magic of a hot air balloon ride over this ancient plain – a truly unforgettable moment.
The adventure continues as we navigate the serene waters of Inle Lake, focusing on the unique Intha leg-rowing fishermen and floating gardens, but also discovering hidden villages and monasteries accessible only by longtail boat. We move beyond the typical lake circuit to explore the lesser-visited eastern shores and tribal markets, offering deeper cultural exchanges.
Next, prepare for a true expedition into the remote and culturally rich Chin State. This segment takes you through stunning mountainous terrain, allowing for interactions with indigenous communities, renowned for their intricate facial tattoos and vibrant traditions. This is where you truly step off the tourist trail and witness a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
Our journey then leads us to the ancient city of Mrauk U, a hidden archaeological marvel in Rakhine State. Often overshadowed by Bagan, Mrauk U boasts a formidable collection of stone temples and pagodas, set amidst a dramatic landscape. Reaching Mrauk U is an adventure in itself, typically involving a scenic boat journey upriver, offering spectacular views of rural life along the waterways. You'll explore these ancient ruins in relative solitude, allowing for a deeply personal connection with Myanmar's past.
For the ultimate escape, we introduce the possibility of an extension to Putao, a remote town nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern Kachin State. This optional, highly exclusive add-on offers unparalleled opportunities for high-altitude trekking, white-water rafting, and encounters with diverse ethnic groups. Please note that this extension requires specific permits and is subject to weather conditions, adding an unparalleled layer of adventure for those truly seeking the edge of exploration.
Throughout this 21-day odyssey, you will engage in authentic experiences, from participating in local cooking classes to witnessing traditional craft demonstrations. You'll enjoy homestays or boutique guesthouses that offer genuine connections with local communities, moving beyond standard hotels to truly integrate into the local fabric. Our expert local guides will provide invaluable insights, sharing stories and knowledge that bring Myanmar's history and culture to life.
The "Off the Beaten Track Myanmar 21 Days" tour is more than just a trip; it's an immersive journey designed to challenge your perceptions, broaden your horizons, and create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s for the traveler who yearns for genuine cultural encounters, pristine natural beauty, and the thrill of discovering the uncharted. Prepare to be enchanted by the warmth of the Burmese people, the spirituality of its ancient sites, and the untouched splendor of its landscapes. Book your extraordinary Myanmar adventure today and redefine your travel experience.
Yangon's Hidden Charms: Beyond Shwedagon, explore lesser-known pagodas, colonial-era backstreets, and vibrant local markets like Theingyi Zay for an authentic urban experience. Discover hidden tea shops and street food stalls.
Bagan's Serene Solitude: While enjoying the iconic sunrise, venture to remote, less-visited temples for a more personal exploration. Participate in a traditional lacquerware workshop and try your hand at crafting. Experience a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the ancient plains.
Inle Lake's Authentic Encounters: Go beyond the main tourist circuit. Explore floating gardens and unique leg-rowing fishermen, then journey to the eastern shores to discover untouched villages and interact with local communities. Visit less-frequented monasteries and tribal markets.
Chin State Expedition (Mindat/Kampalet): Embark on a challenging yet rewarding journey into the rugged Chin Hills. Trek through stunning landscapes, visit villages of the Chin ethnic group, and witness their unique facial tattoos. Experience genuine cultural exchange and participate in local traditions. (Specific itinerary dependent on permits and conditions).
Mrauk U Ancient City Exploration: Discover the "other Bagan" – an equally impressive but far less crowded ancient city. Explore its formidable stone temples and pagodas, often reached by a scenic boat trip up the Kaladan River, offering stunning riverine views and glimpses of rural life. Enjoy the tranquility and mystery of these ancient ruins.
Mandalay's Artistic Heart (and Beyond): Explore Mandalay's royal heritage and traditional crafts. Beyond the Palace and Mandalay Hill, visit expert gold leaf beaters, silk weavers, and marble carvers in their workshops, understanding the intricate artistry. Explore ancient capitals around Mandalay like Amarapura (U Bein Bridge at sunrise/sunset for unique photos), Sagaing, and Inwa with a focus on local interactions.
Kalaw & Pindaya Caves Trekking: Experience the refreshing climate of Kalaw, a former British hill station. Embark on multi-day treks through scenic landscapes, passing through tribal villages and staying in local homes or monasteries, offering authentic insights into rural life. Discover the fascinating Pindaya Caves, filled with thousands of Buddha images.
Optional Putao Wilderness Adventure (High-End & Requires Permits): For the ultimate off-the-grid experience, extend your journey to Putao in northern Kachin State. This remote region offers unparalleled opportunities for high-altitude trekking, white-water rafting on the Malikha River, and encountering diverse ethnic groups near the Himalayas. (Note: This is a specialized, permit-dependent extension for truly adventurous travelers.)
Ngapali Beach Relaxation (Optional Extension): After your extensive exploration, unwind on the pristine sands of Ngapali Beach, known for its calm turquoise waters and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning sunsets.
Authentic Local Interactions: Participate in hands-on activities like cooking classes, traditional craft workshops, or even a local community project if available. Engage in meaningful conversations with locals, learning about their customs and daily lives.
Unique Accommodation: Experience charming boutique guesthouses, traditional homestays, or eco-lodges in remote areas, offering a deeper connection to the local environment and culture, moving beyond standard hotel stays.
Expert Local Guides: Benefit from the knowledge and passion of experienced local guides who provide invaluable insights into Myanmar's history, culture, and traditions, bringing each destination to life.
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every getaway should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier Off The Beaten Track tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke coastal experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.
Our dedicated team—comprising experienced local experts, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate travel specialists—is committed to ensuring your escape is seamless, relaxing, and truly unforgettable.
Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian Off The Beaten Track. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.
Ready to start planning your dream Off The Beaten Track across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.
Upon arrival Mandalay by international flight, meeting, and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later, a drive delivers you to Pyin Oo Lwin, the cool hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin at over 1,000 meters above sea level, and pleasant weather all year around. The flower city is famed for its colonial-era buildings, eucalyptus, pine trees, and silver oak abounding in town.
Next, discover National Land Mark and Chinese Temple with ornate stucco dragons, rock gardens, and landscape ponds. Then, head to Pwe Kauk Waterfall and the countryside. Overnight in Pyin Oo Lwin.
In the morning, take a 1-hour boat ride upstream river for exploring the valley, mountain, and fruit plantations along the river. Then, hop on the boat to take a short climb up the hill through the fruit plantation for 45 minutes to discover the old Tai (SHAN) monastery which is 150 years old, sitting alone in the forest.
Afterward, pass through the plantations of pineapple, papaya, and orange which are widely grown along the way to the monastery. Then, explore the monastery before embarking on a boat ride to the river confluence at which swimming is available on the individual wish. On the way back of the boat ride, head to a SHAN village to gaze out at typical houses with small verdant gardens. Leisure at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, discover Mandalay – the second-largest city and the last royal capital of Myanmar. Visit Mahamuni Golden Buddha Image, bronze casting, marble stone cutting craftsmen quarters, and gold leaf beaters.
Afternoon, Visit Kuthodaw Pagoda is also known as the world’s largest book, surrounded by 729 marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures. Afterward, head to Golden Palace Monastery – part of the palace complex where King Mindon resided. In the evening, marvel at the panorama view from Mandalay Hill. Overnight in Mandalay.
Optional: Balloons Over Bagan
Floating over thousand-year-old pagodas and the Ayeyarwady River, gaze over at an idyllic bird’s-eye view. Around 05:30, the Balloon over Bagan shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel (your guide will tell you the exact pickup time). A drive delivers you to the departure ground of the balloons. While the team makes the Balloon ready to go, you feast on some refreshments, and also take fantastic pictures of this event. Afterward, depending on the wind, you will overfly Bagan for about one hour, and enjoy sensational views of the ancient Kingdom of Bagan in your hot air balloon! The trip ends wherever the wind has brought you. Ends this fantastic event by rewarding yourself with a glass of sparkling wine ….and the shuttle bus then brings you back to your hotel.
Option 1: After breakfast, start with Bagan – on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River is the largest area of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, ramparts in the world, many dating from the 12th century. The shape and the construction of each building have a spiritual meaning and will never stop amazing you.
Option 2: Start with discovering Nyaung Oo Local Market in Bagan. What a great way to get the most interesting ones of the 2800 pagodas and temples in Bagan. Then, enjoy a truly magical experience by going to one of the larger temples to enjoy the magnificent sunset view of the entire area. Overnight in Bagan.
Your tour starts with visiting Phontaung Ponnya situated in the forest on the Western Ranges. You will be taken there to Bagan after having breakfast, firstly drive half an hour to Pakukku bridge which joins Bagan and Pakukku towns across the Ayeyarwady River. It is the longest bridge in Myanmar. Cross the bridge and set out on your journey by Jeep. Lunch at Pontaung Ponnya, a famous cultural site.
Then continue to Mindat which is a lovely hill station located 4860 feet above sea level (7 hours). You will observe, feel and appreciate the pleasant forest decorated with natural trees, wild birds, and butterflies while passing through the ranges. Overnight in Mindat.
In the morning, a drive delivers you to Mt. Victoria – the highest peak in Chin Hills, which is one of the best nature-based tourism destinations in Myanmar, which has a wide range of flora & fauna. Then, get a first-hand look at Myanmar endemic plant Rhododendron & Myanmar endemic bird White-browed Nuthatch.
Afterward, gaze over at the trek jungle in the fantastic landscapes of the Chin hilly region and the villages of the Chin hill tribes in the ecological forests. Overnight in Kanpetlet.
Start your day by arriving at Kalaw, which was formerly a British Hill Station. In the afternoon, explore the Local Market and climb to the hill to see the Old Catholic Church, Kalaw Railway Station (built-in 1918), the colonial buildings on East Circular Road, Nee Paya, woven with bamboo strips and covered with cloth dipped in lacquer.
Then, drive to Pindaya followed by discovering Pindaya Cave, which is full of more than 8000 Buddha Images of all sizes, and caved in stone, wood, marble, and covered by bronze. Continue on to Shan papers production cottages where handmade papers are made from the pulp of mulberry bark dried in the sun. Overnight in Pindaya.
We start early by taking a relaxing walk to the village (Htut Ni, Danu) and seeing how they produce the tea. Next, explore Hsee Kya Inn Monastery, which is located at one of the Danu Villages 6 km away from the Pindaya.
Lunch at Hsee Kya Monastery or in the village. After lunch, head to Yazakyi typical Palung village. Then, continue on to the monastery for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Monastery, trek to Pindaya on a different route. Then, stroll through the Maene Taung, Pa-O village where you can get a first-hand look at how cheroot leaves are cultivated. Continue on to Hti Shuu Gone and Danu Village, and walks down the hill by enjoying breathtaking scenery on the way.
Afterward, visit Taung Paw Gyi Village, a big village where people make their living from growing tea and coffee before walking along the way back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Pindaya.
Today, sightseeing by boat on the Inle Lake – the second largest lake in Myanmar, the home to residents who live in stilted houses built over the water, called “floating villages”, witness floating gardens and lotus stems weaving. Continue on to see the Inthar technique of leg-rowing where one leg is wrapped around the paddle to drive the boat and the traditional way of fishing.
Then, visit the majestic Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda before taking an enjoyable boat ride through canals to Indein pagoda complex – the must-visit archaeological landmark with hundreds of Shan-style ruined pagodas dotted along a slope of the hill. Some of them dated back to the 18th century. Overnight at Hotel in Inle Lake.
In the early morning, stroll through Strand Road Yangon River to see the exuberant harbor area, from where ferries leave for Pathein in the Delta and for upcountry towns along the Ayeyarwady River.
Photo stop around old colonial buildings district and City Centre. Stop at Chaukhtatkyi Reclining Buddha Image, Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) is closed Every Monday and gazette holidays. Then, wander around the lively streets of downtown. In the evening, witness “the real Yangon”, where the pavement turns into a night market with many kinds of goods on display. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
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