10 Days • 9 Nights
Myanmar Family Discovery
Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll ride horse-carts among Bagan's temples, cross the teak U Bein Bridge, watch gold-beaters and puppet-makers at work, and glide across Inle Lake to meet the leg-rowing fishermen and floating gardens. Markets, monasteries and warm Burmese welcomes keep every age engaged.
With family-friendly hotels, private guides and the short flights arranged, it is Myanmar made easy and joyful for all ages.
Trip Highlights
- Horse-cart rides among Bagan's ancient temples
- The golden Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon
- The teak U Bein Bridge and gold-leaf workshops
- Inle Lake's leg-rowing fishermen and floating gardens
- A traditional puppet show in Mandalay
- Boat rides, markets and monasteries
- Hands-on craft workshops
- Short flights linking every region
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 10-day journey.
Arrive and visit the glorious Shwedagon Pagoda at dusk, with a family welcome dinner.
Explore colonial downtown, the giant reclining Buddha and the bustling Bogyoke market.
Fly to Bagan and explore the temples by horse-cart, with sunset over the plain.
More temples plus a hands-on lacquerware workshop the kids will love, and a horse-cart ride at golden hour.
Fly to Mandalay for gold-leaf workshops, the Mahamuni Pagoda and a traditional marionette puppet show tonight.
Explore Sagaing and Amarapura, ending with a boat ride at the teak U Bein Bridge at sunset.
Fly to Heho and boat to your lakeside hotel, past the leg-rowing fishermen.
A full day on the lake — floating gardens, stilted villages and workshops making lotus silk and cheroots, with a lakeside lunch.
A gentler day to cycle the lakeshore, visit a village school or simply relax by the water.
A final breakfast before your boat and transfer to Heho airport for your onward flight.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers and a private guide and driver in each region
- 2 nights Yangon, 2 nights Bagan, 2 nights Mandalay, 3 nights Inle Lake
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner and an Inle Lake lunch
- A Yangon city tour with the Shwedagon Pagoda
- Bagan temple touring with a horse-cart ride
- Mandalay crafts, the U Bein Bridge and a puppet show
- An Inle Lake boat tour with floating gardens and villages
- Domestic flights linking every region
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Myanmar
- Myanmar eVisa fees (we can assist)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Camera and zone fees where not stated
- Optional excursions, experiences and hot-air balloon flights
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Most nationalities need a Myanmar eVisa, applied for online before you travel, with a passport valid at least six months. We can point you to the official portal
- Travel advisories: Conditions in Myanmar can change, so please review your government's latest travel advice and ensure your travel insurance covers the destination before booking
- Cash economy: Myanmar runs largely on cash. Bring clean, crisp, unmarked US dollar notes to exchange, and the local currency is the Myanmar Kyat; cards are rarely accepted outside top hotels
- Temple etiquette: You must remove shoes and socks at all pagodas and monasteries, and cover shoulders and knees. Slip-on footwear makes this much easier
- Best season: The cool, dry season from November to February is by far the best time; March to May is very hot, and June to October brings monsoon rain
- Heat: Central Myanmar (Bagan and Mandalay) is extremely hot from March to May, so start sightseeing early and carry water and sun protection
- Getting around: Small domestic flights link Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and the Inle Lake gateway of Heho, all arranged for you
- Health: Drink only bottled or boiled water, use mosquito repellent and consider anti-malarial advice for rural areas. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
- Respect: Monks are highly revered; women should not touch them or hand items directly. Never point your feet at people or Buddha images, and always ask before photographing people
- Connectivity & power: Mobile data via a local SIM is cheap but can be slow in remote areas. Bring a universal adapter (Myanmar uses several plug types at 230V)
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and the specific meals named in the itinerary, such as an Inle Lake lunch. Other meals are left free so you can enjoy Myanmar's fragrant curries and street food.
Are transfers and touring private?
Yes — you travel with your own licensed guide and private driver (or boat on Inle Lake), so everything is arranged for you.
Do I need a visa for Myanmar?
Most visitors need a Myanmar eVisa, applied for online before travel. We can guide you to the official portal and requirements.
When is the best time to visit?
November to February is ideal — cool, dry and clear. March to May is very hot, especially in Bagan, and June to October is the green, quieter monsoon season.
Do I need cash?
Yes — Myanmar is largely a cash economy. Bring clean, crisp US dollar notes to exchange, as cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels and ATMs can be unreliable.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, hotels and experiences can all be tailored, and we can add Ngapali Beach, a river cruise or a balloon flight over Bagan. Just tell us what you have in mind.
How do we travel between the sights?
By short domestic flights between Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Heho (for Inle Lake), plus private cars and boats — all included and arranged.
Is Myanmar suitable for children?
Yes — it is safe, friendly and full of hands-on wonder, from horse-cart temple rides to boat trips and craft workshops. We keep the pace relaxed with flights on the longer hops.
Are the flights and boats comfortable for families?
Yes — the domestic flights are short, and the Inle Lake boats are private and easy. We build in downtime so children stay happy.
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