Myanmar Tailor Made Holidays

Yangon (1 night), Inle Lake (2 nights), RV Paukan 2007 (7 nights).

On and off the beaten track on a 7 night cruise from Bagan to Mandalay which takes in the highlights of Mingun, Amaarapura, Sagain and Yandabo as well as an exploration of the famous temples of Bagan. Gain a unique insight into the daily life of local villages and visit Inle Lake to see the local fishermen with their one-legged rowing technique, the 150 year old the Jumping Cat Monastery and the famous Paungdaw Oo Pagoda.  Read more about Cruising the Irawaddy

Yangon (2 nights), Bagan (2 nights), Inle Lake (2 nights), Mandalay (2 nights) and Hua Hin (3 nights)

This trip is perfect for the first time visitor to Burma, providing a well-paced tour of Burma's main highlights. The itinerary starts in the former capital of Rangoon with its crumbling colonial architecture and the shimmering Shwe Dagon Pagoda before flying upcountry to view the magnificent temples of Bagan. After Bagan visit Inle Lake with its serene stilted villages and interesting tribal markets, before arriving in Mandalay with its vestiges of ancient cities. Finish your tour with a 3 night beach stay in Hua Hin in Thailand.  Read more about Images of Burma

Yangon (2 nights), Mandalay (3 nights), Ayeyarwady River Cruise (1 night), Bagan (3 nights), Inle Lake (2 nights) and (Yangon 1 night)

Experience the marvellous ancient monuments, charming people, dramatic scenery and colonial nostalgia of Burma (now Myanmar). This itinerary provides a comprehensive journey through this fascinating country.  Read more about Mystical Myanmar

Yangon (2 nights), cruising on the Road To Mandalay (7 nights) & Yangon (1 night) Please note that on some dates the cruise operates Bagan to Bagan visiting the same keys sites but in a different order to the Mandalay to Mandalay cruise. Shorter 3 and 4-night cruises or a longer 11-night cruise are also available. Extensions to stay at Inle Lake or Ngapali Beach can also be arranged. Please contact our Sales Team for further information and for Special Offers.

Few places on earth remain untouched in their natural beauty and charm from one century to the next. The ancient land of Burma, now known as Myanmar, is an exception and on this journey we invite you to experience the voyage of a lifetime aboard the Road To Mandalay, exploring treasures long hidden from the world’s gaze. There are conflicting and well-documented views on the whether or not British tour operators should promote tourism to Myanmar. Bales Worldwide is a non-political organisation, and we believe that there is as much potential harm inflicted by isolating the country as by allegedly supporting the regime by sending tourists. We use a privately owned Myanmar ground agent for all our services in the country, and only use internationally managed, non-government, hotels. Tourism brings essential employment to the local communities within Myanmar and we believe this important point should not be overlooked.  Read more about Road To Mandalay