Spend 8 glorious days with your family exploring the many wonders and meeting fascinating friendly people as you make your way around Myanmar in our Family holiday tour of this intriguing land. Less explored than other destinations in Asia, a Myanmar tour offers a unique and rare opportunity to see life untainted by the modern traps of society. Rugged landscapes and crumbling architecture hold an innate beauty that can't be found elsewhere.

Visit the wonderfully impressive gold covered Shwedagon Pagoda and take a cruise down the Yangon River to enjoy sunset from the boat before dining in Monsoon restaurant in the old colonial city of Yangon. A short flight takes guests to Inle Lake where its possible to see the unique 'jumping cats' at Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery. We also take a boat to Pa-Oh village in Indein to see a local way of life on the lake. From Inle it's a short transfer to Heho airport then flight to Bagan. Bagan is home to over 2000 pagodas of varying sizes. An amazing place to explore on bike or horse drawn cart. Watch the sunset from the veranda of a larger temple for a breathtaking experience.

Take a boat trip along the Irrawaddy River to Sae Lan Village, a traditional village home to friendly people working as farmers and fishermen. Then it's a short drive to Mt Popa with a stop on the way at a local village where children can help grind rice and see how to make palm tree juice.  At Mt Popa itself we visit this famous nat shrine and join the local pilgrims on a walk to the top. Kids will love seeing the crazy statues along the way as well as the dozens of monkeys who live on the mountain. From the top there are superb views of the plains of Bagan and distant hills.

Explore Kandawgyi park and cruise the Yangon River for sunset as you pass the cityscape on your boat. A great way to relax into your break.

Overnight in Yangon. 

Visit Shwedagon Pagoda, then head to the local 'monks market' before visiting Mahawizaya temple. Fly to Heho in the afternoon

Overnight at Inle Lake. 

Take a sightseeing tour of Inle Lake and visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, famous for its 'jumping cats'.

Overnight on Inle Lake.

Explore Inle Lake's market that attracts a range of local vendors. Visit local villages by boat before taking a short flight to Bagan in the afternoon.

Overnight in Bagan.

A full day out in Bagan to visit a number of breathtaking temples in its open plains. Also visit the Lawkanandar Animal Sanctuary. Watch the famous sunset from the veranda of a temple.

Overnight in Bagan.

Take a boat trip along the Irrawaddy River to Sae Lan Village, a traditional fishing village. In the afternoon we drive to Mt Popa, stopping at a local village along the way where children can help grind rice and see how to make palm tree juice.

Overnight at Popa Mountain Resort, Mt Popa.

Join the local pilgrims on the walk to the top of Mt Popa. From the top there are superb views of the plains of Bagan and distant hills. Drive back to Bagan this afternoon and to the Nyaung U Airport for your flight to Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Yangon International airport for your onward flight.