Burma Holidays
Best time to be there
Burma has three clear seasons: from March to May are the very hot summer months, the wet and humid monsoon runs from May to October and the cold dry winter lasts from November to February. The best time of year to visit is late November early December when the rains have gone, the landscape is lush and green and the skies are crystal clear. However any time from late November to March is a good time to travel.
Fly to
Yangon (Thai Airways via Bangkok)
flying time
12 hours 55 minutes via Bangkok
time difference
GMT +6 1/2 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
Frontiers of Burma
Frontiers of Burma highlights * Observe rural life from the river * Trek by elephant * Historic pagodas and temples Read more ...
Photographic Burma
Visit one of our sponsored orphans in Yangon, take a hot air balloon flight over Bagan and experience a magnificent "birds'eye" view of the thousand year old pagodas. Read more ...
Hilltribes of Burma
Visit the Phaung-Daw-U Pagoda which enshrines five golden Buddha images carried back to Burma by the 12th century King Alaungsithu... Read more ...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF BURMA
9 DAYS FROM £2,440
* Featuring Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle
* Discover this unspoilt country
* Private A&K guides throughout
CLASSIC BURMA
11 DAYS FROM £3,495
* Featuring Yangon, Inle Lake, Irrawaddy and Bagan
* Relax on the spectacular Irrawaddy River
* A&K specialist guide throughout
HILL TRIBES OF BURMA
12 DAYS FROM £3,295
* Featuring Yangon, Inle Lake and Hill tribes
* Get off the beaten track
* Learn about the local tribes
A holiday in Burma overflows with old-world charm and a way of life rapidly disappearing in the world today.
Situated on the most westerly point of the South East Asian landmass, Burma is one of the most physically diverse and beautiful countries in the region, if not the world. From its sublime landscapes, rich history, serene peoples and deeply Buddhist culture, it is a destination like no other and a remarkable country to visit.
A Burma holiday with Abercrombie & Kent is the best way to get close to the cultures and people that make this country so fascinating.
The ancient capital, Yangon (Rangoon) is the gateway to any Burma holiday - gone are the days when a description of Yangon as a sleepy town with cobbled streets and leafy avenues does it justice. Myanmar's capital has been at the forefront of the country's rapid development. Steer your Burma holiday north to Inle Lake, whose shallow waters, lush green hills and cloudless skies are inhabited by the jovial and welcoming Intha people - all the perfect ingredients for an idyllic destination.
Burma offers a wealth of wonders that are not beset by hordes of tourists. Two of these, not to be missed, are Bagan and the Ayeyarwady River. The two thousand temples and pagodas of Bagan make it one of the largest most important religious and archaeological sites in the world, whilst a cruise along the Ayeyarwady is a traditional and fascinating way to enjoy this wonderful country.
In spite of ongoing political problems, it remains a country of great travel interest. Every Burma holiday is hugely beneficial and encouraged by the ordinary Burmese citizen.
Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, our 9 day Burma holidays will cost from £2,380 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.
Suggested Burma Accommodation Offers
The Governors Residence
A romantic, colonial-style mansion dating from the 1920s, The Governor's Residence is redolent of the days when it was home to the ruler of Burma’s southern states.
RV Paukan
Built in 2007, the RV Paukan is a charming cruising boutique hotel that plies the waters from Bagan to Mandalay. Accommodating up to 55 passengers, looked after by a crew of 30, each of the teak-walled cabins...
Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort
Bagan Thiripyistaya Sanctuary Resort is situtated on the banks of the Irrawaddy, Burma's river of history and legend. The Resort sprawls over 24 acres of...
The Balloons over Bagan
Enjoy the sunrise over Bagan from aboard a hot air balloon. Get a magnificent “bird’s eye” view of the thousand-year-old pagodas, temples and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River...
The Road to Mandalay
Cruise along the spectacular Irrawaddy River in Burma with The Road to Mandalay and experience the voyage of a lifetime. After an absence of more than 12 months, she has been completely refurbished and remodelled.
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Guest Testimonial
Thank you for your voicemail; it's so nice of you to follow up to see how our holiday was. We had an amazing time. Thanks again (Emma Bell) for an absolutely wonderful trip.
- BW, London
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Gijedabung Primary School
Accommodates 630 students with support it receives from Sanctuary Swala Camp and donations.
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