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Our pick: At least two-week tours to Myanmar to visit religious relics, palaces, treasures at Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Golden Rock. You can get far from crowded locations, staying longer, go walking and biking as much as possible to contribute to sustainable development.
This market is just opposite Junction City and was nearby my hotel. It has many thousands of stores here, most of them selling clothings or jewelry. My wife and I started by shopping for some Jade souvenirs in the centre of the first level and it turned out that was the worse way to start, as the prices started to get lower and lower as we moved to the second floor or isolated corners of the market. On the second level, there was this shop that showed how Jade was carved and produced from raw slabs of rocks, which was very intriguing. Go with an open mind and learn about Myanmar’s best exports, jades and rubies, which are mostly sold to Chinese tourists here.
Myanmar is one of a kind. I went first to Shwedagon Pagoda. It’s located in Yangon. At the entrance, you have to pay MMK 10,000. Visitors need to deposit MMK 3,000 for the cloth they wear for women then you can have it back upon exit. You have to remove your socks and shoes (well, for all the pagodas and temples, they do it). There’s a lot of entrance so you might get lost inside. Just remember where did you enter. Photographers are all over the place as well, they will ask you to take your pictures but they will not ask for anything in return. It really gets crowded at times but it’s worth the visit. It’s hot in Myanmar so expect to feel the heat even on your feet. If you want to see the overlooking view of Shwedagon Pagoda, go to Sky Bistro located at Sakura Tower. You can have a nice view of the city.
My friends and I were traveling Myanmar and had an open day so I decided to scheduled a day tour to learn a little bit about Bagan. GOOD CHOICE!! Ms Rosie was amazing to email and work with and made all of our dreams come true. Our tour guide was Ni Mol (ASK FOR HIM!), he was so sweet, kind, informative and helpful. He took us to temples, pagodas, lunch, a parade, a market, sunset on a boat ride, and so much more! He also helped us figure out our bus ride for the next day and arranged for a driver to pick us up and drive us to it, for free. Our day with Ni Mol was by far our favorite day in Myanmar! Thank you so much for enhancing our experience and being so easy and fun to work with!
Ms Patana was a great tour manager who is flexible and accommodative. She proposed a great tour itinerary with reasonable price. Her ground team at yangon was great too. They are professional and highly accommodative. Good knowledge about the tourist spots and excellent knowledge of restaurants that meet our demand. Overall, so very satisfied journey for our group despite the long road journey. Too good to recommend.
It took around 1 hour from our starting point in Northern side of Inle to reach the village of fisherman. On the way, we saw a floating garden and lots of tomatoes on the go. That would be a specialty of this region! It was a great chance for us to see a fisherman, keeping balance and catching. The one day excursion will take you to visit a silk & lotus weaving, silver smith and black smith. It was an interested experien
This monastery is made completely out of teak. It is beautifully carved and currently undergoing renovations of the outer walkway. It is included in the 10000K entrance fee for the Royal Palace.
We loved our trip to the lake. We went to a traditional market and to see the 1000 stupas. This is one of my favorite places-loved traveling by boat around the lake and through the waterways. Come to Inle.
Despite lots of crowds and competing selife sticks, the reclining Buddha is a must see. I also enjoyed donating 20 baht for a bowl of coins that you drop into the bowls that line the wall of the temple. Expect to take your shoes off and no short skirts or tank tops allows. Photos are ok in the temple.
For those who are deeply interested in cultural and spiritual events, choosing tours and taking part in festivals will be one of the best ways to enjoy holiday.
Read our blogMYANMAR | TOURS TO THE GOLDEN LAND
Known to the world as The Golden Land for its fertile land, mineral wealth, unique cultures and 2,600 years of Buddhist civilization, Myanmar possesses so many treasures, requiring more than one visit to experience. For Myanmar tours and Myanmar Tour Vacation Packages, we recommending splitting visits amongst different expeditions, regions and seasons in order to experience the two countries to the fullest.
Threeland offers you expertly designed Myanmar tour packages and vacation packages at affordable prices. If you can dedicate two weeks for your Myanmar tour to explore this country, we recommend focusing on the big four: Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake. The distinctive design, patterns and ornaments at the temples or relics combined with breathtaking surrounding scenery will astonish you and leave you with an everlasting impression of the brilliant and rich spiritual-religious life of the locals.
A boat trip on the Inle Lake at the end will wrap up the trip with extraordinary peace and fulfillment while simultaneously opening the door for further discoveries, as the lake connects with top trekking routes. Our suggested Myanmar tour packages are designed to accommodate the most immeasurable value and the ultimate experience in Myanmar.
For additional trips, you can either spend your time in the country’s Southeast, where the Golden Rock pagoda marks the most important pilgrimage point of Myanmar’s Buddhism, or head South for highlights of untouched beauty, magnificent seaside view and Myanmar delicious seafood of the Mon and Kayin states. In case you want to have an off-the-beaten-track experience, a long trek in the Kachin state in the far North, with snowy mountains, Crystal Rivers with boutique local houses and relic would be ideal.
Nowadays, Myanmar tours are becoming popular with its distinctive features and the government under State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is striving to improve its infrastructure and tourist safety in every region and providing stable jobs to the locals, whom provides the strongest support and care towards visitors, with their hospitality and kindness.
The best Myanmar tour packages normally include culture expeditions and beach relaxation. With 135 different ethnic groups, Myanmar is also known as one of the world's most diverse countries which has a rich history and panoply of cultural and religious traditions.
The Burmese have preserved traditional values, and are deeply devout in their religion, with a close-knit family system and respect for elders still powerfully observed. Myanmar people are fun-loving and festivals form the centre of Myanmar social life, with each month having its own festive occasion. Thus, before scheduling your tours to Myanmar, do not miss to check the Myanmar festival time in that month.
Check weather before you go:
Before planning for a Myanmar tour, do not forget to check timing and weather. Myanmar is located in the monsoon region of Asia with three seasons in a year: the cool, relatively dry northeast monsoon (late October to mid-February), the hot, dry inter-monsoonal season (mid-February to mid-May), and the rainy southwest monsoon (mid-May to late October).
Fun Facts for your best Myanmar holiday:
If you have two weeks or so, the very first Myanmar tour package should be for "the big four" of the country, situated nearby one another in the center of Myanmar: Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, and Inle Lake. Each one of these, though, is worth a private visit of several days. Distinctive design, patterns, details, and ornaments at any temple or relics, the surrounding scenery, etc. will astonish you and leave an unforgettable impression of the talent and rich spiritual-religious life of the locals.
Let’s browse through our best-selling Myanmar tour packages below to find your favored itineraries and attractions. Our experts make a tremendous effort to provide the best travel packages to suit your needs and interests.
It is a “YES” answer.
You may worry about an ongoing, 70-year-long ethnic civil war, landmines, gangs, and the opium trade. However, the situation is not as serious as you think.
Since tourism bloomed, Myanmar had recorded 3.44 million visitors in 2017 and this figure has been increasing. Almost tourists feel comfortable after going on a Myanmar tour.
If you need more assurance, Myanmar tour packages including tour guides will cover and guarantee your safety.
If you have any inquiries, our consultants are always available to give free quotes and travel advice. Please leave your request to our email help@threeland.com for the best and fastest support.
Myanmar is a hidden gem of Southeast Asia with cultural wonderland, a huge mix of ethnic groups, rich history, and stunning nature. Do you agree with us that discovering a country always takes so much time? Though, you definitely can have your own itinerary designed based on your timing for Myanmar vacations with Threeland Travel.
Be a local expert in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar for over 20 years, Threeland Travel offers the most appropriate private itineraries. Some top selling tours can be seen below:
1. Tailor-made MYANMAR REAL HOLIDAY 12 Days, from USD 1320
2. BEST OF MYANMAR 8 Days, from USD 1081
3. Tailor-made INSIGHT MYANMAR 10 Days, from USD 1250
4. MYSTERIOUS YANGON BAGAN 6 Days, from USD 660
5. MYANMAR AT A GLANCE 5 Days, from USD 553
If you can not find any of those suitable for you then please email us at help@threeland.com to get the best advice, special deals and free quotes from our travel consultants or consider more Myanmar tour packages here.
You probably wonder how much it cost to visit Myanmar, that’s why you’re here! We understand that it is important to plan your travel budget before heading for holidays in Myanmar.
1 USD ~ 1340 MMK, 1 EUR ~ 1517 MMK, 1 GBP ~ 1729 MMK (updated on March 2020)
Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia so that it is much cheaper than Europe, Australia and others in Asia. Myanmar tour packages’ prices depend on the level of services that you use. Consult our offers with from 3* standard:
1. OVERALL MAJESTIC MYANMAR 11 Days, from USD 1107
2. SPLENDID MYANMAR 8 Days, from USD 1138
3. MYSTERIOUS YANGON BAGAN 6 Days, from USD 660
4. BAGAN MOUNT POPA Day trip, from USD 82
5. YANGON CITY TOUR AND SHOPPING, from USD 99
If you can not find any of those suitable for you then please email us at help@threeland.com to get the best advice, special deals and free quotes from our travel consultants or consider more Myanmar tour packages here.
The best time to visit Myanmar is from November to February as the cool breeze blows most of the country. On the other hand, March to May is hotter, especially in the plains near Bagan and Mandalay. The temperatures also change by altitude so the hill stations, lakes and Himalayan foothills are far cooler than the southern lowland and coastal regions.
Others are in the rainy season, especially, sometimes at the peak of this season, some regions become inaccessible and some beaches have to suffer the high winds and heavy rainfall that batter the coast annually.
In Myanmar, the culinary style of the coastal region differs from inland areas. The coastal region, including Yangon, fish sauce and ngapi (fermented seafood) are more favored. For inland provinces, they often use more meat and sometimes fish and shrimp. Rice is the main course of their meals.
A traditional Myanmar meal includes a bowl of soup, rice, several meat curries, and ngapi yay with tozaya (vegetables for dipping).
Myanmar cuisine concepts are inspired by neighboring countries such as China, India and Thailand. The identity of Myanmar food is identified by their own cooking and processing methods. Moreover, the myriad local ethnic minorities also have their distinct culinary, which are worth experiencing.
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Despite social issues, Myanmar is a worth-visit country for travelers with abundant exciting natural sites as well as unspoiled cultures of indigenous residents.
Myanmar’s landscapes are truly breathtaking from dreamy beaches, the lush lowland, immense Inle Lake, extensive Irrawaddy River to mystic jungles, majestic mountains and the rugged highlands.
History also creates a variety of idiosyncratic sites that are inscribed as UNESCO Heritages such as Bagan, Pyu Ancient Cities. Moreover, Myanmar is obviously the homeland to thousands of unrepeatable temples and pagodas. Cultural discovery trips are also favored by a lot of visitors.
Warmly welcome to visit our website to tailor-made your Myanmar tour through the most famous destinations. We are always available at help@threeland.com to give you the fastest and best consultation and free quotes.
When mentioning Myanmar cuisine, it is a big mistake when we skip Tea leaf salad or Lephet - the most famous dish of Burmese. The dish is versatile to be eaten as a snack, an appetizer or, coupled with a plate of rice or even a stimulant to prevent sleep.
Locals use a repertoire of ingredients, transform and process them in diverse ways, creating unique dishes not found in any other cuisine. Besides Lephet, to have a perfect Myanmar tour, visitors should seek out Shan-style rice - rice cooked with turmeric, Tea shops, Burmese curry, Nangyi thoke, Mohinga, etc.
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In Myanmar vacations, visitors find it irresistible shopping eye-catching souvenirs, lacquerware, gemstones, handicrafts, silk, artifacts, etc set out in markets and attractions.
It’s quite pleasant to shop in Myanmar, where you can bargain with sellers to get the best price. For sure, you will not return your home before owning something for yourself and friends.
This table below summarises the necessary vaccinations by London Vaccinations Clinic before you travel to Myanmar.
Vaccination | All Travellers | Most Travellers | Some Travellers | Major Risk Factors | Course |
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MMR | Yes | Person-to-Person | Measles, mumps, rubella, Course of Two | ||
DTaP | Yes | Person-to-Person | Tetanus, Diptheria, polio, Single Dose | ||
Typhoid | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Typhoid, single dose | ||
Hepatitis A | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Hepatitis A, Single Dose | ||
Cholera | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Cholera, for course of 2 | ||
Hepatitis B | Yes | Body Fluids, Medical Intervention | Hepatitis B, Course of Three | ||
Japanese Encephalitis | Yes | Mosquitoes | Japanese encephalitis, Course of Two | ||
Rabies | Yes | Infected Animals | Rabies, Course of Three |
Another note when visiting high altitude regions, you should take care to avoid ill effects of Acute Mountain Sickness because Myanmar has some high or very high areas (2400 m - 3658 m or more).
Besides, the mosquito that spreads dengue bites during the day and is more common in urban areas. It is very important to apply mosquito repellent spray because there is no vaccine and prevention is through avoidance of mosquito bites.
If you still have questions about injections before planning for your Myanmar tour, don’t hesitate to contact your local friend Threeland Travel at help@threeland.com for the most conscientious consult.
You can apply for e-visa before planning Myanmar package tours. The cost depends on which country you are applying from, you can apply directly at: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/
If you find any difficulty in getting an e-visa, you can have free advice from our travel consultants. Please email us at help@threeland.com for more details.
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