Return to Burma
Following a change of stance by Aung San Suu Kyi and the democratic movement in Burma, Mountain Kingdoms is pleased to launch two new and distinctive adventures to this remarkable country.
In keeping with its long standing support of the original tourist boycott, these trips are planned in recognition of the work and guidance of Tourism Concern and the Burma Campaign. More importantly, the trips have been designed with the help of Burmese people to support independent and privately run businesses in Burma and minimise the financial benefit to the ruling military regime.
GOLDEN TRAILS OF BURMA - EASY WALKING
This is the perfect two week holiday for those that like to explore in comfort but also on foot. In addition to spending plenty of time in the most famous cultural centres of Burma: Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake, you'll stay in the hidden gems of Pyin Oo Lwin and Kalaw: two historic British Hill stations set in beautiful countryside. A range of gentle half day walks provide a wonderful way to meet some of the many ethnic peoples of this diverse landscape and reveal a rural way of life little changed in centuries.
Highlights include:
- Travelling by train across the second highest railway bridge in the world
- Taking a full day cruise down the Ayerwaddy river between Mandalay and Bagan
- Exploring some of the 2000 plus temples in Bagan, on foot
- Drinking tea with the Pa-O (Dragon people) at an Inle Lake market
DATES & PRICES 2011 AND February/March 2012
Sat 05 Nov - Sun 20 Nov - fully booked
Thu 01 Dec - Fri 16 Dec
Sat 04 Feb - Sun 19 Feb 2012 – limited availability
Sat 25 Feb - Sun 11 Mar 2012
The 16-day ‘Golden Trails of Burma’ walking holiday costs £2,465 including international flights, comfortable hotel accommodation throughout and most meals.
FIRST CLASS TOUR OF BURMA
A relaxed paced tour of the cultural and scenic highlights of Burma, staying in boutique and top quality hotels throughout. Mandalay is both the physical and cultural centre of Burma, with a bewildering array of gilded pagodas, bejewelled temples and stunning craftsmanship. The sunsets over the vast temple-filled plains of Bagan are a truly memorable sight, whilst Inle Lake and its floating gardens and stilted villages are the very definition of tranquil beauty.
Highlights include:
- Watching the golden hues of Shwedagon Pagoda shimmer and shine at sundown
- Seeing the buyers, sellers and craftsmen at work in Mandalay's Jade market
- Walking on U Bein's bridge - the longest teak bridge in the world.
- Taking a full day longboat trip to the little visited Sagar area of Inle Lake.
DATES & PRICES 2011 AND February 2012
Sat 12 Nov - Fri 25 Nov
Sat 11 Feb - Fri 24 Feb 2012
The 14-day ‘First Class Tour of Burma’ holiday costs £2,595 including international flights, excellent hotel accommodation throughout and most meals.
For further information on either of these new trips please visit: mountainkingdoms.com
