Burma Adventure
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Bagan's valley of temples on the Burma Adventure Cycling Tour.
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Burma's territory straddles two of Asia’s great rivers, as well as the mountainous foothills of the Himalayas. The diversity of its people, culture, and topography combined with a rich history, make it one of South-east Asia's most fascinating and beautiful countries.The Burma Adventure Cycling Tour explores Kipling’s Mandalay on the imperious Irrawaddy River, the mountains of the Shan lands and the wondrous Inle Lake. We visit the ancient city of Bagan to cycle amongst the pagodas, stupas, and temples dominating a river valley that once formed the centre of a great and deeply religious empire. An unforgettable adventure, this is a chance to experience part of the world most never dare to venture.
This trip is a touring bike journey and suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
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Price Includes |
(CC-9721-P) |
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Airport transfers |
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Accommodation |
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Most Meals |
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Boat rides |
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Price Excludes |
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bike hire, single supplement costs, tipping, flights, travel insurance |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Small Group Travel
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Meet in Rangoon, then fly to Mandalay.
Day 2 - Boat trip to Mingun, an ancient city on the Irrawaddy River, and then cycle around beautiful Mandalay.
Day 3 - Cycle back roads to the ancient Ava Kingdom. Along the way, we will cross the longest teak bridge in the world.
Day 4 - Cycle through small villages and interact with locals who rarely, if ever, see foreigners. At end of ride, transfer by minivan to Bagan, the center of what was the religious empire.
Day 5 - Explore Bagan's valley of temples and archaeological zone. This is an unforgettable experience.
Day 6 - Cycle to the top of Mount Popa to see a temple that hosts Burma's most revered Nats (spirits). The hill top also features stunning views over the landscape- excellent photo opportunity.
Day 7 - Ride Mount Popa's descent on scenic routes to Meiktila.
Day 8 - Cycle into the Burmese mountains that border Thailand. We'll ride through small, tribal communities to reach the scenic hill station of Kalaw.
Day 9 - A rest day to explore this old retreat area, which still retains its colonial feel. Hiking is an option.
Day 10 - Continue our ride into the mountains to see the Pindaya caves, which contain thousands of Buddha images.
Day 11 - Enjoy the descent as we ride out of the mountains and into Aungban. At Inle Lake and Nyaungshwe, we'll ride along the shores of some of Asia's most beautiful inland waters.
Day 12 - We will take a boat ride on Inle Lake to see the floating garden, Indein temples, monasteries, bamboo forests, 5-day market and the Intha fishermen, who are famous for rowing with their legs.
Day 13 - Fly back to Rangoon where we will visit Shwedagon Paya, Burma's holiest religious site.
Day 14 - The morning is free to explore Rangoon, before heading to the airport for onward travel. |
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Accommodation
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A real highlight of this tour is the superb accommodation we are able to use. Bagan Hotel and Popa Mountain Resort are delightful 'Boutique Hotels,' and Kalaw Hotel is a 100-year-old colonial hunting lodge. |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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| Along the trails of the Burma Adventure Cycling Tour [Full
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