Myanmar (or Burma, if you prefer, which we
often do) is a country that quickly inspires
great affection. Quietly beautiful, not much
blessed by its recent history, it nonetheless presents
itself with what H. G. Wells called “obdurate
humor.” The Burmese, despite their woes,
are eager to see us and proud to showcase their
country (we would not go there if we thought
otherwise).
This just-over-two-week journey gives us a fine look at Burma’s wonders. Out of respect for this engaging, complex land, we have built a trip that offers a rare, in-depth Burmese experience. We use handy charter flights extensively and enjoy specially arranged receptions and briefings, a cruise aboard a small, modern, and delightful boat, exquisitely catered meals here and there, and stays at carefully picked classic hotels. Our initial charter takes us to Moulmein, the first capital of British Burma, once called “Little England” (George Orwell toiled here and later wrote a famous essay, “Shooting an Elephant,” about it). Then off to Mandalay, which Kipling made famous with his poem by the same name. Cruising the Irrawaddy on the winsome Pandaw 1947, we visit Katha (Orwell’s inspiration for Burmese Days) and Tagaung, a sixth-century Burmese capital. We stop at KyaukMaung village on the way to a riverside dinner and dance performance at Mandalay, then fly to Bagan and the incredible Plain of Temples, a vast garden of more than 2,000 temples, looming “huge, remote and mysterious out of the mist of the early morning like the vague recollections of a fantastic dream,” Somerset Maugham wrote. We continue to Inle Lake, famous for its leg rowers, before heading back to Yangon and home.
This just-over-two-week journey gives us a fine look at Burma’s wonders. Out of respect for this engaging, complex land, we have built a trip that offers a rare, in-depth Burmese experience. We use handy charter flights extensively and enjoy specially arranged receptions and briefings, a cruise aboard a small, modern, and delightful boat, exquisitely catered meals here and there, and stays at carefully picked classic hotels. Our initial charter takes us to Moulmein, the first capital of British Burma, once called “Little England” (George Orwell toiled here and later wrote a famous essay, “Shooting an Elephant,” about it). Then off to Mandalay, which Kipling made famous with his poem by the same name. Cruising the Irrawaddy on the winsome Pandaw 1947, we visit Katha (Orwell’s inspiration for Burmese Days) and Tagaung, a sixth-century Burmese capital. We stop at KyaukMaung village on the way to a riverside dinner and dance performance at Mandalay, then fly to Bagan and the incredible Plain of Temples, a vast garden of more than 2,000 temples, looming “huge, remote and mysterious out of the mist of the early morning like the vague recollections of a fantastic dream,” Somerset Maugham wrote. We continue to Inle Lake, famous for its leg rowers, before heading back to Yangon and home.
Days 1 & 2: USA to Bangkok or Singapore • Day 3: fly to
Yangon • Day 4: Yangon to Moulmein and back to Yangon
• Day 5: Yangon • Day 6: charter flight to Bhamo, board A Passage to Burma
Trip Details
2009 Departures:
16 days
Activity Type:
Touring
Trip Price:From $10,995
- October 23 - November 7
16 daysActivity Type:
Touring
Trip Price:
From $10,995
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