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Private Myanmar journeys with your own guide in each region: the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the temple plain of Bagan, the royal cities around Mandalay and the stilt villages of Inle Lake. Routes adjusted to current travel advisories; we confirm each itinerary before booking.
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- 7–10 daysIdeal first trip
- Nov – FebBest season
- US$410 ppTours from
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*Other languages subject to availability. Several governments advise against travel to all or parts of Myanmar: read your own government's advice first.Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Travel advice (checked 29 October 2026): the UK FCDO has no regional warning for Yangon, advises against all but essential travel to Mandalay Region (Bagan, Mandalay) and southern Shan State (Inle Lake), and against all travel to Rakhine (including Ngapali), Mon, Kayin, Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Sagaing, Magway, northern Shan and parts of Bago and Mandalay regions. The US and Australia advise against all travel to Myanmar. We do not plan routes into areas where the FCDO advises against all travel, adjust each route to current advice and confirm it before booking. Travel insurance that covers your trip is required.
Why Myanmar with Metta Voyage
Myanmar rewards travellers who go slowly: pagodas still busy with pilgrims, monasteries of carved teak, villages where daily life has changed little. We plan it with the same care as our other private journeys, and we tell you plainly what current travel advice says before you decide.
- I.Honest advice first
We explain the current official advice for each region and only plan routes in areas currently open to visitors. Each itinerary is confirmed before booking.
- II.Your own guide in each region
Private licensed local guides in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake, with English as standard and other languages on request.
- III.One team across borders
Our Hanoi team plans the whole journey, including flights from Bangkok, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and combinations with Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia.
- IV.Hotels chosen for location
Upper-range hotels in each stop, chosen for location, service and current operating status.
- V.Travel that respects the place
No animal rides or animal shows in our programmes. We favour family workshops, local guides and community visits.
- VI.Clear prices, fast replies
A day-by-day itinerary within 24 hours and a written quote before any payment. Payments go only to company accounts.
Photo: Michael Gunther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHonest advice before you decide, your own guide in each region, and one team looking after you from the first message to the flight home.
Myanmar journeys
Private round trips from four days in Yangon to ten days on the classic route. Prices are per person, based on four travellers sharing; domestic flights are quoted separately.
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsYangon and Bago: Golden Pagodas and Colonial Streets in 4 Days
Yangon · Bago · Yangon
from US$410 ppDiscover
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAncient Kingdoms of Myanmar: Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay in 7 Days
Yangon · Bagan · Mandalay · Amarapura · Yangon
from US$920 ppDiscover
Photo: Thomas Schoch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsVery Best of Myanmar: Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake in 10 Days
Yangon · Mandalay · Amarapura · Inwa · Mount Popa · Bagan · Inle Lake · Yangon
from US$1,280 ppDiscover
Myanmar with Thailand and Vietnam
Yangon is about 1 hour 20 minutes by air from Bangkok, so Myanmar combines easily with Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia.
Photo: Go-Myanmar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSee all 9 tours that include Myanmar
| Tour | Countries | Length | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon and Bago: Golden Pagodas and Colonial Streets in 4 Days | Myanmar | 4 days | US$410 |
| Myanmar Pilgrimage Tour | Myanmar | 4 days | US$560 |
| Ancient City Myanmar Tour | Myanmar | 5 days | US$700 |
| Enchanting Heart of Myanmar Tour | Myanmar | 6 days | US$840 |
| Ancient Kingdoms of Myanmar: Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay in 7 Days | Myanmar | 7 days | US$920 |
| Myanmar Classic Tour 7 Days | Culture & History | Myanmar | 7 days | US$980 |
| Thailand and Myanmar: Bangkok, Yangon and Bagan in 9 Days | Myanmar | 9 days | US$1,260 |
| Very Best of Myanmar: Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake in 10 Days | Myanmar | 10 days | US$1,280 |
| The Best Myanmar Vacation | Myanmar | 14 days | US$1,960 |
All tours are private and can be adjusted to your dates, pace and hotel level. Prices are per person as listed on each tour page and are confirmed in a written quote before any payment.
Suggested itineraries
Three ways to see Myanmar, taken day by day from our tours. Every route is checked against current travel advice before booking.
Yangon and Bago
Shwedagon at sunset, colonial downtown, Chauk Htat Gyi and the old Mon capital of Bago.
See the full itinerary- IYangonArrive in Yangon, sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda
- IIYangonDowntown Yangon, Chauk Htat Gyi, Little India and Chinatown
- IIIYangonDay trip to Bago, the old Mon capital
- IVDeparture from Yangon
Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay
Two days on the temple plain of Bagan with an Irrawaddy sunset boat, then Mandalay and U Bein Bridge.
See the full itinerary- IYangonArrive in Yangon, downtown and Shwedagon at sunset
- IIBaganFly to Bagan, market, lacquerware and Ananda Temple
- IIIBaganVillages around Bagan and a sunset boat on the Irrawaddy
- IVMandalayDrive to Mandalay, gold-leaf and marble workshops
- VMandalayAmarapura and Mandalay: monasteries and U Bein Bridge
- VIYangonFly to Yangon, Bogyoke Market and the old city
- VIIDeparture from Yangon
The classic route
Yangon, Mandalay and Inwa, Mount Popa and Bagan, and a full day by boat on Inle Lake.
See the full itinerary- IYangonArrive in Yangon
- IIYangonYangon: downtown, Chauk Htat Gyi and Shwedagon at sunset
- IIIMandalayFly to Mandalay, workshops, Shwenandaw and U Bein Bridge
- IVMandalayAmarapura and Inwa by ferry and horse cart
- VBaganDrive to Bagan via Mount Popa
- VIBaganBagan: market, villages, lacquerware and Ananda Temple
- VIIInle LakeDrive to Inle Lake
- VIIIInle LakeInle Lake by private boat
- IXYangonFly from Heho to Yangon, Bogyoke Market
- XDeparture from Yangon
When to go: Myanmar month by month
Myanmar has a cool dry season (November to February), a hot season (March to May) and the monsoon (June to October). Temperatures are typical daytime ranges in Yangon.
| Month | Weather | Yangon | Bagan & Mandalay | Inle Lake | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Dry, cool mornings | 18–32°C | Excellent | Excellent, cold nights | Excellent |
| Feb | Dry and sunny | 19–35°C | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mar | Hot and dry | 22–36°C | Good, start early | Good | Very good |
| Apr | Hottest; Thingyan water festival mid-April | 24–37°C | Very hot | Fair | Good |
| May | Hot, first rains | 25–33°C | Hot | Fair | Fair |
| Jun | Monsoon | 24–30°C | Fair, drier than Yangon | Fair | Fair |
| Jul | Monsoon | 24–30°C | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Aug | Monsoon | 24–30°C | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Sep | Rain easing late in month | 24–31°C | Good | Good | Good |
| Oct | Rain ending; Thadingyut lights | 24–32°C | Good | Good | Very good |
| Nov | Dry season begins | 21–32°C | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dec | Dry and cool, peak season | 18–31°C | Excellent | Excellent, cold nights | Excellent |
Domestic flights between Yangon and Bagan run on selected days only, so we plan your dates around them. Book December to February well ahead.
Where we go in Myanmar
The classic stops we plan today, each checked against current travel advice: where each one fits in a trip.
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsYangon
The golden Shwedagon Pagoda, the colonial streets of downtown, the reclining Buddha of Chauk Htat Gyi and Bogyoke Market.
2–3 days
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBagan
More than two thousand temples and stupas on a plain beside the Irrawaddy, villages, lacquerware workshops and river sunsets.
2–3 days
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMandalay & the old capitals
The teak Shwenandaw Monastery, Kuthodaw Pagoda, U Bein Bridge at Amarapura and the old capital of Inwa by horse cart.
2 days
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsInle Lake
Stilt villages, floating gardens and weaving workshops of the Intha people, explored by private boat.
2 daysIt was amazing unforgettable organized full of activities special thanks to Emma who organized my tour.
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Good to know
Getting around
Domestic flights link Yangon with Bagan (Nyaung-U), Mandalay and Heho for Inle Lake; some routes fly only on certain days. Bagan to Mandalay is about four hours by road, Bagan to Inle Lake five to six.
Food to try
Mohinga fish noodle soup for breakfast, tea-leaf salad, Shan noodles around Inle Lake and the tea shops of Yangon.
Pagoda etiquette
Shoes and socks off in every pagoda and monastery, shoulders and knees covered, and walk clockwise around stupas.
Read before you go
Practical guides from our team: Bagan's temples, Inle Lake and where to eat in Yangon.
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBagan Temples Guide: What to See and How Many Days to Plan
Photo: Thomas Schoch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsInle Lake Guide: Stilt Villages, Floating Gardens and Leg-Rowing Fishermen
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsBest Restaurants in Yangon, Myanmar: 2026 Update and Dishes to Try
Is it safe to travel to Myanmar now?
Official advice differs by country and region, so please read your own government's advice first. The UK FCDO has no regional warning for Yangon, advises against all but essential travel to Mandalay Region (including Bagan and Mandalay) and southern Shan State (including Inle Lake), and against all travel to several other states and regions; the US and Australia advise against all travel to Myanmar. We do not plan routes into areas where the FCDO advises against all travel, adjust each route to current advice and confirm it before booking. Travel insurance that covers your trip is required.
Do I need a visa for Myanmar?
Yes. Most nationalities apply online for a tourist e-visa on the official portal evisa.moip.gov.mm before travel; allow several working days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months. We check the current rules for your passport when we prepare your itinerary.
When is the best time to visit Myanmar?
November to February is the best time: dry, sunny and comfortably warm, with cold nights at Inle Lake. March to May is very hot, especially in Bagan and Mandalay. June to October is the monsoon; Bagan and Mandalay stay drier than Yangon.
What currency is used in Myanmar?
The Myanmar kyat (MMK). Bring clean, unmarked US dollar notes to exchange; card acceptance is limited outside upper-range hotels, so plan to pay most local expenses in cash.
How much does a private Myanmar tour cost?
Our Myanmar tours start from US$410 per person for 4 days in Yangon and Bago, US$920 for 7 days with Bagan and Mandalay, and US$1,280 for 10 days on the classic route, based on four travellers sharing. Domestic flights are quoted separately; your exact price is confirmed in a written quote.
Can I combine Myanmar with Thailand or Vietnam?
Yes. Yangon is about 1 hour 20 minutes by air from Bangkok, and there are connections from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Our Thailand and Myanmar tour combines Bangkok with Yangon and Bagan in 9 days.
Were the temples damaged in the 2025 earthquake?
The March 2025 earthquake damaged monuments in Mandalay, Amarapura, Inwa, Sagaing and parts of Bagan. Most visits continue, but access to individual monuments can change, so we check it for your dates.
How do I book and pay safely?
Send us your dates and wishes; we reply within 24 hours with an itinerary and a written quote. Nothing is paid before you confirm. Payments go only to company bank accounts in the name of METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED, or by card through the OnePay gateway.
Plan your Myanmar trip
Tell us your dates, interests and travel style. A travel designer in our Hanoi team replies within 24 hours with a day-by-day itinerary adjusted to current travel advisories and a clear price, with no obligation.
- A private guide in each region
- Hotels chosen for location and service
- Route checked against current travel advice
- Written quote before any payment
Hotline: US +1 929 491 2828 · UK +44 7520 660929 · VN +84 812 247 572
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