Luxury Burma Holidays (Myanmar)

A golden jewel in Asia’s crown, Burma is a unique destination that is bursting with ancient traditions, beautiful scenery, and spiritual magic and we can’t wait to introduce you!

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES, ANCIENT TEMPLES, CHARMING LOCALS

The Burmese landscape is dotted with ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas.  One of the best ways to view this ancient, fertile land is by river cruise along the Irrawaddy River. 

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bagan will leave you spellbound with its many enchanting temples which have been beautifully and sympathetically restored.  As tourism to Burma is currently only allowed in smaller groups, you won’t have to fight through busy crowds as you explore this ancient wonder.

The second city of Mandalay is the capital of cultural Burmese culture.  Depicted in Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem, this city is packed full of fascinating cultural highlights, as well as busy streets, lively nightlife and busy street markets where you can spend hours browsing for souvenirs.

Whilst in Mandalay, pay a visit to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the U Bein Bridge which is believed to be the longest teak bridge in the world.

Beach lovers need not worry as Burma has something to offer you too.  Tucked away on Burma’s west coast lie the glittering shores of Ngapali Beach where you can relax in a luxurious beachfront hotel and spend your days wandering barefoot along the pristine golden sands and swimming in the perfectly warm waters.  The sunsets here are amongst some of the most beautiful that Asia has to offer, and you can enjoy them in style with a cocktail in hand from your own private terrace.

A luxury trip to Burma requires careful planning and knowledge, and that is exactly what we can offer.

Top 5 facts about Burma

• Take in a Temple on the plain of Bagan.
• Watch the Leg-Boatmen propel their boats on the still waters of Inle Lake.
• Take a trip to Mandalay.
• Climb Rock Mountain and visit the temple at Kyaiktyo.
• Chill on the untouched beaches on the Bay of Bengal.

Top 5 facts about Burma

• Burma has an annual Water Festival (known as Thingyan) to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Thousands of people taken to the streets to have an enormous water fight. This happens in April and the exact date is determined by the Lunar calendar.
• The longyi is a traditional item of clothing worn by men and women in Burma. It is a long piece of material that ties at the waist, similar to a sarong.
• The Kingdom of Pagan was the birthplace of Burmese culture in the 12th and 13th centuries. Today you can visit around 2000 religious monuments in the capital Bagan.
• Thanaka is a type of tree bark that Burmese people smear onto their faces as sun protection. It is thought to hold anti-aging properties too!
• In Burma you can eat tea as well as drink it! Tea leaves, known as lahpet, are fermented and eaten in the nation’s most beloved dish, lahpet thohk – tea leaf salad.