True Myanmar Travel

Visit Myanmar

Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world, home to outstanding scenery, endless adventures, and rich history and culture. This deeply religious country boasts a landscape lined with glistening temples and ancient monuments. Get ready to go back in time whilst observing this ‘Golden Land’ from the heights of a hot air balloon at sunrise. Let your senses be provoked on Irrawaddy and Chindwin river cruises, during cycle rides through Inle Lake’s local villages, or amidst the old royal capital of Mandalay.

What you need to know about Myanmar

Naypyidaw

Capital City

(GMT+6:30)

Local Time

Burmese Kyat

Local Currency

Mohinga

National Dish

Yangon

Largest City

When to go

Best

Good

Mixed

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Best Time to Visit

Luxury Myanmar Itineraries

These example itineraries are here to get you inspired, but no two True Travel holidays are the same. Our Myanmar experts start planning each trip with a blank piece of paper, designing every itinerary 100% personalised to you.

Why We Love Myanmar

From

Pete

Scenery

Visually, Myanmar is spectacular. From the ancient temples of Bagan & Mrauk-U to the cacophony of Mandalay, and the northern snow-capped mountains to the tranquillity of Inle Lake, Myanmar provokes the senses with a series of challenging contradictions. Holidays in Myanmar can be full of adventure and memorable experiences.

History & Culture

Myanmar today offers a rich and varied travel experience that takes you back in time. Commonly referred to as the ‘Golden Land’, Myanmar is a deeply religious Buddhist country with countless numbers of glistening temples and ancient monuments that date back thousands of years. Although the country is still very traditional, there are visible western remnants from the British colonial era, as evident in the grand faded colonial architecture in Yangon.

Adventure

Myanmar is a vast country waiting to be explored, and there are multiple ways to do this. Cruise the Irrawady and Chidwin rivers on a luxury boat, soar over the Temples of Bagan at sunrise in a hot air balloon and ride through traditional villages around Inle Lake.

Where to stay in Myanmar

Irrawaddy River

Belmond Orcaella

Myeik Archipelago

Wa Ale Island Resort

Bagan

Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort

Irrawaddy River

The Strand Cruise

Yangon

The Strand

Ngapali Beach

Sandoway Resort

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Monica

I am writing to thank you for arranging a most wonderful trip to Burma in January. Every part of it was perfect. The guides were excellent and they had different strengths. We enjoyed driving instead of flying from Bagan to Mandalay (we decided to change that en route and it was fine) as it exposed us to a bit more of the country. We loved the ballooning of course and washing Buddha’s face and the hotels. And the lacquer showroom and factory. In fact, everything. You did a fabulous job. Thanks so much; all three of us had a trip to remember and learned so much.