Join our grand Myanmar photography tour and journey to the most photogenic and iconic destinations of the country. The Myanmar Photography Tour includes the magnificent temple dotted plains of Bagan, the serene beauty of Inle Lake valley, scenic highlands Shan state, tribal villages around Loikaw as well as the Irrawaddy River and charming Yandabo village known for its terracotta.
Throughout your journey, you will be led by our local expert photographer guide, whose intimate knowledge of the land and its people, will assure that you get every opportunity to capture extraordinary shots of Myanmar. During your trip you will be guaranteed insider access and creative angles at all the locations we visit and there will be opportunities for a number of arranged photography sessions as well.
| PRICE: | From |
| DURATION: | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
| TOUR STYLE: | Photography Tour |
| DESTINATIONS: | Yangon – Bagan – Yandabo – Popa – Kalaw – Inle – Loikaw |
| TOUR CODE: | MM-PH12D |
| DEPARTURES: | Daily (Private Departures) |
| STARTS: | In Yangon |
| ENDS: | In Yangon |
At a glance
Highlights
- Colonial Yangon & Swedagon Pagoda
- Temples of Ancient Kingdom of Bagan
- Mesmerizing Inle Lake, minorities & boat trips
Itinerary in Brief
DAY 1: Yangon arrival
DAY 2: Bagan Photography
DAY 3: Bagan Sunrise hot balloon flight
DAY 4: River journey & Yandabo Village
DAY 5: Village visit & sunset at Mt Popa
DAY 6: Overland to Kalaw – Colonial Hill Station
DAY 7: Pindaya Caves & Local Train Ride
DAY 8: Inle Lake
DAY 9: Boat to Sagar, Drive to Loikaw
DAY 10: Kayah Tribes
DAY 11: Htay Kho, Kayo Village
DAY 12: Flight to Yangon & connect out
TOUR DETAILS
Street photography and Yangon exploration. Markets, jetty, tea shops, old quarter, Shwedagon and bustling China town in the evening.
Flight to Bagan and tour with local photographer guide who knows all the best spots to make most of your visit. If you are still a beginner he can give guidance to work on your technique and composition.
Witness Bagan from birds eye view. Another day with photographer guide. Shoot local life, monasteries and some more temples. It is all flexible we certainly will include your favourites.
Travel by boat on Ayeyarwady River to Yandabo pottery village. Village exploration, observe craftsmen at work and firing pots in their kilns.
Morning visit to local school and typical country side village to experience farmers life. Drive to Mt Popa to shoot beautiful sunset and mountain views.
Drive to Kalaw former summer capital of the british administration. Afternoon walk in or around Kalaw.
Morning visit to Pindaya “Tuscany of Myanmar” in its famous cave. Local train ride from Heho to Shwe Nyuang to experience local life.
Leg rowers, misty mornings, villages on stilts and wonderful mountain valley scenery and minorities surely charm you you.
Morning market and scenic boat journey to southern part of Inle Lake. Transfer to Loikaw from Phekone.
Visit Kayah and Kayan tribe villages to experience local culture incl “long neck” ladies.
Drive to Htay Kho village nestled at the root the highest peak in Kayah State.
What's Included
- Private tours and transfers with air-conditioned vehicles as specified in our itinerary
- 2 bottles of water & 2 refreshing towels per passenger per day
- Lodging with breakfast as specified in the itinerary
- Luggage handling fees at airports
- Entrance fees or zone fees
- English speaking guide(other languages guide can be provide with additional charges)
What's Not Included
- Visa to Myanmar (note that pre-arranged visa is required for tourists)
- All entrance fees or zone fees
- Domestic Airfares (always quoted and mentioned separately from tour package price)
- International air fares
- Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary
- Peak season surcharges & Compulsory dinners during Xmas & New Year’s
- Early check-in, late check-out. Normal check out time from hotels in Myanmar is 11am or 12 o’clock noon
- Drinks during meals, hotel extras and expenses of personal nature
- Camera & video fees. Some of the sites visited may ask small fees for photographing and video recording.
Tips & gratuities
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