For luxury holiday planner, Burma now is one of the most brilliant choices in Southeast Asia. The country boasts a wide range of natural and cultural contrast and with the development of the hospitality, there are more and more things to experience from private yatch in the bay of Bengal to the extraordinary balloon ride in Bagan.
Authentic Asia Tours, an expert travel agency in Myanmar suggests some of the musts that you should get for your ultimate trip to Burma :
Cruise Along Ayeyawaddy River
Slow pace of travel, full of discovery for each stop, River Cruise offers a truly different way to see Burma in style. Road to Mandalay, Orcaella, the Strand Cruise are now operating long expedition from Yangon to Mandalay or some voyages up to the far north of Lashio. These luxury Myanmar Cruises target to show you Pya and its world heritage site, incredible Bagan and fascinating Mandalay yet that is not all.
Balloon In Bagan
This journey is exclusive amongst many others in Asia. While in Dubai, you can watch the sand dunes, floats along the desert, Bagan Balloon is about to behold the haunting sunrise of a Buddhist country.
The services packs a light breakfast, refreshment before you go as high over the temple`s spire.
Undoubtedly, all photographers seek for their best photos in Bagan from the basket of the Balloon.
Cruise Mergui Archipelago Your Way
Tucked away from all famous travel side inland, Mergui has over 800 islands and mostly untouched. Chances to enjoy your private sandy beaches are unlimited as you have your own yatch.
Private cruising holiday to Mergui proposed by Authentic Asia varies from 5 days to 8 days with flexible itinerary and large array of activities including kayaking, jungle trek and scuba diving.
Spot Irrawaddy Dolphin in Mandalay
This trip is not listed in any guidebook so far and it becomes precious since it is not cheap. Travelers need to book a 2 night charter boat which allows you to sleep in comfort and enjoy personalized services on board. You will have chance to spot Irrawaddy, one of the very rare sweet water dolphins now appears only in Burma, Cambodia and Malaysia.
Stay at Strand Hotel
This luxury hotel is not only famous for its lavish experience; it reflects part of Yangon history. While many Yangon City Tours include a tea time break at its banquet, staying in Strand Hotel gives you an insightful view of Yangon at its heyday when the city was ruled by the British. Beside the Victorian architect, the Strand Hotel has beautiful river view and features one of the most fantastic point to observe local river commuter or an easy access to Dala, Twante villages for more authentic day out.
Burma has more than just 5 luxury things to do, of course! Only when you are in the country, you will be captivated by its own charm, distinctive characters.
Small note: if you travel from Oct to April, hotel and services arrangement should be done in advance to make sure you have the best service