Dates: November 17 – 28, 2026

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Number of participants: 7 - 12

Cost per person:

• USD 3,950 per person with 12 participants,
• USD 4,090 per person with 10–11 participants,
• USD 4,490 per person with 8–9 participants,
• USD 4,650 per person with 7 participants, based on double accommodation.

Everything is included, including domestic flights within Myanmar, except:

- International flights to Mandalay (Myanmar) and back from Siem Reap (Cambodia), and the flight Yangon (Myanmar) – Siem Reap (Cambodia)
- International travel medical insurance
- Myanmar visa (not required for Russian citizens)
- Cambodia visa (available on arrival for USD 35 or e-visa for USD 35; procedures and cost may change)
- Lunches and dinners

Estimated cost of Moscow – Mandalay, Siem Reap – Moscow flight: USD 1200–1300.

Estimated cost of Yangon – Siem Reap flight: USD 250.

Single accommodation: USD 1250 (available throughout the entire itinerary)


TRAVEL PROGRAM: Myanmar& Cambodia Tour

Day 1. November 17, 2026 (Tuesday). ARRIVAL IN MANDALAY & CITY TOUR

Arrival in Mandalay. Meet the guide and transfer to a hotel in the city center.
Mandalay is the last royal capital, a city steeped in romance and tragedy. This is where King Thibaw ruled until his overthrow by the British in 1885. Designed by the British around a square palace, a moat, and red walls, it looks unlike any other city in Southeast Asia. It is the country's religious and cultural heart, home to hundreds of monasteries. Its key shrines include the Mahamuni Pagoda with its ancient gold-leaf-covered Buddha, and Kuthodaw Pagoda with 729 marble slabs bearing the entire Buddhist canon. Legend says the Buddha prophesied that a great city would be founded here — and so Mandalay was established by King Mindon in 1857 at the foot of the hill where a standing Buddha statue now commemorates the prophecy.
In the afternoon — visit traditional Mandalay crafts (wood carving, tapestry weaving, puppets), then drive to Amarapura and U-Bein Bridge at sunset. Alternatively, depending on flight arrival time, after check-in head up Mandalay Hill for panoramic views of the city and the Irrawaddy River. Overnight in Mandalay.

* Recommended flights to Mandalay:
— Oman Air: depart Moscow 22:10 on November 15, layover in Muscat 3 hrs, arrive Bangkok (BKK) 17:15 on November 16. Then direct flight BKK to Mandalay on Myanmar Airways International, November 17 at 11:30, arrive Mandalay 12:50. (Overnight hotel in Bangkok required during the connection).
— Or any other flight from any city arriving in Mandalay by 1:00 PM on November 17.

Meals included: none
Accommodation included: Mingalar Mandalay Hotel 5* or similar


Day 2. November 18, 2026 (Wednesday). MORNING IN MANDALAY & MOUNT POPA

Optional bonus program (no extra charge):
Early wake-up (5:30–6:00 AM) to join the daily food offering ceremony for monks. Your guide will prepare treats to hand to the monks as they line up. Then — breakfast at a popular tea house: mohinga, ohn no khao swè, and other traditional dishes. Return to the hotel for the main breakfast, check-out, and departure for Bagan.
En route — visit the stone-carving (marble) and bronze-casting quarters, as well as a gold-leaf workshop.
The drive to Bagan takes about 5 hours. At Mount Popa — stop at Taung Kalat and climb to the monastery atop the volcanic plug (approximately 800 steps) for panoramic views. Mount Popa is a spiritual center of Nat spirit worship and draws many pilgrims. Continue on to Bagan. If we arrive before dark — sunset from an earthen viewing mound (climbing pagodas is restricted).
Night in Bagan.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort Bagan 5* or similar


Day 3. November 19, 2026 (Thursday). BAGAN SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast — explore an archaeological wonder of over 3,000 pagodas. The legacy of Burmese kings from the 11th to 14th centuries, spread across 40 sq km along the Irrawaddy River, rivals Angkor Wat and Borobudur.
Begin with the gilded Shwezigon Stupa, believed to enshrine a tooth relic of the Buddha. Nearby — the Myingaba Gu Byaukgyi Temple with the finest mural paintings (Jataka tales) in Bagan. Then to Myingaba village to see traditional lacquerware making, followed by the Htilominlo Temple with its sand paintings. End the day's temple tour at the magnificent and perfectly symmetrical Ananda Temple with its four standing Buddhas.
At sunset — a horse-cart ride among rice paddies and pagodas (alternative: a short boat trip).
Bagan was founded by King Anawrahta (1044 AD), who unified the people through Buddhism. Twelve successive kings built thousands of temples, stupas, and pagodas adorned with intricate carvings, frescoes, and gold. In the late 14th century, the kingdom collapsed, but the monuments endured. Today, Bagan is one of the most captivating sites in Southeast Asia and a wonder of the world. Night in Bagan.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Aureum Palace Hotel & Resort Bagan 5* or similar


Day 4. November 20, 2026 (Friday). FLIGHT TO SHAN STATE, PINDAYA & KALAW

Morning — breakfast, hotel check-out, and transfer to Nyaung U Airport (NYU) for the flight to Heho, Shan State. On arrival, drive to the small town of Pindaya. The area is unofficially called the Tuscany of Myanmar for its rolling hills and vast scenic farmland. The Pindaya Cave is unique: for centuries, thousands of Buddha images donated by devotees have been placed here, alongside grottoes with striking stalactite formations. After visiting the cave, continue (approx. 1.5 hours) to Kalaw — a former British hill station where envoys and colonial officials spent summers enjoying the cool mountain air and sipping gin and tonics. We stay here overnight. Time permitting, we may stop en route to see local farms. Night in Kalaw.

Kalaw
Set high in western Shan State, Kalaw is a former hill station founded by British civil servants. It remains a highland retreat — cool, calm, and green — and is widely known as Myanmar's trekking mecca, as the surrounding area can be explored without prior permits. The population is diverse: Nepalese Gurkhas, Indian Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims arrived here to build roads and railway lines during the British era. Numerous exploration options are available, including three-day treks to Inle Lake or Pindaya. The town center market draws villagers from surrounding communities selling produce and a wide variety of food. Visit the Aung Chan Stupa or take a trip to the Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp, founded in 2011 to care for elderly and sick elephants.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: The Hotel-Kalaw Hill Lodge 4* or similar


Day 5. November 21, 2026 (Saturday). MORNING IN KALAW & INLE LAKE BY BOAT

After breakfast, a morning stroll through Kalaw Market, where ethnic minority communities gather to trade. Join the ubiquitous Myanmar tea culture at a local tea house — sample traditional confectionery and choose from three kinds of sweet milk tea. Then drive about 2 hours to the lake, enjoying the countryside along the way. After checking into the hotel, an afternoon boat trip on Inle Lake, where floating islands and gardens are formed from the naturally intertwined roots of water hyacinths and reeds. Watch the famous Intha fishermen balance and row with one leg — a technique unique to Inle Lake. Night at Inle Lake.

Inle Lake
A picturesque symbol of Myanmar in the Shan Hills (elevation ~915 m). Renowned for floating gardens of hyacinth and silt, one-legged Intha rowers, and stilt villages. Ideal for boat trips, trekking, and encounters with Shan, Pa-O, Intha, and Danu ethnic groups.
The lake is roughly 21 km long, surrounded by forested hills, often wrapped in mist. The Intha expertly stand and row — one leg wrapped around the oar, the other keeping balance — freeing their hands for fishing. Traditional floating farming beds anchored with bamboo poles are also practiced here.
The lake is a bird sanctuary (herons, cormorants). The route from Nyaung Shwe winds through a narrow canal past temples and villages. The central area features many islands. To the south lie the 17th-century ruins of Samkara and the ancient Tarkong Pagoda. Treks into the Shan Hills to Pa-O villages offer panoramic views over the lake.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Sanctum Inle Resort 5* or similar


Day 6. November 22, 2026 (Sunday). INLE LAKE EXPLORATION BY BOAT

After breakfast, set off by boat along a small river to the Inn Thein (Indein) temple complex — a place that feels like stepping through a forgotten portal in time. Walk through green bamboo groves opening onto a field scattered with ancient pagodas built over 1,000 years ago. Visit Inpawkhon weaving village to see how local silk, linen, and lotus fabrics are handcrafted. In Nanpan village, local artisans demonstrate the traditional rolling and stuffing of Burmese cheroot cigars; time permitting, we'll also visit blacksmith and silversmith workshops. Throughout the boat trip, observe local village life — floating gardens, canals, and stilt houses.
Lunch will be served in a tranquil spot mid-lake aboard a converted rice barge turned into a unique floating restaurant, with a separate kitchen boat and restroom boat.
Meet Intha locals tending their floating vegetable gardens — a canoe ride through narrow channels among tomato plantations. Then meet local fishermen who will demonstrate traditional fishing methods (one or two fishermen are enough).
Encounter Padaung (long-neck) women at their weaving workshop. End the day with a magnificent sunset canoe ride paddled by locals. Night at Inle Lake.

A rotating 5-day market operates in the Inle Lake area, held each day in a different lakeside village. If the market is within reach (not too far), we always include it in our itinerary. It's where hill dwellers and farmers meet to trade produce and occasionally barter buffalo — and a great chance to sample various local snacks.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation included: Sanctum Inle Resort 5* or similar


Day 7. November 23, 2026 (Monday). KAKKU DRIVE & TAUNGGYI BALLOON FESTIVAL

After an early breakfast, drive into the hills toward Kyauk Ta Lone, into Pa-O territory. En route, visit several local villages and learn about the lifestyle, fascinating culture, and traditions of the Pa-O ethnic minority. With luck, we may witness a Kathein (robe-offering) ceremony or even a local wedding.
Arrive at the Kakku Temple Complex — a stunning, hidden Buddhist heritage site set in the hills of southern Shan State, about 50 km south of Taunggyi. Most of the brick and stucco stupas were built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Continue to Taunggyi for one of Myanmar's most famous events — the Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival, held as part of the Tazaungdaing celebrations. Spend the rest of the evening there, enjoying the festivities alongside locals.
Late evening return to Inle Lake for the night.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Sanctum Inle Resort 5* or similar


Day 8. November 24, 2026 (Tuesday). FLIGHT FROM HEHO TO YANGON & SHWEDAGON AT SUNSET

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Heho Airport for the flight to Yangon. Afternoon — hotel check-in.
In the late afternoon, head to Myanmar's most remarkable site and one of the world's most impressive monuments — the Shwedagon Pagoda, a gilded bell-shaped structure dominating the city skyline. Legend holds that it enshrines sacred hairs of the Buddha. Shwedagon is the country's iconic, must-see symbol. Night in Yangon.

Yangon
Myanmar's largest city (over 5 million), former capital, and commercial hub. A unique blend of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences. The skyline contrasts colonial-era architecture with modern high-rises, all beneath the golden glow of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Founded as Dagon, it became Rangoon after the British seized it in 1852, and by 1885 the capital of all Burma. The city plan was designed by William Montgomery and Lieutenant Alexander Fraser. Today, Yangon retains Southeast Asia's largest collection of colonial buildings: the High Court, City Hall, and The Strand Hotel (1901). Despite the 2008 cyclone, the city remains green — Kandawgyi and Inya Lakes, tree-lined avenues, and the Shwedagon and Sule Pagodas.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Governor's Residence 5* or similar


Day 9. November 25, 2026 (Wednesday). DEPART YANGON FOR SIEM REAP & PHARE CIRCUS

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until the driver transfer to Yangon Airport for the flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
In the evening, head to the home of the groundbreaking circus artists of Phare Ponleu Selpak. Don't miss it — this contemporary big-top circus show is a must-see in Siem Reap. Programs change regularly, but all carry a modern moral message and blend acrobatics, contortion, juggling, and comedy with performance art and contemporary dance. Please note: Phare Circus does not use animals in its performances. Night in Siem Reap.

Siem Reap
Best known as the gateway to the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple complex, Siem Reap is a charming city that blends French colonial and Chinese architectural influences with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Its crown jewel, the Angkor complex, covers an area larger than Paris — a labyrinth of intricately carved temples adorned with dancing apsaras, lotus motifs, and five-headed nagas (serpent deities). Abandoned for centuries and rediscovered in 1860 by French explorer Henri Mouhot, it has since become Cambodia's cultural and historical heart. Beyond the temples, Siem Reap offers a vibrant arts and crafts scene, themed cultural villages showcasing traditional rural life, and a bird sanctuary on the city's outskirts — giving visitors a rich blend of heritage, nature, and local culture.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Viroth's Hotel 5* or similar


Day 10. November 26, 2026 (Thursday). ANGKOR — HIGHLIGHTS DAY

Leaving Siem Reap early, head beyond the walls of Banteay Kdei to the North Gate of Ta Prohm. This "jungle temple" was left to the mercy of the elements — a reminder that while empires rise and fall, nature's relentless force marches on, indifferent to human drama. Left as French explorer Henri Mouhot "discovered" it in 1860, the temple is slowly being torn apart by tentacle-like tree roots strangling the surviving stones: first man conquers nature to create, then nature conquers man to destroy.
Continue to Ta Nei — a small, jungle-forgotten temple rarely visited by tourists. Then enter the vast walled city of Angkor Thom — King Jayavarman VII's masterpiece — through the Victory Gate and head to Bayon Temple, followed by the major temples of Angkor Thom, including Baphuon, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the Leper King, and others.
Bayon is famed for its enigmatic faces of Lokeshvara — the Buddha of Compassion — said to bear a striking resemblance to King Jayavarman VII himself. Baphuon has been called the "world's largest jigsaw puzzle": in the 1960s, the French dismantled it stone by stone for restoration, but all records were destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. Night in Siem Reap.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Viroth's Hotel 5* or similar


Day 11. November 27, 2026 (Friday). ROLUOS GROUP & TONLE SAP LAKE EXCURSION

After breakfast, visit the ancient temples of the Rolous Group — one of the oldest Khmer temple complexes. Explore the historic ruins and learn about Cambodia's rich heritage, then continue to Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy a relaxing boat trip to see floating villages and local life on Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake. Return to Siem Reap in the afternoon.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Viroth's Hotel 5* or similar


Day 12. November 28, 2026 (Saturday). INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FROM SIEM REAP

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) for your onward flight.

* Recommended flights from Siem Reap:
— Bangkok Airways: depart Siem Reap 09:55 on November 28, layover in Bangkok (BKK) 7 hrs 50 min, then Oman Air: depart Bangkok (BKK) 19:10 on November 28, layover in Muscat 3 hrs 5 min, depart Muscat 01:25 on November 29, arrive Moscow 06:50 on November 29.
— Or any other flight departing Siem Reap in the morning of November 28.

** Please note, the order of the program may change while ensuring all major activities are preserved. If certain visits and/or activities cannot be carried out due to external conditions, they will be replaced whenever possible.