We offer four different one-stop programs plus two extended custom tours especially designed to help first-time visitors get acquainted with fascinating Burma. While Yangon (Rangoon) is an interesting side trip from Bangkok, you will be disappointed if you do not do more. Typically, our guests combine all of the programs below to make one classic journey through Burma.

Classic Yangon  Our two-night introduction to Burma's colorful capital. In addition to the famous Schwedagon Pagoda, you will see traditional markets, the National Museum and some of Indochina's loveliest colonial architecture. If you make advance arrangements you can even visit the country's School of Fine Arts.

Royal Mandalay   A three-day, two-night tour of an exotic ancient kingdom. Mandalay is probably Myanmar's most colorful, most interesting city. We take you to monasteries, pagoda's and a magnificent palace as well as Amarapura, which was twice the capital when Burma was a kingdom. Or you may want to see Mingun, a massive, abandoned pagoda.

Bagan, Wonder of Asia One, two or three days in a breathtaking lost city. You can see Bagan as a one-day side trip from Yangon. However, there is so much to see that you will want to spend at least two days there. This ancient, abandoned metropolis of massive temples is vast and on the scale of Angkor Wat, Borobudur and Khajuraho.

Shimmering Inle Lake  Take a  three-day dip into the Shan States' great lake. Inle Lake's shores are dotted with ancient and colorful villages.

Grand Burma Tour  The grand tour of Myanmar is custom-made for you. Take ten to fourteen days to see the most with private guides. Many

Custom Tour Options  Choose from many options to make your visit to Myanmar everything you hoped for. Look here for many additional places to visit and transportation options.

Purple Dragon has designed unique Fresh Idea side trips that fit easily into your Myanmar itinerary:

Mingun and Amarapura and Inwa are offered as optional add-ons in Mandalay.

Mount Popa A day trip to one of Myanmar's most sacred sites can be added to your Bagan adventure

Also see our Custom Tour Options page for additional suggestions.