Off the beaten track
This special trip in Thailand and Myanmar leads through less visited, beautiful villages and landscapes, with plenty of opportunity to get in touch with the locals. From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, travel to Kanchanaburi and further northeast through ancient (main) cities of Suphanburi and Uthai Thani to the myanmar border. Temples and ancient golden pagodas adorn the green landscape surrounding Mawlamyine, Hpa An, Bagan and Mandalay. The fascinating explanation of the guide will bringing the historical and archaeological sites back to life.
Tips & Tops Special Thailand & Myanmar:
- Explore Bangkok from the Chao Praya River and experience local life from the water
- Stroll through Bangkok's leafy and tranquil Koh Sarn Chao neighborhood, visit the Champa Temple, and bake a Thai organic banana cake at Grandma's home
- In the peaceful, natural jungle on the outskirts of Kanchanaburi, Elephant world lets you join mahouts and learn all about the plight of many Thai elephants and spend a day with the rescued majestic animals in their natural environment
- Enjoy local life and typical Thai produce at Uthai Thani's market
- The Burmese people see Mawlamyine as Myanmar's 'food capital'. A Burmese saying reads: "Mandalay is for eloquence, Mawlamyaing is for food, and Yangon is for boasting"
- The island of Gaungse Kyun (Shampoo Island)is inhabited by hundreds of monks and during the water festival Thingyan is the setting for an annual ritual to wash away the sins. A ritual that was once started by the royal family
- Take a hike in Hpa An along the jagged mountains and various caves decorated as temples; at least visit the Kaw Gun cave, the cave of ten thousand Buddhas
- The gold leaf-covered Schwedagon pagoda is Myanmar's most adored Buddhist pagoda
- At the beautiful Inle lake you will get to know the local Intha people and see how the fishermen use the special leg rowing technique.
- The Ananda Temple is special because of the two unique Buddha statues that seem to change when you look at the images from a different point of view
- Very special: at the U Bein Bridge every night the food donations for the monks are collected by monkeys
