Myanmar (Burma) Education / Learning Tours & Trip Packages

Myanmar (Burma) Education / Learning Tours & Trips

90 Myanmar (Burma) trips. Tours from 89 tour companies. 305 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Exotic Myanmar: Ancient Kingdoms and Hidden Temples on the Irrawaddy River
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon

Highlights

  • Explore the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Yangon for the Burmese - the Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Journey to Inle Lake to discover the Intha people’s floating farms and markets and learn about their unique leg-rowing technique
  • Explore life along the Irrawaddy River aboard a river cruise boat, viewing ancient temples, local villages and people and a landscape from long ago

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Timeless Cultures of Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Bagan, Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang, Mandalay, Mekong River , Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake, Yangon

Highlights

  • Board a traditional boat for a two-day voyage on the Mekong River and experience life in riverside villages
  • Attend a shinbyu ceremony during which Buddhist boys, clad in colorful royal clothing, become novice monks
  • Walk among the ruins of the Khmer Empire including Angkor Wat and the “jungle temple” Ta Prohm

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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In-depth Travel to Myanmar
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon

Highlights

  • Visit popular Yangon's attractions and surrounding city;
  • Enjoy the jungle life at the Elephant Camp with Elephant ride;
  • Take an adventurous train journey to Naung Pin passing over the amazing Gokteik Railway Viaduct;
  • Visit popular pagodas and temples in Bagan;
  • Boat trip on Inle Lake passing through colorful market; floating garden and fishing villages

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Transformative, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Myanmar: Cruising The Chindwin River
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon

Highlights

  • Sunset at Shwedagon
  • Bagan touring and home-hosted dinner
  • Craftspeople of Mandalay
  • 8 day cruise on the Chindwin
  • Visit Mingkin to see artworks
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Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Myanmar Odyssey: Bagan, Inle, Monywa, Ngapali and Beyond
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Circular train ride in Yangon
  • Sunset at Shwedagon
  • Visiting villages and people around Inle Lake
  • Exploring Pindaya Caves
  • Buddha Washing in Mandalay
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Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Religious

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Thailand to Myanmar – Bangkok to Mae Sot to the Golden Rock
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Ayutthaya, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Discover Ayutthaya
  • Visit caves in Hpa An
  • Explore Sukhothai and Mae Sot
  • Visit Shampoo Island and Mudon
  • Explore Yangon and Bago

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Touring Myanmar's Highlights
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Taunggyi
  • Explore the town and take a 4-hour boat trip to Kyauk Gu U Min
  • Visit Flying Tiger Ma Shwe Wa

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Burma: Land of Golden Temples & Floating Gardens
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bagan, Phnom Penh , Rangoon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Explore Rangoon on a guided walking tour
  • Welcome Briefing before witnessing the most sacred Buddhist site in all of Burma—Shwedagon Pagoda
  • Discover local culture and traditions on a tour of Burma
  • Discover Bagan's thousands of pagodas during a hot air balloon ride You may wish to rise early this morning for an optional hot-air balloon ride
  • Experience Dhammayangyi the largest temple in Myanmar
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Women Only, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Yangon

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Did the Jordan Essential Tour, it was absolutely amazing. This was my first Group Travel Tour and I loved it. I was worried about being the oldest one on the tour (I’m 34), but it was a good mix of ages. It was incredible to travel with people of different nationalities. Our Tour guide Issa was great. At all times he was really helpful. Taught us a lot about Jordanien history and culture. The tour was a great mix of everything...sightseeing, exploring, chillin and partying."

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Myanmar (Burma) Reviews & Ratings

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Apr 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Discover Myanmar

Excellent comprehensive tour of Myanmar discovering scenery, food, local customs etc. in a completely safe secure and friendly environment. Discovering the thousand...

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Anonymous

Apr 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Magical Myanmar

A well paced trip visiting Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Kalaw and inlay lake. A beautiful country which held one wow moment after another. If your thinking about vis...

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Anonymous

Apr 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A full and engaging trip

A lot gets packed into this holiday so it can feel a bit hectic but you get to see so much of the country it's well worth it. Bagan is amazing, Inle Lake is fascin...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Myanmar

I will start with a sore note which otherwise was an excellent holiday. We visited Bagan House lacquerware, the demonstrations and products on display where amazin...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Go Now!

This tour really gives you everything you could wish for in discovering Myanmar, Yagon and Bagan will immerse you in Buddhism, you will see amazing temples and Stu...

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Myanmar (Burma) Tour Selection Trips

  • Myanmar is a burgeoning Southeast Asian destination, and with much of the country still relatively new to tourism, booking with an organized group will get you to rural villages that may be difficult, or nearly impossible, to navigate solo.
  • In a destination with so much diversity, look for a tour that includes a sampling of much that Myanmar has to offer. That includes both cities and villages, a variety of religious structures, introductions to the natural beauty of the setting, and opportunities to meet and mingle with people from various walks of life.
  • To get the most out of your Burma/Myanmar tour, spend at least two weeks. This way, you’ll be able to fully immerse in the country’s culture while visiting its many natural, historical and religious sightseeing attractions.
  • Keep in mind that, compared to Thailand and Vietnam, guided tours in Myanmar will be more expensive. However, the opportunity to visit a country that has been closed off to the world for half a decade and the experiences one can have there, make it worth considering.
  • Also remember that having just opened to international tourism, Myanmar tours may not be able to provide all the upscale luxuries another Asian destination can. If you go in with lower expectations, you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised and your worldview will most definitely be expanded.
  • If it’s your first time, look for tours that visit Myanmar’s top destinations: Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake.
  • Find a tour that explores Myanmar’s strong Buddhist faith, visiting the numerous temples, pagodas and stupas in Yangon, Bagan and throughout the country.
  • Bagan is known for its hot air balloon experiences at dawn. Be sure to book in advance for the best options so you don’t miss out.
  • Taxi is the easiest way to travel in the country’s largest city, Yangon.
  • If traveling by ferry to Inle Lake, expect a long and choppy ride. Timetables and itineraries are loose guides. Prepare for an eventful journey!
  • Myanmar is a tropical destination, with temperatures that at times can rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pack layers of clothing, including something to ward off a bit of chill if you will be at higher, cooler elevations.
  • For the most enjoyable climate, choose a Myanmar guided tour from November to March, during the dry and relatively cooler period. Avoid the monsoon season from mid-May to September.
  • Many streets in Myanmar are bumpy and laced with potholes, which can result in rough rides in cars and buses. Anyone with a bad back, neck or similar impairment should consider the trip itinerary from that standpoint.
  • Electricity can be iffy, especially during the dry season when the water level, and power generation, are low. If you’ll be traveling at that time, consider taking a portable power source for computers, cell phones and cameras.
  • Be flexible and hope that your tour guides are. Some of the best memories can result from experiences that aren’t on a trip itinerary. They may include opportunities to meet interesting people, sample local food specialties and explore little-known museums with intriguing collections.
  • Look for Myanmar tours that provide opportunities to interact with Burmese locals. Their infectious hospitality, warmth and graciousness will be one of the true joys of your travels in Southeast Asia.

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Is Myanmar Safe to Visit?

The short answer is, yes, Myanmar (Burma) is a safe destination for foreign travelers. Not only that, but after nearly 50 years of invisibility from the rest of the world, Myanmar is eager to share its culture, history, cuisine and traditions with guests. 

Here’s what to keep in mind to stay safe during your tour to Myanmar: 

  • Stay with your tour and and heed the instructions and guidelines of your Burmese tour guide. This includes off-the-beaten-path areas of the country, where locals and authorities may not be used to seeing foreign travelers. 
  • Check with your Myanmar tour operator about which areas of the country you’ll be visiting and which are off-limits for various political or safety reasons, including landmines in restricted areas.  
  • If you’re on a hiking tour of Myanmar, be prepared for mosquitos with lots of repellent and mosquito nets. In addition, watch out for snacks in the brush and forest - there is a high incidence of fatal snake bites in Myanmar. 
  • In caves and near Mt. Popa, do not feed the monkeys you see. As cute as they may be, bites are possible. 
  • Use caution when walking with your tour in a crowded area, especially when crossing the street. Most local drivers are fairly lax about following traffic rules.
  • To avoid confrontation with authorities and so as not to offend the Burmese people, do not ever disrespect Buddha. Visitors have been thrown in jail for posting offensive or inappropriate images of Buddha on social media. Be respectful of local religious practices and sensitivities.

When is Monsoon Season in Myanmar?

If you’d like to avoid the monsoon season in Myanmar, travel between November and March. The summer monsoon months are responsible for about 80 percent of the region’s rainfall - and while vitally important to the people and crops of the area, can be less than pleasant for tourists.

Located in a monsoon climate, Myanmar has three seasons - the hot period, the monsoon itself and then the cool, dry winter (when it’s most optimal to visit). 

If you do travel to Burma during the monsoon season, your experience will depend on where in the country you travel. The most rain will fall on the coastal zones and beaches. If the Myanmar monsoon season doesn’t put you off, just be flexible, bring appropriate rain gear and waterproof footwear and be prepared for a lot of rain, though not necessarily every day and not all day.

What Language Is Spoken in Myanmar? 

The official language of Burma (Myanmar) is Burmese, although there are about 100 hundred languages spoken throughout the country. Six language families exist in Myanmar, including Sino-Tibetan, Austro-Asiatic, Tai-Kadai, Indo-European, Austronesian and Hmong-Mien.

What Other Countries Should I Visit When I Go to Myanmar?

While Myanmar itself can make an incredible and insightful tour opportunity, if you have the time and the means, consider an extended Southeast Asia vacation. Look for group tours that combine Myanmar with neighboring India, the southern region of China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

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