Asia + The Middle East
Myanmar
The mystical gem of south-east Asia
Since the military seized control on 1st February 2021, the situation has been deteriorating day by day and no tourists have been able to enter Myanmar. Therefore, we can no longer facilitate travel to the country at this time. If you would like to support the people of Myanmar, you can contribute to our welfare fund, which is distributed to many of our guides and drivers who are currently unemployed and struggling for survival. Please get in touch to donate.
In peaceful times, the main cultural draws of Myanmar were the Buddhist temples and pagodas around Bagan and Mandalay and the extraordinary gold Shwedagon Paya in Yangon, and they do not disappoint, but the further off the beaten track, the more the country surprises: hill tribes and cultures spill over as they have for centuries from neighbouring India, China, Laos and Thailand.
In the south-west, Myanmar enjoys the same beaches and Andaman Sea, which have made its neighbour Thailand so popular, but had a fraction of the visitors. It boasts the majestic Irrawaddy River, which starts in the Himalayas, cuts through richly wooded hills and down into a wide fertile valley possessing some of the most extraordinary and extensive temples and pagodas in the world. As it spills via a delta into the Andaman Sea, it is extraordinary that the journey of a river of its size and celebrity has taken place in one country.
We are keeping up-to-date through our contacts on the ground when possible – but in the meantime, we can only hope for peace in this beautiful destination, which we have loved sending clients to over the years.
Getting it Right Every Time
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INITIAL CONVERSATION
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Your Destination Expert will build a relationship with you and a nuanced understanding of what you want from your holiday.
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CREATING AN ITINERARY
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Once we know you, we can match our years of specialist knowledge to you and begin designing your extraordinary trip.
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COLLABORATE
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We will continue refining your itinerary adding in those special touches and leaving no stone unturned to make sure that every day is spectacular.
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24/7 SERVICE
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From the moment you leave home, we will be on hand to ensure a totally seamless experience.
We work in some of the most ecologically and culturally sensitive parts of the world, so have always been conscious of operating in a way that has a positive impact on both the environment and the people.
When you travel with us, we will make a contribution on your behalf to one of the following charities: All About the Light Foundation in Africa, ABOUTAsia Travel & Schools in Cambodia, the Alalay Foundation in Bolivia and Scott Polar Research Institute in the Polar Regions.
If clients are interested, we are always keen to get them involved in local projects and conservation efforts. Whether it be whale counting in Antarctica or rhino relocation in Kenya, you will leave knowing your actions have made a difference.
Our service includes booking and managing all your international and domestic flights. However, you can also book your own international flights if you would prefer. We can also organise private charters and private jet travel for both international and domestic flights.
We have a fantastic VIP service in place to help you navigate the airport and make your journey as smooth and easy as possible. We can collect you from your home, take you to the airport and escort you through check-in and immigration to avoid any queues, straight through to the airport lounge before boarding your flight. The same service can be put in place on your return journey.
We understand that one of the most important factors to our clients is flexibility to give you as much assurance as possible when booking your next trip. We are extremely flexible and are on hand to discuss with you the latest updates on flexibility in any one of our destinations.
We have excellent relationships with a handful of insurance companies who provide various forms of cover. Each one offers a different policy with varying terms and conditions, so we strongly recommend getting a series of quotes and discussing your personal requirements in detail with them in order to find the best one for you.
Booking and travelling with an accredited tour operator is more important than ever. cazenove+loyd is a bonded tour operator and is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Our ATOL number is 3208. This means that the UK government guarantees all funds paid out to a bonded operator and is bound to pay in full if the bond holder is unable to deliver as contracted. This gives our clients peace of mind and full financial protection. Please see our booking conditions for further information.
We have put the relevant measures in place so that our destinations are ready to welcome you safely. In all of our destinations, sanitation and hygiene in our vehicles and the properties we work with are extensive, with cleaning protocols rigidly followed as well as other necessary safety requirements. We always arrange private vehicles and guides for our clients when travelling in a destination.
The price of our service is dependent on the intricacies of the itinerary. No two trips are the same. Our philosophy is to make every detail tailored just to you.
For the latest details on deposit and balance payments and schedules, please get in touch to speak to an expert.
WHY CAZENOVE + LOYD
A HIGHLY EXCLUSIVE, INNOVATIVE + PERSONAL WAY TO TRAVEL
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Each of our dedicated experts has extensive knowledge of the destinations they specialise in. They are continuously re-visiting, trying and testing so that they can offer you up to date and little-known insights into the regions they are so passionate about.
