34 days in Edmonton & Mandalay Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Edmonton: Devon (University of Alberta Botanic Garden & Devon Voyageur Park), RAD Torque Raceway (in Nisku) and Leduc (Telford Lake & Leduc Heritage Grain Elevator). Spend the 5th (Fri) exploring nature at Elk Island National Park. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Fort Edmonton Park, get to know the fascinating history of Old Strathcona, get a sense of history and politics at Alberta Legislature Building, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Edmonton itinerary builder site.

New York City, USA to Edmonton is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from New York City to Edmonton, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from New York City in July; daily highs in Edmonton reach 75°F and lows reach 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly to Mandalay.

Get out of town with these interesting Mandalay side-trips: Hsinbyume Pagoda (in Mingun) and Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) (Anisakan Falls & National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Shwenandaw Monastery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bagaya Monastery, snap pictures at U Bein Bridge, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Mandalay tour website.

Traveling by flight from Edmonton to Mandalay takes 27.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Myanmar Time (MMT) is 13.5 hours. You will leave for home on the 20th (Sat).