Top Myanmar Day Trips

Explore Yangon on an 8-hour private tour with a guide who introduces you to the sights of this former British colonial city, also known as Rangoon. You'll take a ride on the Yangon Circular Train and enjoy a walking tour around city streets to see landmarks and colonial architecture while learning about the history and culture of the area. Lunch is included.

From golden pagodas to colorful markets, Yangon’s must-see sites are scattered across the city, making it a challenge to reach the key points in one day. Take the stress out of visiting with a comprehensive private tour, and cool off in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle as you explore; it’s a relaxed alternative to chasing down taxis that leaves you free to enjoy discovering Yangon.

Visit the city of Bago on this 9-hour tour from Yangon with a guide and private hotel transfers. Once known as Hanthawaddy during Mon Kingdom of the 15th century, Bago is home to religious and cultural landmarks such as Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kyakhat Wine Monastery, the Reclining Buddha of Shwe Tha Lyaung, Kyaikpun Pagoda, and the remains of Kanbawzathadi, a former palace. Lunch is included.

Explore the ancient cities of Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, and Innwa on a full-day, private tour that’s tailored to you. With a personal driver to whisk you between sites in a climate-controlled vehicle, you’ll cover even more historic places, pagodas, and temples. It’s an individualized alternative to group tours with fixed itineraries, so you can sightsee at your own pace.

This unique Yangon itinerary offers a well-rounded blend of the city's cultural, historical, and spiritual highlights within a single day. You'll experience the serene beauty of sacred sites, explore the rich history reflected in colonial architecture, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local market scene. Enjoy authentic Burmese cuisine during a flexible lunch break and find tranquility in the city's lush parks. This itinerary perfectly captures the essence of Yangon, providing a deep and diverse experience of the city's heritage and daily life.

Embark on a full-day adventure from Yangon to the legendary Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)! Travel through the beautiful countryside, then ride an open-air truck up the winding mountain roads to one of Myanmar’s most sacred sites. At the summit, marvel at the breathtaking sight of the giant gold-covered boulder balancing on the edge of a cliff, said to be held in place by a strand of Buddha’s hair. With its mix of spirituality, stunning views, and cultural significance, this day tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Myanmar’s wonders.

The trip highlight is you face a new experience of truck ride to Golden Rock and the beautiful scenery of surrounding mountains.

Make the most of your time in Bagan on a private sightseeing tour. There’s no need to waste time haggling with taxi drivers or catching public transport. Cover a lot of ground in the large archeological zone and customize the itinerary to suit your needs. Be amazed by the beautiful Shwezigone Pagoda, the Ananda Temple, and more, and learn all about them from your guide.

Myanmar’s commercial capital and largest city, Yangon is bustling hub of culture, history, and people. Our full day excursion takes in its most spectacular sights.

Enjoy exploring the amazing sights of Bagan with an experienced, licensed guide who knows the best locations for sunset, sunrise, avoiding the crowds and maximising your time in Bagan.

Embark on a boat journey from Bagan to Mandalay on this one-way cruise. Head up the river and admire the beautiful scenery of Myanmar. Enjoy a healthy breakfast with tea and coffee as well as a delicious lunch on board the vessel as part of your package. Your arrival time in Mandalay coincides with the sunset which you can watch on board before making your own way to your accommodation.

Yangon, The biggest city in Myanmar, old capital is still a commercial hub of the country. Shwedagon Pagoda, landmarks of Myanmar can make your Myanmar visit completely perfect. Chauk Htet Gyi, a big reclining Buddha can attract you to be “wowww”. Walking around Yangon old city colonial buildings let you know the real lifestyles of locals and their work cultures. Thus Come join this tour with me, see Yangon through locals eye. What Does “Yangon” means? Yangon literally means ‘end of strife'. Under the supervision of Englishmen, Dr. William Montgomery and Captain Fraser, Rangoon became the most beautiful and cleanest city in Southeast Asia and made it capital. It is easy to get a sense of how prosperous of colonial Rangoon was from the monumental architecture that still graces the city's downtown.

Explore a city whose gleaming pagodas and shines draw Buddhists from around Myanmar on a full-day trip from Yangon to Bago, once the vibrant capital of the Mon Kingdom. Round-trip transport to Bago in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and moist towels saves you a longer—and often uncomfortable—trip by bus or by train, leaving you even more time to soak up the city’s unique atmosphere.

Beside the temples, the famous archeological site of Bagan can be explored from a total different side exploring the countryside and the local life by cycling.Bagan surrounding offer many opportunities a day to experience a more authentic side of Bagan out of the tourist beaten paths; paths despite to be sandy at certain parts are generally flat and smooth offering no difficulties for a  bike ride. One of the possibilities for a 5 hours cycling tour plus 3 hours Temples Visit to explore the countryside around Bagan along the water irrigation system to dispatch waters from the Irrawaddy in the countryside; in the very dry region, the system enables farms to grow cereals, rice, fruits, and peanuts all around year round. Traditional Burmese rural life looks like close up and meet the curious locals. This day trip travels along narrow lanes inaccessible to cars and buses – taking you well off the tourist trail.

Discover one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia, and Visit the different kind of unique precious temples and pagodas of Bagan start sightseeing at 8:00AM from visiting "Nyaung-Oo morning market" to see people ways of life and continuing with visits to a diverse selection of the most important pagodas and temples including “Shwezigon Pagoda” built by King Anawrahta in the early 11th as a religious shrine, “Htilominlo Temple,” well-known for its plaster carvings,”Khayminga pagodas compound,” “Ananda Temple,” the best architecture pagoda in Bagan. Lunch with a delicious local meal. After lunch continue visit to “Gu Byauk Gyi (Myin ga bar) Phaya” and then “Dhammayangyi Temple,” Bagan’s most massive temple with the finest brick work and then “Sulamani Temple,” the best mural painting temple in Bagan. For an amazing sunset on the hill.

Visit one of Myanmar’s most sacred places on a half-day trip from Bagan to Mount Popa, believed to be the home of the country’s 37 'nats,' or spirits. After climbing the 777 steps to the mountaintop temple complex, you’ll also spot the resident monkeys and earn great views across the scenic countryside—it's a cool and refreshing break from the Bagan heat.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the full breadth of Myanmar’s cultural landscape—tick off three cities in just one day on a day trip to Amarapura, Sagging, and Innwa from Mandalay. Taking a private your gives you the chance to tweak your itinerary and also guarantees the undivided attention of your private guide.

Biking outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala to Twantay) is the best way to escape from the urban city life. This tour is more suitable for active bikers who want to experience untouched villages, unique pagodas, a lovely countryside area, friendly villagers, beautiful lakes, green paddy fields, a shady road, potters’ workshop and recycle souvenir shop just close to Yangon. Moreover, you can feel the amazing sunset on the ferry boat which will impress you to the max. Highlights are : • Experience with local ferry boat ride to Yangon river side Dala Township • Explore outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala and Twantay) by Professional Mountain Bikes • Bike through hidden streets, green paddy fields, beautiful lakes, village schools and beautiful countryside

Enjoy a full-day discovery tour of Pyin Oo Lwin on this transport-only tour from Mandalay. Founded in the 19th-century as a military outpost, the beautiful highland town of Pyin Oo Lwin later became the summer capital where the British governor would come to escape the hot weather. This tour includes a visit to the All Saints Anglican Church and National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens, as well as a pagoda, a waterfall, and an orange farm (entry fees not included).

If you're looking to get beyond the popular spots around Inle Lake, this private full-day trip will explore Kakku and Taunggyi. Relax with private transport, as you're driven to the ancient ruins of Kakku, home to magnificent pagodas dating back 700 years. Your guide will be able to help you connect with local Pa-Oh people and delve into their traditional customs and rural lifestyle. Then, explore Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, and soak up the essence of local life.

Learn not only about the spiritual heart of the Buddhism but also discover the natural beauty of the region around Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock). This is an adventure trip as you must take a ride by an open truck from the base camp to the mountain top. On the way back to Yangon, make a short visit in Bago.  HIGHLIGHTS • Make a pilgrimage tour up to Mount Kyaiktiyo, home of the famous Golden Rock Pagoda. • Admire the gilded dome of the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and see the Great Reclining Buddha Image, Shwetharlyang Pagoda in Bago. • Enjoy having lunch at local restaurant. • Visit the War Cemetery which is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Experience more of central Myanmar and take the difficulty out of visiting Mount Popa with this private day tour from Bagan. Mt Popa is an extinct volcano that rises suddenly out of the landscape and features the Popa Taungkalat Shrine at its lofty summit. After climbing to the top of the peak, you can admire the temple complex and the mountain’s panoramic views.

Experience Yangon's food culture on an evening walking tour of street food venues and markets. With a guide, explore the neighborhoods of downtown Yangon, including Chinatown and Little India, stopping by food stalls and family-owned eateries for a variety of tastings. Learn about the history of each dish from your guide while you eat.