Top Myanmar Outdoor Activities

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.

With its insular neighborhoods and sidewalk cafes, Yangon is ideal for exploring on foot. Walking alongside a local guide unlocks the stories behind each site you pass, from the Maha Bandula Park independence monument to Yangon City Hall, the Yangon Lokanat Building, and Strand Road. It’s a cultural immersion, with included stops featuring Myanmar-style drinks and a betel shop where you can practice making a quid.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A network of trails winds through the villages, rolling scenery, and farmland surrounding Inle Lake, but you’ll need local knowledge to discover the area’s highlights. With hiking guides to lead the way on this family-friendly trek, enjoy the chance to interact with locals and visit a mountain vineyard, while round-trip transport from Nyaung Shwe takes care of logistics in a region with limited transport.

This is the least developing region in Myanmar and the culture in this area is almost unsought . You will see the unique culture , long neck ladies and their challenges , the nature and tradition , those all are different from the rest of the world .

-One of the most famous religious place in Myanmar. - The one who enjoy the outdoor activities . - Not only religious aspects but also one can curious unspoiled nature and ways of life of different race(Mon)

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

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.

Explore Bagan's archaeological sites riding a mountain bike on sandy roads, visiting famous temples and pagodas en route.

- Private tour to Mount Popa from Bagan - Lead by a local licensed tour guide - Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Bagan - Enjoy views of Mount Popa, a volcano and pilgrimage site - We will watch the life of rural area on the way in such as producing palm sweets and how to producing peanut oil. - We may stop several places for taking photos and knowing the countryside

Auspiciousness to you all, Warmly Welcome Southern Shan State , Kalaw , Myanmar! You can study our traditional culture , custom of the hill tribe like Taung Yoe , Da-Nu , Palaung , Taung Thu , Pa O' and In Thar. You will see reality of their cultivation , way of life! The real attraction of surrounding hazy mountain and beautiful scenery along the way.Even though ,the way is ardous.It is the real worthwhile once in your life! All the fresh air,green nature , beautiful scenery , smiling and hospitality of the different indigenous peoples are waiting you.All the beautiful mountain and hills around are amazing to do trekking and hikking in our regions.We would like to recommend for Kalaw to Inle trekking. If you would like more information about this unique experience please send me a message or email. I am looking forward to helping your experience the real myanmar. Thanks Yours Sincerely, Ko Kyaw Kalaw Trekking Team

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).

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.

Enjoy the colorful scenes of the sunset while taking a rowing boat on Taungthaman Lake. If you are looking for the most stunning views for photography, a boat trip is a top choice to capture the beauty of sunset. The sunlight is often best around an hour before sunset. With hassle-free pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mandalay, enjoy the romantic atmosphere enveloped by different colors. • Enjoy beautiful sunset at the U Bein Bridge • Walk on the bridge or admire it from the Taungthaman Lake • Hassle-free round-trip transport included from Mandalay • Enjoy a complimentary drink.

Discover Myanmar’s most remarkable places on an 8-night private tour that explores culture, history, and nature. With a private guide at each destination, you’ll catch sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, see the ancient temples at Bagan, tour the onetime royal capital of Mandalay, cruise Inle Lake, and more, flying between destinations to make the most of your time. This 8-night Myanmar tour includes accommodations, breakfast, private tours and transfers, and entrance fees, and it’s the perfect introduction to this spectacular country.

Visit some spectacular Bagan highlights on a half-day tour that includes Shwezigon Pagoda, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Ananda Temple, and Dhamayangyi Temple. The four remarkable sites offer a great perspective on Bagan history and architecture; it’s a great introduction to Bagan that doesn’t require an entire day in the hot sun, leaving you with free time to relax, sightsee, and explore the town.

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.

Deep dive into the untouched countryside where to wonder the real rural beauty just at the other side of Yangon. Take a local ferry boat to cross the Yangon River to an almost car-free island and everything you will see there might be much of a difference with the big city like Yangon. Enjoy the quiet and peaceful area of Dala and study the local life style of people. Highlights are : - Cross the Yangon River by a local ferry - Experience the authentic rural lifestyle and scenery - Learn about countryside monastic school where you will get an insight of old education system with unique tradition - Inspiring stories of local artisans, working on conservative micro business at Chu Chu workshop

Get closer to a place of numerous national as well as ancient temples and pagodas, especially the golden one – Shwezigon through this Bagan itinerary. It is hard not to be hypnotized by the magical landscape as well as the intricated architecture. During this day in Bagan, experience the Burmese culture through Nyaung U market, then discover the surrounding villages.