Top Activities on the Ground in Myanmar

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.

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.

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.

Pre-book a private transfer to Bagan from Mandalay and enjoy the scenic drive without any of the hassle involved in taking public transport or finding a local cab service. Your professional driver will use the safest routes and ensure your journey is pleasant and comfortable. Get local tips on where to visit in Bagan from your driver, or simply sit back and enjoy the ride in peace and quiet.

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.

It can be difficult to fully appreciate Yangon’s unique history and culture on a self-led tour. Explore the city with a professional guide and gain insight into landmarks including Sule Pagoda, Chauk-htat-gyi Buddha Temple, and Bogyoke Market. Benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel by air-conditioned car, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees, circular railway tickets, and a trishaw ride included in the price.

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.

Hike from Kalaw to Inle Lake on a 3-day walking tour through rolling farmland, tribal villages, and rain forest. Included homestay accommodations support local communities, while offering travelers the chance to meet Myanmar locals in their own homes. Group size is limited to 10 people to ensure the tour is a personalized experience, with plenty of time for one-on-one interaction with the guide.

The best way to explore this maze of Bagan Temples is by e-bike. Discover both ancient and modern-day Bagan on a full day e-bike tour; the streets are relatively quiet, there are great sandy roads that take you to the local market, villages and most attractive temples. Moreover, touch with locals and learn about their daily life styles, cultures and handicrafts. Taste Myanmar sweet tea, local snacks and delicacies at a typical tea shop and this unforgettable e-bike tour ends with amazing sunset at an elevated viewpoint. Highlights are : • Explore Bagan’s well-known numerous sacred temples by e-bike • Ride through the peaceful and scenic countryside landscapes • Enjoy Myanmar sweet tea and local snacks at a typical tea shop

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.