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Instead of exploring Myanmar’s capital of culture alone, enhance your experience alongside a guide on a tour that takes you way beyond the travel blogs. Cover more sights in less time, and stay cool while you’re at it, as you travel by vehicle, and gain valuable insight into top attractions such as the glimmering Shwedagon Pagoda.

If you’re visiting Mandalay for the first time, orient yourself in Myanmar’s second city with ease during a full-day sightseeing tour that’s designed with time-pressed travelers in mind. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar city alone, you’ll be transported between dispersed attractions in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

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 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.

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.

Discover the best of Yangon on this full-day tour with a friendly Burmese teacher who brings the city’s history and culture to life. Explore the lively streets of downtown, where old colonial buildings meet colorful markets and golden pagodas. Smell the spices from street food stalls, taste local favorites like mohinga, and hear the sounds of daily life all around you. Visit the breathtaking Shwedagon Pagoda, where incense fills the air and golden spires shine in the sunlight. With personal stories and local knowledge, your guide makes this more than just a tour—it’s a true taste of Myanmar’s heart and soul.

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.

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.

Explore Myanmar’s most iconic landmark on a half-day, small-group walking tour that includes a classic Burmese breakfast, a neighborhood tour, and a guided visit at Shwedagon Pagoda. Rich with distinctively Burmese symbolism, Shwedagon Pagoda’s shrines, rites, and traditions are often hard for first time visitors to interpret, but the small-group format of this tour is designed for a more in-depth experience of the site.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Explore the top attractions of Mandalay, Burma’s last royal capital, with ease with this half-day private tour with a car and driver. Choose from morning or afternoon departure and travel in comfort around to different sites. Enjoy sweeping views from Mandalay Hill, and visit sites such as Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, and Kuthodaw Pagoda.

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.

Our walking tour of Yangon teases out the stories and secrets of a city with a turbulent history. As well as visiting the Secretariat and the principal colonial buildings in downtown Yangon, our guide will take you to lesser known and lesser frequented locations which nonetheless have stories to tell. This walking tour looks at the growth of Yangon from a small Mon village to a multicultural hub. This tour will dive into how visitors from the east and the west have contributed to Yangon's rich tapestry. We will enter teashops and temples, shake hands with the city's residents and think about what the future has in store for this remarkable metropolis.

Visit the most important temples of Bagan as well as some hidden gems on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the Buddhist temples and learn about their history from your tour guide. Temples include Sulamani, Ananda, Htilo-minlo, and Kha-Min-Gha but the itinerary is flexible. Your guide also takes you on a walking tour within the city walls for a complete tour of the area.

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).

See the sights of Bagan on a day tour by private car. Bagan's archaeological zone of ancient temples is large and can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Instead, enjoy exploring with a guide who can show you the town of Nyaung-U and some of the area's most significant attractions, including Shwezigon Pagoda and Gubyaukgyi Temple.