10 Archaeology Tours in Yangon (Rangoon) That You Shouldn't Miss

October 12, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find! While you’re in town, the Shwedagon Pagoda, an immense, ancient Buddhist shrine, is a must-see—TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset.
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1. 5-Day Bagan and Inle Lake Tour from Yangon

Good Life Myanmar
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Explore two main famous attractions regions such as Bagan and Inle Lake in 4 nights and 5 days. Bagan, the heart of archaeological zone offers convenient access to some of the world's most magnificent temples. Enjoy Bagan temples sunrise and sunset from Ayeyarwaddy River. Explore Innthar villages around Inle lake and visit ancient ruined temples, floating villages, gardens and tasting wine in Vine yard. Tour includes domestic flight between Yangon, Bagan and Inle Lake.and all transferred are private air-conditioned sedan car.

Inclusions: 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation with Daily Breakfast, Round-trip flights (Yangon-Nyaung U, Nyaung U-Heho, and Heho-Yangon), Hotel pickup at 5am, Private transferring within air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guides in each city, 1 bottle drinking water, Refreshing towel for each day

Exclusions: Visa fees, Tipping and Gratuities, International airfare to and from Yangon, Meals and drinks

Reviewed By bjcaus

This trip was outstanding. My guide, Ms San San Shwe was a font of knowledge, carefully planned the day to correspond with the heat and was happy to oblige with a side trip to ‘The Lady’s House’ to satisfy a bit of hero worship on my part. The circular railway was a great deal of fun also, but it was Ms Shwe’s knowledge, bubbly enthusiasm and obvious love of her country that won me over. If this is your first time in Myanmar, this is a must do tour. I was sooooo impressed.

2. 7-Day Private Guided Myanmar Classic Tour with Hotel Accommodations

Win Myanmar Travel and Tours
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Feeling adventurous? Experience this amazing 7 Day Private Myanmar tour of Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Amarapura, Ava, Saging by a modern air-conditioned vehicle! Explore Myanmar’s architectural heritage with one of the best professional local English-speaking guides in sightseeing days, hear about Yangon’s colonial history and enjoy sunset and enjoy an unforgettable evening visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's most spectacular monuments. You will marvel at hundreds of temples sprinkled across the landscape and enjoy wonderful sunset around the temple. Hotel accommodations and daily breakfasts are included on this tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights of hotel accommodation (Superior rooms, 3* Double occupancy, 1 Double or 2 Twin beds), Professional local English-speaking guides in sightseeing days .

Exclusions: Early check-in and late check-out at hotels., Personal expenses.Foods and drinks

Reviewed By 35nealed

Win Myanmar Travel and Tours communication from the booking stage was excellent. Very prompt email response to my queries which put me at ease straightaway. Our guide Zin Linn Htike and our driver met use at the Hotel on time and our adventure began. Zin was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. We got to visit many of the highlights of Bagan ending with a beautiful sunset. Based on this I would highly recommend this tour

3. Yangon, Golden Rock, Yangon (Day Return)

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Our product is unique because we have the best team to give the best services for you. Our tour Guides are fun, knowledgable, energetic, friendly, helpful ,speak fluent English .And they know where are the best place to stop for photos.Our Drivers are experienced in driving . Our itinerary is great for every travelers who want to spend only one day for visiting golden rock.The cost is also very reasonable and fit for every travelers.We also add some local tea shop visit which can get you authentic experiences.

Inclusions: Private 4WD with aircondition, Water and Towels , Road Taxes and Gasoline for car, Tea and snaks at the local tea shop, Golden Rock Fees, English Speaking Tour Guide

Exclusions: Truck Fee in the mountain , Lunch, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By PaulCWaterworth

Had a brilliant time travelling around with Chit and the gang, getting to enjoy my birthday celebrations and always having fun with every activity, I was sorry when we had to part ways. I would like to continue my travels in Myanmar next year, so you will be my first choice!

4. Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour

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Bago houses a large number of interesting and historically-important sights. Join this excursion from Yangon to learn about Hanthawaddy Kingdom.

Inclusions: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Yangon - Bago Train Ticket, English-speaking guide, Full-day sightseeing tour , Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees and zone fees

Reviewed By francis_martino

It is the most amazing visit to Myanmar. A villager is very nice and welcoming to visit their home. She give their transitional clothes for remembrance memorials photos. Worth a visit.

5. Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours)

YCH, Maha Bandula Road, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Wonderful Myanmar
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If you are new to Yangon, come here without a map. Our passionate local EXPERTS are willing to show you around in the downtown areas of Yangon. You will be amazed by the histories, story, local life, and cultures of Yangon. Also, we focus on local experiences rather than the buildings. We connect locals and travelers in a meaningful way through inclusive tourism.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Local EXPERT(Licensed tour guide), Contributions to Church & Local betel quid shop

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By Albert1192

We came into the Yangon seaport for 2 ½ days, and contacted to local tour operator Wonderful Myanmar for a private tour at the last minutes. Within an hour, Mr. Htun, holiday architect, came back with specific questions to fit the itinerary with our requirements! After back and forth with him, we got our customized detailed itinerary. I especially like his careful attention in arranging the itinerary as we've a 75 year old Grandmother with us. Payment was quite easy and we just paid them on arrival. What a care-free! In the morning, we were warmly welcomed by the very nice young man who spoke perfect English. On the fairly long drive from the port to Yangon, our guide Tom gave us a very detailed history of Myanmar and the city of Yangon, and what we were likely to see and experience on our days with him. When we arrived in Yangon we were struck by the Colonial architecture, colorful markets as well as the many Temples in two days. We learned so much about cultures, histories, local life right through interesting commentary of Tom. One of my highlight was a beautiful and immense Shweedagon Pagoda Complex - so stunning and wonderful to see. One has to remove shoes in this and all other Buddhist Holy Sites, and it being a very hot day my grandmother especially was not coping very well with the heat. At the top of the stairs Tom very kindly obtained a wheel chair for her and wheeled her round this beautiful and special world wander place. I highly recommend 100% to Wonderful Myanmar to anyone and good value for money with personalized services. I cannot emphasize enough how perfect everything was organized, how friendly, knowledgeable and professional they all were. Thank you so much. Ps. We spent one night in downtown and it’s better to recharge ourselves especially for grandmother.

6. Slice of Myanmar- Heritage Tour

Epic tours: Bring history to life
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With over 4000 items relating with Myanmar history and Culture, National museum is a must place to visit for people who don’t have enough time to visit the whole country as it’s all about Myanmar from prehistoric period including the things about ethnic groups. With an excellent approachable smiling certified museum guide, you will have the chance to know all about Myanmar by staying out of the heat.

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7. 8-Night Myanmar Private Tour with Flights from Yangon

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Explore four major attractions in Myanmar. Enjoy beautiful sunset from Shwedagon Pagoda. Visit main attractions in Mandalay region such as Mahamuni, U Bein Teak Bridge, unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Mingun Bell. Discover historical sites and enjoy sunset at one of the famous temples at Bagan. Observe Innthar Heritage and floating garden at Inle Lake.

Inclusions: 8 nights hotel accommodation Twin/Double with daily breakfast, All private transfers and sightseeing, 4 Domestic Flight fees with 20kg check-in luggage (Yangon – Bagan, Bagan – Mandalay, Mandalay – Heho, Heho – Yangon), Bagan,Inle Lake, Mingun boat fees and horse cart fees, English-speaking guides in every cities, All taxes & services charges, 1 bottle drinking water and refreshing towel for each day

Exclusions: Visa to Myanmar, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Meals (Lunch and Dinner)

Reviewed By bjcaus

This trip was outstanding. My guide, Ms San San Shwe was a font of knowledge, carefully planned the day to correspond with the heat and was happy to oblige with a side trip to ‘The Lady’s House’ to satisfy a bit of hero worship on my part. The circular railway was a great deal of fun also, but it was Ms Shwe’s knowledge, bubbly enthusiasm and obvious love of her country that won me over. If this is your first time in Myanmar, this is a must do tour. I was sooooo impressed.

8. Yangon Private Day Tour

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Sule Pagoda, Maha Bandoola Rd, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar, 1 hour Botahtaung Pagoda Road Botahtaung Jetty, Yangon (Rangoon) MMR013017 Myanmar, 1 hour Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bo Gyoke Rd, Pabedan 11141 Myanmar, 1 hour Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), 40 minutes Kandawgyi Park, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar, 40 minutes Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar, 1 hour

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, Full-day sightseeing tour, Hotel pick up and drop off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Meals or drinks

Reviewed By 104mint

I hired Alphard car from Great Way Yangon Car Rental service to go Mandalay. Great Way Yangon provide very nice service. Good car and excellent AC. The driver good driving skill and comfort ride.Thank you.

9. From Yangon: Full Day Excursion to Bago

Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region Real Treasure Travels & Tours
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Uncover the highlights of Bago, a wonderful just 2 hours drives out of Yangon, on a 1 day tour with an experienced guide. Your guide will share you the great knowledge of the history and culture about the real life of Myanmar and its customs. HIGHLIGHTS • You can learn about the local traditions and culture of old Mon Kingdom Bago. • Learn the life of monks at Kya Khat Wine Monastery where you can watch the monks accepting the meals from the donors and peacefully having their meals. • Enjoy having lunch at local restaurant. • Lean about the History of late King Bayint Naung and its late Palace site. • Visit the gilded dome of the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and Great Reclining Buddha Image Shwetharlyang Pagoda. • Visit to Mahazedi, different in structure built by King Bayint Naung.

Inclusions: Private sightseeing with English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle , Lunch at local restaurant, Zone fee in Bago, Pick up & drop off at your Hotel in Yangon, Snow towel & purified drinking wate

Exclusions: Hotel accommodation,, Meals (dinner) not specified in itinerary,, Tips for your guide and driver, Camera Fee, Personal expenses, Travel insurance

Reviewed By Lapine0605

Moe Moe from Real Treasure Travels & Tours was recommended to me by a friend who highly recommended her services. Moe Moe took great care in planning our itinerary and took into consideration the needs and interests of our travel party. Throughout the whole planning process, Moe Moe was very prompt in her communication and we were able to finalise the itinerary details very quickly. In this trip, we went to Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake and engaged Real Treasure Travels & Tours for Bagan and Inle Lake. We did not required a guide in Mandalay as we had a friend to bring us around. From Mandalay, we took a domestic flight to Bagan and started our tour with Moe Moe's team. Even though our tour only started in Bagan, She was very thoughtful and communicated to us the important things to note when leaving Mandalay, e.g. how early to leave our hotel in Mandalay so as to reach the airport by a certain timing. This was certainly helpful as we are not familiar with the road conditions and the travel time required. Thanks to her, we managed to catch our flight at a very comfortable pace! Moe Moe arranged one local guide in Bagan and one local guide in Inle Lake to bring us around Bagan and Inle Lake respectively. Both spoke good english and are extremely knowledgeable about the area and places of interest. We are very interested to know more about the daily lives of the locals and Moe Moe has very cleverly incorporated many workshops into our itinerary so that we can see and experience how their local products/ snacks are made. It was a very eye opening experience! We enjoyed those workshops, especially the cooking class at Inle Lake! Overall, we had a very comfortable and enjoyable trip in Myanmar. I would definitely recommend all to consider Real Treasure Travel & Tours as your travel agent when travelling in Myanmar. Moe Moe and her team are very nice and considerate people and has your best interests at heart when planning your itinerary. Her guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly and it was a joy to meet them! Thank you Moe Moe, will contact you again if I have the opportunity to visit Myanmar again!

10. Kingdom of Hanthawaddy: Excursion to Bago from Yangon

Pegu Travels

Bago houses a large number of interesting and historically-important sights. Join this excursion from Yangon to learn about Hanthawaddy Kingdom.

Inclusions: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, English-speaking guide, Full-day sightseeing tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Zone fee

Reviewed By francis_martino

It is the most amazing visit to Myanmar. A villager is very nice and welcoming to visit their home. She give their transitional clothes for remembrance memorials photos. Worth a visit.

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