Things to do in Mandalay Region, Myanmar: The Best Archaeology Tours

November 15, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Mandalay Region (Burmese: မန္တလေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး, pronounced [máɴdəlé táiɴ dèθa̰ dʑí], formerly Mandalay Division) is an administrative division of Myanmar. It is located in the center of the country, bordering Sagaing Region and Magway Region to the west, Shan State to the east, and Bago Region and Kayin State to the south. The regional capital is Mandalay. In the south of the division lies the national capital of Naypyitaw. The division consists of seven districts, which are subdivided into 30 townships and 2,320 wards and village-tracts.
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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. Bagan Cultrue Tour

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Meet with our guide at your hotel in Bagan about 8AM. Start highlight sightseeing in Bagan,one main attraction to tourists who visit Myanmar Because it was first Myanmar dating back 11-12 centuries. Tourist will have learn nature of Myanmar culture, Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Water and Snow Towel, Skillful English Speaking License Tour Guide

Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation, Meals (Lunch & Dinner) & Drink (Beer, Wine Such as), Tip money for guide & driver , Any flight tickets

Reviewed By MercareTravel

It's a great time to visit peaceful place, friendly local people and tastety foods. Tour guide is very considerate, knowledgeable and humorous. Tour is well organized, comfortable and informative. Thank you very much for providing great services. We will strongly recommend the trip for our friends and family.

4. Bagan: Full Day Bagan Tour

Bagan, Bagan, Mandalay Region Real Treasure Travels & Tours
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Bagan, one of the Richest Archaeological sites of South East Asia which should not miss during your visit to Myanmar. You will definitely enjoy the architecture of the old temples scattered on the vast plain beside the legendary Irrawaddy River. This tour will not only give you the knowledge of Myanmar culture, history but also the life-time memory about the breathtaking beauty its sunset time. HIGHLIGHTS • Learn the interesting history, architecture and beautiful mural paintings of the thousand years old temples and pagodas • See the local ways of live in the lively local markets • Enjoy the delicious Myanmar lunch in one of the local restaurants. • Have your life time memory by taking the sunset cruise along the Irrawaddy River.

Inclusions: Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch at local restaurant,, Private Boat Fees for Sunset boat trip,, Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Bagan, Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking wate

Exclusions: Hotel accommodation,, Services not mentioned in our itinerary, Zone fee in Bagan, Air Tickets to/from Bagan,, 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!

5. Daily E-Bike Tour

Bagan New Light Tour
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Because it will give travelers authentic feeling like local and can be a responsible traveler by reducing air pollution.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Use of bicycle

Reviewed By MiaA677

Absolutely lovely family business. I enjoyed the company and great tour didn't feel as if I was in a big touristy tour instead felt like a few days scooting around with a friend. Very helpful adapted the tour to my schedule and personalized it for me. Handy little shop next to my hotel and good information. Also electric scooter my first time and very good.I highly recommend. Thanks again sorry I took so long to review. Mia

6. 2 days package tour in bagan

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Beyond The Dreams is always happy to show our clients the real Bagan. And we use experience guide and very good skill in language. And we support to the local directly.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cold water, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Zone fee, Tip, Drinks

Reviewed By Clem_Laura

We were in Myanmar for our HoneyMoon between January and february 2020. From the begining to the end of our trip in Bagan, Soe was very kind, helpful, very interesting. His knowledge about history of temple, buddhism, of his country, ... show us how passionate he is. a very Professional guide. We wish you a lot of beautiful moment soe ! It was great to meet you !

7. Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car

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See the sights of Bagan on a day by private car . Bagan's archaeological zone of ancient temples is large and can be overwhelming for visit time vistor, instead enjoy exploring with aguide who can show you the some significantl atrracaction here. Highlights - Visit Shwezigone Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Sulamani Temple , Dhammayangyi Temple and That Pyin Nyu Temple - Lunch at the best local burmese restaurant - Experienced and knowledgeable local guide

Inclusions: - Hotel Pickup , - Air-conditioned car, - Private Tour , - English-speaking tour guide, - Water and wet towel, - Fuel Surcharge

Exclusions: - You can enjoy hot-air ballooning in Bagan, -Sunset boat trip at Ayeyarwaddy River, - Food donation at the monastery

Reviewed By sharongF1347JK

Best decision I made for a short Bagan trip. Good attitude and work ethics. Bagan is more beautiful because of his service. Thank you Min!

8. Mandalay Day Tour

Great Way Yangon
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Explore the major highlights of Mandalay and Amarapura on this 8-hour tour. Visit landmarks including Mahagandayon Monastery, U Bein Bridge, Mahmuni Pagoda, and Shwenandaw Monastery with an expert guide.

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

Exclusions: Entrance fees , Meals or drinks

Reviewed By 339wins

This is the second time we have used this service. Again they were punctual which made for a quick departure for our hotel. Excellent service. Happy and friendly English speaking driver. Highly recommend this company.

9. Bagan Temple Trekking Tour

One Bagan Tours
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The surroundings of Bagan Temples area is perfect for trekking and to see the landscape of temple, visiting to some of famous temple like Ananda, Dhamayangyi Temples and Sulamani temple,.And then continue to trekking around monastics complex area.

Inclusions: - Hotel Pickup and drop -off, - English Speaking Tour Guide, - Water and wet towel, - Tea Break

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Reviewed By AnnaRose_K

Nway was an excellent guide, highly reccomended: on time and professional and also very kind and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about culture and Buddhism in Myanmar, Nway shared stories of her childhood and faith which was really interesting. My sister and I had a great time going round the temples with you Nway, thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us!

10. Mandalay Day Trip

Mandalay_localguide - Lwin Lwin
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This tour will provide you day return trip form Mandalay to three ancient cities tour nearby Mandalay. You will find different feeling by visiting those three places.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Drinking Water , English Speaking Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Zone Fees or Entrance Fees

Reviewed By Salsera2019

lwin was an amazing tour guide during my stay in Mandalay and Bagan, she was helpful, thoughtful, always on time, very knowledgeable and very flexible when I wanted to make adjustments on my schedule... thanks to her I had an amazing experience in Myanmar. I never had a better guide than Lwin in Myanmar. I definitely recommend her and to anybody coming to Myanmar and especially to Mandalay and Bagan. She can also arrange any other tour you want in Myanmar! Thank you Lwin Xxx You are The best

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