Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region: The Best Day Trips from

April 23, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

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. Private Full-Day Yangon City Tour with Thilawa Port Transfers

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This private tour, departing from Thilawa Port, offers visitors an unbelievable selection of sightseeing attractions in Yangon. Get a feel for everyday life while exploring Sule Pagoda, Strand Road, Bogyoke Market, Kandawgyi Park, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, and Shwedagone Pagoda. Your personal guide will explain these cultural attractions and the rich history of the city. Lunch included.

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Lunch, Private guide and driver, Pickup and drop-off at Thilawa Port

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, USD20/pax Thilawa port Gate pass fees (only for additional request to pick up inside the port

Reviewed By Richvs1331

The driver was very polite and very informative, the car was quite ok, not that luxurious but ok compared to the taxis in myanmar, this is much better.

2. Highlights of Yangon Full Day Tour

Tour East Myanmar
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Take a journey through the heart of the to visit some of the most spectacular sights in Yangon. Visit some of the city’s most revered temples, local markets and pagodas. Our journey begins where faded colonial buildings stand next to glittering temples and a short walk turns into an eye-opening discovery of the country’s history and diverse cultures.

Inclusions: Lunch in one of the most famous local restaurants (no drinks), One bottle per person when touring, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance fee for Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Entrance Fee Sule Pagoda, Entrance Fee Kandawgyi Park, Entrance Fee Shwedagon Pagoda

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Reviewed By mjm056

I am playing catch up as I haven't been here in quite a while,In 2016/2017 my partner and I travelled to Myanmar having a 3 week custom private tour. The Team at Tour East were excellent, Not only did everything go as planned the guides provided in each area were extremely knowledgeable and made suggestions re our itinerary to compliment what was already planned. Balloons over Bagan was probably a highlight however the while trip over something for all the senses and the people we met were wonderful.

3. Inside View Of Yangon

Yangon Region, Myanmar (Burma) Pro Niti Travel
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One Day designated tour for Inside View of Yangon will fit perfectly by the proposition of the visited places with the attractive activities. Since it is appropriate and well-matched by the schedule, the golden land itself will make you unforgettable and give you treasure memories. Walking around colonial buildings which blend into the city life of Yangon, exploring to learn more about local culture, refreshing stop for walk in Kandawgyi Lake and interacting with the locals will make you sense for its particular location. Taking the train for 30 minutes and drinking local tea for 45 minutes at local tea shop are the best way to come within reach of the hospitality of the locals and hosts. Also, experiencing the different culture of ethnic at and trying the different traditional cuisines is the best spot of your one day in Yangon to be full of impression and anticipation.

Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Air conditioning car with driver for sightseeing, English speaking guide for sightseeing, Government Tax and Service charges, Lots of love and smile, National Park fees, Toll fee and fuel charges for car, Water and snow towel on tour

Exclusions: Food and Beverage, Personal Expense, Things that are not mentioned in product inclusions., Travel Insurance, Visa

Reviewed By geraldhM7846OX

Dear Veronica, thank you so much for the great holidays and experience we had in Myanmar! Thanks also to our fantastic guide Tutu! We hope we can come back one day! One of my best holidays in my life! Gerald

4. Kakku Pagoda Private Day Trip from Inle Lake

Osuga Myanmar Travels & Tours
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Enjoy the scenic ride along the road from Nyaung Shwe to Taunggyi and have a look at the handmade products at the local market. Before heading to the great ruins of 2000 years old Kakku pagoda we will visit an indigenous Pa’O community village. Highlights • Have a look at the handmade products at the local market • Visit the indigenous Pa’O village • Enjoy regional cuisine • Visit the 2000 years old stupas’ ruins

Inclusions: Professional English-Speaking Guide, Pick Up and Drop Off Service with Private air-conditioned car, Meals, Two Bottles of drinking water, Lunch, Bottled water

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Reviewed By travellingvagabonds

We can highly recommend Osuga Myanmar Travels for their professionalism, their quick response to our queries and the smooth running of the tour. Thank you Crystal (office) and Min(our guide) for accommodating all our demands and making this tour a special moment in our overland trip. Wishing you continuing success. Paul and Brigitte - travelling vagabonds.com

5. Private Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and Bago from Yangon with Lunch

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Visit two fascinating Buddhist sites on a full-day trip from Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, also called Golden Rock, and Bago, leaving the capital city behind to explore local culture and landmarks. You'll pass through a landscape of paddy fields and forests, browse a pagoda market selling traditional medicines and handicrafts, then tour pagodas in a former imperial capital that's dotted with Buddhist sites. Group size is limited to 8 for personal service from the guide, with pickup and drop-off at hotels in Yangon.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional art historian guide, Private tour, Lunch

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Reviewed By Amarjeet74

Spectacular is the view scenery but what’s important is the Travel Agency who is able to take u around and make u feel as a local. Try local food at hidden stores yet explore the gems of Myanmar. Travel safe and travel with friends friends is how they are.

6. Dala And Twantay Biking Adventure

Nan Thida Ferry Terminal, Botataung Township, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Asian Tour Myanmar
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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

Inclusions: Mountain Bike (One Bike per person), English Speaking Guide, Activities as mentioned

Exclusions: Meals (Lunch / Dinner), Cold Drinks / Snacks , Gratuities , Travel insurance

Reviewed By francis_martino

Tens of thousands have turned out in street protests against last week's coup in Burma which overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government in the South East Asian country also known as Burma - despite a recent ban on large gatherings and a night curfew.

7. Day Excursion to Magnificent Golden Rock

Yangon Region, Myanmar (Burma) Pro Niti Travel
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The Golden Rock is one of the best spots to create your best Myanmar impression after driving around 4 hours from Yangon. Not only a day excursion but also one night trip will be worth your time and you are sure to receive the experience of a rough riding up and down with the truck before arriving to this impressive rock. After heading up the only path towards the Golden Rock which will take about 15 minutes walk, we will see the people praying and the vendors selling the local products, and can enjoy the special mystic atmosphere with scenic view of the rock. The stunning rock may always be surrounded by local people while it is in the festival time. The existence of the golden rock on the edge of the cliff is breathtaking and it will leave you speechless and miraculous. It is all about that we can find happiness and peace of mind by viewing and paying respects to it from every possible place.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide for sightseeing, Government Tax and Service charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lots of love and smile, Toll fee and fuel charges for car, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Truck in Golden Rock, Water and snow towel on tour

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Reviewed By geraldhM7846OX

Dear Veronica, thank you so much for the great holidays and experience we had in Myanmar! Thanks also to our fantastic guide Tutu! We hope we can come back one day! One of my best holidays in my life! Gerald

8. Yangon Full Day City Tour

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This private full day city tour covers all must-see places in Yangon such as the distinctive Shwedagon Pagoda.

Inclusions: Private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off (Hotels in downtown area), English-speaking guide, Tea break, Admission Fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Meals and drinks, Tips for the guide and driver

Reviewed By NazenyA

I really liked this tour , the driver was very professional and caring and ready to help. Thank you very much!

9. Village life along the Old Dhammazedi Road tour

Green Season Travel

Perfect day escape from Yangon. Adventure bike tour to the real countryside of Myanmar. Experience village life, seeing local life, and their home made products such as seasonal fruit jams, nearly 600 houses in a village do hand weaving looms and another village to see handicrafts of making bronze-lighter. People from the weaving village, every year, go to Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon for the robe weaving competition and they always become winners. Scenic bike ride, colorful paddy fields, villagers and seeing the real Myanmar countryside. Small brides, creeks and country road where our bikes pass through and a few stops for monastery visit will include as well. Later local transports boat / motorbike taxi (seasonal) will bring us to Htee Tan village for having home cooked lunch, a village walk, lake visit and being in touch with more villages. End of the day, go back to main road and take our A/C car back to Yangon. The best bike adventure tour in Yangon and shouldn't miss this day tour!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Gratuities, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Food tasting, Professional guide, Local guide, Bike rental fees

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By ReneMacQ

Due to Covid-19 we have been 'stuck in Yangon for 5 months. The Government opened up domestic travel and we contacted Zaw Min Oo @ Jack. He arranged our accomodations, flight to Mandalay, road trips to Bagan, Kalaw and Inle Lake (smaller flight routes still not operational) and flight back from HeHo. The 10days were absolutely amazing. We stopped at many little places along our travels off the tourist track. The tours were informative and interesting and he didn't spare the effort to make it as fascinating and interesting as possible. It was like travelling with a friend, not a tour guide. Jack's passion for his country is contagious. Highly recommended.

10. Myanmar's Sacred Sites: Excursion to Golden Rock from Yangon

Pegu Travels

Drive up to Mon State to visit one of Myanmar's most significant religious places - the splendid Golden Rock. The trip offers insights of the countryside as well as magnificent panoramic views ofer the mountains up in Kyaikhtiyo.

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

Exclusions: Entrance fee, Meals or drinks

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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