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Twantay - Meeting point is near Nan Thida Ferry Terminal in front of Junior Duck restaurant, where the awaiting your local guide and bikes are ready to serve you. Once the equipment is completely OK, take your bike and across the Yangon River by local ferry-boat (10 Minutes) to Dala Township which is another side of Yangon river where you start biking of the day. Bike in Dala village, experiencing the people lifestyles, a busy jetty, Yangon river front and have a stop at Chu-Chu recycle souvenir shop. Then bike towards Twantay, through Baung Taw Gyoke Pagoda, a unique pagoda arises on a small lake. Along the way, bike through hidden streets, beautiful lakes, village schools, green paddy fields and beautiful countryside. After a few hours biking, you are getting familiar with the rural landscape of Yangon suburb. Have a lunch stop (on your own account) at small local restaurant at Twantay and take some rest.
Continue your ride through pristine areas such as beautiful farms, easy up/down hills and rural sceneries. There are chances to experiences pottersâ workshop as pottery is one of their traditional business. Explore around the rural tiny town center and Twantay Market. Continue biking through Twantay Bridge to the other side of Twante Canal. There will be a stop at local restaurant to enjoy fresh drinks and snacks (on your own account) on the way. After snack break, bike along Twantay canal to Seikgyi River Village. Continue biking along to the end of tiny village roads where there is jetty for the boat ride to Yangon. Then, across the Twantay Canal and Yangon River by local boat to Nanthida jetty and enjoy your way back home to Yangon with amazing sunset from the river. Arrive back to Nanthida Jetty and your one day biking adventure comes to the end.
Duration: Full day
Distance: 60 Km
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
- Activities as mentioned
- English Speaking Guide
- Mountain Bike (One Bike per person)
- Meals (Lunch / Dinner)
- Cold Drinks / Snacks
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Cycling around the periphery of Southern Yangon (between Dala and Twantay) is the premiere route to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This excursion is catered more towards enthusiastic cyclists who crave the exposure to unspoiled hamlets, distinctive pagodas, a charming rural area, hospitable locals, picturesque lakes, lush rice fields, shaded pathways, ceramics’ workshops and scavenged souvenir outlets right next to Yangon. In addition, the majestic sunset from the ferryboat will leave an unforgettable impression on you. The highlights include:
• Venturing on a local ferry boat ride to Dala Township along the Yangon river side
• Discovering the outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala and Twantay) via Professional Mountain Bikes
• Pedaling through hidden lanes, fertile paddy fields, scenic lakes, village educational centers, and idyllic countryside
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
