Discover the wonders of Yangon during a four-day sojourn in the renowned city of Burma, where you can see the attractions, immerse in the local lifestyle, and garner a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the country’s biggest city.
Discover the wonders of Yangon during a four-day sojourn in the renowned city of Burma, where you can see the attractions, immerse in the local lifestyle, and garner a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the country’s biggest city.
Arrival in Yangon - Sightseeing
Yangon (Rangoon) - Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon remains a serene and charming city. Its remarkable colonial and spiritual legacy makes it one of the most captivating and genuine capitals in Southeast Asia.
Yangon City Hall - Transfer to the Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office, where a specially-trained…
Arrival in Yangon - Sightseeing
Yangon (Rangoon) - Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon remains a serene and charming city. Its remarkable colonial and spiritual legacy makes it one of the most captivating and genuine capitals in Southeast Asia.
Yangon City Hall - Transfer to the Yangon Heritage Trust’s downtown office, where a specially-trained guide will provide an overview of the progress and future challenges in preserving the city’s architecture. Following this, embark on a 2.5-hour walking tour through central Yangon, starting at the Yangon Heritage Trust Office on Lower Pansodan Road. Highlights include City Hall, the High Court, and the former Burma Railways Company, one of Yangon’s oldest administrative buildings.
Sightseeing & Shopping in Yangon
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha - Visit the ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda, renowned for its enormous reclining Buddha image, constructed in 1966 to replace the original from 1907. There is also an option to visit Kandawgyi Lake and its surroundings, offering numerous photo opportunities.
Yangoods Bogyoke Market - Enjoy shopping at Bogyoke Market (formerly “Scott Market”), where a wide array of Myanmar handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics, and lacquerware are available. If time permits, your guide will take you to the renowned MK Gems shop, showcasing high-quality gems in eight beautifully decorated showrooms.
Shwedagon Pagoda - Proceed to the Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar’s most revered Buddhist temple. Although its origins are uncertain, local legend suggests the original structure was built 2500 years ago and has been renovated multiple times, achieving its current form in the 15th century. The central stupa, octagonal in shape, stands 99 meters tall, gilded with gold leaf, and is surrounded by 64 smaller stupas. Your guide will lead you through the expansive complex, explaining the temple’s significance. Enjoy stunning views of the golden stupa from this vantage point.
Departure from Yangon
Yangon (Rangoon) - Enjoy your free time until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Water during transfer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program
- English-speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
- Water during transfer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Accommodation based on DBL/TWN sharing with daily breakfast
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- International / Internal flight from or to Myanmar
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
- International / Internal flight from or to Myanmar
- Visa Letter / Visa stamp fee
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
