Yangon and Surroundings Tour
Duration: 05 Days/04 Nights
Tour Type: Sightseeing & Relax
Activity Level: Regular itinerary
Travel dates: Daily
Start/End: 02 most outstanding destinations in Myanmar is Yangon & Bagan
Tour Route: Yangon & Kyaikhtiyo & Bago
Experience this 5-day Yangon Tour With:
- Guides: hand-picked best tour guides with deep knowledge, humor, profession (English speaking guides, other languages upon request)
- Drivers: polite, friendly, responsible, reliable with many years of driving experience
- Vehicles: comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned & clean
- Meals: meals are arranged at local restaurants so you can taste authentic Burmese cuisine
- Accommodation: listed below or various types of equivalent accommodation are available, from 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels in the best location, good value 3-star hotels, to boutique hotels reflect the style of the region
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Yangon (D)
Day 2: Yangon City tour (B)
Day 3: Yangon – Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) (B)
Day 4: Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) – Bago – Yangon (B)
Day 5: Yangon – Departure (B)
Please note that every element of the tour below can be tailored. Tell us your specific interest and we will be happy to make adjustments for you. This inquiry is totally free and you are under no obligation!
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Day 1: Arrival Yangon (D)
Upon arrival at Yangon International airport, you are greeted by our local tour guide and the driver then transfer to the hotel and enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant. Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon City tour (B)
Yangon city is a must-see city for tourists who want to see a different Asia. It’s the largest city in Myanmar with the combination of nature and cultures and communities. This city was found in 1755 by King Alaungpaya and Yangon means “End of Strife”.
Taking a close look at the local life of this historical city today by vehicle and partly on foot, we visit the Sule pagoda in the center of the city. Walk around the Mahabandoola Park to see the colonial courthouse and the city hall. Then visit BogyokeAung San Market (former Scott’s Market), where shopper’s favorite place. (Note: the market is closed on Mondays and gazette holiday). Later today, we visit the world-famous golden Shwedagon Pagoda, a breathtaking and colorful sight visited by Buddhists from all over Myanmar.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 3: Yangon tour to Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) (B)
The Golden Rock at Mt. Kyaikhtiyo is a great pilgrimage site in Myanmar. It is a huge boulder covered by gold leaf and resting on the edge of a cliff. There is a small stupa is perched atop of the boulder and it’s said that the Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda contains one of the Buddha’s hairs.
We start our day out today earlier than usual and drive to Kyaikthiyo where we take the open truck to the Golden Rock at the base camp of Kinpun. Then take light trekking on the summit through a bamboo forest. It’s tough to get there but well worth effort. Besides the rock, we may see thousands of pilgrims, hundreds of candles being lit up and a breath-taking view at sunset & overnight at Kyaikhtiyo.
Day 4: Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) – Bago – Yangon (B)
Bago, formerly known as Pegu, is 80 km to the northwest of Yangon, was the capital of the Mon Kingdom of Lower Myanmar in the 15th century and is a rice bowl of Myanmar nowadays.
After breakfast, we have a short walk to a small cave and stop at some roadside shops for rare products of the jungle. Then we drive down to the base camp to take our vehicle back to Yangon. On the way back, we stop at Bago town. Taste the authentic flavor at the local market. Then make your way to KanbawzaThardi Palace – the magnificent golden palace built by King Bayinnaung, which gives you an overview of Myanmar second’s Empire.
Highlight your trip in Bago at Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Myanmar and Shwethalyaung Pagoda, the world’s most beautiful reclining Buddha and Wood Carving Industry.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 5: Yangon – Departure (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your free time and wait for the driver comes to pick you up to transfer to the airport for a departure flight. Trip ends.
We hope that you love the trip we design for 5 days in Myanmar. Thank you for making your trip with Go Myanmar Tours!
Price: Please contact us for the price of this package.
INCLUSIONS
What’s Included:
- English speaking guide (other languages upon request)
- All private ground transfers and transportation
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- All entrance fees
- Meals indicated in the itinerary (B-Breakfast; L – Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Boat excursions
- Water during the trip
What’s Excluded:
- International flight
- Visa fee
- Airport Tax (USD 10 per person)
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expense (phone call, laundry, beverages)
Recommended Hotel List:
| Location | First Class |
| Yangon | Green Hill hotel |
| Kyaikhtiyo | Mountain Top hotel |
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Can I visit the Shwedagon Pagoda at night?
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The Shwedagon Pagoda opens from 4 Am to 10 PM so you can visit it in the evening too. At 6 Pm the pagoda would be lit up and it is nice time to take a picture.
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When is the best time to visit Yangon?
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It takes you 15 days to visit all the attractions and highlights in Myanmar with fully memorable joys and experiences. You can extend more time in some famous sites, please inform us in advance.The best time to visit Yangon is from November to February. The temperature is from 19 to 33 degree Celsius. This is the high season for tourist in Myanmar. The shoulder seasons for visit Myanmar are March, April and May. The hottest seasons in Myanmar are from June to October. The temperature could reach to 40 degree Celsius.
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What to visit and do in Yangon?
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Here are some places and activities you should not be missed when you visit Yangon: Shwedagon Pagoda, Local fresh market, Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Chinatown Yangon for Eating & Walking, Kandawgyi Park: walk around, relax, have a drink, Chaukhtatgyi Paya – Reclining Buddha, National Museum of Myanmar, Yangon Circular Railroad Ride, Walk Around Yangon , Eat Myanmar Food & Drink Tea
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Can you pick us at the hotel for the city tour?
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Yes, we offer pick you up at any appointed hotels in Yangon.
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How many days should I spend for Yangon?
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If you have a short time in Yangon, you can visit the city in haft day. We recommend you to spend at least 1 day to 2 days for Yangon. You can also visit some other places nearby Yangon such as: Bago, Twante, Syriam. And that sort of excursions normally take you from 2 to 4 days.
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I see that you have some Yangon tours programs are nice. But can you tailor the tour program to meet our needs?
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Yes, we definitely can do a tailor-made tour for you in Yangon or any place in Myanmar. All you need just tell us what you like and we will do the rest.
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What is Yangon’s weather like from June to September?
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In fact, the period from June to September is the rainy season in Yangon. Thus, heavy rains may annoy you a lot. An umbrella or rain coats are necessary when traveling in Yangon.
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Is there anything that I need to avoid when visiting pagodas or temples in Yangon?
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An excursion to Yangon cannot be completed without a visit to magnificent pagodas and temples. However, there are some things that first time travelers should not do in pagodas and monasteries.
+ don’t wear shorts or revealing clothing such as miniskirts, halter tops, the shoulders and knees should be covered.
+ keep polite behaviors in pagodas and temples: don’t sit back against Buddha Images.
+ should not touch a monk
+ remove your shoes before getting in worshiping places
+ be silent when visiting pagodas and temples
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Is internet access reliable in Yangon?
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In fact, internet access is not reliable in Yangon, also in Myanmar. You can access the internet, Wi-Fi connection in some big hotels, restaurants, but the speed may be low and some popular website may be blocked like Facebook, Gmail, Twitter…
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What is the opening time of Shwedagon pagoda?
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Shwedagon Pagoda opens from 04:00 to 22:00 pm, except on the following days that it opens 24 hours:
-Waxing Day of Tabaung – the day before full moon day of the Myanmar Lunar month Tabaung (around March)
-Waxing Day of Wakhaung – the day before full moon day of the Myanmar Lunar month Wakhaung (around June which is the beginning of the Buddhist Lent)
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We are shopping-lovers, would like to buy some traditional and handicraft items of Myanmar. Best places for shopping in Yangon?
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We have listed some of more popular places for shopping in Yangon (Ragoon), Myanmar.
-Yangon market: Address: Bogyoke Aung San Road, between Shwe Dagon Pagoda Rd. & Shwe Bontha St., Latha Township; opening time: from 9 am to 5 pm. The market has 1,641 shops selling everything you might want, including handicrafts, lacquerware, wood and ivory carvings, tapestries, silverware, brassware, silk and cotton fabrics, clothing, hardware, food, and so on.
-Yuzana Plaza: Address: Banyar Dala Street, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township; opening time: 08:30 – 17:00. The ground floor has many wholesale outlets, selling packaged food, beverages, and even pets. Shops on the upper floors sell locally made products, fashions and household appliances.
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Should I put my shoe off when I step into pagodas in Yangon, Myanmar in general?
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Of course, yes. You must take off your shoes and socks before getting in the pagodas and sacred sites in Myanmar. There is no exception ievern if you are the Head of the State.