Private Sightseeing Tours in Myanmar

Explore the former Burmese royal capital of Inwa (Ava), reached by boat across the Myintge River. Today, little remains but segments of the old city walls and a handful of well-preserved monasteries peering from tree roots and cultivated fields. You'll visit the teak wood monastery of Bagaya Kyaung and make a photo stop in Amarapura, with personalized commentary and private transport from Mandalay.

A mix of colonial architecture, modern high-rises, and Buddhist pagodas define the skyline of Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Don't miss a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, surely one of Myanmar's most striking religious monuments.  This private 4-hour tour offers the services of a personal guide who accompanies you on a walking tour around Sule Pagoda, Kandawgyi Lake, Bogyoke Aung San Market, and more. Entrance fees are not included.

Explore Yangon for a day with your own private guide who shares the highlights of Myanmar' capital city. Visit top attractions including Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, and Chaukhtatgyi Temple; browse exhibits at the National Museum; and see evidence of the British influence in the city center. Go shopping at Bogyoke Aung Sun Market on a private tour with flexible itinerary that includes lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Revel in the royal architecture and fascinating history of Amarapura during this 4-hour excursion from Mandalay. Explore the history of this one-time Myanmar capital as you tour the city's Mahagadayon Monastery, visit the famous U Bein teak bridge, and check out the shops of local bronze artisans and silk weavers. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Channel your inner 'Indiana Jones' during this private 4-hour boat ride on the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River to visit the unfinished temples of Mingun. You'll scout for endangered Irrawaddy dolphins during a river cruise before exploring Mingun's abandoned 18th-century temple (one of the largest in the world) and the 90-ton (81,000-kilogram) bronze bell.

Discover the attractions of Inle Lake on a day tour that provides the chance to see the rural scenery of the lake and its surrounding area and learn a bit about the culture of the people who live and work here. Sights include a monastery, a pagoda, and a floating garden. Lunch is included.

See the sights of Yangon on a full-day tour with a private guide who takes you on a walk around the city to check out its cultural and historical landmarks. Learn about Yangon's heritage as you visit Botahtaung Pagoda, the Strand Hotel, Kandawgyi Park, Chuakhtatgyi Buddha, Sule Pagoda, and Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the top religious attractions in the country.

Explore Yangon in the cooler hours of the afternoon and evening on a half-day, private tour of Sule Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda. Visiting the two pagodas with a personal guide is a fascinating way to learn about the shrines, rituals, and symbolism of Myanmar's Theravada Buddhism, and an afternoon departure time means you'll arrive for a beautiful sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, when devotees light flickering candles around the site.

Watch the sunset at U Bein Bridge on a private tour from Mandalay to Amarapura, traveling in the cooler, evening hours when U Bein Bridge is at its most photogenic. See a line of pedestrians walking .75-mile (1.2-km) bridge, believed to be the longest teak footbridge in the world, then catch the first few stars as they appear above the seasonal Taungthaman Lake. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mandalay, all transport is by private, climate-controlled vehicle for a comfortable and convenient outing.

Combine Yangon landmarks with a look at daily life in the city on a full-day, private tour that features sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda and a ride on the Yangon Circular Train. Stops at Sule Pagoda and Chaukhtatgyi Buddha make this a great introduction to Myanmar's Theravada Buddhist traditions as well, and exploring the city in a private car is a stress-free way to navigate Yangon's busy streets.

Discover the 'jewels' of Mandalay, once the royal capital of the Burmese kingdom, during this 4-hour private tour of the city's monasteries, religious monuments, and craft workshops. Admire the gold- and jewel-encrusted Buddha image of Mahamuni Pagoda, and visit Shwe Inbin and Shwenandaw Kyaung monasteries. A tour of a silk workshop and a stop at the scenic overlook atop Mandalay Hill round out the trip.

More than 2,000 hillside stupas  - simply designed or richly adorned with carved deities  - comprise the Kakku pagodas. Visit the complex with a private guide who sheds like on its Buddhist history dating back in the 3rd century. See this awe-inspiring scene, reached via a boat ride from Inle Lake and a drive to Taunggyi. Lunch and a visit to a Pa-O village are included with private transport.

Visit the city of Bago, also known as Hanthawaddy, on this private day trip from Yangon. With a guide, you'll learn about the 15th-century history and architecture of the Han people as you check out landmarks such as Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Shwe Nyaung Pin Nat Shrine, and Kyakhatwine Monastery. Lunch, entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Don't let limited time in Myanmar stop you visiting the country's highlights. Let a guide transport you between Sagaing, Ava, and Amarapuya - three of north Myanmar's most interesting cities - on a private tour that eliminates the hassle of car hire and road navigation. Plus, a private guide means you'll receive undivided attention throughout the tour and relish the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.