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.
Choice of morning or afternoon departure
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
Private half-day tour of Yangon
See the gilded stupa of Shwedagon Pagoda
Visit Kandawgyi Lake and Sule Pagoda
Meander the stalls at Bogyoke Aung San Market
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Walking tour with local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Entrance fees for Shwedagon Pagoda and Kandawgyi Lake
Camera fee
Transfers from and to airport, sea
river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center and others are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included in the service and supplements will applied.
Departure & Return
Departure point
Centrally located Yangon hotels
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Depart by private vehicle upon morning or afternoon pickup from your centrally located hotel in Yangon. Then set off to see this city of contrasts with your personal guide on hand to offer insight. Sule Pagoda is your first stop, a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site flanked by colonial-era government buildings such as Yangon City Hall and the former High Court Building. See the Independence Monument, situated in the heart of Maha Bandoola Park. Just a short drive away lies Bogyoke Aung San Market (aka Scott Market). Browse the bustling covered market for bargains including a variety of traditional Burmese products and handicrafts (closed on Mondays and public holidays).During a photo stop on the shores of Kandawgyi Lake, your guide points out Karaweik Hall, designed to replicate a royal vessel. Then, proceed to the crown jewel of Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) for an extended visit (entrance fee not included). Towering nearly 326 feet (98 meters) over Yangon, the gilded stupa is believed to date back more than 2,500 years. Admire this magnificent structure, which is covered with hundreds of gold plates and encrusted with thousands of diamonds.After your 4-hour tour of the former capital of Myanmar, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Dress code is smart casual
Note proper attire: trousers and covered shoulders are requirements to enter most of the pagodas.
It is a requirement to take off shoes during visits to religious sitesÂ
The renovation is planned to take place at Shwedagon Pagoda, starting from September 15, 2018 until March 2019.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.