Unmissable Experiences in Twante

Get picked up from your Yangon accommodations in the morning, after which you’ll be dropped off at the city’s boat jetty for the 15-minute ferry ride up the river toward Twante. Continue another 15 miles (25 kilometers) aboard public transport to reach down. Make sure to enjoy the view during your ride, as you’re likely to catch glimpses of small village life along the river.

Once you arrive in Twante, you’ll make your first stop at a local pottery workshop, learning about the studio’s production methods for its red-clay pieces that date back several generations. You’ll then have time to wander through town before stopping for lunch at a local eatery. Proceed from there to Shwesandaw Pagoda, a 246-foot (75-meter) tall stupa built using Mon-style design traditions. You’ll also learn about the pagoda’s connection to holy relics, as two hairs from the Buddha himself are said to reside within its interior.

After finishing your pagoda visit, begin the trip back to Yangon, encountering idyllic rice paddy fields, small villages, and the bright green colors of the river landscape as you ride back to the city. Photographers are sure to find plenty of scenes that will catch their eye. You’ll arrive back in Yangon by the afternoon and receive a drop-off back at your hotel.

Artisan traditions preserved and delivering authentic handicraft held in the highest regard, Twante is much more than a local exploration. Worlds away from Yangon’s city life, a town drenched in authenticity and Buddhism delivers a breath of fresh air.

• Witness the ancient home industries of Twante

• Admire the magnificent Shwe San Daw Pagoda from up-close

• Journey from Yangon to Twante by local transport

• Watch how rural life unfolds around every new bend

• Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide.
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Yangon’s central business district. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District, cruise ports and Yangon’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant
We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users. Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion
We always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself
To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable
Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees. Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this
Certain sights in this excursion may not be photographed for specific reasons. We kindly ask for your understanding by following local regulations
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate