Yangon’s Foundations Explored

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.

• A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.

• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.

• All applicable taxes and service charges

• Entry/Admission - Sule Pagoda

• Entry/Admission - Shwedagon Pagoda

• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees

• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.

• Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels

• Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable

• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point

• Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations

• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)