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Book NowAt either Inle Lake or the Phaung Daw Side jetty, your guide will pick you up and begin your tour. Inle Lake, which is 22 kilometers long and 11 kilometers wide, is accessible by boat from here.
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Book NowEnjoy pick-up from your accommodation in the center of Bagan at around 8:00 am and travel to a local market. Experience the lives of Burmese people as they buy their daily vegetables, meat, and seafood. Take some shots and absorb the local ambiance. Move on to the Shwezigon Pagoda, a beautiful, old Buddhist pagoda.
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Book NowStart with a pick-up from your accommodation in Mandalay at 08:00 and drive to Amarapura, 15 kilometers from Mandalay. Visit the 200-year-old U Bein Teak Bridge, erected in 1782 at a time when Amarapura was a royal capital. Visit a traditional handwoven silk workshop. At 09:30, visit Maha-Gandayon Monastery, a prominent Buddhist monastery where more than a thousand monks live and study, and observe the monks on their alms tour at 10:00. Lunch will be served at one of the local Myanmar restaurants.
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Book NowAt 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel. Start your full day of touring by driving through the colonial architecture downtown, as well as Chinatown and the Indian Quarter. Stop to snap a shot of the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda with its golden chedi. Then, take a walk along the Yangon River to explore the busy harbor area and see the upcountry settlements along the Ayeyarwady River. Visit Botathaung Pagoda, reputed to hold Buddha relics. If asked, you can make a quick visit to the 100-year old Strand Hotel.
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Book NowYou will be picked up from your hotel in Bagan at 8:00 a.m. and taken to Sa Lay, where you will spend the day. The oldest remaining wooden monastic hall, the Yoke Sone Monastery, may be found there. Beautiful woodcarving adorns the exterior walls of the monastery, which were constructed using 154 teak posts. You may also stop by the Hnee Phaya and the Salay local markets while you're there.
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Book NowStart the overland trip to the Kin Pun "base camp" of Golden Rock with a 5:30 AM hotel pick-up in Yangon. Continue further to Kyaiktiyo (the "Golden Rock"), a large rock totally covered with gold leaves and gently placed on the edge of a precipice. You will arrive at Kim Pun base camp at approximately midday.
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Book NowYour day will begin when you are picked up from your Mandalay City hotel at 08:00 AM. You will begin with some exploration of the Shwenandaw Monastery, a fine-teak monastery and temple which is recognized for its carving, notably the inside gilded Jakarta sceneries. The next stop will be the Atumashi Monastery, which was built by King Mindon in 1857. It was one of the king's last major religious building projects.
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Book NowYour tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Inle Lake or at the Phaung Daw Side jetty. Then, take a small boat to the Inle Lake and Indein Village to see them. Visit the most revered pagoda in Southern Shan State, the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. When you look at the Floating Gardens, you might see lacquered Buddha statues from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as a silk and lotus weaving factory and a silver souvenir shop.
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Book NowStart your journey from the convenience of your hotel accommodation in Bagan. Your driver will meet you at 8:00 a.m., and after a brief greeting, you will be on your way to your destination. Hop in your air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver and enjoy a 48km journey south-east of Bagan. Along the ride, you will have the opportunity to soak in the magnificent countryside en route to your destination.
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Book NowYou'll be picked up at your Nyaung Shwe hotel at 7:30 a.m. and taken to the jetty. Explore one of the five-day markets in the city (on market day only). People from ethnic groups such as the Pa-O, Danu, and Intha who travel to these marketplaces to sell their items will give you a glimpse into their way of life. Relax on Inle Lake, a photographer's dream thanks to its peaceful waters studded with floating plants and fishing boats, which are framed by picturesque high mountains. Look out for Intha people, who are known for rowing with just one leg wrapped around an oar while standing upright.
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Book NowThe first visit is to the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most recognized attractions in Yangon. The expert English-speaking local guide will show you around the secret meanings of the pagoda and explain more about its history. Please remember that you need to take off your shoes if you enter the pagoda and wander about.
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Book NowAt 8:30 a.m., you will leave your accommodation and proceed to Mahamuni Pagoda. One of Myanmar's most revered Buddha statues is housed in this pagoda, which is adorned with a thick covering of gold leaf. At the next stop, you'll be shown how to make gold leaf, woodcarving, and kalaga tapestries by a local artist.
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Book NowNyaung Oo, Myanmar's second-largest city, can be reached by car from the hotel at 8 a.m., and the colorful local market may be explored.
Bagan's most revered reliquary temple, the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda, may be found here. See if you can spot the 37 nats (spirits) that live in a small, dark room. Another cave temple with exquisite Jataka Tale frescoes is Gubyaukgyi.
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Book NowDrive to Bago after being picked up from your Yangon hotel. The Kyaik Kat Wine Monastery is the first place you'll visit. Watch as the monks make their way down a long corridor to collect food from the villagers.
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Book NowPick up your guide at 8:00 am from your Yangon hotel and head out for a day of sightseeing. Taukkyan War Cemetery honors thousands of British and Allied soldiers who served in World War II by providing a resting place for their remains. Explore Htauk Kyant's bustling outdoor market for a taste of local handicrafts.
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Book NowAfter being picked up from your Mandalay hotel, you will visit gold leaf producers, where you will learn about the business. After that, pay a visit to the 13-foot-tall Mahamuni Pagoda to observe the sitting Buddha, a nationally revered statue thought to be around 2000 years old. Learn more about Mandalay's many industries, including wood carving and jade, from the pagoda. Check out the jade market's narrow and bustling streets.
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Book NowThe cuisine of Myanmar is unknown to most people. With this opportunity, you can jump right in and get a first-hand look at this underappreciated culinary industry.
Upon arrival, you'll meet your guide and head to the Mahabandoola Garden, where you'll be served tilapia roasted over charcoal with lime and tamarind dipping sauces as the first course of your tour. You'll stop at a well-known noodle shop in Old Yangon to sample cuisine from the Shan region as you make your way up the city's backstreets.
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Book NowVisit a vibrant local market to begin your journey. Wetkyi Inn, Gubyaukgyi Temple, and Shwezigone Pagoda, which was a prototype for Myanmar's subsequent stupas, are two other must-sees in Bagan. Check out the beautifully painted murals of Jataka stories, Htilaminlo, and Ananda's four standing Buddhas. They all show great detail.
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Book NowAt 9:00 a.m., your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a tour of the city. The Mahargandaryone Monastery, Myanmar's largest teaching monastery, was founded in 1914 in Amarapura City. As you continue on your journey, you'll come across a weaving studio and the U Bein Bridge, from where you can watch the sun set.
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Book NowExplore Myanmar's three historic cities on a full-day guided tour and learn about Buddhist architecture and life. With Mandalay hotel pick-up and drop-off included, you can rest easy.
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Book NowBago City's full-day tour includes Shwemadaw Pagoda, which was built over 2000 years ago; the 55-meter-long Shwetha Lyaung reclining Buddha; Kyaik Pun's four towering and large Buddha images; Kanbawzathadi, the old royal site; and Boga Market.
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Book NowOn an extra-special hot-air balloon trip, you'll get the greatest views of Bagan’s 8,000 temples and pagodas, all of which are nigh on impossible to explore on earth. Taking a dawn flight means you’ll watch the sunrise and see the area at its most picturesque, when morning mist shrouds the foliage. Plus, for added convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Book NowDiscover Myanmar’s most spectacular destinations on an 8-night private trip that covers culture, history, and the environment. With a private guide at each stop, you’ll catch the sunset at Shwedagon Pagoda, visit the ancient temples at Bagan, see the onetime royal city of Mandalay, cruise Inle Lake, and more, flying between places to make the most of your time. This 8-night trip to Myanmar includes hotels, breakfast, private tours, transfers, and entrance fees. It's a great way to get to know this beautiful country.
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Book NowAlthough Myanmar's off-the-beaten-path reputation entices many people who want to avoid the tourist circuit, preparing ahead can be tough. On a 5-day tour, a guide will take care of all the logistics so you can focus on exploring the country's attractions. With the insider knowledge of your guide, you'll be able to move from one attraction to another without getting lost in air-conditioned comfort.
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Book NowFor Myanmar Buddhists, the return trip to the Golden Rock at Kyaikhtiyo is one of the most sacred places. A single hair of the Buddha is claimed to be housed inside the pagoda, which keeps the gold-leaf-covered boulder in equilibrium. While admiring the valley below from the pagoda, you may see pilgrims praying or putting gold leaf on a boulder.
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Book NowYangon is Myanmar's commercial capital and largest city. Yangon is a buzzing center of culture, history, and people. Our full-day journey takes in its most beautiful attractions.
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Book NowIndulge in a private day trip to see some of Bagan's most renowned sights, including its famed temple landscape. Bagan, which is home to tens of thousands of pagodas and stupas, can be difficult to navigate without a private guide.
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Book NowBagan's 10,000 temples are best seen from the air, and the best way to do it is by taking a hot air balloon ride. Floating before sunrise is the most enchanting and coolest time to visit the temples. You may choose from three different flight choices to fit your budget.
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Book NowYou may spend a day in Yangon with a private guide who will show you around the city's sights. View exhibitions at the National Museum and take in the city's British colonial history at the likes of Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, and Chaukhtatgyi Temple. Take a private excursion to Bogyoke Aung Sun Market, where you may shop, eat, and be picked up and dropped off at your hotel along the way.
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Book NowSee the wonders of Bagan on a day excursion by private automobile. Bagan's archaeological zone of ancient temples is huge and might be daunting for first-time visitors. Instead, enjoy touring with a guide who can show you the town of Nyaung-U and some of the area's most notable monuments, including Shwezigon Pagoda and Gubyaukgyi Temple.
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Book NowExplore the ancient cities of Amarapura, Sagaing, Mingun, and Innwa on a full-day, personalized trip that’s tailored to you. With a personal driver to transport you between locations in a climate-controlled car, you’ll see even more historic landmarks, pagodas, and temples. It's a more flexible alternative to group tours with set schedules, so you can see the sights at your own pace.
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Book NowThis 9-hour Yangon-to-Bago tour includes a guide and hotel transfers. Some of Bago's most notable religious and cultural sites are Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Kyakhat Wine Monastery, Shwe Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, Kyaikpun Pagode, and the remnants of Kanbawzathadi, the Mon Kingdom's old palace. Having lunch is included.
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Book NowIf you leave Mandalay for Bagan in the morning, you will reach Bagan about midday if you go that way. You'll have plenty of time to explore Bagan's nightlife and historic sites after dark. You value your time greatly since it takes a long time to see all of Bagan's pagodas. Make the most of your vacation by joining us.
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Book NowA full-day private tour from Yangon takes you to Bago, in the country's south, where you'll learn about the city's architecture, military history, and religious monuments. Taukkyan War Cemetery contains the remains of allies who died during World War II and has sparkling Buddhas and pagodas all throughout the city. The busy Bago Market is a great place to shop for fresh food, and a local restaurant is a great place to eat lunch. When you tour with a private guide, you can learn more about places like the Kyakhatwine Monastery and the Shwesandaw Pagoda, which is said to be Myanmar's largest pagoda.
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Book NowExplore Yangon on an 8-hour private trip with a guide who exposes you to the sites of this old British colonial metropolis, also known as Rangoon. You'll take a trip on the Yangon Circular Train and have a walking tour of the city streets to view monuments and colonial architecture while learning about the history and culture of the area. Lunch is provided.
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Book NowThe round train in Yangon is a great way to see the city and its suburbs from a unique perspective. If you're looking to get a unique perspective on daily life in Myanmar's old capital of Burma (also known as Burma), this commuter line is a great way to do so! Disembark to see the biggest Myanmar church, as well as the country's most bustling marketplaces and stores. Only 12 people are allowed on this trip, allowing for a more intimate experience on the round route.
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Book NowWhen visiting Mandalay for the first time, a full-day sightseeing trip tailored for time-crunched tourists can help you get your bearings in Myanmar's second city. Instead of trying to find your way around on your own in a strange city, you'll be chauffeured around in air-conditioned comfort by a local expert.
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Book NowOn a day trip from Yangon to Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) and Bago, you'll get a taste of Myanmar that most visitors miss. When you hire a guide, they'll take care of things like transportation and entrance tickets so you don't have to. Meanwhile, a driver will take care of things like directions and car rentals.
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Book NowOn a self-guided Yangon trip, it might be difficult to properly grasp the city's distinctive history and culture. Visit sights including Sule Pagoda, Chauk-htat-gyi Buddha Temple, and Bogyoke Market with a professional guide. Take advantage of a round-trip transfer from your accommodation in an air-conditioned car, and save on additional charges with the inclusion of admission fees, circular rail tickets, and a trishaw ride.
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Book NowA nighttime walking tour of Yangon's street food and market locations will give you a taste of the city's gastronomic culture. While touring Yangon's downtown districts with a local guide in tow, you'll get to sample all kinds of local cuisine at food stands and family-run restaurants. Enjoy your meal as your guide tells you all about the ingredients and preparation methods used in each dish.
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are often all-inclusive group travel experiences guided by a local travel guide and following a predetermined schedule centered on a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Numerous sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets to major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food/wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Secure the deal you can! It is usual for unscrupulous local tour agencies to overcharge you, so schedule your guided excursions ahead of time.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With so many different guided tours to choose from, no matter what your budget is, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Don’t waste a moment on your trip! Memories aren’t made while standing in line. Book ahead and skip the lines at the world’s biggest attractions.
With scheduled guided tours, you save time as you can pack your schedule with lots of fun activities.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed with options and unsure which guided tour to take? Check out other user reviews to see which activities are a better fit for you.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the activity day without incurring any additional fees. If your trip plans alter at the last minute, this will come in handy.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
Your guided tours are a great way to meet new people from all over the world.
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending on the city you are traveling to, there are practically any guide tours and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature trails, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or red wine drinking and tasting tours, exclusive TV & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, kids’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration trips, check out popular landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, come by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for leasing, helicopter trips, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat rental.