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Yangon City Stays
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Stopover in Yangon
Formerly known as Rangoon, Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and home to one of the finest temples in the Far East, the totally beguiling Shwedagon Pagoda.
Yangon is located at the confluence of the Yangon and Bago Rivers and is one of Asia’s least developed major cities although things are rapidly changing.
There are some great old colonial buildings in Yangon and the Strand Hotel is one of the Far East’s great heritage hotels.
Most people touring Myanmar spend at least a night in Yangon as it’s the main international gateway.
Ask us about tailor making your holiday to Myanmar as we can combine a city stay in Yangon with any private touring or river cruise journey in Burma.
Why stopover in Yangon?
- Shwedagon Pagoda
- Scott's Market
- Sule Pagoda
- Art & Architecture
- The Strand Hotel
This 2 night Yangon City Stay is ideal for those visiting Yangon for the first time. See the highlights of Yangon in a 2 night stay with a full day of privately guided sightseeing in Yangon.
At a Glance
- 2 nights accommodation
- Return private car airport transfers
- Full Day Yangon City Tour
- Shwedagon Pagoda
Day One:
Arrive Yangon and transfer to your hotel by private car. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore independently.
Overnight Yangon.
Day Two:
Enjoy a Full Day excursion in Yangon and discover the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, Scott’s Market, Sule Pagoda and the National Museum. This private day tour covers the best of Yangon in a day.
Yangon lies in the fertile delta of southern Myanmar, on the wide Yangon River. The city is filled with tree-shaded boulevards, while shimmering stupas float above the treetops.
Start the day at the Sule Pagoda, a gleaming octagonal pagoda that stands squarely at the centre-point of the city.
Afterwards, visit the National Museum to gain an insight into the culture of Myanmar.
See the 8 metre high Sihasana Lion Throne, used by the last Burmese king, and other fascinating artifacts.
Enjoy a break at Bogyoke (Scott’s) Market, a pleasant covered market containing crafts from all corners of Myanmar. (The market is closed on Mondays and public holidays).
In the afternoon, visit some of the better-known pagodas, including Botataung Pagoda, named after the 1000 military leaders who escorted relics of the Buddha from India over 2000 years ago.
Visit Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, the reclining Buddha which is almost as large as the enormous figure in Bago.
It's housed in a large metal-roofed shed on Shwegondaing Lan, only a short distance beyond the Shwedagon Paya.
Finally, continue to the Shwedagon Pagoda, the highlight of any visit to Yangon. Towering over the city, this pagoda is the most sacred spot in the country, built to house eight hair relics of the Buddha.
The Shwedagon and surrounding shrines are at their most beautiful during sunset, as the golden stupa reflects the changing colours of twilight.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
Day Three:
Transfer to the airport by private car for your onward flight.
Is this a Private Tour or a Group Tour?
All of our tours are private tailor made itineraries, customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you.
You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions.
What are the departure dates?
Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.
As this is a private tour, there are no set departure dates.
Which Airlines do you use?
We work with all the major airlines flying to this part of the world.
Typically for Burma, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates would be airlines we would often use.
However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.
There are no direct flights from the UK to Myanmar currently.
Which Hotels do you use?
We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.
We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.
We keep on top of hotel developments in Burma from our office in South East Asia and regularly inspect the hotels we use.
Do you cater for Solo Travellers?
Yes, we have many solo travellers and Burma is a very safe, friendly and welcoming destination for those travelling alone.
River cruises in Burma are a popular option for solo travellers, especially with Pandaw Cruises who offer no Single Supplements on many departures.
How long have you been organising holidays to Burma?
We've been organising tailor made holidays to Burma for over 10 years.
Our team has a wealth of combined experience in the industry and our Director has been involved in organising holidays to Burma since the early 1990's.
Our partners on the ground in Burma have over 20 years experience in operating there.
They understand the country extremely well and have a strong infrastructure of staff, guides and vehicles within Burma. We've had the same partnership for over 10 years.
Is it ethical to travel to Burma?
We've faced this question since we started our business and it's been a debated topic for decades.
In our opinion, boycotting Burma only harms local people, disrupts livelihoods and does nothing to dissuade the government to act in one way or another.
The tourism business is vital for local guides and their families and this is who we help support when we send our customers to Burma.
Standard Hotel Suggestions Yangon:
The Loft Hotel
Central Hotel
2 night City Stays - Standard:
- First Timer: from £155 pp
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.
Contact Us:
All of our Burma Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
Call us now to speak to a Burma expert about your tailor made holiday to Burma.
Call us now on 0333 7000 747
We're open from 9 until 9 daily and our 0333 number is a local rate number included in most call packages.
