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Hidden Yangon: 6-Hour Private Tour of Thanlyin and Kyauktan

New6 hFree cancellationBy Asian Trails LTD
Syriam Pagoda

About this activity

Thanlyin, once known as Syriam, was a busy trading town from around the 15th century, and Portuguese, French and British influences all left their mark. Today it is a sleepy place of tree-lined roads and university campuses, a short drive from Yangon.

Your private guide starts with Kyaik Khauk Pagoda, a hilltop stupa with wide views over the land along the Bago River. Next comes Kyauktan, where a local boat takes you to Ye Le Paya on a small island in Hmaw Wun Creek. From the bank it looks as if it floats on the water, and you can feed the giant catfish that swim around it.

In the early afternoon, stop at the riverside market and two more pagodas, where life moves at the pace of the river, before driving back to Yangon by mid-afternoon.

Lunch is not included, so plan to eat at a local restaurant along the way. Book this private tour to see a quieter side of Greater Yangon.

What's included

  • ✓All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • ✓Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • ✓All applicable taxes and service charges
  • ✓A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Not included

  • ✕Lunch during the day
  • ✕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)

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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