Here is the one stop access to get all information to visit Myanmar.
Activities (Things To Do)
Trekking
Trekking tours in Myanmar usually take
place in the hill regions in the upper part of the
country.
In Myanmar, we have so many trekking sides with beautiful natural sense. Visitors will be able to bird watching while trekking.
Train Expeditions
Train expeditions in Myanmar are unforgettable
events. The beautiful scenes and natural
views from the train window can show you
the unchanged lifestyle from years. You will encounter
the green paddy fields, mountain
ranges, the blue sky, the nature and its people.
During the Japanese occupation in Myanmar,
a number of gauge engines from Japan were
adjusted to run in Myanmar. More of the additional
machines were brought with the allied
forces. Still the pre-war designed trains can still
be found in Myanmar. There are steam locomotives
which are getting extinct in the world
today.
There are trips which take about 14 days
traveling from Yangon. The destination plans
starts from Yangon and crosses Thazi,
Mandalay, Lashio and Bagan.
There are also trips from Yangon to Namtu
and then up from Namtu to Nashai, Namyao.
Then back from Nashai to Lashio in coach.
The cute locomotives running the trips are
Kerr Stuart "Huxley" class 0-4-2T No. 13,
Bagnall-built 2-6-2 No. 42, which use for shunting
at Namyao. Two more of the Huxley class,
No 34 and 40 are preserved in Namtu yard for
shorter routes.
Yangon City
Mandalay Capital of the last dynasty
The Magical Environs of BAGAN
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Myanmar has a great coastal region in the
west and the south connected to the Andaman
Sea. Diving in the seas of Myanmar would dive
you a great experience and joy for your holi-
days.
There are Diving Trips arranged by many
Myanmar Tour agents. They provide profes-
sional dive master, dive instructors, snorkel-
ing sets and dive equipments for observing the
deep water lives, varieties of sea fishes and
coral reef of Myanmar.
River Cruises
The cruises from Yangon to Pathein take
about 18 hours. There is time adverse and
uncertain to the river, weather and local conditions.
The cruises are arranged by Myanmar
River Cruises.
The cruises leave at Gawwin Jetty in
Mandalay and travel downstream to reach
Bagan. On the way to its destination passes
Mingun and Sagaing. The cruises travel on the
Mighty Ayeyarwaddy.
Travelling through the Chindwin River is
also another amazing experience in Myanmar.
The journey starts from Mandalay and ends at
Bagan.
Rafting
Rafting and river expeditions trips in
Myanmar are available with some of the tour
operators. The Nam Lang River expedition
combines the thrill of Class 3 and 4 white-water
through thickly forested canyons, with a
closer insight into a people and way of life unchanged
for centuries. The Nam Lang River is
without a doubt one of the most exciting journeys
you can undertake in Myanmar.
The Malikha River expeditions combines
a scenic river gorge cruise with a visit to the
picturesque village of Manchanbaw. From there
we venture downstream by long tail boat onto
the Malikha River through forested hills and
past white river beaches, where villagers may
often be seen panning for gold.
Meditation in Myanmar
Myanmar is a land with different people and different religions. About 90% of the people in Myanmar are Buddhists. Many Vipassana Meditation Centers based on Buddha’s teaching are widely taught throughout the country. Vipassana meditation in Myanmar is taught during ten-day residential courses. This period has been found to be the minimum requirement for new students to understand the technique and its benefits through their own experience. Here is some information on the Meditation Centres so that one can plan the Meditation trips in Myanmar.
Golfing
A golf playing purpose can be counted as tour-package for people who wish to play golf as a recreation. This special tour is specialized for golf lovers. Golfing at one place or at all the resorts is possible. Your tour operator can arrange the golfing tour for you before or after arriving Yangon.
More Place forGolfing
Elephant Camps
Myanmar is rich in nature and resources.
The Ministry of Forestry has also being promoting
ecotourism together with The Ministry
of Hotel and Tourism. The elephant is not only
of great cultural and historical significance in
Myanmar, but is also of major economic importance
in the country's timber industry.
There were 4,075 elephants in timber harvesting
operations in the Union of Myanmar in
1999-2000. The elephants of Myanmar are
providing an invaluable service to the country
not merely by supporting the national economy
but, more importantly, by conserving the environment.
It is universally accepted that animal
skidding is the most environmentally friendly
method of logging.
Elephant skidding will continue to play a
vital role in the timber operations of Myanma
Timber Enterprise (MTE) for the foreseeable
future, particularly in the many mountainous
and swamp areas of Myanmar's forests.
Pho Kyar Elephant Camp
Bicycling
Bicycling in Myanmar blends adventure
and the time to taste the cultural heritage of
the country. This type of trip is planned for
thoses who are ready to experience fun, active,
safe, scenic and carefree vacation. Tourists
get to explore the places where they reach,
the way of lives of those places, the history,
the cultivation and more. Bicycling destinations
are usually Taunggyi, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle
Lake, river crossing and mountain crossing.
Bicycle tours provide visitors the best possible
opportunity to intimately experience the
country in a physically active journey yet a relaxing
way. It is with a bicycle the cultural-diversity
& natural-prism of Myanmar's reality can
only be enjoyed.
Your cycling round Myanmar will cut
through quiet back-roads between rice fields,
temples, and scenic countryside. Passing
through many small villages, you will find the
people curious, friendly and polite. We will
share the road with ox carts, other cyclists, and
excited children. Most rides are on country
lanes with almost lack of traffic.
The transportation, accommodation and
bicycling necessaries are arranged and plan
by the tour operator that you’ve contacted.
Detail plans can be discuss together with them.
We are sure that you will enjoy the ride.
Air Ballooning
Myanmar has the ancient city Bagan in
the middle plains of the country. Visitors from
all over the world have been always excited to
view the “finest sights” of the world which include
the city of Bagan. Now, international and
local tourists can have the inspiration of viewing
the sights of Bagan from a hot air balloon.
The Balloon flights usually take place early
in the morning. At sunrise and before sunset
is the best time for the viewers to go up. The
flight usually takes about 45 minutes to 1
hour. From the Balloon one can see the most
magnificent monuments and the unforgettable
scenes in Bagan.
Balloons over Bagan is a private Myanmar
company that is committed to the preservation
of Bagan and its environment. A contribution
from each flight will be donated to community programs that directly benefit the local population.
Balloons over Bagan operates from October
through until the end of March with a total
capacity of 40 passengers per day. Published
prices are USD 300 per person but you
can contact your tour operator for discounts.