What to do and see in Mandalay Region, Myanmar: The Best Multi-day Tours

March 31, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Mandalay Region (Burmese: မန္တလေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး, pronounced [máɴdəlé táiɴ dèθa̰ dʑí], formerly Mandalay Division) is an administrative division of Myanmar. It is located in the center of the country, bordering Sagaing Region and Magway Region to the west, Shan State to the east, and Bago Region and Kayin State to the south. The regional capital is Mandalay. In the south of the division lies the national capital of Naypyitaw. The division consists of seven districts, which are subdivided into 30 townships and 2,320 wards and village-tracts.
Restaurants in Mandalay Region

1. 2-Day Group Tour Experience Irrawaddy Dolphins & Fishing Communities

26th Street, 26th St, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project
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The Experience 2-Day takes you to the southern and central areas of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area in search of dolphins. Fishermen will teach you how to throw a cast-net, demonstrate how they fish with the help of dolphins, and tell folktales in the evening. During the overnight stay at a local community, families will host meals and let you experience daily life along the Ayeyawaddy River. You will also visit the Sacred Forest created by to look for tracks of wildlife such as the elusive Golden Deer with a local guide. The tour starts and ends in Mandalay, with an optional visit to Mingun Stupa on the final day.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation in deluxe tent, Roundtrip transportation on the Living Irrawaddy Boat, Fishermen’s boats to see dolphins & cooperative fishing, English speaking guide, Water, tea and fruit on the boat (no disposable water bottles, refillable only), Pick up & drop off at hotel/guesthouse, Mingun Entrance Ticket, Carbon offset for transport fuel ($2), Dolphin conservation fund ($8), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Exclusions: Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge, Gratuities

Reviewed By Julie D

Our day began with a short ride to the boat dock where we took a boat crewed by a local family and our guide Chit along the Irrawaddy river past the towns of Mingun and Sinjun. We then transferred to a small boat and followed the local fishermen as they communicated with the dolphins. The dolphins work with the fishermen and being the fish to them so that they can cast their nets for their catch. It is amazing to see the dolphins surfacing briefly and then circling the boat. We had about 90 minutes to watch this and learned that although still very much endangered, the number of dolphins is increasing slowly through the Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project. We had lunch back on the larger boat which was provided by a local village. We then spent some time in Sinjun where we had refreshing snacks and drinks and learned how to tie a longhi in many different ways and got to see how the local women make the conical bamboo hats. We received 2 of those hats as gifts. We then sailed over to Mingun and visited Hsinbyume Pagoda which was delightful. We sailed back to Mandalay as the sun was setting after a most wonderful day.

2. Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days)

Old Bagan Tours
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- Relax while a driver/guide shows you around Bagan and Mount Popa - See Bagan's ancient temples and other sights - Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off by private car - Water and a cool towel provided for your comfort

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge

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Reviewed By bikerbabe22

I had the pleasure of a private tour with my guide Myo and his driver Mister Tay. We really covered a lot of amazing places including numerous temples and payas, a delicious lunch stop, a visit to a lacquer workshop, and finally a view of a gorgeous sunset from high on a hill. I was very impressed with Myo’s in-depth knowledge of the many types of payas and Buddha statues. I had no idea that there were so many varieties of temples, payas, and Buddha statues. I really had a great lesson in history in Myanmar. I would most definitely recommend this tour!

3. 2 days package tour in bagan

Beyond The Dreams
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Beyond The Dreams is always happy to show our clients the real Bagan. And we use experience guide and very good skill in language. And we support to the local directly.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cold water, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Zone fee, Tip, Drinks

Reviewed By Clem_Laura

We were in Myanmar for our HoneyMoon between January and february 2020. From the begining to the end of our trip in Bagan, Soe was very kind, helpful, very interesting. His knowledge about history of temple, buddhism, of his country, ... show us how passionate he is. a very Professional guide. We wish you a lot of beautiful moment soe ! It was great to meet you !

4. 8-Night Myanmar Private Tour with Flights from Yangon

Good Life Myanmar
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Explore four major attractions in Myanmar. Enjoy beautiful sunset from Shwedagon Pagoda. Visit main attractions in Mandalay region such as Mahamuni, U Bein Teak Bridge, unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi and Mingun Bell. Discover historical sites and enjoy sunset at one of the famous temples at Bagan. Observe Innthar Heritage and floating garden at Inle Lake.

Inclusions: 8 nights hotel accommodation Twin/Double with daily breakfast, All private transfers and sightseeing, 4 Domestic Flight fees with 20kg check-in luggage (Yangon – Bagan, Bagan – Mandalay, Mandalay – Heho, Heho – Yangon), Bagan,Inle Lake, Mingun boat fees and horse cart fees, English-speaking guides in every cities, All taxes & services charges, 1 bottle drinking water and refreshing towel for each day

Exclusions: Visa to Myanmar, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Meals (Lunch and Dinner)

Reviewed By bjcaus

This trip was outstanding. My guide, Ms San San Shwe was a font of knowledge, carefully planned the day to correspond with the heat and was happy to oblige with a side trip to ‘The Lady’s House’ to satisfy a bit of hero worship on my part. The circular railway was a great deal of fun also, but it was Ms Shwe’s knowledge, bubbly enthusiasm and obvious love of her country that won me over. If this is your first time in Myanmar, this is a must do tour. I was sooooo impressed.

5. Exploring Myanmar During a Week with Tour Guide

Myanmar Upper Land Culture & Travel

Enjoy most attraction places in Myanmar with this grand tour of 7 days 6 nights in Mandalay, Bagan, and Inle Lake. Transportation will be by flight, by private air-con vehicles and accompanied by a private guide in each destination. During this trip in Myanmar will have many experiences with the culture, history and mythical life of people in Myanmar. This multi day trip will lead travelers through famous attraction places in Myanmar.

Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation (twin sharing), Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transport by private vehicle, Domestic flights to Bagan, to heho and to Mandalay, English speaking (station) guide for 6 days, Meals as mention in itinerary, Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees for the visit according to the itinerary

Exclusions: International flight tickets and airport departure tax, Gratuities, Visa fees and arrangements, Camera fees and Personal expenses, Other on request service costs not mention in itinerary

Reviewed By maisond358

Mr. Bo Thin of Myanmar Upper Land Tours was extremely accommodating in arranging for our party of 3 to have the full experience of their 10 hour Ava, Sagaing, Amarapura and Mingun tour over a period of 2 days, scheduled around our flights to and from Mandalay, including an airport pickup! We were able to experience the ancient cities and spectacular sites at our own pace with knowledgeable and informative guides and an excellent driver. Excellent tour. This is not to be missed! Among the extra touches, our guides took many memorable photos of us and helped us with the various dialects/languages in the temple markets we wished to visit.

6. 2 Day Mandalay Countryside Riding

Mandalay, Mandalay, Mandalay Region Burma Motorbike Tours

Two day riding motorbike in and around Mandalay through 250km of quiet back roads giving you a chance to discover hidden ancient cities, magnificent temples, peaceful countryside areas and friendly local people. You'll get a true sense of freedom zooming along the off - the - beaten trails through green rice fields and lesser - known local villages without a tourist in sight.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop off, 1 night accommodation at carefully selected quality hotel, Mineral water, soft drinks, coffee or tea served in the meals, Myanmar driving permits, Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage (using Kawasaki KLX150cc), Gasoline, petrol, Third party liability insurance for motorcycles, English speaking professional Road Captain with license on a motorcycle leading group, Riding gears (Helmets, Gloves, Knee Guards), T-Shirt of Burma Motorbike Tours for souvenir and MORE!, Note: surcharge US$40/rider if using Kawasaki KLX250cc or Honda CRF250cc, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Single supplement (surcharge US$22), Room service, laundry, phone charges, Damage to the motorcycle caused by the user (exclude reasonable wear and tear), Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness), Tips & Gratuities to guide (recommended), All other services not mentioned

Reviewed By 227tomass

If you want to spend your holiday on motorbike in a great country with nice people, so Burma Motorbike Tours is the best choice. We absolved 11 days in saddle and visited awesome places, which you can´t visit with not any classic travel agency. Motorbikes were in a good technical condition. Our guide Wyne was expirienced and friendly guy. Thank you Wyne, thank you Burma Motorbike Tours.

7. 9Days - Experience Myanmar Packages

Asia Master Tours

Myanmar is a country with a deep and fascinating culture. Beginning and ending in Mandalay, You will have time to Visit the last capital of Myanmar Kingdom.Contemplate marvelous sightseeing of the Inle lake and Explore the most sacred places of Myanmar like: Mount Popa, Sagaing,.Experience Mynamar 9day. Surely, You will have great memory

Inclusions: Private transfer (air conditioned modern vehicle), Accommodation with daily breakfast and 08 Lunches as above, English speaking guide ( change per station), Bagan – Mandalay train fares, Sunset Boat fees in Bagan, Inle & Indein boat fees, Daily bottle of mineral water, All activities mentioned, All service charge and government tax

Exclusions: Insurance (Highly recommend to take your own insurance before your departure), International Airport departure tax, USD 10 per person., Air tickets / economy class (Mandalay –Heho-Bagan), International flight to/from Myanmar, Personal expenses, Visa Handling Fee, Tips to tour guide and driver, Others not mentioned in the program

Reviewed By chrisbB5743MX

I needed a company to help me put together a very itemized and logistically complex 2.5 week hike, trek, climb and rest day plan/schedule (I live in Vietnam, have been to Sapa before and have climbed mountains like Kilimanjaro and Elbrus so I knew what I wanted). I tried 7 companies - some ignored me, some told me I wasn't good enough to climb the mountains in Vietnam. But Asia Master Tours and Chi stepped up to the plate and delivered a fantasic plan and kept in touch and kept me upto to date everyday. You have to have a very flexible mindset in Vietnam. Corona precautions started to deeply affect my plan and my final climb plus my visit to Ha Giang was cancelled. Chi kept me updated, we discussed options, once agreed Chi would go away and (re)arrange everything in a fantastic top way. I made it more tricky for her as I had already done a lot of the main sights in northern Vietnam but she always came through for me. AMT and Chi have been fantastic for me and I would use them again for anything climb/trek/travel related in Vietnam - and I don't normally allow other people to plan things for me either.

8. Private Mandalay 3 Days 2 Nights Trip

Myanmar Private Day Tours

Mandalay. Just the name of itself evokes romantic notions of days gone by. On this Mandalay Tour spend your days visiting Myanmar's second largest city's sites and environs. Witness the spectacular sight of red robed monks collecting their daily alms. Explore the Ancient Cities of Sagaing, Ava and Amarapura and spend time learning about local handicrafts. Relax on the banks of the Irrawaddy River and taste local delicacies from markets and local dining spots. A great introduction to the city and more.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By limengmeng167

After the long time no travelling because of the pandemic, I was here for the second time ❤️ It still choose this tour cause the last time I was so impressed by everything. Vietnam’s nature is always amazed me, that’s why I choose VN to be my second home. I love spending time on the sampan boat visting Market’s Area, so crowded. The CuChi tunnel visit was interesting. The tour guide told us a lot about the history and the underground people here. Moveover, there is no word can describe how delicious Vietnamese food is... the food was made by local people so it different from other place but just so wonderful. I really highly recommend this trip to everyone! I even want to come back the third time ????

9. Private Bagan 3 Days 2 Nights Trip

Myanmar Private Day Tours

Highlights of Bagan in 3 Days offers you enough time discovering all the highlights of Bagan with famous temples, pagodas as well as the tranquil villages.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By limengmeng167

After the long time no travelling because of the pandemic, I was here for the second time ❤️ It still choose this tour cause the last time I was so impressed by everything. Vietnam’s nature is always amazed me, that’s why I choose VN to be my second home. I love spending time on the sampan boat visting Market’s Area, so crowded. The CuChi tunnel visit was interesting. The tour guide told us a lot about the history and the underground people here. Moveover, there is no word can describe how delicious Vietnamese food is... the food was made by local people so it different from other place but just so wonderful. I really highly recommend this trip to everyone! I even want to come back the third time ????

10. Private Guided Mandalay 3 Days 2 Nights Trip

Amega Tour and general trading company limited

On this Mandalay Tour spend your days visiting Myanmar's second largest city's sites and environs. - Witness the spectacular sight of red robed monks collecting their daily alms. - Explore the Golden Palace Monastery, the Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay Hill, etc.... - Spend time learning about local handicrafts and Burmese cuisine at a local tea shop. - Relax and enjoy sunset view from Mandalay Hill

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Any other items did not mention, Domestic/ International ticket to/from Yangon/ Mandalay, Visa arrangements for Myanmar, Visits not mentioned in the program, Drinks and personal expenses, Tips for local guides and drivers

Reviewed By trungdungdalat

I really enjoyed a trip with Amega Company. They are professional Company with good services. Thanks alot, I will introduce to my friends.

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