10-Hour Goteik Viaduct Train Tour from Mandalay via Pyin Oo Lwin

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic train ride from Pyin Oo Lwin to Naung Pain
• 02 Cross the Goteik Viaduct, a 102-meter-high railway bridge
• 03 Witness green fields and local villages along the route
• 04 Experience local life while travelling by train in Myanmar

Explore Myanmar's Goteik Viaduct on an adventurous train journey from Mandalay via the scenic hill town of Pyin Oo Lwin. This tour is ideal for travellers interested in seeing local people and observing their lifestyle while enjoying a memorable rail experience. Travel across the famous viaduct, pass green fields and local villages, and take in amazing views from the 102-meter-high bridge.

Travel across the famous viaduct, pass green fields and local villages, and take in amazing views from the 102-meter-high bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin

Languages Burmese, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Train Journey to Goteik Viaduct from Mandalay

• Begin the tour early in the morning at 5:30 am. Drive from Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin train station to catch the 8:30 am train to Goteik Viaduct. It will take about 4 hours to reach Naung Pain train station via the Goteik Viaduct.

• Witness green fields and local villages along the way while traversing the 102-meter-high bridge and enjoying amazing views below.

• Upon arrival at Nyaung Pain station, the tour driver will be waiting to transfer guests back to Mandalay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned car

• English-speaking guide

• Water and snow towel

• Toll fees and fuel charges

• Train tickets from Pyin Oo Lwin to Naung Pain train station

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

Note:

• Your dress should cover shoulders and knees since you are taking a train with local people.

• The tour is not available from 12th April to 18th April during the Water Festival (Myanmar New Year).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.