Myanmar · Village Tours

Full-Day Kyaikthalae Village Tour from Yangon with Twante pottery

1 Day Round trip from Yangon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about village industries such as bamboo basket weaving and sewing
  • 02 Interact with the local people and hear from the community leader
  • 03 Visit Mingalar monastic school and greet the children during recess
  • 04 See Twante's natural pottery-making traditions at a local kiln

Go on this full-day tour to Kyaikthalae Village, home to the Mingalar Bio Garden, and witness the local lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Travel to Twante by local ship, explore the village by trishaw, and meet the community members behind this project. Learn about village industries such as bamboo basket weaving and sewing, visit the local farming fields, and stop at Mingalar monastic school. The day also includes a visit to Twante's pottery kiln to witness the villagers' natural pottery-making skills.

Go on this full-day tour to Kyaikthalae Village, home to the Mingalar Bio Garden, and witness the local lifestyle, culture, and traditions.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kyaikthalae Village and Twante Cultural Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Yangon and transfer to Nann Thida Jetty in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Proceed to Twante (Kyaikthalae Village) by local ship.

  • Go sightseeing by trishaw, with 1 trishaw for 2 people.

  • Receive a warm welcome at the community lodge. A talk will then be given by the community leader to explain more about the village and the people this project currently supports.

  • Visit the villagers' homes to learn about local industries, including bamboo basket weaving and sewing.

  • Explore the fields of the local farming community to learn about the creation of natural fertilizer, the cultivation of crops, and poultry farming. This will be followed by lunch.

  • Stop at Mingalar monastic school and greet the children during their recess.

  • Conclude the day with a visit to Twante's pottery kiln.

  • Drive back to Yangon.

Kyaikthalae Village, Mingalar Bio Garden, Twante's pottery kiln

Where this trip takes you

Kyaikthalae Village, Mingalar Bio Garden, Twante's pottery kiln

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Yangon 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer by air-conditioned car

  • Local ship fare

  • Trishaw rental fee

  • English-speaking guide

  • Free mineral water / cool tissue

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Bicycle rental fee

  • Culture show and cooking activities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour start
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Yangon.

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