Myanmar · City Tours

9-Hour Yangon City and Dala Township Tour with Train and Ferry Ride

9 Hours Round trip from Yangon Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through downtown Yangon and admire its impressive colonial heritage buildings
02 Visit Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Yangon's main tourist destinations
03 Ride the local train through neighbourhoods, small towns, and bustling markets
04 Cross the Yangon River by ferry to experience life beyond the city centre
05 Explore Dala township for a snapshot of simple Burmese village life

Explore Yangon through its colonial downtown, sacred pagodas, local markets, and everyday neighbourhood life. This tour combines a walking tour of the city centre with a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, a train ride through small towns and markets, and a ferry crossing over the Yangon River. Continue to Dala township for a glimpse of simple Burmese village life, with the option to explore by mountain bike or trishaw.

Explore Dala township on mountain bikes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yangon City Highlights and Dala Township Experience

Start with a walking tour of downtown Yangon to see the impressive colonial heritage buildings, Mahabandoola Park, and Sule Pagoda.
Drive to Shwedagon Pagoda, the most popular and one of the main tourist destinations in Yangon.
Next, stop at Yangon Central Railway Station for a train ride that will take you through local neighbourhoods, small towns, and local markets.
Get off at a station and continue to the local market with your Yangon tour guide. From tropical fruits to other beautiful products, you can find almost everything here.
Then, drive to a local tea shop for lunch.
After lunch, drive to Pansondan Jetty in the city centre and take a ferry with the bikes to the other side of the Yangon River.
Explore Dala township on mountain bikes. This is optional, and you can also explore Dala by trishaw.
Finally, take the ferry back to Yangon and transfer to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

downtown Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon River, Dala township

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Yangon 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Half-day car ride
Yangon tour guide services
Water bottles
Tickets for Shwedagon Pagoda
Train and ferry tickets

What's Not Included

Insurance
Other drinks
Meals
Personal expenses
Tips

Know before you go

Shwedagon Pagoda is a great cone-shaped Buddhist monument that crowns a hill about one mile north of the Cantonment. The pagoda itself is a solid brick stupa that is completely covered with gold. It rises 326 feet (100 m) on a hill of 168 feet (51 m).
Dala is a perfect spot for a day trip from Yangon. A trip to Dala township will give a quick snapshot of life in a small Burmese village. A visit to Dala township is perfect for those who want to take a quick look at simple Burmese village life and need a change of scenery from Myanmar's touristy spots.

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