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Culture & Community, Yangon

Wood Craving workshop in Yangon

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Basic Yangon Three-Hours Adventure $ 25 USD per person Book Now Yangon Yangon Three-Hours Adventure Collaboration Learn traditional wood carving Create wooden toy Select any design you like Finished toy Explore the wood craving workshop in Hlaing Thar Yar that is stand for social enterprice and you will contribute one way or the other way in community. Starting from the flat wood panel, you will learn how to cut, crave and finally with the help of our patient host, you will learn to vanish your wood character by yourself and afterall you will carry back your very own wood toy. What Do We Do? 12:00 PM Introduction & Safety Briefing Meet the instructor, learn about tools, materials, and safety guidelines. 12:20 PM Design Selection & Initial Carving Choose your design and start carving the basic shape of your wooden toy. 1:20 PM Detailed Carving & Shaping Refine details, carve patterns, and smooth edges under guidance. 2:00 PM Polishing & Finishing Sand and polish the wood, prepare it for any finishing touches. 2:30 PM Painting / Decoration (Optional) & Wrap-Up Paint or decorate your toy if desired and take a group photo.Collect your finished wooden toy to take home. Location Yangon , Myanmar Duration 3 hours Group Size 2-6 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walking in Yangon Themes Culture, Nature, Craving, Social enterprise Includes Food, lots of food Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance [modula id=”8772″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $25 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Yangon

Street Food Tour For Good

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Basic Yangon Three-Hours Adventure $ 28 USD per person Book Now Yangon Yangon Three-Hours Adventure Street food tour in historic downtown Yangon Indian, Chinese, and traditional Burmese dishes 70% of cost supports a school for street children Provides education and a sustainable community project Taste local flavors Experience the charm of historic downtown Yangon through its vibrant street food, guided by local expert Sang, as you explore Indian, Chinese, and traditional Burmese flavors along the streets from 1st to 57th. This tour has a meaningful twist—70% of the cost supports a school for street children founded by Sang, David, and local volunteers, providing education and opportunities to those in need. Enjoy delicious food while contributing to a sustainable community project. What Do We Do? 12:00 PM Meet & Introduction Meet your guide (Sang) near Sule Pagoda, overview of the tour, and safety/hygiene briefing. 12:15 PM Explore Indian District Walk through the Indian district, taste popular street foods, and learn about culinary influences. 1:15 PM Explore Chinese District Continue to the Chinese district, try signature dishes, and learn about local ingredients and cooking methods. 2:15 PM Snacks & Drinks Break Enjoy light snacks, fruits, and beverages while interacting with locals. 2:45 PM Wrap-Up & Return Conclude the tour with final tastings, take photos, and return to the starting point near Sule Pagoda. Location Yangon , Myanmar Duration 3 hours Group Size 2-6 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walk in Yangon Themes Local delights, Night-life, Social enterprise Includes Food, lots of food Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance Sang Sang & Friends Street food has a special place in the team’s heart. The idea of starting an informal school was seeded & took off almost immediately the day after they were approached by a street child who begged them for money. Instead of giving him money, they asked if he was keen to study. The child replied ‘YES’. And on the following day, classes started at the informal school with makeshift tables and whiteboards. It has been a year since. [modula id=”8806″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $28 per person Book Now

Bagan, Culture & Community

Burmese Wood Carving

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Basic Bagan One-Day Adventure $ 15 USD per person Book Now Bagan Bagan One-Day Adventure traditional Myanmar puppets and wood crafts Learn basic wood-carving skills in a peaceful Turn simple wooden blocks into your own artwork Carve out some time to carve some wood in Myanmar! What Do We Do? 12:00 PM Welcome & Introduction Meet Pho Cho at his shop.Short talk about Myanmar puppetry and wood-carving traditions.Safety tips and tools overview. 12:10 PM Choose Your Wood Select a small block of wood for your project.Discuss simple design ideas with Pho Cho. 12:25 PM Carving Practice Learn basic cuts, shaping, and smoothing.Step-by-step guidance while you carve your own piece.Pho Cho offers tips on technique and creativity. 1:25 PM Finishing Touches Sand, polish, or paint details on your carving.Sign or personalize your work. 1:45 PM Wrap-Up & Meal (Optional) Admire everyone’s creations and take photos.Enjoy tea, or stay for lunch/dinner at Pho Cho’s restaurant if you wish. Location Yangon & Bagan, Myanmar Duration 2 hours Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Ebike in Bagan, car transfers within city (extra charge) Themes Local Delights, Art & Culture Includes Materials required for wood carving Excludes Transport, Meal Pho Cho Pho Cho learnt the crafts of wood carving and traditional Burmese marionette puppetry since he was a young boy. In his youth, Pho Cho learnt the art of traditional wood carving from a friend-mentor who was a teacher in the Arts College. The guidance he received helped him to develop a skilful passion for wood carving, and have now become an expert himself, which is clearly evident in his shop that has a wide array of intricately and meticulously carved pieces of art on display that visitors can bring home. Pho Cho’s son, Chit Swann Thu is an outstanding traditional Burmese marionette puppeteer having won the champion title for two consecutive years (2007 & 2008) in the Solo Dance Marionette Puppetry Competition held every year that features performers from all around Myanmar. He was taught by his father at a young age, and continues to hone his skills and passion as a young man today. [modula id=”8845″] Reserve Your Bagan Experience Today – Only $15 per person Book Now

Bagan, Classic & Signature Tours, Culture & Community, Home-Mobile, Nature & Adventure, Special and Journeys, Top Destination

Bagan, Myanmar

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Basic Bagan Five-Days Adventure $ 659 USD per person Book Now Bagan Bagan Five-Days Adventure Hands-on Cooking Class Ebike Temple Tour Sunset River Cruise on Irrawaddy Traditional Puppet Show & Dinner All Meals Included Bagan is an ancient city located in Mandalay Region, Myanmar and now listed as World Heritage Unesco site. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Bagan Kingdom. During the kingdom hight bwtween the 11th to 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist Temples, Pagodas and monasteries were constructed in Bagan plains alone, of which the remain of 2,200 temples and pagodas survive to the present day. Not only Bagan’s magnificent architecture of the buildings but also our wonderful programs in Bagan and Yangon added to the package, you will happy and satasfied over the moon. What Do We Do? Day 1 Welcome Yangon and Sightseeing (Leave Nyaung Oo by VIP Express night bus) Arrive Yangon, meet and greet with our station guide and half-day sightseeing around Yangon city. Have a lunch and will take a sunset tour on World Famous Swedagon Pagoda. We will take dinner and spend our first night at Yangon. Day 2 Bangan After breakfast, we will then transfer to domestic airport for Nyaung Oo, Bagan.  Upon arrival, meet with our station guide and transfer to the Nyaung U colorful local market. And then check-in at hotel and have a lunch. At the afternoon visit to the Dhamayangyi pagoda, Thatbaynyunt pagoda, Anada pagoda and the Unesco site with Ebike. Feel the sunset from the Nan Taw Shae Temple.  Overnight hotel in Bagan. Day 3 Bagan Have a breakfast at hotel and we will start our very special program of cooking class which include from the scratch of buying raw at local morning market. Have traditional lunch with team and continue our Temple run with Ebike. Sunset at Irrawaddy river by sunset boat riding. Have a dinner with pupet show and overnight at hotel. Day 4 Yangon Arrival and Sightseeing Have a brekafast at hotel and we will walk around for the souvenir. (Option could be Hot Air Balloon with own expense). After that, check out from hotel and transfer for the Nyaung Oo airport for Yangon departure. Upon arrival to Yangon, we will have lunch and move to Soy Milk making and distribution to slum area kids at the evening. Overnight at hotel.  Day 5 International departure Have a breakfast at hotel, visit local market for traditional local food or souvenir at Bogyoke market which is Heritage of Yangon. Check out from Hotel and leave to airport for International departure. On the way, we will visit to Htuk Kyant War Cemetry (World War II) for its awesome architecture and we will then have a photo taking.  Location Yangon & Bagan, Myanmar Duration 5 Days Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Ebike in Bagan, car transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Culture, Historic, Trekking, Specialized Tour Includes Return flight, Private car, Meal, Cooking class, Soy milk distribution workshop Ebike, Sunset boat Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance, Hot air balloon [modula id=”8888″] Reserve Your Bagan Experience Today – Only $659 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Home-Mobile, Special and Journeys

LoiLoikaw

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Basic Loikaw, Fruso Four-Days Adventure $ 580 USD per person Book Now LOIKAW Loikaw, Fruso Four-Days Adventure Taung Kwal Pagoda – Religious site and sightseeing Sin Phyu Shin View Point – Scenic viewpoint Ngwe Taung Dan – Natural attraction Law Pi Ta Hydroelectric Power Station – Main electricity source for Myanmar Pan Pat Village – Visit the Padaung (long-neck) tribe The great and beautiful Kayah State is full of Attractions and sightseeing like Taung Kwal Pagoda, Sin Phyu Shin View Point,, Ngwe Taung Dan, Law Pi Ta Hydro Electric Power Station which is the main source of electricity for whole Myanmar and we will visit the Amazing tribe of Padaung people in Pan Pat Village. What Do We Do? Day 1 Welcome Yangon and Sightseeing Arrive Yangon, meet and greet with our station guide and half-day sightseeing around Yangon city. (Option 2 for the Soy Milk making and distribution to slum area kids) Day 2 Yangon – Loikaw (Via Domestic Flight) Have a breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to fly Loikaw, the land full of megistic and historic people. Upon arrival meet with our station guide and transfer to the Loikaw colorful local market. And then check-in at hotel. At the afternoon visit to the Lawpita Hydropower Plant and Ngwe Taung Dan. After that come back to Taung Kwal pagoda for the best sunset. Have local dinner and overnight hotel in Loikaw. Day 3 Loikaw – Panpat Padaung Village Have a breakfast at hotel. Drive to Panpat village (Padaung community). Spend time with the local padaung and have a traditional taste of music show. Then afternoon, we will leave for Sinphyu Mountain for the best sunset where is famous for the little Newzeland in Myanmar. Have a dinner at hotel and overnight at hotel. Day 4 Loikaw – Fruso classic (soft) Have a brekafast at hotel and check out. Go around the country road and beautiful Church build by centuries ago. Drive to airport for Yangon departure.  Location Yangon & Loikaw, Fruso , Myanmar Duration 4 Days 3 Nights Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Car in Loikaw, Fruso and transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Culture, Historic, Trekking, Specialized Tour Includes Domestic Flight, Private car, Meal Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance [modula id=”8684″] Reserve Your Loikaw and Fruso Experience Today – Only $580 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Mandalay

Pyin Oo Lwin

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Basic Yangon-Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin 4Days Adventure $ 640 USD per person Book Now Yangon – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin Yangon – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin Four- Days Adventure December Garden Ancient Colonial Buildings The Croft Organic Farm Pwe Kauk Waterfall Local Shops (souvenirs, sweaters, clothes) MANDALAY MAHAR MYAT MU NI Pagoda, U BEIN Bridge, KHU THO TAW Pagoda, AH TU MA SHI Monastery & INN WA Ancient city, MAHAR AN HTOO KAN THAR  Pagoda, December Garden, Ancients colonial buildings, Chinese Vegetarian Temple, The CROFT Organic farm, PYIN OO LWIN GARDEN, PWEL KOUT Waterfall & Local shop for shopping. What Do We Do? Day 1 Yangon Arrival Upon arrival at Yangon International Airport, welcome by our station guide and transfer to hotel. On the way visit to the Immanuel Church and Maharbandhula Park, Bogyoke Market and Amazing Grace Souvenir shop for tadiitonal souvenir. (Option 2 for our very own Soy Milk making and distribution program, half-day). Overnight at hotel. Day 2 Yangon – Mandalay After breakfast, fly to Mandalay and meet your guide for a city tour. Visit Mandalay Ancient Palace and Nan Myint Tower, then check in at the hotel and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, see Kuthodaw Pagoda, Atumashi Monastery, and the Jade Market, ending the day with a beautiful sunset at the iconic U Bein Bridge. Overnight in Mandalay. Day 3 Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin After breakfast, drive about two hours to Pyin Oo Lwin, the scenic hill station known as the “Land of Flowers.” Visit December Garden, the Wine Garden, Pwe Kauk Waterfall, and Mahar Ant Htoo Kan Thar Pagoda, enjoy lunch, sip coffee at The Croft, shop for local sweaters and souvenirs, then return to Mandalay for an overnight stay. Day 4 Mandalay – Yangon and Bye Bye Myanmar Early morning, visit Mandalay Hill for sunrise, then have breakfast and check out. Stop at Zay Cho Market before flying to Yangon, enjoy lunch near the airport, and continue to your international departure. Location Yangon – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar Duration 4 Days 3 Nights Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Car transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Social work, Humanitarian, Specialized Tour Includes Domestic flight, Private transfer, Entrance Excludes International Flight, Insurance [modula id=”8954″] Reserve Your Yangon – Mandalay – Pyin Oo Lwin Experience Today – Only $640 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Top Destination, Yangon

Be a Milkman for a Day

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Basic Yangon Four-Hours Adventure $ 25 USD per person Book Now Yangon Yangon Four-Hours Adventure Helping provide fresh, nutritious milk to local children Many families access to quality protein Fresh milk supports children’s growth and reduces health risks See what it’s like to be a milkman and help give nutrition to local kids. With widespread poverty around the country, many households continue to lack food security, leading to unbalanced diets and poor nutrition especially for growing infants and children. The issue at hand for the children is the access to nutrition of good quality, especially that of protein. With fresh meat being too expensive for the families to afford, they are forced to consume week old meat, leading to higher incidences of bacterial infections. What Do We Do? 8:30 AM Yangon Meet your guide and team at the starting point. Get a short briefing about the program and the importance of nutrition for local children. 9:00 AM Yangon Hands-on workshop: learn how to prepare fresh soy milk — from soaking and grinding the beans to cooking and straining the milk. 10:30 AM Yangon Set off with the soy milk truck. Ride along with the team as you deliver warm, nutritious soy milk to children in the nearby slum communities. 11:45 AM Yangon Interact with the kids, help serve the milk, and take in a glimpse of daily life away from the city center. 12:15 PM Yangon Return to the starting point. Wrap up with reflections on your experience and how it contributes to better nutrition for the community. Location Yangon , Myanmar Duration 4 hours Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Car with transfers within city (extra charge) Themes Social work, Humanitarian, Specialized Tour Includes Soy milk, Soy beans Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance Youth With A Mission YWAM stands for Youths with a Mission. They are an organisation that aims to reach out and tackle the needs of the poor. They have been serving the community through various means in hopes that the lives of the people can be improved. The team has come up with a host of projects to try and tackle the ever-present issue of poverty. Their hope is that one day Myanmar will be developed into a first world nation, liberating those trapped in the cycle of poverty. FAQ Q: What is not included in the price? A: Transport to and from your hotel and insurance are not included. Q: What languages are spoken during the tour? A: The tour is conducted in English. Q: How many people can join the tour? A: The group size is limited to 1 to 4 people for a more personalized experience. [modula id=”8963″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $25 per person Book Now