Yangon

Follow the footsteps of the life of Bogyoke (General) Aung San, the national hero who brought independence to Myanmar and his equally popular daughter in this history tour that includes his former residence and other places he made history and a lunch at his former office.

Start this delicious evening with an empty belly as we dive into the culinary diversity in Yangon. Burmese cuisine is a fine amalgam of culture, food and flavour. Meet your guide for a restaurant-hopping journey, sampling appetizers, soups, and main courses prepared in the traditional styles of different ethnic groups.

Do exactly what Yangonites do at the end of the day from the evening visit to the illuminated Shwedagon pagoda, a walk over the night market, tasting some great street food and a stop at a beer station.

Mingle with the locals during an energetic trip to see lesser known parts of this vibrant city using public transport like train, ferry, trishaw and taxis covering locals markets, small workshops where pagoda accessories are made and finally cross the river to see “rural Yangon” to get a taste of local life.

Participate in Mee Htun Bwe, a special ceremony of lighting 1000 oil lamps at the Shwedagon platform creating a magical and mystical atmosphere.

Animated by a colourful and often turbulent recent history, and rooted in ancient traditions of royal and religious culture (and body tattoos!), Yangon’s art scene is vibrant and historically important. 

Discover Yangon in its most mysterious yet superstitious way and learn more about the sprits that play an important role in daily life and religion. Visit an unknown temple and meet the master of puppetry himself in his living room for an intimate performance of Myanmar puppetry. 

Board the big ferry to Dala, across the Yangon River. We’ll be exploring the little visited neighborhoods and backstreets of Dala with bikes to catch a glimpse of the Delta, without heading out too far!

Ideal for families or a group of friends. Explore the Downtown of Yangon, its charming side alleys and hidden details. You will be equipped with a tablet PC and a uniquely developed app featuring challenges you need to solve on the way. This rally will engage you with local shop keepers, merchants and unique professions along the streets of Yangon

Seeds restaurant is the brainchild of Swiss Michelin Star Chef Felix Eppisser and his wife Lucia. Welcoming by a stunning view over Inya Lake you will enjoy culinary experience combined with personalized hospitality. 

Meet with Ms Ma Thanegi (Burmese writer, food lover and former secretary of Aung San Suu Kyi). Originally a painter, she was closely associated to the opposition movement in the uprising of 1988 when she came to know many of the top players. She spent 3 years in the Insein Jail and published a book about the positive things she learned in prison.

The Myanmar population consists out of more than a 100 different nationalities and races (who often preserved their own dialect, customs, food and religious backgrounds) Visit 8 different places of worship in a day and get a feel for the multi-ethnicity of this country.