Tour Overview
Discover the beauty and culture of Myanmar with Asia Links Travel through a one-day motorbike adventure tour in Mandalay. You will have the opportunity to explore peaceful riverside villages, experience the daily life of local people, and visit famous pagodas such as Mingun and Sagaing.
The trip also has a humane meaning when visitors participate in volunteer activities at the education center for disadvantaged children. At the end of the day, ending this Myanmar tour, you will admire the beautiful sunset on the Teak U Bein wooden bridge - a symbol of Myanmar.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the famous land of historical and religious buildings
- Immerse yourself in the fresh atmosphere and peaceful, slow life
- Interact with the friendly locals and make a good impression at Mandalay
- Participate in charity activities to support free education for poor children
- Discover Madalay by riding and catching the tranquil scenery
Itinerary
At 8.00 a.m, the taxi will pick you up from your Mandalay hotel and transfer you to the motorcycle store and start the 1 Day Mandalay Outskirt Riding Tour.
Once you're ready, the journey begins on the 22nd road which leads you through picturesque villages along the river in Mandalay. Both sides of the river have beautiful seasonal plants.
We will stop in nearby rural communities, meet friendly locals, and learn about their interesting way of life.
You even get a chance to visit local rice fields and witness how farmers tend to their crops, and perhaps try your hand at some farming techniques.
The next stop on the Myanmar tour is Royal Palace Island, Nan Daw Kyun, which is located on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River. Take a short break at the tea leaf salad workshops.
Then we head to Mingun to continue the short tour, where the motorbikes will be ferried on local sampan boats. Mingun is home to some of the most famous places in Burma, such as the Mingun Pagoda, the Mingun Bell, and the Myatheindan Pagoda.
After that, the Myanmar tour continues to Sagaing, with stops at a few local villages en route. One of these is Koe Taung Village - a famous place for producing the best rice noodles in all of Burma.
Upon visiting Sagaing, you can choose to visit the breathtaking Uminthonze Pagoda with 45 sitting Buddha statues or the Sunooponnyashin situated on a hill. Then, lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant.
In the afternoon, you visit the Aung Myae Oo Monastic Education Center, where you can participate in some charity activities.
The goal is to provide free education to poor and orphaned children on Sagaing Hill. This is a special part of Asia Links Travel!
Our last stop on the Burma trip is the U Bein Bridge, the world's longest teak bridge, offering a stunning view of the sunset. Then, ride back to Mandalay and return the bikes to the ground services team.
The Asia Links tour comes to an end, hope you had an enjoyable experience!
What's included
Trip Notes
Time travel: Possible to travel all year around. March to June and September to October are best time in Sapa when the weather is warmer and days are mainly sunny.
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day, room supplement charge will be added for request of early/late check in/out.
Airfares (if any) may change without notice prior to e-ticket issuance.
Price for infants and children will be quoted as follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and special occasions, surcharges may be added to the price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Easter Holidays: 10 April – 12 April: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year: 24 January – 27 January: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa requirements:
For Vietnam: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Our consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank page for each visa stamp.
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