Mingalarbar!
Founded as a family business in 1994, Tour Mandalay is one of the longest established and most experienced destination management companies in Myanmar. With 30 years’ worth of experience, our focus is on authentic and responsible travel, client satisfaction and unscripted experiences. We look forward to welcoming you to Myanmar.
Some of our favourite adventures…
The Golden Four
It is hard to go wrong with an itinerary that incorporates Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake. Whether you are a first time, or a second time visitor to Myanmar, these four destinations can easily combine to create a myriad of unique travel opportunities.An example...
Mystical Myanmar
From colourful local markets to mystical temple strewn plains, this short, yet action packed itinerary has it all. Those with more time may wish to consider linking this with Tour Mandalay’s Jewels of the South itinerary.An example of a typical Responsible Seven...
Jewels of the South
This part of the country really does have it all, offering colonial and ancient history, wildlife, authentic local experiences and beautiful scenery. It is accessible but as yet far enough removed from the typical tourist trail to create the most unique of journeys.An...
“In the midst of the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, we could not have had better friends or a better travel agency than Tour Mandalay to answer our many questions and look after us.”
A Special Travel Agency, AsiaSojourners (May, 2020)
“I was so glad to have come across Tour Mandalay. In the end, we actually ended up saving money as they were able to get better prices on hotels than what was advertised at Hotels.com or Booking.com.”
100% Recommend, Hummingbird (January, 2020)
“Tour Mandalay, thousands thanks to you again. I usually used to plan my trips my own way, but this time our itinerary was so busy and active, that I decided to ask some help and advice from local professionals.”
A Fantastic Trip, Irina M (February, 2020)
“Besides the traditional temple visits, they included fun activities for the whole family such as a visit to an elephant sanctuary, a cooking class, canoe ride, boat ride, two-day trek to sleep in a monastery… every step of the way was expertly planned out.”
The Most Amazing Trip, Sandra D (January, 2020)
News, reviews and things to do…
The Strand Cruise
There is surely no need to introduce The Strand, as it is arguably one of the most iconic brands operating in Myanmar, and it has been for over 100 years. Compared with the likes of the Raffles in Singapore and the The Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang (both of...
Salay
As per Tour Mandalay’s October newsletter, Salay House, a restored two-storey colonial property has recently opened its doors in the ancient, monastic town of Salay. Doubling, or should we say trebling up as a gift shop, museum and restaurant, this mixed use colonial...
Myanmar in Focus: Mingalabar! Festival Yangon
To celebrate the 55-year relationship between France and Myanmar and in line with the tradition of the major street art festivals held in France, this weekend saw the Institut Français de Birmanie host a 3-day long city-scale festival intended for Yangon’s inhabitants...
Meet the people behind the magic…
Thanks to 30 years’ worth of experience, we’re fortunate to have access to some of the best contracted, sub-contracted and community-based professionals in the country. These wonderful human beings are the difference between a good, and an excellent trip.