Bus Tours Mandalay

Travel advisory: The US advises against all travel to Myanmar. The UK advises against all but essential travel to Mandalay, and against all travel to Sagaing and the area north of Mandalay city. Conflict, drone attacks, curfews and internet cut-offs persist, and the March 2025 earthquake left many of the area’s sites damaged. Check the US State Department and UK FCDO before making any plans.

Bus Tours in Mandalay

Group coach tours were historically a way to see Mandalay’s main sights. No tour operators can currently be verified, and no attraction can be confirmed open.

Tour types that were once common

• Half-day circuits of the Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery and Kuthodaw Pagoda. The palace was damaged in the 2025 earthquake, Kuthodaw suffered serious structural damage, and access to all three is unconfirmed.
• Full-day tours that added Amarapura and Inwa. Inwa lost most of its historic structures, with the Maha Aungmye Bonzan (Me Nu) nearly destroyed, and access is unconfirmed.

Practical notes

• Dress modestly at pagodas and monasteries and remove shoes where required.
• Bring sun protection.
• Checkpoints are common, so carry a passport.