This trip starts from the vibrant Nyaung U Market, followed by a visit to Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. These are just a few highlights on this incredible adventure. You'll end the first day with a breathtaking sunset over Bagan.
We will also experience Sale, a town which was developed during the late Bagan area. Worth a visit is the Yoke Sone Monastery with its exceptional wooden carvings on the outside of the building. Climb up to Mount Popa and take in the astounding view of the surrounding areas to finish your trip.This trip starts from the vibrant Nyaung U Market, followed by a visit to Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa, Wet-kyi-inn Gubyaukgyi Temple, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. These are just a few highlights on this incredible adventure. You'll end the first day with a breathtaking sunset over Bagan.
We will also experience Sale, a town which was developed during the late Bagan area. Worth a visit is the Yoke Sone Monastery with its exceptional wooden carvings on the outside of the building. Climb up to Mount Popa and take in the astounding view of the surrounding areas to finish your trip.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Bagan Sightseeing
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Start our sightseeing trip with the colourful Nyaung U Market, then onto Shwezigon Pagoda and its magnificent golden stupa. Following on from the Shwezigon Pagoda we visit a few more beautiful temples, with superb mural paintings of jataka scenes. In the afternoon, we take a trip to the must-visit lacquerware workshop where you will see the artists working on beautiful pieces of lacquerware. Finish the day enjoying the breathtaking sunset view over Bagan.
Accommodation
Bagan Thande Hotel
Activities
Nyaung U Market
Shwezigon Pagoda
Htilominlo Temple
Lacquerware Workshop
Manuha Temple
Nanphaya Temple
Ananda Temple
Oak Kyaung Gyi
Restaurants
Sharky's Bagan Deli and CaféOptional Activity: AU$ 25 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Old Bagan
Myin Ka Bar
Mandalay Region
Day 2
Bagan Sightseeing
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Start the morning of sightseeing with Lawkananda Pagoda which contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic. Over the course of the day, we visit many amazing temples that give an idea of the extent of old Pagan in its heyday and the Bagan Archaeological Museum with many models of historic villages and temples. At the end of the day, we watch the sunset on a boat at the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Accommodation
Bagan Thande Hotel
Activities
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Shwegu-gyi Temple
Bagan Archaeological Museum
Nagayon Hpaya Temple
Sunset over Old Bagan
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Old Bagan
Yangon
Day 3
Mount Popa Sightseeing and Departure
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After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Sale, a town which developed during the late Bagan area. The Yoke Sone Monastery and worth a visit with its exceptional wood carving on the outside of the building. We go and see Mount Popa, which is considered the early power for the mystical world of the Nat spirits and climb up to the top to view the surrounding area. Return back to Bagan for your onward journey.
Activities
Yoke Sone Kyaung
Mount Popa
Restaurants
Popa Mountain ResortOptional Activity: AU$ 25 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Mount Popa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Old Bagan
Sa Lay
Mandalay Region
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What’s included?
2 nights accommodation
15 activities
2 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 436/ per traveller sharing
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