On this four-day Bagan trip, you will uncover the history, lifestyle, local industries, culture, the legends and stories connected to this mystical place.
You will visit remote, authentic villages and both iconic and lesser-known temples. You'll enjoy a sunset cocktail cruise on the Irrawaddy River and you will also visit old wooden hall of Salay Yoke SoneKyaung Monastery and the famous Popa Mountain.On this four-day Bagan trip, you will uncover the history, lifestyle, local industries, culture, the legends and stories connected to this mystical place.
You will visit remote, authentic villages and both iconic and lesser-known temples. You'll enjoy a sunset cocktail cruise on the Irrawaddy River and you will also visit old wooden hall of Salay Yoke SoneKyaung Monastery and the famous Popa Mountain.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Myanmar, Ngat Pyit Taung Monestary Tour & Local Villages Visit
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After breakfast, you'll drive to the near Ngat Pyit Taung monastery and visit the temple caves. You'll then continue to the Monastic Elementary School. For lunch, you'll come to a local restaurant, before driving to Nyaung U and nearby villages. You'll see how people live there and how to make Poneyay or plum marmalade. Later, you'll go to some local handicraft shops of lacquerware and see how to build a traditional ox cart.
Accommodation
Bagan Thande Hotel★3 star
Activities
Hgnet Pyit Taung Temple & Monastic Elementary School Tour
Visit Local Villages & Observe Local Life
Transportations
Private Driver from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Old Bagan
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Day 2
Bagan Bike Ride & Sunset Cruise
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You will be taken to start your biking tour this morning. Your cycling guides know all the hidden tracks and will bring you far off the tourist trail. You'll end the morning ride with a well-deserved lunch. Then, you'll continue biking and enjoying over 2000 ancient buildings, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer size of Bagan. Finally, you'll enjoy some snacks, beer and cocktails as the golden sun sets over the Irrawaddy River on a sunset cruise.
Accommodation
Bagan Thande Hotel★3 star
Activities
Bagan Bike Tour
Sunset Boat Cruise on Irrawaddy River
Transportations
Private Driver from Bagan Thande Hotel to Old Bagan
Minivan from Old Bagan to Old Bagan
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Old Bagan
Mandalay Region
Day 3
Day Trip to Salay & Mount Popa
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Your day will begin with a drive south, parallel to the Irrawaddy River, en route to Salay. After one hour, you'll make a stop in Chauk which has a colorful morning market to explore. You'll then continue to Salay, an important center of Buddhism in Myanmar with many active monasteries. You'll then head east toward Mount Popa. The view over the Myingyan Plain from the top of the volcanic peak is impressive (and the climb is optional). In the late afternoon, you'll transfer back to Bagan.
Accommodation
Bagan Thande Hotel★3 star
Activities
Chauk Market
Saley Tour
Mount Popa
Restaurants
Popa Mountain Resort
Dinner at Bagan Thande Hotel or Nearby RestaurantOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Salay Market
Private Driver from Sa Lay to Mount Popa
Off-Road from Mount Popa to Old Bagan
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Nyaung-U
Chauk
Sa Lay
Mandalay Region
Old Bagan
Day 4
Departure from Bagan
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Today concludes your Bagan trip. Your driver will meet you at your hotel to bring you to the airport for your departure to your next destination and to say goodbye.
Transportations
Private Driver from Old Bagan to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nyaung-U
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
7 activities
3 breakfasts and 1 lunch
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
Starting From
AU$ 953/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Myanmar in 4 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
