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3-Day Ancient Bagan and Mount Popa

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Overview

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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Bagan Sightseeing

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.

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    Accommodation

    Bagan Thande Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nyaung U Market

    Shwezigon Pagoda

    Htilominlo Temple

    Lacquerware Workshop

    Manuha Temple

    Nanphaya Temple

    Ananda Temple

    Oak Kyaung Gyi

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    Restaurants

    Sharky's Bagan Deli and CaféOptional Activity: AU$ 25 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan

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    Destinations

    Nyaung-U

    Old Bagan

    Myin Ka Bar

    Mandalay Region

Day 2

Bagan Sightseeing

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Bagan Sightseeing

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.

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    Accommodation

    Bagan Thande Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Thatbyinnyu Temple

    Shwegu-gyi Temple

    Bagan Archaeological Museum

    Nagayon Hpaya Temple

    Sunset over Old Bagan

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Old Bagan

    Yangon

Day 3

Mount Popa Sightseeing and Departure

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Mount Popa Sightseeing and Departure

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.

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    Activities

    Yoke Sone Kyaung

    Mount Popa

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    Restaurants

    Popa Mountain ResortOptional Activity: AU$ 25 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Old Bagan to Mount Popa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Old Bagan

    Sa Lay

    Mandalay Region

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 15 activities
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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