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4-Day Bagan Archeological Tour

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Overview

Bagan is one of the richest archaeological site in Southeast Asia with more than 13,000 temples once stood, there are some 2,200 monuments still standing and some 2,000 in ruins.

Time, man, particularly invaders, and earthquakes, have taken their toll but the most important monuments have been restored to their original grandeur.

Bagan's peak time coincided with Myanmar's architectural peak time in 1044 with King Anawratha's ascension to the throne. Only one year after King Anawratha's conversion to Buddhism in 1056 by a Mon monk, Shin Arahan, he went to war against the Mon town of Thaton to gain possession of holy Buddhist scripts, the Tripitaka.

During your Bagan tour, you'll visit places like Nyaung U Farmer's Market, temples and the most important monuments like Shwezigon Pagoda.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Cycling
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Pagoda Sightseeing

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Pagoda Sightseeing

Today you'll be visiting amazing pagodas in Bagan like Ananda Temple "mother of all temples" and Shwezigon Pagoda, the most venerated in Myanmar as it enshrines Buddha's tooth. We'll finish today's tour at the Gubyaukgyi temple (Wetkyi-Inn) known for its wall paintings depicting scenes from the Jataka life stories of the Buddha.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan3 star

    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

    Shwezigon Pagoda

    Ananda Temple

    Gubyaukgyi Temple

    Lacquerware Workshop

    Horse and Cart Ride in Old Bagan

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Bagan Nyaung-U Airport to Old Bagan

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    Destinations

    Nyaung-U

    Mandalay Region

    Myin Ka Bar

    New Bagan

    Old Bagan

Day 2

Salay Day Tour

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Salay Day Tour

Salay is located 36 km south of Bagan. Today, you'll head out to the countryside with your guide to visit the temples of Mingun and Salay. Salay was the home of famous writer and poet of Bagan era called “Salay U Ponya” whose works are still studied and referred by many modern Myanmar scholars. Following the river, you'll make your way to and from Salay at a leisurely pace, arriving back in Bagan in time for another spectacular sunset.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan3 star

    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

    Nanphaya Temple

    Yoke Sone Kyaung

    Salay House

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Old Bagan to Sa Lay

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    New Bagan

    Myin Ka Bar

    Sa Lay

Day 3

Nyaung U Market & Sat Sat Yo Village Tour

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Nyaung U Market & Sat Sat Yo Village Tour

Nyaung U Market is a local market in Bagan; arriving early, we'll start the day as locals do, by perusing streets stalls in search of a delicious breakfast and buying some fruits and vegetables. After breakfast, we'll go to the hidden village of Sat Sat Yo where the peculiar hair-style of Myanmar kids welcomes you to explore the ways of life.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Yadnarbon Bagan3 star

    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

    Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over BaganOptional Activity: AU$ 646 per person

    Nyaung U Market

    Sat Sat Yo Village

    Biking around Bagan

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Old Bagan to Nyaung-U

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    New Bagan

    Old Bagan

    Nyaung-U

Day 4

Transfer to the Airport

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Transfer to the Airport

You might have some time to do some last-minute shopping in the morning before you are transferred to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Old Bagan to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport: AU$ 101 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    New Bagan

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 3 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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