Destination Myanmar
Bagan Excursions
Bagan Half Day City Tour
Operated: Daily, 08:00–12:00 or 13:00–17:00 hrs.
One of the most remarkable archaeological sights in Asia, if not the world, the magic of Bagan has inspired visitors to Myanmar for nearly 1000 years.
First visit the most culturally significant and best preserved temples and pagodas including the Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi, Htilo Minlo and the amazing Ananda temple.
Apart from spectacular sunset views and serene river cruises, Bagan is also the centre of the expanding Myanmar lacquerware industry. Today visit a local lacquerware store.
Bagan Full Day City Tour
Operated: Daily, 08:00–17:00 hrs.
Known as the city of four million pagodas, Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia.
Firstly, visit Nyaung Oo market and the pagodas that are the most culturally significant and best preserved including the Shwezigon, Gubyaukgyi, Htilo Minlo and the amazing Ananda temple.
Bagan is also famous for its artistic handicrafts and lacquerware. Visit a local lacquerware store where the process of making each piece can be seen.
Afternoon see the real way of life for most Myanmar people by visiting one of the villages in Bagan and explore Bagan from a different perspective by a lovely Pony cart.
Enjoy the perfect end to the perfect day in true Bagan style as you watch the sun set quietly behind the countless pagodas from the top of the one of the Pagodas.
Mt. Popa Day Excursion
Operated: Daily, 08:00–14:00 hrs.
In the morning your English Speaking Guide will collect you for the 90 minute drive to Mt. Popa. Enroute visit Palm Tree Plantations and local villages to experience real village life.
On arrival at Mt. Popa, you could observe Nat Shrine. Visit the local shops and Nat (Powerful Spirit) Shrines and climb to the summit via 777 steps for a winding walk via a covered walkway, complete with curious monkeys.
At the summit, the impressive rocky crag clings to a picturesque complex of monasteries, stupas and shrines.
Suggested lunch on the veranda of the Popa Mountain View Resort and a visit to Popa Mountain Park to study the trees, flowers and plants of this region.
Late afternoon return back to Bagan for sunset at Bu Paya.
Balloons Over Bagan Ride
Operated: 45 minute ride, Morning or eveni, between October and March
The preeminent and most exhilarating way to see the mystical temples in Bagan is from 1000 feet in the air. Balloons over Bagan are able to provide this experience with sunrise balloon rides operating between October and March. Balloons over Bagan operate three Balloons provided by Cameron Balloons UK, the world largest Balloons manufacturer, which are piloted by pilots from the UK. All balloons are tested and regulated according to British aviation regulations.
