• Nyaung U Market - Guests will meet their English-speaking guide for the morning at their hotel in Bagan right after breakfast. Mornings are undoubtedly the best time to experience the true essence of life around Bagan.

The first stop is the vibrant Nyaung Oo market, just a short drive from Bagan. On market days, locals and traders from the region gather to purchase fresh ingredients, household goods, and clothing. Visitors can freely explore the partially covered market, take photos, and observe the daily lives of the locals.

• Pinlon Cheroot Factory - Leaving the horse-drawn carriage behind, guests will hop into a trishaw (bicycle taxi), a popular mode of transport in town. The destination is a cheroot factory, where skilled cigar makers demonstrate their expertise in rolling the perfect Burmese cigar. Visitors might even try their hand at it, surrounded by the aroma of cheroot filling the workspace.
• Nyaung-U - In Myanmar, becoming a monk brings status to the family, and from a young age, boys are taught to follow in the footsteps of the Lord Buddha, often spending their lives in a monastery. Monks in Nyaung Oo and other towns in Myanmar often have social responsibilities, such as leading mantras of good fortune during weddings and cremations. Life in a monastery involves rules, regulations, and moments of serenity in the pursuit of nirvana.

By the end of the morning, this spiritual encounter with the saffron-clad residents in their ‘home’ will provide insight into the monastic life of a monk or novice.

Before their final meal of the day, guests will return to their Bagan-based hotel by horse-drawn carriage, concluding an insightful experience of local Bagan.

• A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Transportation by trishaw and horse-drawn carriage

• Bagan Archaeological Site entrance fees
• Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
• Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Bagan’s allure is found in its extensive array of temples and pagodas, often overlooking the daily lives of its inhabitants. This morning tour focuses on genuine experiences without venturing into Bagan’s Archaeological Site.

• Interact with locals at the bustling Nyaung Oo market
• Observe skilled artisans crafting cheroots from leaves
• Experience the spiritual essence of Buddhism at a monastery
• Enjoy a relaxed ride around Bagan in a horse-drawn carriage
• A perfect morning trip to experience the local life of Bagan

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide and only operated in the morning.
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Old and New Bagan. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Mount Popa, river cruise ports and Bagan’s Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• It is of the greatest importance to follow the guide’s instructions during this event in paying respect to the local customs. This includes approaching the monks, taking photographs and obeying the unwritten rules and regulations of this deeply-spiritual encounter.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Sand, dust and water have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.