• Bagan - The guide and driver will arrive around 8 am to take you on a tour of Bagan’s most important pagodas and temples.

Begin with a walk through the vibrant local market, bustling with activity. This daily market offers visitors a glimpse into the fruits and vegetables grown around Bagan or brought from northern Myanmar. Depending on the season, a variety of fresh, seasonal produce is available, providing insight into the lively market atmosphere in Bagan.

• Shwezigon Paya - The first temple visit is to the Shwezigon Pagoda, constructed by King Anawrahta in the early 11th century. The name Shwezigon Pagoda comes from Ground of Victory Jeyyabhumi and is linked to the great kings Anawrahta and Kyansitta for their support of Buddhism.
• Gubyaukgyi Temple - Next, visit the Gu Byauk Gyi temple, renowned for its exquisite murals of Jataka scenes. The Bagan temples are scattered across this plain, offering visuals from the vast site that are not to be missed.
• Ananda Temple - The Ananda Temple is one of the most recognizable in the area, featuring four magnificent standing Buddha images.
• New Bagan Market - After lunch, continue the exploration with a visit to a lacquerware craftsmen’s workshop in nearby Myinkaba village, showcasing one of Myanmar’s most cherished handicrafts.
• Manuha Temple - The tour proceeds to Manuha Temple, built in Mon style in 1059, and the Nanbaya Temple, a unique sandstone monument believed to have been King Manuha’s palace. The day concludes at the Bupaya Pagoda, a riverside temple with a striking golden dome as its spiritual centerpiece. Sunsets over Bagan are breathtaking, with views of gently rolling hills and the winding Ayeyarwaddy River.

After sunset, you will be comfortably returned to your Bagan hotel.

• Full day tour with professional English-speaking guide
• All applicable taxes and service charges included
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
• Lunch at a local restaurant (food only) included

• Bagan Archaeological zone fees
• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
• Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
• Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

The pristine remains of a long-lost kingdom situated on the plains of Bagan are a delight to the senses and a treasure trove for the curious mind. Myanmar’s renowned historical site awakes at dawn and doesn’t disappoint until dusk.

• Immerse yourself in the numerous temples and pagodas
• Overlook the expansive plains from Buddhist viewpoints
• Engage with the native people at a morning market
• Experience the allure of local artisan crafts
• Savour a traditional Burmese meal at a native eatery

• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
• 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.
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
• Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
• To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
• Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees. Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance.
• 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.
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is 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.
• The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
• 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 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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