MYSTICAL BAGAN
Discover one of Myanmar’s top attractions—Bagan, a mystical land located on the eastern banks of the Ayeyarwady River. Famous for its vast archaeological zone, Bagan is home to over 2,000 ancient Buddhist monuments rising majestically above the green plains. This “Mystical Bagan” package is ideal for travelers seeking an in-depth exploration of Myanmar’s temple culture. The journey includes a day trip to the must-see highlights of Yangon, visits to Bagan’s most iconic temples and a traditional lacquerware workshop, a venture into the lesser-known town of Salay, and a peaceful sunset boat ride along the Ayeyarwady River.
DAY 1: YANGON ARRIVAL – BRIEF CITY TOUR (-/-/D)
Mingalabar! Up on arrival at Yangon International airport, our guide and driver will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
After refreshment, enjoy guided city tour to discovery the most highlights of busting formal capital Yangon.
Start with the visit to Sule Pagoda which is believed to enshrine a strand of hair of the Buddha & the nearby City Hall & Mahabandoola Park with Independent Monument
From Sule Pagoda, we embark on an orientation walk to Chinese Town, covering exotic streets of Yangon downtown and British Colonial building as Emmanuel Church, Inland Water Buildings.
Late afternoon, visit Shwedagon pagoda – the most prominent monument in Yangon which dominates the sky with golden flash, giant spires and holy relics.
Enjoy welcome dinner at Karaweik Palace, overlooking to the Royal Lake. The dinner is served with fine Burmese food and amazing cultural show.
Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Distance:
- Yangon Airport – Yangon Center: 7,5 miles → 25 minute driving transfer
- Yangon Center – Sule Pagoda: 6,1 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
DAY 2: YANGON – FLY TO BAGAN – TEMPLE EXPLORATION. (B/-/-)
Take a morning flight to Bagan and spend the whole day exploring Bagan where over 3,000 ancient temples blossom from the countryside.
Our first temple visit is to Shwezigon Pagoda, which is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Continue to Htilominlo Temple, Ananda Temple, housing four standing Buddha and then to Sulamani Temple.
This afternoon, enjoy the exotic horse cart to one of the biggest temple in Bagan: Nan Paya pagoda and many other interesting sites nearby. The highlight of today is the panoramic sunset view over Bagan.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Distance:
- Yangon – Yangon Airport: 7,5 miles → 25 minute driving transfer
- Nyaung Airport – Bagan Center: 6,8 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
- Bagan Center – Shwezigon Pagoda : 3,2 miles → 15 minute driving transfer
DAY 3: BAGAN – SALAY – BAGAN – SUNSET BOAT TRIP (B/-/-)
After breakfast, set out for a scenic drive Southward, parallel to the Irrawaddy River to Salay. After first hour drive, we make a stop in Chauk which has a colorful morning market to explore. Few tourists visit this market and it is a great place for local interaction and photos.
Another half an hour, we reach Sale (Sa-lay), a sleepy town where various colonial buildings, monasteries and pagodas can be seen.
Amongst, we will visit Yoke-Sone-Kyaung Monastery which is a cultural heritage site in Salay, situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is famous for its beautiful artistic woodcarvings.
Return to Bagan to visit lacquerware workshop, discovering the traditional way that local people make the lacquer wares which features a part the Bagan fame.
We offer an hour beautiful sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy River.
Overnight at hotel in Bagan.
Distance:
- Bagan Center – Sale: 35 miles → 1,5 hours driving transfer
- Sale – Yoke-Sone-Kyaung Monastery: 29 miles → 1 hours driving transfer
DAY 4: BAGAN – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
After breakfast, our driver will take you to airport for departure flight. End services.
Note: You could also have option to fly back to Yangon or extend the tour to Inle Lake/ Ngapali Beach or other parts of Myanmar.
Distance:
- Bagan Center – Nyaung Airport: 6,8 miles → 20 minute driving transfer
HOME SWEET HOME!
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- 1 Domestic flight: Yangon – Bagan
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Private tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a private driver and air–conditioned vehicles
- Service of English speaking guides in every location
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- International flights
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Myanmar visa fee
Tour Map
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