Overview
This full-day tour take you to explore the culture and history near Ayeyarwaddy River by visiting the famous Yoke Sone Kyaung Monastery in Salay and the heritage museum of the famous writer Salay U Pone Nya during the time of the Myanmar Kings. You also visit the Popa Taungkalat Shrine, the home of 37 animist spirit entities, statues of which can be found at its base.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
After Breakfast, our driver will pick-up from hotel and drive to Salay (approx. 2 Hours drives from Bagan).
Stop 2
Arrival Salay and visit âYoke-Sone-Kyaungâ, museum of Myanmar famous writer U Pone Nya and lacquer ware âManâ pagoda built in AD 1300.
Stop 3
After Lunch, drive to Mt.Popa, an extinct volcano and home of Myanmarâs most powerful âNatsâ or Spirit Gods. To visit Poppa Mountain, we need to go up 777 steps of stairs.
Stop 4
Depart Mt.Popa return to Bagan and proceed to your hotel.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels