Overview
Bagan, one of the Richest Archaeological sites of South East Asia which should not miss during your visit to Myanmar. You will definitely enjoy the architecture of the old temples scattered on the vast plain beside the legendary Irrawaddy River. This tour will not only give you the knowledge of Myanmar culture, history but also the life-time memory about the breathtaking beauty its sunset time. HIGHLIGHTS • Learn the interesting history, architecture and beautiful mural paintings of the thousand years old temples and pagodas • See the local ways of live in the lively local markets • Enjoy the delicious Myanmar lunch in one of the local restaurants. • Have your life time memory by taking the sunset cruise along the Irrawaddy River.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking wate
- Lunch at local restaurant,
- Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Bagan
- Private Boat Fees for Sunset boat trip,
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- Bagan Zone Fee
- Services not mentioned in our itinerary
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
At 08:00 A.M. pick up from your hotel in Bagan (or) airport, and drive to Nyaung Oo and stroll through the colorful local market.
Stop 2
Visit the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda, which is Bagan's most important reliquary shrine – look out for images of the 37 'nats' housed in a small hall.
Stop 3
Continue to Gubyaukgyi (Wetkyi In village), another 'cave' temple with fine frescoes of the 'Jataka Tales'.
Stop 4
Next stop is Htilominlo, the last Bamar style temple built in Bagan, with old murals and friezes.
Stop 5
Continue to Ananda Temple, a whitewashed masterpiece of Mon architecture with four standing Buddhas, and the adjacent brick monastery from the early Bagan era with well-preserved murals.
Stop 6
Make a photo stop at the tallest temple measuring 61 meters - Thatbyinnyu known as 'temple of omniscience' and dating from 1144.
Stop 7
Lunch will be served at one of Local Myanmar Restaurants where you can enjoy various kinds of Myanmar Cuisine to your heart content.
Stop 8
After lunch, visit a Lacquer ware factory to watch craftsmen skilfully making this most famous of Bagan handicrafts.
Stop 9
Continue to Damayangyi, a massive-looking temple dating from 1170 that is famous for its interlocking mortar less brickwork. Next, visit Sulamani, one of Bagan’s great two-storied Bamar style temples, which has 4-seated Buddha images. Then, visit Gubyaukgyi Temple admiring the fine stuccowork.
Stop 10
Stop at Myazedi stupa to see Myanmar's "Rosetta Stone", bearing inscriptions written in four languages. We continue to Nanpaya temple, built in the Mon style with intricate stone carvings, and said once to have been Manuha's residence.
Stop 11
See the four Buddha images in Manuha Pagoda. Transfer to jetty to board the local boat and enjoy the Sunset Boat trip on the legendary Ayeyarwaddy River. Transfer back to your hotel.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
- This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.