Bagan: Temples in the Mist
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Bagan
Today you’ll arrive in Nyaung U and be met by your driver, who’ll transfer you to your hotel in New Bagan. You’ll stay in a centrally located boutique property with lush gardens and an inviting pool. During your time here you’ll have mountain bikes or E-bikes and a map at your disposal to explore the temple ruins of Bagan. We recommend heading over to see Ananda Pahto one of the finest and best preserved temples in Myanmar. It towers over the city at an impressive 170ft high and is host to spectacular paintings, gold leaf Buddhas and a small museum.
Days 2-3 – Cycling with guide, free time & departure
This morning an English-speaking guide will take you to the lesser known temples and fill you in on their majestic history. Once you’ve got your bearings it’s time to head off on your own through the vast networks of dirt roads and trails! You can opt for an E-bike (like an electric scooter) over a push bike if you prefer to whizz past the local pagodas with ease. After all that cycling you might want to cool off with a refreshing dip in the pool. The following day you’ll head off to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
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For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In-Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-size trip select our In Style option below.
Bagan – Hot air ballooning
If you fancy getting a different perspective of Bagan’s lush green landscape dotted with temples then this hot air balloon flight is the perfect addition. Before sunrise you will be collected from your hotel for a spectacular flight over the glistening temples of Bagan, taking in the sweeping views of this iconic region. After landing you will be greeted back to terra firma with a glass of champagne to really mark the occasion before being transferred back to your hotel.
Jeep safari through the dry zone
Bagan – Village life at Mount Popa
If you have a little longer in the Bagan region, Mount Popa – the birthplace of the 37 protective spirit “nats” of Myanmar – is one of the must-visits. You will be steered away from the normal trodden paths and along the way visit Minnanthu temple, witness rural village life in Shwe See Htein village, and the markets and fruit and flower plantations near Popa. For lunch you will enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family and you’ll have plenty of time to explore and take in the magnificent views before returning back to Bagan in time to catch another beautiful sunset!
