10 Walking Tours in Bagan That You Shouldn't Miss

October 2, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Bagan (Burmese: ပုဂံ; MLCTS: pu.gam, IPA: [bəɡàɴ]; formerly Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom's height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day.
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1. Private Bagan Temple Tour Full Day

Colors of Myanmar
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This half-day Bagan temple trip provides us opportunity to discover the best highlights of Bagan including: Shwezigon Pagoda, KU Byanuk Gyi temple, Khay Min Ga Temple, Ananda Temple, Mingala Zedi Stupa.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer

Exclusions: Gratuities, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By markpY8298WQ

If you have limited time, this is a great day trip (around 13 hours) from Yangon, taking in some of the most important Buddhist sites in the area, and allowing you to see the lush landscapes of Myanmar. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver was very efficient at dropping us off and picking us up from various locations. All attraction entry prices, water and food are included. The company, Colors of Myanmar, was also very obliging, helping us to change the date of our tour when we couldn't make it on the day we had originally planned. Highly recommended!

2. Mount Popa Tour

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With 1518m above sea level, Mount Popa is such a great location to have an incredible view of Bagan. Join with us, you will have a chance to visit and explore this extinct volcano, which definitely is worth the effort.

Inclusions: Air Conditioned vehicle transfer form /to hotel., English Speaking Guide., Drinking water bottle & cold towel

Exclusions: Personal expenses such as drinks, tips., Other Service not mentioned on this program.

3. Bagan Family Tour with Sand Painting Class

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This engaging tour tailored specially for families gives you the chance to awaken your inner archaeologist and adventurer! Immersive activities that emphasize learning and exploration allow you to experience Myanmar's majestic Bagan region with all ages. You’ll wander through the enigmatic carvings of ancient temples and see hot air balloons float majestically across the Bagan plain. A sand painting class in Old Bagan and other dynamic activities will keep your family’s itinerary exciting and full of discovery.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Open-air breakfast with fresh fruit, local pastries, and fresh organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Professional guide, Local guide, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By mikewarren1888

I traveled through SE Asia for 3 1/2 months, and my full day photo tour with Three-Treasures, and its fantastic guide, Thandar Oo, was my favorite activity of my trip! We toured a couple of temples, but at my request focused on local people. Thandar took me to some local villages that Three-Treasures supported, and I was able to photography and meet locals. This was just a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bagan!!

4. Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days)

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- Relax while a driver/guide shows you around Bagan and Mount Popa - See Bagan's ancient temples and other sights - Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off by private car - Water and a cool towel provided for your comfort

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge

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Reviewed By bikerbabe22

I had the pleasure of a private tour with my guide Myo and his driver Mister Tay. We really covered a lot of amazing places including numerous temples and payas, a delicious lunch stop, a visit to a lacquer workshop, and finally a view of a gorgeous sunset from high on a hill. I was very impressed with Myo’s in-depth knowledge of the many types of payas and Buddha statues. I had no idea that there were so many varieties of temples, payas, and Buddha statues. I really had a great lesson in history in Myanmar. I would most definitely recommend this tour!

5. Private Tours in Bagan

The Magical Bagan Tour Service
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Bagan is a well-known ancient city with over 3000 historical monuments since 1000 years ago in Myanmar.Bagan was designated as a world heritage site in 2017.The picturesque scenery around Bagan area will make the tourists feel please.This ancient city is famous not only for its momentous history and splendid religious buildings but also handicrafts such as lacquerware,the symbolic of Bagan and paintings. Since Bagan is my native town and i know well about my place ,plus i experienced in guiding for six years i can provide a great service with patience to the clients.And my interesting itineraries will make the clients satisfy.

Inclusions: water,cold towels

Exclusions: all the entrance fees and zone fees

6. Bagan Temple Trekking Tour

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The surroundings of Bagan Temples area is perfect for trekking and to see the landscape of temple, visiting to some of famous temple like Ananda, Dhamayangyi Temples and Sulamani temple,.And then continue to trekking around monastics complex area.

Inclusions: - Hotel Pickup and drop -off, - English Speaking Tour Guide, - Water and wet towel, - Tea Break

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Reviewed By AnnaRose_K

Nway was an excellent guide, highly reccomended: on time and professional and also very kind and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about culture and Buddhism in Myanmar, Nway shared stories of her childhood and faith which was really interesting. My sister and I had a great time going round the temples with you Nway, thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us!

7. The Otherworldly Side of Bagan

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Tales of a bygone era with stone remains that oozes royalty and serenity, Bagan is an explorers’ playground in the finest sense of the word. A dazzling collection of still-in-use temples adorn Bagan’s horizon, destined to leave an ever-lasting impression. • Explore Bagan’s most stunning temples • Learn about the story of how Bagan was founded • Wander in and around a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Four magnificent temples included during this half-day • Return transfers from and to the hotel are included

Inclusions: A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver. , All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Bagan Archaeological Site entrance fees, Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By holdeng32

This was a great experience! i enjoyed the scenery and the guide. the guide was very knowledgable and kind!

8. Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour

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- Private tour to Mount Popa from Bagan - Lead by a local licensed tour guide - Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Bagan - Enjoy views of Mount Popa, a volcano and pilgrimage site - We will watch the life of rural area on the way in such as producing palm sweets and how to producing peanut oil. - We may stop several places for taking photos and knowing the countryside

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, English-speaking tour guide, Driver, Water and wet towel

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By bikerbabe22

I had the pleasure of a private tour with my guide Myo and his driver Mister Tay. We really covered a lot of amazing places including numerous temples and payas, a delicious lunch stop, a visit to a lacquer workshop, and finally a view of a gorgeous sunset from high on a hill. I was very impressed with Myo’s in-depth knowledge of the many types of payas and Buddha statues. I had no idea that there were so many varieties of temples, payas, and Buddha statues. I really had a great lesson in history in Myanmar. I would most definitely recommend this tour!

9. Mount Popa and its Surrounding Villages

Asian Trails Myanmar

Inked in as the birthplace of Buddhists spirits, Mount Popa draws visitors from near and far. Shrouded by the animistic presence of the nats, stories and sagas fill the day with a visit to a charming village with sustainable intensions outside Bagan. • Marvel at the magnificence of the Myingyan Plain • Explore the foot and top of Mount Popa • Learn about the stories of the nats and their importance • Watch how sustainable practices on a local scale thrive • Lunch at a leading resort is included

Inclusions: A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Lunch at a leading resort is included (food only), All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Bagan Archaeological Site entrance fees, Personal expenses such as drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By holdeng32

This was a great experience! i enjoyed the scenery and the guide. the guide was very knowledgable and kind!

10. Blissful Sale and the Magic of Mount Popa

Asian Trails Myanmar

From the waters of the Ayeyarwaddy to the peak of extinct volcanoes, Greater Bagan entwines an authentic way of living with a religious landmark of great heights. Blazing new paths in travel, we present charming Sale and the sagas surrounding Mount Popa. • Explore the charming town of Sale • Capture history at Yoke Sone, a historic monastery • Hike to the top of the impeccable Mount Popa • Watch how life moves along outside Bagan • Lunch is included at a local restaurant

Inclusions: A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver, All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , Boat ride over the Ayeyarwaddy river (depending on the water levels), Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only), All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Bagan Archaeological zone fees, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable, Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By holdeng32

This was a great experience! i enjoyed the scenery and the guide. the guide was very knowledgable and kind!

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