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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. Bagan From a Local Perspective
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bagan’s drawing power lies with its vast collection of hundreds of temples and pagodas, often skipping how its residents actually live day by day. This morning-only tour highlights the authentic essentials without entering Bagan’s Archaeological Site. • Meet the locals at the lively Nyaung Oo market • See how skilled workers turn leaves into cheroots • Gain a spiritual sense of Buddhism at a monastery • Leisurely ride around Bagan aboard a horse-drawn carriage • An ideal morning excursion to sample Bagan local life
Inclusions: A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide., Transportation by trishaw and horse-drawn carriage, 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 and optional tours, unless otherwise stated, Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Reviewed By BholaBanstola
It is one of the important contributions by the Shan people of this area. Not to miss as these sacred stupas carry pieces of information from about 4th centry to this day. Must visit.
2. Bagan: Full Day Bagan Tour
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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.
Inclusions: Private sightseeing with an English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch at local restaurant,, Private Boat Fees for Sunset boat trip,, Pick-up and drop off from/to your Hotel in Bagan, Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking wate
Exclusions: Hotel accommodation,, Services not mentioned in our itinerary, Zone fee in Bagan, Air Tickets to/from Bagan,, Tips for your guide and driver, Camera Fee, Personal expenses, Travel insurance
Reviewed By Lapine0605
Moe Moe from Real Treasure Travels & Tours was recommended to me by a friend who highly recommended her services. Moe Moe took great care in planning our itinerary and took into consideration the needs and interests of our travel party. Throughout the whole planning process, Moe Moe was very prompt in her communication and we were able to finalise the itinerary details very quickly. In this trip, we went to Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake and engaged Real Treasure Travels & Tours for Bagan and Inle Lake. We did not required a guide in Mandalay as we had a friend to bring us around. From Mandalay, we took a domestic flight to Bagan and started our tour with Moe Moe's team. Even though our tour only started in Bagan, She was very thoughtful and communicated to us the important things to note when leaving Mandalay, e.g. how early to leave our hotel in Mandalay so as to reach the airport by a certain timing. This was certainly helpful as we are not familiar with the road conditions and the travel time required. Thanks to her, we managed to catch our flight at a very comfortable pace! Moe Moe arranged one local guide in Bagan and one local guide in Inle Lake to bring us around Bagan and Inle Lake respectively. Both spoke good english and are extremely knowledgeable about the area and places of interest. We are very interested to know more about the daily lives of the locals and Moe Moe has very cleverly incorporated many workshops into our itinerary so that we can see and experience how their local products/ snacks are made. It was a very eye opening experience! We enjoyed those workshops, especially the cooking class at Inle Lake! Overall, we had a very comfortable and enjoyable trip in Myanmar. I would definitely recommend all to consider Real Treasure Travel & Tours as your travel agent when travelling in Myanmar. Moe Moe and her team are very nice and considerate people and has your best interests at heart when planning your itinerary. Her guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly and it was a joy to meet them! Thank you Moe Moe, will contact you again if I have the opportunity to visit Myanmar again!
3. Lost Temples of Bagan Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Uncover the little-known secrets of Bagan on this private guided tour. You'll begin by watching the sunrise over the ancient monuments of Old Bagan, away from the buses and crowds. Learn traditional crafting from local artisans on a village walking tour in the morning, and visit an amazing secluded monastery on the Irrawaddy riverside in the afternoon. You'll visit temples and villages off the tourist track and discover authentic Bagan through its people. Enjoy sunset from hidden temple, along the riverside, or with locals in a rural village rarely seen by outsiders.
Inclusions: Licensed national English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned taxi and licensed driver, Chilled purified water throughout the day, Outdoor breakfast with organic Myanmar coffee/tea, Donation to local monastery, Fuel surcharge, Snacks
Exclusions: Bagan monument zone entrance fees (normally collected at airport or bus station upon arrival), 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 Cultrue Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meet with our guide at your hotel in Bagan about 8AM. Start highlight sightseeing in Bagan,one main attraction to tourists who visit Myanmar Because it was first Myanmar dating back 11-12 centuries. Tourist will have learn nature of Myanmar culture, Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Water and Snow Towel, Skillful English Speaking License Tour Guide
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation, Meals (Lunch & Dinner) & Drink (Beer, Wine Such as), Tip money for guide & driver , Any flight tickets
Reviewed By MercareTravel
It's a great time to visit peaceful place, friendly local people and tastety foods. Tour guide is very considerate, knowledgeable and humorous. Tour is well organized, comfortable and informative. Thank you very much for providing great services. We will strongly recommend the trip for our friends and family.
5. Old Bagan Biking Tour - Half Day (Guide included)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Bagan's archaeological sites riding a mountain bike on sandy roads, visiting famous temples and pagodas en route.
Inclusions: Private tour with english-speaking tour guide, Use of Mountain Bike and Mountain Bike helmet, Water and wet towel, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: You can enjoy hot-air ballooning in Bagan, Sunset boat trip at Ayeyarwaddy River, Food donation at the monastery.
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!
6. Full Day around Bagan (Private Tour)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
- Get instant confirmation after booking this product on Viator - Explore the awe-inspiring temple complex in Bagan - Learn about the rich history and ancient legends of Bagan with your private English speaking tour guide Bagan was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan from the 9th to the 13th centuries. This kingdom was the first to unify the area that is now Myanmar, establishing the Burmese culture and ethnicity, as well as Theravada Buddhism, in the region. Over this period of rule, as the city and kingdom grew in influence and stature, over 10,000 temples were built on the plains surrounding the capital next to the Irrawaddy River. Be captivated by the sheer amount of ancient pagodas studded the plain of Bagan and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of this impressive religious and cultural wonder.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced English Speaking Guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Bagan Zone Ticket, Meals, Tips for guide and driver, Insurance
Reviewed By Lnallalingham
Karen and our driver were great. They showed us all around the city, and a couple of places that were on the agenda that we had already seen were swapped out for alternate destinations with no difficulty (even though I am sure it messed up their planned schedule) The knowledge of the sites and her expert photo taking both added a huge amount to what was already a great trip. Highly recommended.
7. 2 days package tour in bagan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Beyond The Dreams is always happy to show our clients the real Bagan. And we use experience guide and very good skill in language. And we support to the local directly.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cold water, English speaking guide
Exclusions: Zone fee, Tip, Drinks
Reviewed By Clem_Laura
We were in Myanmar for our HoneyMoon between January and february 2020. From the begining to the end of our trip in Bagan, Soe was very kind, helpful, very interesting. His knowledge about history of temple, buddhism, of his country, ... show us how passionate he is. a very Professional guide. We wish you a lot of beautiful moment soe ! It was great to meet you !
8. Private Day Tour to Mt Popa
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the drive through the countryside and explore the most famous place for spirit-religion in Myanmar, Mount Popa, privately. Tour includes a good air-con car, an experienced English speaking tour guide, water and towel. We have arranged this tour hundreds of time, so we are sure that we can arrange the best trip for you.
Inclusions: Good air-conditioned car, Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide, Water, Towels
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By Valnass
We booked a day trip through Bagan at Sun Travel and had a day with our wonderful guide Nai! He was not only brilliant in sharing knowledge about the Pagodas and Bagan, but also he gave us so much interesting information about life, politics and people in Myanmar. He always cared for us in an excellent way and was super friendly and very adaptive to our questions and interests. the finish with the boat trip was a unique experience that we don't want to miss. And we had a lot of fun with Nai during the day. His English is also very professional. You should also book such a tour.
9. Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
See the sights of Bagan on a day by private car . Bagan's archaeological zone of ancient temples is large and can be overwhelming for visit time vistor, instead enjoy exploring with aguide who can show you the some significantl atrracaction here. Highlights - Visit Shwezigone Pagoda, Ananda Temple, Sulamani Temple , Dhammayangyi Temple and That Pyin Nyu Temple - Lunch at the best local burmese restaurant - Experienced and knowledgeable local guide
Inclusions: - Hotel Pickup , - Air-conditioned car, - Private Tour , - English-speaking tour guide, - Water and wet towel, - Fuel Surcharge
Exclusions: - You can enjoy hot-air ballooning in Bagan, -Sunset boat trip at Ayeyarwaddy River, - Food donation at the monastery
Reviewed By sharongF1347JK
Best decision I made for a short Bagan trip. Good attitude and work ethics. Bagan is more beautiful because of his service. Thank you Min!
10. Bagan local tour guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bagan is known as a pagoda land which is rich in history,architecture and culture.We well trained local guides are ready to offer the high quality tour with full of passion.Being local guides,we have confidence to present the interesting topics that you could not get them from books. Our private guided tour services offer these tailor-made tour. -Old Bagan temple fullday guided tour -Authentic local tour(market and village vist on the island) -Mt Popa guided trip -Salay guided trip Tansportation for those services we are happy to arrange the airconditioned car or e bike with cool drinking and towel. E bike supply is avilable for the city tours.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By ChristophBiker
Thet took me for a four hours tour of the temples of Bagan, driving around on rental e-bikes. I had such a good experience that I booked her for another 4 hours tour the next morning! Thet speaks very good English, is from Bagan and has profound knowledge that she will happily share with you, be it History, Buddhism, Architecture, Arts - there is no question she would not answer, and I had many! Thet managed to organize a very complete tour, despite the fact that the authorities had decided at short notice to close all major temples during the long week-end (I am sure the suffering local tourism will be grateful...!). She also gave me excellent advice for other activities (sunset boat trip - very nice) and restaurants (Moon - excellent!). To top it all, Thet has a very pleasant personality, which made the two tours even more enjoyable.
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