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8 Hour Bago Pagodas, Palaces & Monasteries Tour From Yangon
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit an important 15th-century Mon Kingdom site of Bago, on this fully guided tour. Explore popular landmark attractions such as the Kyakhat Wine Monastery, the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and the Reclining Buddha of Shwethel. Witness the Hinthagon Pagoda, built on a hill by the great hermit U Khanti, Kanbawzathadi, the palace of King Bayint Naung and many more.

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    • Pickup from your hotel in Yangon, and drive to Bago, formerly known as Hanthawaddy of the Mon Kingdom in the 15th century.  

    • En route, stop at the Htauk kyant War cemetery, which is a cemetery for Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth who died in battle in Burma during the Second World War. 

    • Visit notable landmarks such as the Kya khat Wine Monastery, and the largest reclining Buddha of Shwe Tha Lyaung, located in the west of Bago.

    • See the Hinthagon Pagoda, built on a hill by the great hermit U Khanti, in 1924,

    • Witness the 4 giant Buddha images of the Kyaikpun Pagoda, built by King Dhammaceti in 1475.

    • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, one of the most venerated pagodas in Myanmar.

    • Discover the excavation site and restoration work of Kanbawzathadi, the palace of King Bayint Naung. The site includes the Bumble Bee Throne Hall and Royal Audience Hall, located at the center of the city wall.

    • Explore the Teak-Post Museum that features teak posts found at the Kanbawzathadi Palace site excavation, and the Hanthawaddy Archaeological Museum as well.

      Transfer back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Bottled water and cold towel

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Experienced English-speaking local (Burmese) tour guide

  • Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle (Saloon)

  • All entrance and sightseeing fees

What's Excluded
  • Domestic / International ticket to/from Yangon

  • Meals other than mentioned (B: breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)

  • Visits not mentioned in the program

  • Drinks and personal expenses

  • Tips for local guides and drivers/camera fees

What to bring
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a raincoat if necessary. Sandals and flip-flops are recommended.
Know before you go
  • Please note that dress codes are conservative for this tour; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.  

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
10 To 12 USD 44 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 44 / person