10-Hour Mt.Popa and Salay Tour from Bagan through Rural Myanmar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Mt.Popa, home to Myanmar's traditional 37 Nats
• 02 Climb 777 steps for panoramic views over the Popa region
• 03 Travel through the rural countryside from Bagan to historic Salay
• 04 Explore Yoke-sone-Kyaung Monastery, built on 154 teak posts
• 05 See Mann Paya and its 13th-century Buddha image

Escape the crowded temple circuit of Bagan and discover the rural charm of the surrounding region on this journey to Mt.Popa and Salay. Visit Mt.Popa, home to Myanmar's traditional 37 Nats, climb its 777 steps for panoramic views, and continue along country roads to historic Salay. There, explore the beautiful Yoke-sone-Kyaung Monastery and see Mann Paya, known for its remarkable lacquer work and 13th-century Buddha image. This tour offers a rewarding look at the cultural and spiritual heritage beyond Bagan.

Climb 777 steps to the top for a panoramic view of the Popa region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bagan, Nyaung-U, Sale, Popa Mountain National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mt.Popa and Salay Rural Discovery

• Pick up from your hotel or Nyaung U Airport.

• Transfer to a palm sugar and palm whiskey making place.

• Arrive at Mt.Popa, home to Myanmar's traditional 37 Nats.

• Climb 777 steps to the top for a panoramic view of the Popa region.

• Enjoy lunch at Mt.Popa or Kyaukpadaung.

• Proceed to Salay along the country road and visit Salay Yoke-sone-Kyaung Monastery, the oldest surviving wooden monastery hall, built on 154 teak posts and decorated with beautiful wood carvings on its outer walls.

• Visit Mann Paya, also known as Nan Paya, perhaps the largest lacquer site.

• See a Buddha image in Myanmar dating back to the 13th century.

• Drive back to Bagan and transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking licensed tour guide service

• Private and comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver

• Entrance fee in Salay

• Gasoline and road tax

• Purified water and refreshing towel

What's Not Included

• Meals (food and drinks)

• Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

• Tour duration may change according to the season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour start

Nyaung-U, Myanmar (Burma)

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.